Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from heroicarts and more videos in the Skateboarding category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com After you've mastered some skateboarding fundamentals, try moving on to the 50-50 grind. To complete this How-To you will need: A skateboard A certified skateboard helmet Protective pads Skateboard or athletic shoes A grind box Skate wax Warning: Always wear protective clothing, including a helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads, and appropriate footwear. Skateboarding is not recommended for children under the age of 6, and children between the ages of 6 and 10 should only ride with adult supervision. Step 1: Understand the trick Know what you're getting into. The 50-50 grind consists of riding the edge of a rail, ledge, or curb with the trucks of your skateboard, rather than your wheels. Step 2: Know how to Ollie Make sure you know how to Ollie, a maneuver that gets you and your board high enough for the 50-50 grind. Step 3: Find a surface Find a low, straight rail or curb for your grind. If you're using your own grind box or you're on your own property, coat the edge you'll be grinding with a thick layer of skate wax. Waxing is messy, so if you're on someone else's <b>...</b>
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