How To Learn Ledge Tricks EASY

Core Idea: “Describe” the Skill in Stages

Quintilian’s advice is echoed for skateboarding: rather than making broad statements, the lesson is to “describe” the process in concrete steps—especially when learning ledge tricks. The video’s goal is to help skaters build the confidence and technique needed to land ledge tricks (slides and grinds) reliably on larger obstacles.

Confidence and the “Pinch”/Grip

A key to ledge tricks is confidence, particularly the “pinch”/grip needed for the grind or slide. Examples include:

• Crooks/nose slides (grind/slide setups)
• General slide/grind setups

Start Small: Unwaxed (or Minimally Waxed) Surfaces

The speaker emphasizes starting with smaller obstacles and unwaxed or minimally waxed surfaces, such as:

• Curbs
• Parking blocks

This prevents trying big ledges too early and reduces the chance of slipping out.

Training Method: “Slapping Into” the Trick

A major training method is “slapping into” the trick:

• Approach the ledge with enough control to land in the correct foot position (stance needed for the grind/slide).

The speaker argues this is safer and more consistent than:

• ollieing in and sliding out immediately

Why It Helps: Avoid the “Banana Peel” Wipeout Pattern

They describe a common early wipeout:

• Ollie into the ledge and immediately slide out → often compared to a “banana peel” wipeout.

With the controlled setup, you’re already positioned correctly when learning to hold the grind/slide.

Choose the Right Obstacle Height

Selecting obstacle height is described as crucial:

• Too low: skaters may drop too much weight immediately and slip out
• High enough: skaters can reach and distribute weight more effectively

The speaker notes that nose slides/nose grinds may feel easier on higher obstacles due to better weight distribution.

Approach Ideas for Common Ledge Tricks

Board Slides / Crooked Grinds

Key focus areas include:

• Learning the balance point
• Learning how the board transitions onto the ledge

Practice recommendation:

• Start with small, unwaxed curbs
• Practice entry and turning onto the ledge surface

Crooked Grinds: Foot Weight Distribution

They emphasize:

• Practicing front vs. back foot weight distribution

A warning for beginners:

• New skaters may put too much weight on the back foot, causing the board to slip or “sketch out.”

“Pose It Out,” Then Add Speed

The speaker encourages a staged practice:

1. “Pose it out” (get the body/board position)
2. Add controlled speed
3. Transition from feel/practice entries to more committed entries

Safety and Bailing Practice

Safety is emphasized repeatedly. The speaker stresses:

• Learn to bail safely before progressing to harder obstacles
• Lower obstacles reduce reaction time, so learning bail technique early matters

They also suggest curbs/parking blocks are more controllable than flat bars because they offer:

• More opportunity to adjust weight
• Better control over the slide path

They describe practicing an approach with an angle, starting the slide, and using that setup to practice jumping off/bailing if needed.

Board-Slide “Building Blocks”

The speaker describes board slides as easier to learn on certain setups:

• Boxes where wheels might get caught

This training is framed as useful because it teaches:

• Weight adjustment
• A correct forward-leaning posture

They underline that forward lean is essential to avoid “shooting out.” They also connect related skills, mentioning:

• Front board lip slides
• Back lip slides

These are treated as step-up skills that transfer to ledges/rails.

Progressing to Bigger Ledges

Before attempting full grinds, they recommend:

• Practice stalling first

Suggested progression approach:

• Scale up distance gradually
• Observe where to pop and lock onto the ledge
• Use stalling to reduce fear and build understanding of commitment

Example Progression for Crooked Grind

One suggested sequence:

1. Start with a nose stall to gauge required pop and weight transfer
2. Move toward the full crook

Final Method: Build Confidence Through Small Steps

The speaker summarizes their method as a “secret”:

• Build confidence using small building blocks, in sequence:
  • Curbs / low ledges
  • → small metal ledges / boxes
  • → stalling and controlled entries
  • → real ledge attempts

They conclude by encouraging viewers to:

• comment on which ledge/grind tricks they’re learning
• keep practicing until they feel comfortable enough to progress

Presenters / Sources

• No external presenters or sources are listed in the subtitles.
• The only referenced authority is Marcus Quintilian (“Quintilian said…”).