Modular halfpipe skateboard ramp and method of constructing

A portable halfpipe for skating exhibitions comprising:

• a plurality of modules which are releasable connectable together in a matrix configuration of n.times.m in size, wherein n corresponds to at least two longitudinally extending rows and m corresponds at least two laterally extending columns of modules to produce an arcuate skating surface;
• the plurality of modules including at least a pair of left half segments aligned laterally in columns and in abutting relationship with one another and at least a pair of right half segments aligned laterally in columns and in abutting relationship with one another, the at least a pair of left half modules disposed longitudinally with respect to the at least a pair of right half modules to form the plurality of rows;
• each of the at least a pair of left and right half modules having an arcuate surface and a supporting structure therebeneath supporting the respective arcuate surface;
• releasable connections to connect the rows and columns of modules together, the connections including at least one hook member and one receiving member which cooperate to clamp modules together;
• wherein when the plurality of modules are connected together in the matrix configuration, the modules form a smooth skating surface.

A method for constructing a halfpipe comprising:

• providing a left half arcuate module;
• providing a right half arcuate module;
• aligning the left and right half arcuate module along a longitudinal plane;
• and
• connecting the modules relative to one another using a non-threaded locking mechanism to form a smooth continuous skating surface.