How to BS Boardslide on a Skateboard

In this how-to you will learn how to do a backside boardslide on a rail with a skateboard. Boardslides are very fun and rewarding tricks, and stepping stone to more advanced slides and grinds.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Skateboard
• Rail
• Skateable Area i.e. Driveway, etc.
• Helmet

1. To start out you must be comfortable doing ollies on your board. The first step to boardslides are to approach the rail at a speed that is moderately fast but still in your comfort zone.

2. The next step is the pop. When you are about a foot and a half away from the rail you should ollie and turn your body ninety degrees so that your skateboard is perpendicular to what you are grinding on.

3. 
    
   Stay forward like this skater!

   After you have landed on the rail you have to stay forward. If you fail to do this your board will shoot out in front of you and you will fall on a heap onto the rail.

4. As you are nearing the end of the rail you should start turning your body back ninety degrees the way you started. You will slide off the rail and finish the rotation in the air. Then just stomp the landing and ride away clean. You can also turn ninety degrees the other and land fakie. That adds and interesting twist to the trick and looks cool.

Tips & Warnings

• Do your first attempts slowly, and instead of sliding do more of a boardstall. You will get more comfortable on the rail this way.
• Wear a helmet! If you slide out you will be thankful not to land on your noggin