How to Wax a ledge

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A ledge is not ment to slide, but by simply applying wax, it will be more slippery and help you perform your skateboard tricks

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • WAX (you can find in any regular store, it does not have to be expensive. must at least be 2 inches in diameter)
Step1
Find a ledge or obstacle that you own, such as a box, and see if it slides well. If not then you should apply wax.
Step2
take wax and slowly rub it on the side of the ledge. Both horizontal and vertical side.
Step3
take your skateboard and test to see if it is slippery enough for you. If not then apply more wax.

Tips & Warnings

  • Great for ledges that don't slide
  • Do NOT wax public or private property that does not belong to you. This could be ILLEGAL
  • If you wax the ledge to much, it could be to slippery and you may hurt yourself
  • ALWASY WEAR PROTECTION WHEN SKATEBOARDING

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wilsonquah

wilsonquah said

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on 5/8/2007 1 thing though....u have to make sure the ledge u're ridding on does not crack when u ollie on top of it. If it cracks it's not worth skating

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on 12/5/2006 great tips

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