Overview

Bowls and similar transitional elements such as snake runs are quite impressive and are usually the showpiece of any skatepark.  They are also the most complex and physically demanding elements to build.  You cannot just “wing it” with any aspect of bowl construction.  Every step in the construction process must be fully understood and done properly in order to arrive at a suitable result.  Other than labor-intensive minor details (grinding high spots, patching, etc), the result cannot be substantially changed by alterations during the later phases of the construction process.  The quality of what you end up with will be determined by your attention to detail every step of the way.  This guide is written to help you succeed in building world class bowls or other transitional elements.  However, the instructions must be followed carefully and accurately.  Now is not the time to reinvent the wheel or to take short cuts.  Do not take advice from others that this does not sound right or it could be done quicker or better some other way.  Save experimentation for your next park.  Read this portion of the construction guide and examine the digital photos as many times as it takes for you to understand the entire process from start to finish.  Then go out and build a real jaw-dropper.

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