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The boardslide is a classic trick that involves sliding the board across a rail or ledge. It’s a fundamental move in street skating and a great way to add style to your routine. Here’s how to master the boardslide:

1. Foot Positioning: Approach the rail or ledge with your feet positioned as you would for an ollie—your back foot on the tail and your front foot near the middle of the board.

2. Approach: Roll towards the obstacle at a comfortable speed. Keep your knees bent and your weight centered for balance.

3. Ollie onto the Obstacle: As you near the rail or ledge, perform an ollie to get the board onto the surface. Aim to land with the board flat on the obstacle.

4. Shift Your Weight: As you land on the rail or ledge, shift your weight slightly forward to maintain balance. This will help you control the slide.

5. Stay Low: Keep your knees bent and your body low to help stabilize yourself during the slide. Look ahead to spot your landing.

6. Exit the Slide: As you approach the end of the rail or ledge, prepare to land. Shift your weight back and perform a slight ollie or just ride off the obstacle, landing with your knees bent to absorb the impact.

With practice, the boardslide will become a key part of your trick arsenal, allowing you to express your style and creativity. Keep honing your skills, and soon you’ll be sliding with confidence!

For this trick, you need to know how to Ollie. Also add Wax to the Rail for more “Slide”. Also, you will need a Rail for this trick and a wax.