What is half?

HALFPIPE is a constructed surface used in extreme sports that require resistance of gravity such as skateboarding, snowboarding and freestyle BMX. The basic structure of the half -pipe consists of two concave ramps in the face, with a flat transition between them and a deck or a flat area at the top of each ramp. At the Winter Olympics and X-Games, half, there is an arena where extreme sports athletes compete.

Most often, half -play is constructed from wood, although sometimes and the best sheet is used. In the case of snowboarding, it will be necessary to dig and then filled and charged with snow, while freestyle BMX can be performed either by constructed or dug and graded halfpipe. The height of the walls and the distance between the ramp rise varies. The flat area between the two concave ramps of half allows athletes to regain the balance for a moment while maintaining speed before the rise of the repetition of the "air" for their next trick. During larger sports competitions there is a deckAnd on both sides sufficiently large enough to suit the audience.

tricks on Halfpipe vary according to sport. In skateboarding, Halfpipe skating is a vert style that has become popular with the first X-HER. Skateboarding and snowboarding have many similarities in their aircraft tricks such as catching and turning, although in skateboarding the legs can leave the plate while with snowboarding the legs are strapped. BMX Freestyle Tricks include their own style. The tricks carried out to Halfpipe are limited only by the furnishings and capabilities of the rider, although the basic air tricks specific to each sport must be managed by all professionals.

Many parks and recreational devices have Halfpipes in place. Some extreme sports enthusiasts who do not have a device in the area have built Halfpipes in their backyard for personal use. This can be done on any scale that allows your space and requireE only basic plans and materials combined with some construction know-how.