General
launch
What does launch mean?
Any ramp or kicker used to send a rider up and off into the air. A launch ramp has no matching landing, so the rider comes back down to flat or another feature.
"They set up a launch off the loading dock to gap the alley."
Origin
BMX/skate term for a takeoff ramp.
Frequently asked questions
What is a launch ramp?
It's a ramp or kicker used to send a rider into the air, with no matching landing, so the rider comes back down to flat ground or another feature.
How is a launch different from a quarter-pipe?
A launch just sends you up and off with nothing on the far side, while a quarter-pipe's curved transition brings you back down the same wall.
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