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Crooked Grind

1. First off you should learn backside 50-50's for a little background knowledge on grinding backside.

2. Roll up to the ledge backside as if you were going to land 50-50.

3. Have your feet in a position as if you were about to f/s 180.

4. Pop up over the ledge. Remember if this trick is going to work you will have to be able to pop easily up over the ledge.

5. Stay light on your feetand push down on your nose. land on the ledge in crooked grind position and think about staying over the ledge and pushing slightly forward with your front foot. BE LIGHT ON YOUR FEET.

6. Try listening to some music that gives you a lot of energy and makes you want to go skate or hum the tune to your favorite skate video part.

7. Always remember that skateing is 90% mental and 10% physical. Be in the right frame of mind or you will go nowhere. "I believe in the power of your mind, use your mind to skate." -Bob Burnquist(411 #16, Rookies)

8.Try doing swich shove-its out or landing fakie.

9.Skate and enjoy.

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