Kings Field Update
An update on what’s going on with the Kings Field Re-development meetings. I think the list below will now go to contractors to draw up some designs (these wont be final so tweaks are still an option). Any comments on the below?
a. Good flow and transition -
b. Not a bowl – but bend/curves to be included – an example of this is at Dorchester.
c. Not too big/too small (ramp heights around 6ft)
d. Beginners area (like Horsham) out of the way of the main park wheeled traffic
e. Must have a long, wide linked 1/2 pipe – long stretch, wider, so you do not fall off the side.
f. Edges should have coping on one side and angle iron on the other
g. Varnished concrete surface (NOT paint) Like Royal Oak
h. A surrounding bank with seating, shelter and ability to act as wind break for those freezing windy winter days – like at Tolworth
i. A bit of debate around stairs but on the whole it was yes but maybe with a bank either side.
j. finish, not paint better quality so to reduce deterioration and roughness
k. street elements – driveways
l. Wall ride
m. Vertical aspect to a ramp
n. long grind rail – circular not square
o. Jump Box
p. Grind blocks to use as manual pad
q. incorporate into half pipe
r. Spine ramp (linked to ½ pipe and/or street course)
Other Discussions points
- Question re varnish- this could be slippery. A very smooth high quality concrete finish may be just as good.
- Suggestion of a presentation weekend at KCafe for potential contractors to come and sell their design (late Nov)
- Also questions re ongoing inspection of site by skate/BMX user group. – We would like this to be part of the contract.
- Also questions re payment schedule- can this be skewed towards the end of the project (and include penalties for delays
- Membership scheme was felt to be a good idea as long as one offs were still able to happen and as long as prices remain reasonable.
- Landscaping was agreed as a good idea- banks to act as a wind break/viewing area towards the football pitches.
a. Good flow and transition –
b. Not a bowl – but bend/curves to be included – an example of this is at Dorchester.
c. Not too big/too small (ramp heights around 6ft)
d. Beginners area (like Horsham) out of the way of the main park wheeled traffic
e. Must have a long, wide linked 1/2 pipe – long stretch, wider, so you do not fall off the side.
f. Edges should have coping on one side and angle iron on the other
g. Varnished concrete surface (NOT paint) Like Royal Oak
h. A surrounding bank with seating, shelter and ability to act as wind break for those freezing windy winter days – like at Tolworth
i. A bit of debate around stairs but on the whole it was yes but maybe with a bank either side.
j. finish, not paint better quality so to reduce deterioration and roughness
k. street elements – driveways
l. Wall ride
M. Vertical aspect to a ramp
N. long grind rail – circular not square
O. Jump Box
P. Grind blocks to use as manual pad
Q. incorporate into half pipe
R. Spine ramp (linked to ½ pipe and/or street course)
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