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Snowboarding Tricks - 180 Grinds



A 180 Grind is a trick on the rail that involves a 180-degree turn at the beginning and at the end of the grind. This will help you to fine-tune your movement in the air and will teach you about the importance of balance, timing and approach. Make sure you are already comfortable with Ollies and making turns before trying this trick. Follow the steps and use the animation below as your guide.


STEP 1: Look for a good place to grind. Since you will be turning 180 degrees at the start of the trick, find a rail that is not too high for you.

STEP 2: As with all other tricks done on rails, be careful when it comes to approach and timing. Crouch slightly as you get near the rail and be ready to turn.

STEP 3: Turn 180 degrees. Make sure that your board will land completely on the rail's surface.

STEP 4: Simply grind like you would if you are just on snow. Keep your board parallel to the rail. Maintain your balance and just go with the grind.


STEP 5: To get off, make a 180-degree turn as you reach the end of the rail.

STEP 6: Land with both feet and then ride away.


Making spins on rails can give you a tough time. Keep on practicing to help you get the right timing when you turn on and off the rail.

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jcolaizzo
Tuesday 5th February 2008 at 7:51:46 AM  

very helpfull.

KrazyAussiwi
Monday 14th September 2009 at 9:00:26 PM  

.... wear a helmet n impact short when learning this one... lol your guaranteed to have a couple of big bails when trying to land in switch on the box!! Enjoy!!

gonzo
Friday 29th January 2010 at 12:46:31 AM  

technically you can''t grind on a snowboard, as you need trucks to do a grind. This is a nice demo of a frontside 180 to a 50/50 though.

Horvatitsch
Wednesday 16th June 2010 at 2:53:11 PM  

That''s a FS 180 to Switch 50-50.


 
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Tricks Overview

These are all the Snowboarding Tricks covered in our Tricks Section:

1: Ollies
2: Wheelies
3: Butters
4: Air to Fakie
5: Nose and Tail Rolls
6: 50/50 Grinds
7: Rock-n-Roll Grinds
8: 180 Grinds
9: Five-O Grinds
10: Alley Oops
11: Backside 720