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    Robbie
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    I'm not anywhere close to grinding yet, but I plan to
    try it in the future. But whenever I see a video
    everyone who grinds does it with the foot, that's ledge
    or rail side, foward. When I crank grab I do it with my
    ledge side foot back.

    Is it a huge disadvantage to do it with the foot back? Is it
    worth me learning to crank grab on the other side (which I
    won't be nearly as comfortable with) for grinding?

    Thanks, Robbie

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  2. Uni412
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    I grind with my back foot and I don't think there are any
    disadvantages.

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  3. Onetrack
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    Just stick with what you are comfortable with. I can't think
    of any disadvantages. the reason you have only seen people
    grind on their front foot, is because thats how most people
    are comfortable.

    grinding is easy as long as you feel stable with your
    crankstalls/pedalstalls. when you are learning to grind try
    something metal and flat. If you can find a metal bench that
    would be perfect. once you try it, you will be suprised at
    how easy it is. -mike

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  4. Robbie
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    Thanks guys, I think I'll try a grind one day, but will have
    to be a little more confident with crank grabs and such
    first. After my new uni comes in and I make a home made
    grind plate for me pedal I may give it a try, it does look
    like alotta fun.

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  5. Theobieone3226
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    onetrack said:

    *Just stick with what you are comfortable with. I can't
    think of any disadvantages. the reason you have only seen
    people grind on their front foot, is because thats how
    most people are comfortable.

    grinding is easy as long as you feel stable with your
    crankstalls/pedalstalls. when you are learning to grind
    try something metal and flat. If you can find a metal
    bench that would be perfect. once you try it, you will be
    suprised at how easy it is. -mike *

    He's right. I grind left foot back (left side usually) and
    its not a problem. I think its a little harder for
    pedalgrabs, but not worth switching over.

    He's also right about the metal bench thing. I first tried
    on a skater ledge, but my pins just dung in and stopped me
    after 3 feet. It was very discouraging. So find a bench and
    it'll go goodly.

    Edit: It's also a lot easier than youd think. So get on some
    pads and try. I found wristguards key.

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  6. Robbie
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    I'll make some home made grindplates and get a helmet first.
    What are wristguards needed for?

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  7. James_potter
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    How can you make your own grindplates? Actually, I have an
    idea, but where can I get materials? And is metal or
    plastic better?

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  8. Robbie
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    I would assume metal is far better. The idea is to slide.
    Metal just... slides, plastic doesn't do it as well. I'm
    just gonna get a sheet of metal from my school and make one!

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