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Vert Ramps - Get Out and Ride
Vert Ramps - Get Out and Ride

Vert Ramps - Get Out and Ride

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The rest of vert skating is all in getting more comfortable, and learning to ride where you want to on the ramp. Now get out there and ride that ramp!

If you are having a hard time, try asking for help from the people who run the ramp or other skaters who might be around. Since most vert ramps require some kind of usage fee, there should be people around who can give you some simple pointers, if you need them.

You will probably want to start learning tricks, once you feel comfortable on the vert ramp. Rock to Fakie, or Rock and Roll, the Axle Stall, and airing out are great tricks to try, once you feel ready. Mostly, just relax, have fun, and enjoy riding vert!

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