Grind rail
A grind rail is an object used by skateboarders to do skateboarding tricks on such as grinds and slides.[1] It is usually square or round.

Grind rail used for skateboarding

Flatbar used with skis
There are two types of rails:
- Handrail, a normal handrail on the sides (or the middle) of a stair
- Flatbar, a rail that is not kinked and is on the ground, not on any stairs or ramps[2]
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Grind rail used for snowboarding
It is also commonly used in freestyle skiing, skiers perform tricks off and onto a rail and also while grinding it. Rails can be all different shapes and sizes, usually ending with a small to medium drop to the landing.
See also
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.
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