Grind rail

A grind rail is an object used by skateboarders to do skateboarding tricks on such as grinds and slides.[1] It is usually square or round.

Grind rail used for skateboarding

There are two types of rails:

  • Handrail, a normal handrail on the sides (or the middle) of a stair
  • Flatbar, a rail that is not kinked and is on the ground, not on any stairs or ramps[2]
Grind rail used for snowboarding

It is also commonly used in freestyle skiing, skiers perform tricks off and onto a rail and also while grinding it. Rails can be all different shapes and sizes, usually ending with a small to medium drop to the landing.

Flatbar used with skis

References
  1. Room, Adrian (2010). Dictionary of Sports and Games Terminology. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co. p. 68. ISBN 9780786442263. OCLC 642690055.
  2. Crossingham, John (2002). Skateboarding in action. New York: Crabtree Pub. ISBN 9780778701231. OCLC 49284133.

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