Nosegrind
Grinding on Your Front Truck
A Nosegrind is a grind performed solely on the front truck of the skateboard, with the tail of the board angled up and away from the obstacle. It requires good balance and a precise approach.
Ollie, 50-50 Grind
🎯 Lead with the Nose
Mastering the Nosegrind adds a fundamental and stylish trick to your ledge and rail arsenal. It is the foundation for many more complex grind variations.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Place your front foot over or slightly behind the front bolts, ready to guide the nose onto the ledge.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot should be on the tail, positioned for a solid ollie.
📈 Detailed Nosegrind Execution
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Approach
Approach the ledge or rail almost parallel, with enough speed to carry you through the grind.
Ollie and Aim
Ollie high enough to get your front truck onto the obstacle. As you ollie, aim your front truck directly onto the edge.
Lock In and Balance
Land with your front truck squarely on the ledge. Keep your weight centered over the front truck and use your arms for balance. The tail should not touch the ledge.
Land
As you reach the end of the ledge, give a small nudge with your front foot to come off the grind and land with all four wheels on the ground. Bend your knees to absorb the impact.
Golden Tip!
Focus on keeping your shoulders parallel with the ledge throughout the grind. This is key for maintaining balance.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board slipping out in front of you: This usually means your weight is too far back. Lean forward more.
Tail touching the ledge (becoming a 5-0): You need to ollie higher and keep pressure on the nose.
Not getting enough speed: Speed is your friend. It helps you slide and maintain momentum.
Check out this video to master the Nosegrind:
Video Tutorial
Credits: VLSkate
Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.