Grind Boxes

In the world of skateboarding, a grind box refers to a rectangle shaped box made of wood or concrete, with rails along the ledges of the box for grinding.

The flat top of the box is ideal for performing manual tricks, or using the coping along the long sides of the top of the box for board slides.

Below, you will find all the information you need when thinking of buying a grind box, or to learn more about what a skateboarding grind box is.

What is a Grind Box

A grind box, also referred to as a “skate ledge” or “fun box”, is a staple obstacle in street skating. Nearly every skatepark you’ll visit is going to have a ledge, and it is almost always being skated – as ledges and grind boxes are extremely popular amongst skateboarders.

As mentioned above, a grind box is a wood box with coping or ledges along the sides of the top of the box. Grind boxes come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes – so skaters of every skill level have the opportunity to practice with this essential obstacle. 

Learning to skate with a grind box, such as learning on of the most popular skateboarding tricks ever – a 50/50 grind – is an excellent way to improve your skills and build up confidence on a skateboard. Learning to do so by having a grind box at home provides you with the freedom to practice in comfort whenever you like.

What to Look for When Buying a Grind Box

Grind boxes are worth the investment if you truly want to improve your skills on a skateboard.

Before buying a grind box, take the age and skill level of the skater into consideration. If you are looking to purchase a grind box for a 10 year old, for example, you may want to look into shorter boxes. 

Material is a major factor in whether your grind box lives for years to come, or gets ruined in the rain or snow. Will you be storing the grind box outside? If so, make sure to look for grind boxes that have some sort of weather-proofing lacquer or protectant on the surface of the wood, so that it is protected from the elements.

A grind box with a single ledge works great, but if you really want to get the most out of your box, look into purchasing one with a coping, or ledge, on all the top edges.