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Mastering the Ramps

Surfing in Counter-Strike: Source requires specific physics overrides and high-frequency engine updates. A standard 66-tick server will often feel “heavy” or cause players to slide off ramps prematurely.
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5 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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Engine Optimization (Tickrate)

The tickrate determines how often the game calculates physics simulations. For Skill-Surf, higher is better:
  • Combat Surf: 66-tick is sufficient.
  • Skill Surf: We recommend 100-tick for the smoothest experience and most precise ramp movement.
  • Activation: Add -tickrate 100 to your panel’s startup parameters.

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Essential Physics Parameters

You must modify these variables in your server.cfg to allow players to maintain momentum while in the air:
  • sv_airaccelerate: Set to 150 (Standard) or 1000 (Professional). The default value of 10 will make surfing impossible.
  • sv_accelerate: Set to 10 or higher to improve responsiveness while maneuvering on ramps.

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Check Your Stats

If your players report “Lag” while surfing, use the stats command in the console. If your FPS is not consistently above 500, the 100-tick simulation may be stuttering. Consider moving to a FREAKHOSTING Extreme VPS for optimized single-core performance.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CSS: Smooth riding.