General
quarterpipe
What does quarterpipe mean?
A single transition ramp shaped like a quarter of a pipe, curving from the flat ground up to a steep or vertical face, often topped with coping.
"He airs out of the quarterpipe and drops right back in."
Origin
Named for its shape, a quarter section of a pipe; half of a halfpipe.
Frequently asked questions
What is a quarterpipe?
It's a single transition ramp shaped like a quarter of a pipe, curving from the flat ground up to a steep or vertical face.
How is a quarterpipe different from a halfpipe?
A quarterpipe is a single ramp, while a halfpipe is two quarterpipes facing each other.
What is a quarterpipe used for?
Skaters use it to launch airs, drop in, and perform lip tricks on its coping.
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