The existing skate park in Le Grand Saconnex near Geneva Cointrin Airport was expanded in summer 2019. A 7.5 m wide and 1.9 m high mini ramp with extension is now available for ramp lovers. The riding surface consists of Skateface plates, which have proven themselves time and again for skate facilities. The street skaters have opted for a granite manual table, which is the most luxurious version. The total length of the table is 4.8 m and there are two heights available (0.2 m and 0.4 m). The granite is polished all around and on the surface. The asphalt floor has been repaired so that ideal rolling is now possible.
The old quarter pipe was replaced by a new one 4.5 m wide and 1.7 m high. The existing installations are a roof box with rail and ledge and a bank 4.5 m wide and 1.5 m high. Next to it is a curved trick box which is already ideally retracted.
The Vertical team completed the installation of the facilities in 3 days, which is a brilliant achievement given the circumstances. All the materials had to be lifted from the road onto the skate park using a pneumatic crane. To do this, a lane for the TPG public bus next to the Palexpo building had to be closed. We would like to thank everyone involved at Palexpo, the crane company Matthey-Petit, the BfU and the client, the town of Le Grand Saconnex, for the smooth cooperation.
Left:
Palexpo
Crane company Matthey-Petit
BfU
Le Grand Saconnex
Google Maps
