Frontside

You jump onto a ledge or rail with a quarter turn towards it and slide along on both H-blocks, the gaps between your middle wheels. It is the first grind most riders learn.

1. Wax

   Wax a low ledge and roll alongside it slowly.

   CueLow and waxed

2. Spot

   Fix your eyes on the spot where you will land.

3. Jump

   Hop and turn a quarter towards the ledge.

4. Lock

   Land with both H-blocks across the edge, skates wide.

   CueSkates wide

5. Slide

   Stay centred, look to the end and roll off.

1. IfSkates too close together.
   ThenLand with your skates wide; a narrow stance lets your speed sweep you off.
2. IfStepping on one skate first.
   ThenJump and land both skates at the same moment.
3. IfLeaning back as you slide.
   ThenKeep your body forward and centred over the ledge.
4. IfToo much speed at first.
   ThenRoll in slowly; add speed once you lock on every time.