Rails, ledges and coping grinds
Ready when: Ollie in parts (i2) and Rock to fakie, axle stall and pivot (i4) done.
What the coach teaches
The backside boardslide first (much easier than frontside), then lipslide, 50-50 and noseslide; on a low, short, horizontal, thick rail, or only one end of it; the right speed; 50-50 and 5-0 grinds on the coping.
At home, safe only
Falls and rolls (Fall and roll (b3)); ollie practice.
Ask the club
Which rails suit beginners and when the park is quiet.
What you can see from the side
The rider looks at the end of the rail and rides away.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks 3 clean slides on a low rail.
Stop and get a coach when
A head knock or a fall onto the rail.
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