Skateboarders and Mark Gonzales are credited with performing the first handrail grinds during the same session in Westwood, California. Before this, skaters typically focused on curbs, ramps, and flat ground.
: Pro skater Andy Anderson is famous for his obsession with a 29-stair handrail in Long Beach. He describes it as a "gnarly and beautiful beast" due to the massive drop on the opposite side of the stairs, making it one of the most intimidating rails in the world. HAND RAIL
: During a small demo in 1986, both skaters successfully "grinded" a street handrail for the first time, an act that revolutionized street skateboarding. Skateboarders and Mark Gonzales are credited with performing
: While simple rails have existed for centuries, decorative wrought iron handrails became popular in the 15th century following the development of blast furnaces. He describes it as a "gnarly and beautiful