Grinding on uneven surfaces?

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NH_OPERATOR

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Is there any particular technique to grinding on things like those black drainage pipes they use in parks as like, training rails? The ones with tons of ridges on them.Every time I get up on one I pretty much eat shit right away. If I try to stay flat on it, I end up catching the leading edge and going over, but if I try to lean back away from it, i stop. Whats the trick?
 
just use your edge to grip it, make sure your grinding it under your boot to for more stability. Griping, by sizzoring with your skis, will keep you balanced and stable on the rail, Also dont act like its something different. look at the end of the rail and grip and you will be able to do it
 
1. they are called corrugated pipe2. they are more popular with snowboarders

3. either 50-50 them, or make sure your edges are dull and you hit it with speed

4. they are actually a horrible place to learn how to jib ^

5. watch people hit it first, or go up and inspect the pipe. Some have deeper grooves then others.
 
Corrugated pipes. I know how to do plastic ones, but I've never tried the metal ones. Basically you gotta find the right balance between edging and staying flat. I got it on my third-or-so try. For me, I was afraid of catching an edge so I would lean back too far. You gotta stay flatter than you probably think.
 
Those are the first things I learned how to 270 off from because of the easier grooves to pop off, at least for me. Now they are just noisy and annoying if you catch an edge haha. I always keep my edges sharp because i like racing the mountain gapers down the moguls or tracks, so I rarely go on corregateds anymore, so yeah duller edges would work best or just test around on a low one and you will realize they aren't as hard as they may seem
 
theyre not that hard.

first ever time i hit a corrugated pipe was last week. after i hit it once and it slid nicely i went for a 270 on (which i had never done before) and landed it first try on corrugated.

corrugated is now my favorite thing in the world.
 
This is all great stuff guys, thanks alot for the advice. The one at my park has about maybe a 3/4 inch deep gap every inch or so. My edges are already pretty dull underfoot due to hitting boxes, so I doubt they are too sharp. I cant wait to try it out more now though.
 
The plastic tubes without the ridges are perfect for learning swaps and whatnot tho - much safer and less scarier. But yea, the ones with ridges are pretty bad.
 
Lean a lil back (towards the hill) and keep you weight like that. Scissor and just keep on sliding. The sound and the vibration on your feet is like no other.........................
 
I hit one for the first time and had the exact opposite experience. I came in fast expecting a normal tube, was leaning forward slightly, and got destroyed.
 
ya that shit can seriously fuck you up if you catch your front edges. Happened to me once. my head was rattled for the rest of the day. no concussion tho.
 
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