There are lots of different skateboard ramps available, but they fall into two main categories. Ramps you buy and ramps you build.

Building Skateboard Ramps

One of the best way to get cheap skateboard ramps is to build them yourself.   Basic straight ramps are easy to build.  They require no special equipment beyond a table saw and a hammer and the plans are available for free online.  To build this type of ramp you will need to start with a frame built at a 45 degree angle and then add a piece of plywood to the top.  You will want to make sure your frame is sturdy to withstand jumps and use.

If you decide to go with a more complicated design like a quarter pipe or halfpipe that has curves you will want to buy a good set of skateboard ramp plans.  These ramps are more complicated to build, but allow you to do amazing tricks, and can be well worth the investment of time.

Overall building your skateboard ramps will save you a lot of money over buying them and it is a fun project besides.

Buy Skateboard Ramps

The second kind of skateboarding ramps that you can get are ones that you can buy.  Buying ramps is generally more expensive than building them, but they are usually more durable because they are made of hard plastic.

You can buy just about any type of ramps, from portable skateboard ramps all the way up to full blown skateparks.  What you get depends on your level of skill and your budget.  A beginner skater should always start with a smaller ramp and work their way up.  I really like punk rail and ramp combos for starting out.  They are inexpensive and a great way to learn tricks.

If you want to get a bigger ramp set up you can either buy your ramps one at a time or you can buy them as a set.  If you decide to buy them one at a time make sure you know what your end plan will look like, that way your are getting what you need.

However you decide to get your skateboard ramps, be sure to enjoy them.  Have fun skating!