General
vert ramp
What does vert ramp mean?
A large half-pipe, typically over nine feet high, whose transitions go fully vertical at the top. Vert riding involves launching straight up above the coping.
"Dropping into a vert ramp for the first time is terrifying."
Origin
Skate/BMX term; 'vert' from the vertical top of the transition.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'vert ramp'?
A large half-pipe, typically over nine feet high, whose transitions go fully vertical at the top.
What does 'vert' mean?
It comes from the vertical top of the ramp's transition, where the wall goes straight up above the coping.
How do you use 'vert ramp' in a sentence?
For example: 'Dropping into a vert ramp for the first time is terrifying.'
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