How to make a street ledge or curb slide. (Better than Skateparks😉)

[@SomberlainTx]

I was rubbrickin a ledge with my brother and some friends in downtown and an elderly lady reported us to the police because she thought we were digging. The cops were cool about it and didn't seem to care too much as they went about their day.

[@sirdoddingtonformont3487]

I've done this before! It works an absolute treat 😁 few notes to add; if you go three or more coats chances are you won't even need wax and that's from experience lol just the wax that scuffs up the bottom of your soul plate is enough to make it feel like butter 👌 also this trick also makes the edge stronger so if a skater soles along with their trucks the most they'll do it crack the lacquer and that can be fixed with another coat. Just don't don't get caught doing this on private property 😂

[@momocmf]

This tip could of saved my parents so much money back in the 90s 😂🤣😂🤣 i used to go through so many grind plates its unreal 😂🤣😂🤣 stay safe and keep rollin

[@acostablades8138]

Me too lol had no idea about this till i came back to blading

[@tmttmf]

Wish mandatory public service included sculpting sick skate spots hehe, you’re doing gods work bro!

[@aldolega]

Great to see this! Cool spot too. It's funny to hear the perspective change from "park is a backup option to skating street" to the opposite. Some notes: -Don't use your rubbrick on the parts of the ledge that are already waxed. Or rather, don't use a nice fresh rubbrick, as it will gum up the brick and make it pretty useless for any part of the ledge. What I do is, as my rubbricks wear down, I demote my worst one to "go over the waxed area" duty. Which still doesn't do a lot, it helps smooth it out a bit, but at least I can save my good bricks for the dry parts of the ledge. -Quick-dry lacquer is pretty cheap and dries in 15-20min, so you can skate it in the same session. - Bondo-Glass is perfect for filling chunks and seams. Not too hard to work with and it's harder and stronger than regular Bondo so it won't flake off, and slides well. -Definitely mask up for the rubbricking. Everyone has masks now for obvious reasons, use them! Silica dust is no joke and will cause health problems later. If I get lung cancer I will unfortunately not be surprised, as I spent about the first 10 years of my rubbrick era not even thinking about masking up. -Don't slack on the rubbricking! Once you wax you can't rubbrick any more, so you only get one chance to get it right. I like to do the length of the brick on top (6" or so), and the width of it (3" or so) on the side, so that if you get too flat on a groove trick and you touch your outer wheels you won't stick as hard, and so your frame won't stick when you get into or out of soul tricks. Otherwise, killing it as always!

[@ericturner5931]

Has anyone ever messed around with fiberglass resin? I wonder how well it would fill in gaps and slide

[@aldolega]

@@ericturner5931 Bondo-Glass is Bondo with fiberglass added to it. So yes. I've been using it for years and have found it to be the best for filling chunks.

[@70109004]

Some more useful information! Thanks a lot! Just discovered your channel, very nice DIY park, subscribed

[@Adjustmentxdisorder]

I have a spot in mind for this. Getting around to prepping it is the hard part haha.....skate parks in Australia are the same atm. With the lockdown and most schools being shut. parents take there kids to the skate park and let them run wild on there scooters. No etiquette like the old days where you waited for your turn, it's a free for all. One of my skateboard mates absolutely pumped this young kid not so long ago after she followed him up a quarter. She took it like a champ. Didn't even cry but her mum wasn't impressed haha. Shouting and carrying on at my mate.

[@dooflexible]

we did that back in the dayz. it works! you could use a battery powered grinding disc to smooth things out quicker.. of course it would make a mess, though in remote areas its not a huge deal.

[@lulstick6668]

I will always acknowledge any positivity in all rolling communities. My only "remark" is at least for skateboarding, the top of the ledge isn't the only thing that is needed to be smooth for grinding. Even the the vertical surface at least 2-4 inches from the top down should be smooth for the baseplate and especially the wheels when nose/tail sliding but everything else is top notch content my friend

[@rideblades007]

Thank you very much for recommending me to “clear coat” / “clear paint” my rail! I just skated it for a little bit and it’s the smoothest it’s ever been. I sanded it so it was clear and shiny and then sprayed with with the clear coat and then waxed. Could maybe use some more wax and it’ll be nearly perfect!

[@DANNOSADVENTURES]

Great video.... Yes wear a respirator..... Silica dust is no joke....

[@LuisFEVidal-vq3pv]

this is legacy yo.... the fact that you even think about a lunch-brake spot for your son across the street from his school is highest on my respect scale. Fkn kuddos to you man. Subbed liked and actually appreciated the useful tip. Simple and efficient af

[@acostablades8138]

Yo!!! Thanks I’m blessed to share Blading with my sons and wife. Wake up every day and still feels like I’m living a dream lol 20 years later 🙌

[@IconML]

Where you ever going to put together your skate park etiquette video? Definitely would like to hear some of the things you have to say!

[@acostablades8138]

Touchy subject, still thinking of doing one. Just don't know when

[@aceb7638]

If you can justify it, or if you work in construction and have some, diamond grit sandpaper and a battery powered sander! It kicks the butt out of a rub brick. You can also get varnish in a tub or bottle, which is super useful because sometimes when people hear a spray can they freak out! ....if they see you painting a curb with a brush (especially in a yellow jacket) they assume you are from the city and are just doing work

[@behnamhaji2891]

Hi We haven't any skate park in our city an always skate at street What was the spray that you have used?

[@70109004]

Thanks a lot for the tip Josh, nowadays my health is getting better and I was also looking for some street spots close by, maybe I’ll try to create a spot like this, a new possibility is awakened, I have seen lots of good spots around but surface was too rough to grind, I’m going to check those places again with my new mindset, really useful information!

[@telepathy90]

Used to do this back in 2008 when I was skating more. Def a good tip

[@MidLifeBlader]

You don’t need quickcrete , you can use JBweld .. get the JB weld Putty , and fill the gaps , then rub brick and then seal with clear

[@BladeGeeks]

I watched this video at 1 AM (European time) . It’s cool to see what street spots you have over there! And nice skating!

[@emillioheredia6253]

Nicce video mane!! I really can't wait fro my wrist to heal from falling at the skatepark to get back out! And back to work!

[@pogoSK8]

1. As a street blader from the early 90's I wonder how you guys stayed so healthy all the years? 😜 2. If you open up a construction site like this in Germany, you'll be sure have to answer some questions. 3. Great Tipps as usual 👍 4. Germans love Enumerations

[@acostablades8138]

I work out 3 days a week, Eat as healthy as i can but still enjoy life. Skate 3 to 5 days a week, keeps me lean and strong. I will be doing fitness and other related videos this fall on my patreon platform, maybe check it out 🙏

[@pogoSK8]

@@acostablades8138 be sure, I'll be there. I think there are some changes upcoming for my rusty body... ☺️✌️

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Great tips bro! That ledge looks sweet!

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks my dude!

[@IAmJeffDouglas]

Excellent Informational Spot Video

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks! Appreciate that 🤙

[@youngfat5548]

Would you be able to make a video on your thoughts about how a skate should fit?

[@auroraboelon2288]

Thank you. Personally. I think your making it better. : better for rollerblading and protecting the ledge, making it look nicer and last longer. I think it should be a law the all ledges are smooth ed and painted. It might be better to get a lacquer that you can brush on...?

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Ealonso_96]

I just got into blading or more pushing the limits on what I can do..i was at the skate park trying to front side grind but my feet keep going from under me..sending me flying onto my back any tips or advice I can jump up with two feet and have 180s and 360s down

[@ren_cake]

wow I love this a lot!! another great video!!

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks Hannah!

[@EBROSE98]

Hey man, could you make a video. On how to safely go down big steep hills. Also breaking on a hill. the street I live in. The footpath is very small. On top of that no grass. At the end of the hill. Next to it. Is a massive lake. Down at the end of the hill. there is really no time to break. I am really having hard time. I have a pair of USD Aeon. I can't seem to find a video. I really would love your help. ❤️

[@ericturner5931]

Never realized FruitTech was your company! Will definitely have to buy something now next time I put in an order

[@acostablades8138]

I ride for Fruit Tech Johnathan Hayes is the owner. Appreciate the support 🙌

[@Danielson1818]

I learned about getting a rub brick way too late. Soooo many spots I could've created, but all I knew was wax or paint back in the day.

[@almostremembered]

I also didn't know Fruit Tech was your company. I got hardware for my Aeons because that stock kizer hardware is shit. Love your hardware, just wish axels for older Aeons were available! But still, awesome company and happy to support it man.

[@acostablades8138]

Im one of the team riders, Fruit Tech is Johnathan Hayes baby. lol Thank you for the support we have a great team of riders and skater owned.

[@ejaansons]

sick. nice style man !

[@acostablades8138]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jfraz6287]

Just a little community service no big deal lol sweet spot man

[@acostablades8138]

You got that right!

[@jfraz6287]

Finally finished rebuilding my 0803 Remz there are many options out there right now for larger sizes skates. Through a size 14 liner in a size 13 boot. I had the old Kizer suspension frames which finally rotted out. Picked up some Kizer type M 2's. New wheels and bearings just came in the mail today now I'm not set up as our complete. Ready to start rolling man

[@kylebame9618]

Bro the work you do just to skate a narrow ledge for yourself is awesome!

[@acostablades8138]

Lol Thanks Kyle!

[@JuddermanOfficial]

The noise at 1:53 😵‍💫

[@AggressiveInlineDiary]

👋 great content 💪

[@acostablades8138]

Thank you! 🙂

[@justgarethsphone9663]

i dont know if id get away with that in my town. especially shirtless haha. maybe if I wear a hi-vis

[@DionyTupet]

Bro, you need to do this video about skate park etiquette, maybe helps this situacion of people not knowing what they are dooing on parks, it sucks. Love your videos, allways the best contents. Ty so much for the tips

[@philip7343]

A sound warning would be nice lol

[@birdman4birdlegs]

Just throwing it out there. But for skateboarding you absolutely have to worry about more than the top. Slide tricks like nose slides and tail slides you need wax on the sides because your wheel base locks into the side. If there is no wax on the sides for those tricks you just stop dead in your tracks.

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks i didn't know that.

[@JG-nx3jg]

I don't think states want their steps to be slippy for obvious reasons - some old lady slipping on the lacquer in the rain etc. Maybe pick a ledge rather than a step to avoid getting in trouble

[@acostablades8138]

This location was more setup like benches or a seating area. I wouldn't do this on a stair case lol Gotta love the senior community

[@fjg2246]

some people will call it vandalism.... we call it ART :)

[@bfells]

and in reality its both .

[@zozo4553]

No face no case.

[@superfriedeats9373]

You make it look to easy bro lol I want to park and almost died

[@Vercingetorix.Fantasia]

Always just used a bug cane you kinda wild

[@JustAnotherBlader]

I’m surprised you didn’t get in trouble at some point making this video. Cops have caught me doing far less lol. Waxing is one thing cause it will wear off or can be removed, but sanding down a public ledge could be asking for a trip to town court.

[@mugishaluiz9321]

αwєѕσmє

[@jonathanclingman9432]

obviously doesnt realize our skateboard wheels rub the sides of the ledge on slides...

[@Avedisdrummer09]

Bondo

[@jpxengineering7768]

Fr! No cross traffic on any skatepark #1

[@acostablades8138]

Yes sir!