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How to 50-50 Grind on a Skateboard

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Step 5 - The Pop

Skater - Matt Metcalf

Photographer - Michael Andrus
When you are at the edge of the ledge, bend your knees low and Ollie up onto the object you are 50-50 grinding.

Land with both trucks evenly on the object, directly on the ledge or rail, with the ledge or rail in the center or your trucks. Bend your knees as you land.

Do your best to land with your feet still in the Ollie position on your skateboard. This will make it easier to get off of the object you are 50-50 grinding at the end of the grind.

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