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The SECRET to SLAPPY'S

Dale Decker2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions in 2020
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167K views · 7 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Dale Decker breaks down how to do slappy grinds on curbs, ledges and boxes. Short 2019 tutorial from his Slammin Worldwide channel, aimed at skaters just starting to grind.

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Linked in r/NewSkaters threads when beginners ask how to learn curb slappys and when to start grinding.

“Slappies just require you to kickturn onto a curb at a decent speed, and from there you can do a near limitless amount of tricks”

u/BlasphemingGod

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u/BlasphemingGod2020 · 1 points

I mean realistically you can start learning grinds the moment you get comfortable pushing, kickturning, and you've got a decent grasp on how to keep your balance on the board. Slappies just require you to kickturn onto a curb at a decent speed, and from there you can do a near limitless amount of tricks, provided you've got some wax and a nice painted, slightly sloped curb. Fire lane curbs are the best for this, caus

u/Gruntman4412020 · 1 points

Approach the curb at a 45 degree angle and shift your weight into the curb. Do not lift the board. Here's a few YouTube resources. [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

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