Skateboard Grinding Rails

The Ideal
Our grinding rails, both round and square, are designed for personal home skateboarding practice. They are perfect for those days when you can't get to the local skate park, especially if you don't have one nearby. And they will be very handy during the Fall and Winter months as the days get shorter. They are designed for every day use, because they are very durable and can take all the grinding a skateboarder can throw at it. Our products are sold to individuals, YMCA's, churches, and city governments. Built with 15-gauge high yield high tensile strength steel, they can take virtually any beating you throw at it and come back for more.

Don't allow yourself to be fooled by some of our competitors out there. Instead of using a heavy gauge steel as we do, they will use a lighter gauge metal and throw an extra leg or two on it so that it doesn't bend under the riders weight. That extra leg will give some people the illusion of strength and stability, but it is farther from that than you may think. Those extra legs have a tendency to cause rail instability in that it's much more difficult to locate perfectly flat concrete to set it on. With even the slightest wave in the cement, you run the risk of creating a teeter-totter for your favorite skateboarder, and that's not what you want. Grinding a rail is tough enough. Adding difficulty to the balancing aspect can simply be dangerous. Our recommendation is to avoid all grind rails that have more than two legs.

Square Grinding Rails

Our square grind rails are quite a bit easier to grind than our round rails because of the flat 2 inch surface that assists with balance. It is a bit of a slower grind than the round because that 2 inch surface causes more drag on the board, which again is another reason why it's easier to grind than our rounds. Both the round and square rails come with 3 sets of extensions, with the shortest extension on the square rail being only 4 inches high. This makes the top of the square rail only 6 inches off the ground, so it's easier to mount than the round at 10 inches off the ground.

When learning to grind a rail it is important to start small while learning, and then raise the difficulty level as you gain experience and develop your skills. It is with this purpose the 7' 6" square grinding rail comes with three height extensions:

By the time you are comfortable with the 12 inch extensions, your killer grinding skills will be ready to show off at your local skate park. It will also be a good time to move up to our 7 foot round grinding rail.

Round Grinding Rails

The round grind rails are more difficult to grind than our square rails because there is less surface touching the board. In that respect, balance is more difficult, and the grind is much faster than a square rail. We recommend that the round grinding rails be considered intermediate to advanced level boarding material.

The round rails come with three extensions also, but they're higher than the square rails because it's designed for a higher level of skateboarder. If you're not at the intermediate to advanced level, or you're not sure where you stand at this point, we would suggest going with the 7' 6" Square Rail. It's still a very good grind and lets you hone and fine-tune your skills, but you won't be stuck with a rail that's too difficult to use and sits in the garage gathering dust. The heights of the extensions are listed below...

Our grinding rails are designed to be very durable, made from a single 2 inch square or round grinding tube.

Our grind rails are then powder coated for a weatherproof finish. The powder coat also provides a very smooth grinding surface.

Each rail is constructed with high yield, high tensile strength steel and welded 360 degrees.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REPAINT THE GRINDING SURFACE WHEN THE POWDER COATING WEARS OFF. Most of the standard paints will get sticky and clumpy, causing a real nightmare for the skaters. It's best to leave the metal alone, or have a powder coating re-applied. Store the grinding rails indoors when not in use.

Multi-Use
The grind rails by Mojo are very versatile. You can take them anywhere and grind it with just about anything. These grinding rails are good for:

Practice on stairs, grind your snowboard on a snowy park hill, or even line it up in a ramp sequence, also available here at SkateProducts.net.

NOTE: Our grinding rails come with rubber stoppers in the bases to minimize sliding on smooth concrete. Please be aware that the combination of rubber, steel, and concrete, will wear them off over time and/or use. That is to be expected and there's nothing that can be done to avoid it. The rubber stoppers cannot be replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. Without the stoppers, you can expect the rail to occasionally slide as concrete and steel tend to do that. Should you want to purchase some replacement stoppers, please contact us.

Remember to always wear a helmet and sufficient pads to protect yourself from falls. Even the best boarders out there will occasionally fall. A severe head injury could change your life forever, so it's not worth the risk. We strongly recommend a helmet and pads for use with any and all of our equipment. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries incurred during the use of our products.