Grind rail
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A grind rail is a railing used by skateboarders, snowboarders, and skiers to do tricks, such as grinds and slides.[1] They are usually square or round.
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The two types of rails are:
- Handrail, a normal handrail on the sides (or the middle) of a stair.
- Flatbar, a flat rail located near the ground.[2]
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References
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- ^ Room, Adrian (2010). Dictionary of Sports and Games Terminology. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co. p. 68. ISBN 9780786442263. OCLC 642690055.
- ^ Crossingham, John (2002). Skateboarding in action. New York: Crabtree Pub. ISBN 9780778701231. OCLC 49284133.