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Malakas
10-13-2007, 12:25 AM
Hey guys, ive never tried a handrail once, but around how high do i need to ollie in order to get up to it. This is just for a backside boardslide. I dont know if my ollie is high enough, but I was just wondering if anybody could help me.
marleyfan0
10-13-2007, 12:29 AM
just ollie high enough to get over it and land on it fine.
cordell
10-13-2007, 12:55 AM
ollie as high as it takes.
I have a hard time with handrails tho
AdioBird52
10-13-2007, 01:08 AM
I'd say you're safe with 3 decks on most rails.
enjoiskating
10-13-2007, 01:12 AM
I'd say you're safe with 3 decks on most rails.

awesome. i can do like 4 but ive never tried a handrail.
Krinksy
10-13-2007, 01:16 AM
If you have enough spped you shouldn't have to ollie that high anyway.

You can get on the rail like halfway down and you just need a normal ollie.
AdioBird52
10-13-2007, 01:28 AM
Yeah, what stair is the rail? 4, 5, 6, ect?
Slyde
10-13-2007, 02:11 AM
3 decks!?!? Wow, I think I'm overrating handrails. I can Ollie 3 fine, but I've never attempted to do a Handrail, and I don't think I'll be doing it any time soon!
cordell
10-13-2007, 02:18 AM
Actually, when you ollie up to a handrail, the hieght should come naturally.
smurf88
10-13-2007, 02:41 AM
Learn boardslides down park rails, they're usually shorter and less steep. That would give you the feel of a handrail with less risk of nutting yourself.
Griptape Flip
10-13-2007, 03:24 AM
You just gotta try it, once you commit, you'll realize how easy it is. Handrails are not really to hard, depending on what you're doing on 'em. Basic stuff doesn't take to long, it's mostly just commitment.
TrAnCe
10-13-2007, 09:56 AM
Kinda I use the length to help me with handrails, like, I Ollie long, so I dont have to Ollie as high, because.. well, the handrail goes down, so I just Ollie straight and a bit high, so I can get onto it.
enjoiskating
10-13-2007, 11:09 PM
3 decks!?!? Wow, I think I'm overrating handrails. I can Ollie 3 fine, but I've never attempted to do a Handrail, and I don't think I'll be doing it any time soon!


Haha, my thoughts exactly.
XBLinK182sk8rX
10-31-2007, 02:34 AM
Learn boardslides down park rails, they're usually shorter and less steep. That would give you the feel of a handrail with less risk of nutting yourself.
I'm trying my first hardrail at my skatepark next time I go. I rolled up to it and it seemed pretty small, I just need to commit.
Super_Skater
10-31-2007, 04:38 AM
When doing them don't go for the very beggining much easier to get into further down the rail. And also speed makes it a lot easier, go fast.
XBLinK182sk8rX
11-02-2007, 01:27 AM
Yeah, I've heard that's the right way to learn. So like if you fall or something, you'll clear over the rail basically, away from harm lol.
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