Also, don't hunch over too much. Try to keep your shoulders above your skateboard. Use your knees instead - bend them deeply for the initial pop up the obstacle, and keep them bent while grinding.
How to 50-50 Grind on a Skateboard
By Steve Cave, About.com
Keep your weight balanced while grinding - don't lean back! In fact, if you have a hard time with this, keep a little more weight on your front foot. Use your arms to help balrelaxance.
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- Step 1 - 50-50 Grind
- Step 2 - The Ledge
- Step 3 - The Setup
- Step 4 - Your Feet
- Step 5 - The Pop
- Step 6 - Balance
- Step 7 - Relax
- Step 8 - Pop Off
- Step 9 - Ride Away
- Step 10 - Problems
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