Editing Funbox

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[[Image:Wuppertal Eulenkopfweg 084.jpg|300px|right|thumb|A funbox with [[Grind rail|rail]].]]
A '''funbox''' is a standard element of a [[skatepark]]. It generally consists of a [[cuboid|box shape]] with a flat top and a [[Inclined plane|ramp]] on two or more sides. A funbox may also include other elements that allow for more complicated [[skateboarding trick]]s.<ref name=skills>[https://books.google.com/books?id=YOi8pxJ08G4C& ''Skateboarding Skills: The Rider's Guide''] by Ben Powell (Firefly Books, 2008)</ref>

Like other skatepark features, funboxes are used by [[skateboarding|skateboarders]], [[roller skating|roller skaters]] using inline skates or quad skates, and [[BMX|BMX-riders]].

==Features==

'''Table-top''' - The main characteristic of a funbox is the standard [[Table (furniture)|table-top]]; the flat top of the main structural ''box'' component. The table-top can vary in height and surface area.<ref name=skills/>

'''Ramps''' - To allow access to the table-top, a funbox will generally be surrounded (on two or more sides) by ramps or [[stairs]] to allow tricks or transitions on, off or over the table-top.

'''Other elements''' - A funbox may also include a number of other elements including ledges, [[Grind rail|rails]], spines, [[Coping (architecture)|copings]], angled ramps, wall sections to allow "wallrides" and improvised [[street furniture]] pieces.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=GuVuBmldkIEC& ''Street Skating: Grinds and Grabs''] by Jeff Savage ([[Capstone Publishers|Capstone]], 2004)</ref>

A funbox with ramps on opposite sides may allow for the conduct of [[Aerials (skateboarding)|aerial tricks]]. As such, funboxes are commonly placed in line with the "outlet" of a larger ramp to allow for a build-up of speed. Typically, a funbox with ramps or transitions on all sides of the table will be placed in the middle of a park.

==Construction==

Funboxes are generally constructed of [[concrete]] (as a permanent element in a skatepark) or wood (as a moveable or customizable element for [[street skateboarding]]). Some variations include [[steel]] frames and both concrete and wood constructions will often include steel copings or rails. Some funboxes will be constructed in sections to allow for further customization.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=DmcMAAAACAAJ& ''Ramp Plans: Learn How to Build Vert Street Mini Launch and Bowls (2000 Edition)''] (High Speed Productions, 1999) [released by [[Thrasher (magazine)|''Thrasher'' magazine]]]</ref>

The construction must resist dynamic [[structural load]] resulting from aerial tricks or jumps onto the funbox.

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 alt1=A concrete funbox in [[Davis, California]].
 |A concrete funbox in [[Davis, California]].
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 alt2=A concrete and steel funbox.
 |A concrete and steel funbox.
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 alt3=A large flat concrete funbox in [[Mińsk Mazowiecki]].
 |A large flat concrete funbox in [[Mińsk Mazowiecki]].
|File:Skatepark pfungstadt.jpg |
 alt4=Two funbox variations in the same park in [[Pfungstadt]].
 |Two funbox variations in the same park in [[Pfungstadt]].
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==References==
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