Higher ledges

[CorneliusCardew]

I have a few tricks dialed on my somewhat low box at home, but they don't work so well on the higher ledges at the spot. I think it is as much physical as mental. I know I can Ollie much higher than the ledge but nonetheless it doesn't happen as I would like it to.

Does anyone have any tips for taking tricks to the big ledges?

[layzieyez]

What specifically are you trying?

[CorneliusCardew]

5.0 grinds especially switch backside ones but I want to raise my general comfort level and confidence on the higher ledge and was looking for some general techniques

[layzieyez]

Highest switch backside 5050 I ever did was knee high and switch manual is significantly harder for me so I can't really speak on switch back 50 specifically.

How high and how comfortable are your switch ollies? At my peak when I did that switch 5050, I could switch ollie about waist high so it was just a matter finessing it for me.

[tzhangdox]

5.0 grinds especially switch backside ones but I want to raise my general comfort level and confidence on the higher ledge and was looking for some general techniques

When I do sw bs 5-0s on higher ledges I have to go at a bigger angle. I also put my front foot further down so I have more room to drag up.

[CorneliusCardew]

Highest switch backside 5050 I ever did was knee high and switch manual is significantly harder for me so I can't really speak on switch back 50 specifically.

How high and how comfortable are your switch ollies? At my peak when I did that switch 5050, I could switch ollie about waist high so it was just a matter finessing it for me.

I know I can Ollie on I have done it but it doesn't feel stable I can switch 5050 benches but the 5.0 feels different

[ClownOfTheDay]

I think I could only skate below knee ledges cuz I'm a chunky fuck.

[Esmith5488]

5.0 is one of the harder tricks on a high ledge for sure, maybe do a crook or something that’s a little easier to get used to the height.

[layzieyez]

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Highest switch backside 5050 I ever did was knee high and switch manual is significantly harder for me so I can't really speak on switch back 50 specifically.

How high and how comfortable are your switch ollies? At my peak when I did that switch 5050, I could switch ollie about waist high so it was just a matter finessing it for me.

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I know I can Ollie on I have done it but it doesn't feel stable I can switch 5050 benches but the 5.0 feels different

Yeah, I'm reg and balancing on my left foot like that feels impossible. Switch nose manny/grind is more stable for me.

Is your switch manny game tight? Maybe build up on that on higher stuff to dial it in.

[tzhangdox]

Best thing for higher ledges is to skate them more, and exclusively. Skating small ledges only makes bigger ones way more uncomfortable, happening to me right now lol

[satan]

I have thoughts on an exercise board for strength training. So get you onto that ledge.

[Dr Dew]

[satan]

This guy basically stole my magic mike dance routine

[Dad you're embarrassing me]

Best thing for higher ledges is to skate them more, and exclusively. Skating small ledges only makes bigger ones way more uncomfortable, happening to me right now lol

100%. The ledge at my local park is tiny, so if I skate there too much it messes me up.

[Lloyd Braun]

I’m terrible at skating taller ledges and I know it’s because I don’t skate them enough and have gotten soft. It’s like anything I suppose just do it often enough and it will get easier. I was on it for a minute but I travel a lot for work so when I come back I feel all my progress is lost and I have to start all over.