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We were given a terrific mini-ramp! Trick was getting it home, than into the backyard. Two scary trips, one for each half of the ramp. We learned it was actually no easier to take the sheeting off before loading and hauling. No sheeting was lighter, but the frame became so wobbly without the sheeting to hold it firmly in shape, it was like wrestling fragile jello! Ron, the brains of our crew, suggested we use masonite as a skid to slide the ramp across the lawn to it's new home. Worked great!.

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In order to make a wall sturdy enough to with stand skateboarder's bodies being hurled at it, 5 3-feet deep holes needed to be dug. This ain't so easy in SE Portland, the earth here is full of "potatoes," rounded rocks. We actually used a timer and took turns working on one hole at a time-an all day endeavor. (Fig.2) Old worn-out surfacing had to be removed and framing repaired/replaced. (Fig.3)

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