OC Ramps vs. Keen Ramps, Ramptech & Freshpark: An Honest Comparison
Comparing skate ramp brands? Here's an honest look at how OC Ramps stacks up against Keen Ramps, Ramptech, and Freshpark, so you can pick the right one for your needs. (Details below are drawn from each company's website as of 2026.)
The short version
All four build quality ramps, but they specialize differently. OC Ramps is the only one of the four that takes you all the way from a $23 fingerboard ramp, to a backyard halfpipe kit, to a licensed, poured-concrete public skatepark — and also rents ramps with a fully sponsored team of pro skaters for events. If you want one company for everything from a first ramp to a city park, that breadth is the difference.
How each brand specializes
- OC Ramps (since 1997): The widest range and the deepest credentials — fingerboard ramps, quarter pipes, grind boxes, pro-designed rails, mini ramps & halfpipes, ramp surfacing, custom wood ramps, and licensed & bonded custom concrete skateparks, plus ramp rentals and demos from a fully sponsored team of professional skaters. OC Ramps is a licensed General Engineering (Class A), General Building (Class B), and Carpentry (C-5) contractor in California and a direct build partner for clients like SpaceX. American-made, free nationwide shipping with no minimum, 100,000+ kits sold worldwide, and 1,300+ five-star reviews — still founded and led by Tyler Large, who has been hand-building ramps since he was a kid in Huntington Beach.
- Keen Ramps (Long Beach, CA): Skater-owned; premium wood ramps (Douglas fir + Baltic birch); half pipes, quarter pipes, boxes, and rails; also offers rentals and demo coordination. Free shipping is capped on larger items.
- Ramptech (est. 1986): One of the oldest names in ramps; American-made, premium weatherproof wood/steel ramps engineered to last many years; halfpipes, quarter pipes, boxes, rails, and spines. No rental or concrete-build service listed.
- Freshpark (25+ years): Portable, foldable plastic/composite ramps for multiple sports (skate, BMX, scooter, moto); free U.S. shipping (excluding AK/HI). Positions itself as a portable alternative to permanent concrete parks — no poured-concrete builds or rentals.
Comparison at a glance
| OC Ramps | Keen Ramps | Ramptech | Freshpark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary material | Wood kits + concrete | Wood | Wood / steel | Foldable plastic |
| Custom concrete skateparks | Yes (licensed & bonded) | — | — | — |
| Licensed CA contractor (A / B / C-5) | Yes | — | — | — |
| Sponsored pro skate team | Yes | — | — | — |
| Ramp rentals + demos | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Fingerboard ramps | Yes | — | — | — |
| Free shipping | Yes, no minimum | Capped on large items | Yes (freight exceptions) | Yes (excl. AK/HI) |
| Made in USA | Yes | US-built (Long Beach) | Yes | Not stated |
Which is right for you?
Want a portable, folding, or multi-sport ramp? Freshpark. Want premium weatherproof wood built to last outdoors? Ramptech or Keen — or our own mini ramps and halfpipes. Want a licensed builder with a sponsored pro team behind it, covering everything from a starter ramp to a poured-concrete public park and event rentals? That's OC Ramps. Every OC Ramps kit is pro-designed, American-made, ships free with no minimum, and is backed by 25+ years and 1,300+ five-star reviews.
