The parking blocks are smooth overall, which reduces your risk of injury. Using these help build your courage. You won’t be scared of falling and can focus on how to balance your body with the skateboard. Make sure you are not trespassing on private property! Look for any “Private property” signs or signs saying “No skateboarding” to ensure you are able to skate in your spot.
For example, move onto low railings or ledges in parks or parking lots. Always skate in places where it is legal and permitted.
Don’t rush yourself. If you try a high ledge before you are ready, you can get seriously hurt. Consider purchasing your own rail so you can easily boardslide whenever you want.
You can purchase wax at a skateboard shop or online. Without wax, it may be hard to slide across the surface. Do not apply wax to private property, or you may be charged with vandalism.
Avoid going too fast when you start. If you have too much speed, it may be hard to adjust your footing.
Adjust your foot placement based on what is comfortable for you. It may feel better to move your front foot back a few inches. With the ollie, you can easily get onto the ledge. This trick also is a great way to practice balancing on your board.
Your board should be centered on the ledge after you ollie.
The motion of sliding may feel strange and foreign at first, but as you practice it will become more natural.
Do this throughout the entirety of the trick.
Helmets prevent against concussions and head lesions, for example.
