My go-to trick for 30 years now, lol. I remember seeing someone push these through a chunky ledge back in the day and thought it was so cool. Took me a minute to learn, let alone well, but I really think everyone can learn crooks. One thing I always tell people is to be sure to get on and over the ledge enough with their torso. People are often a bit apprehensive, and will lean away from the ledge and not really get their weight on. That's why I always say to focus onto the ledge in such a way that you CAN'T see the side of the ledge anymore. You really want your head and upper body to be over the ledge, not leaning to the side as if you're expecting to bail or slip over. Yes, you'll overshoot/slip over the edge sometimes, but you'll slip out harder if your weight is too much to the side than over the ledge.
Another great video! I tend to ride larger boards as well and I recently picked up a deck from Jonny at Manak Skates. He and his family make handmade boards and the quality of materials, attention to detail and artwork is excellent. Please keep the vids coming. Thank you!
Thinking of this as more of a “nose slide” really helped me. I was attacking it like a nose grind and getting bodied on most ledges lol Thanks for the tips mate 🤙
The key for me is foot position at set up. Point your front toe slightly towards the nose and try to lock in that way. This gives you better leverage for balance through the grind. This works for nose mannys too. 👍🏻
I used to have crooks my first try when I was younger. After years of hiatus, I can't seem to out any crooks i do. I can grind to end, it's just that I can't roll away.
I’m turning 40 in just over a month and the past 10 years have been full of injuries and lack of confidence due to taking time off too close to turning 30. It’s crazy how much crooks feel foreign to me right now. I’ve always been a crook and noseslide guy. Now I’m severely struggling with both
I've got slappy crooks pretty good, but I keep wanting to step it up and try em on a ledge. This was a great video and my push to really try them today!
gonna try this , I can lock in and grind for a few feet but can never get a solid hold like I see people just grinding whole ledges maybe my weight is right but leaning to forward
Yeah dude, it might be a bit scary at first to lean far back when all your weight is on the front foot but that’s definitely the key to grinding longer 👌🏽
Definitely try and come more parallel to the ledge so you don't slip over to board slide. And having your weight back more will help not sticking and falling forward 👌🏼
Love this trick, i always try to pop out at the end and my board turn primo. I think my weight distribution is also too forward thus slowing me down and forcing a fakie turn or complete stop. Im going to apply your advice 🛹
Which phase of the Crooked Grind do you struggle with the most?
@LeonPaxton the getting out off it I understand what I need to do it's easier said then done
@@JosephLacey-lw7ft True
I just ordered a 10” egg board with 9.5 af1s all because of you mate! 🎉
Hell yeah, that's the best set up! What wheels are you going to use?
That’s what I ride and I love it!
@@LeonPaxton 50mm 101a snot wide boys it was all that was in stock but I might want the smaller wheels to make it lighter 🤙
My go-to trick for 30 years now, lol. I remember seeing someone push these through a chunky ledge back in the day and thought it was so cool. Took me a minute to learn, let alone well, but I really think everyone can learn crooks. One thing I always tell people is to be sure to get on and over the ledge enough with their torso. People are often a bit apprehensive, and will lean away from the ledge and not really get their weight on. That's why I always say to focus onto the ledge in such a way that you CAN'T see the side of the ledge anymore. You really want your head and upper body to be over the ledge, not leaning to the side as if you're expecting to bail or slip over. Yes, you'll overshoot/slip over the edge sometimes, but you'll slip out harder if your weight is too much to the side than over the ledge.
Another great video! I tend to ride larger boards as well and I recently picked up a deck from Jonny at Manak Skates. He and his family make handmade boards and the quality of materials, attention to detail and artwork is excellent. Please keep the vids coming. Thank you!
That sounds sick man!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Thinking of this as more of a “nose slide” really helped me.
I was attacking it like a nose grind and getting bodied on most ledges lol
Thanks for the tips mate 🤙
Yeah dude, it makes so much sense to think of it that way! Really helps to get a good pinch too 👌🏼
No worries at all man!
Same, and i can't believe I overlooked this now Ive see it. Leon youre the man!
Good video man. This the most comprehensive crook tutorial I ever seen. Think I might be ready to try them now
Thanks dude, appreciate that!
Hopefully it helps 🙏🏼
The key for me is foot position at set up. Point your front toe slightly towards the nose and try to lock in that way. This gives you better leverage for balance through the grind. This works for nose mannys too. 👍🏻
Hell yeah, I might try that too!
Thanks for the tips! Trying these today!
Hell yeah, let me know how you go!
I used to have crooks my first try when I was younger. After years of hiatus, I can't seem to out any crooks i do. I can grind to end, it's just that I can't roll away.
Hopefully this video helps you get them back!
all in the scooch
That's what she said
I’m turning 40 in just over a month and the past 10 years have been full of injuries and lack of confidence due to taking time off too close to turning 30. It’s crazy how much crooks feel foreign to me right now. I’ve always been a crook and noseslide guy. Now I’m severely struggling with both
Thank you I was waiting for this video and you did it as you promised big love 😂
No worries at all man, hopefully this helps!
@@LeonPaxtonalso was going to ask is the wider deck help to lock the trick on the ledge ?
It's not so much a wider deck will help lock in but you definitely feel more stable and comfortable as you're grinding 👌🏼
Trying to learn these at 30. Thanks man 🙌🏾
Me to 35 😅😅
You got this! 🙌🏻
@LeonPaxton thanks bro I can get on to k grind it's the coming out I can't do
Same here brother
@joe.nail1 it keeps pulling me out fackie
Glad he made this, I’m going to go learn this trick
You got this 🙌🏼
Came just in time, I was just tuning into this pose. posture bs50-50It's gone again. I'm in the process of getting a new one.
I've got slappy crooks pretty good, but I keep wanting to step it up and try em on a ledge. This was a great video and my push to really try them today!
Hell yeah, you can do it man!
Cheers, I need to get more consistent with my pop out
Hopefully this helps man 🙏🏼
Thanks good explanation really helped
Sick, thanks for watching!
1:52 that's all you had to say. Makes so much sense, I feel stupid for not looking at it like that lol
Haha all good, picturing this makes so much more sense 👌🏼
@LeonPaxton for sure! It's one of those tricks I've never had consistently, so hopefully this is the last piece of the puzzle. Thanks!!
Crooked for rails please!!
gonna try this , I can lock in and grind for a few feet but can never get a solid hold like I see people just grinding whole ledges maybe my weight is right but leaning to forward
Yeah dude, it might be a bit scary at first to lean far back when all your weight is on the front foot but that’s definitely the key to grinding longer 👌🏽
Do noseslide please. 😅
I actually suck at nose slide 😂
@LeonPaxton Same 😂
You like your early uploads Leon 👍
Keep up the good work mate 🛹
Always there for when people wake up and for the US to get it before lunch time 👌🏽
Thanks man 🙏🏽
Sick diy spot g where’s that?
The homies building it don't want the location released yet but as soon as they're happy to, I'll make a video on the spot and say where it is 🥳
@ that’s fair! Tell em it looks fun as!
Ive tried this trick before but every time i try i either land boardslide or i just fly forward as soon is my front truck hits the ledge
Definitely try and come more parallel to the ledge so you don't slip over to board slide. And having your weight back more will help not sticking and falling forward 👌🏼
Give us a grind tutorial for noobs I need one 😅
Which grinds?
@ Probably like boardslide, nose slide and 50-50 or like whatever’s easy
Hang your front toe just a smidge before popping and you'll pinch all the time
Love this trick, i always try to pop out at the end and my board turn primo. I think my weight distribution is also too forward thus slowing me down and forcing a fakie turn or complete stop. Im going to apply your advice 🛹
Same! Yeah dude, sounds like that’s what’s going on for sure. Hopefully all these tips help next time you try them 🙏🏽
The more wax, the better!