01 Approach your obstacle at a slow speed to start. As you get more confident you with you you can speed it up. Ride up slightly off parallel, so your gradually getting closer to it. Have your back foot on the tail, and your front foot behind the truck bolts. Be sure to start on something low like a curb, and that you can ollie high enough to get both trucks over it.

02 Crouch as you approach, ready for the pop onto the obstacle. Getting the timing right will come with practice, but obviously aim to get both trucks onto the obstacle.

03 Pop your ollie, pulling your back foot high enough to get it over the obstacle as well as the front foot. As you pop for this you need to turn your body frontside slightly, to be aligned parallel to the obstacle when you land on it.

04 As your trucks land on the obstacle you'll feel the resistance of the grind. Be prepared that some rough grinds might throw you off your board as it struggles to grind. Remember, if you've given your obstacle a good waxing your grind will be smoother and longer. Bend your knees and anticipate the grind. Aim to get your trucks as far over the obstacle as possible - your wheels should be flush to the edge of the obstacle to keep you locked in.

06 Bend your knees to absorb impact if you need to. Be sure that your weight is distributed evenly oner the board, and keep your balance by anticipating the change in speed from grinding to riding the ground. The faster you go, the further you will grind, Now find something to grind!

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