How to Do Your First Grind on a Skateboard

Last Updated: September 19, 2022

So you want to do your first grind, eh? First, you've got to be able to ollie high enough to make it on to small ledges. Also make sure that you are confident on your board, and well balanced.

Steps

1
Find a good small ledge (not a rail) to grind on. Ones at your skate park are perfect. these won't need any extra wax, otherwise you could get hurt.
2
Make sure you can ollie onto the ledge like a manual pad. You'll be trying a 50-50 grind, in which both trucks slide along the metal plate.

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3
Try going at a very slow pace and just popping onto the rail. try to stall it out in a 50-50. once you've got that dialed and wired, try it a little faster.
4
When you do go fast a pop on, bend your knees and keep your weight centered over the board.
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When you reach the end of the ledge (or whenever you want to get off) pop a small ollie and land flat on the ground.

Warnings

Too much wax will make you go faster, and possibly lose control.

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If you are going fast, you should have a good balance, otherwise you could fall.

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Make sure you can ollie well and are comfortable riding your board. Don't get pressured into this if you aren't ready.

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Make sure you have pads, in case you fall!!

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