General
quarter-pipe
What does quarter-pipe mean?
A single ramp shaped like a quarter of a cylinder, with one transition rising from flat to vertical or near-vertical. It is a building block of parks used to gain air.
"He aired way out over the quarter-pipe."
Origin
Skate/BMX ramp term; one quarter of a full pipe cross-section.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'quarter-pipe'?
A single ramp shaped like a quarter of a cylinder, with one transition rising from flat to vertical or near-vertical.
What is a quarter-pipe used for?
It is a building block of skateparks used to gain air off a single wall.
How is it different from a half-pipe?
A quarter-pipe is one transition, while a half-pipe is two quarter-pipes facing each other across a flat bottom.
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