The most Common Hinge would be our Standard vertical Swing Ramp Hinge Set. It is usually used at the dock-to-ramp connection but could be used on both sides of the ramp as well. If you need to hook the beginning of your ramp to a shore platform, the alternative, and to relive side strain during crazy weather, would be to use a compound swivel ramp hinge, and then your dock cables will always have the strain on them side to side.