step one.. dull ass edges.
step two... make sure there are no nails sticking out or any broken wood to hang up on.
step tres... a little wax goes a long way
step 4... shred gnarly and get hard, but no too hard.
oh and try to keep your front edge off the wood a little. so lean just a touch to the left to the left, dont hang up your ski just lean a touch to the left!