Wax a Curb or Rail to Grind on a Skateboard

Boardslides and grinds can be really fun, but only if you can actually make it all the way. To help overcome most of the friction, you must wax the curb or rail well.

Steps

Any wax

  1. Get some wax. Pretty much any wax will do, although you can get specially made skate wax.
  2. Find the spot in need of waxing.
  3. Take your wax. Rub a small amount over the entire surface, including the top, sides, and corner.
  4. Try your rail or curb out. If you still stick, apply a little bit more. Repeat as necessary. Remember, putting wax on is easy, it's taking it off that's tough.
  5. Afterwards, make sure to try to wash off the surface if it's not yours.

Candle wax

  1. Make skate wax. Remove the wick from seven tea light candles. Take the wick out of each candle and remove the plastic circle. Place all in a pop can and boil. Add olive oil in it to make it easier to grind.
  2. Once boiled, let it sit for a couple of hours to set.
  3. Find a curb or rail and slide the wax on it. Don't use to much or it will be faster when you grind and you can lose control and wipe out.
  4. Grab your skateboard. Ollie or do any other trick on the curb or rail and grind it when you are ready.

Tips

  • There is wax specially made for this called skateboard wax. Most companies sell it pretty cheap but if you really can't afford it ($5), then a candle will do.
  • To make candle wax easier to apply and cut down on knuckle rubs try melting it in a pan first, pouring it into a container and then break the container to get the wax out. This will now crumble less and should be a good shape.

Warnings

  • Don't apply too much wax. You still need to have some friction, otherwise you could lose control of the grind or slide.
  • Waxing curbs is often regarded as vandalism by property owners and law enforcement.
  • Waxing is illegal in some places so make sure its legal in your town.
  • Skateboarding can be an extremely dangerous sport if done without proper safety gear. Make sure you always wear a helmet, and preferably elbow pads and knee pads as well.

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