Before discussing which rail is the best purchase, I would like you guys to check out Just Skateboarding and their thread regarding Skateparks. By going to this link you can post on their blog and promote your local skate park in order to raise awareness. Now let’s talk about which rail is the best buy. In my opinion the best rail hands down is the element six foot flat bar. All the other rails I have ever purchased before this rail have broke. The six foot element rail is one solid piece so you never have to worry about snagging the metal where most other rails break apart. The rail has three different height settings and is challenging for even the most experienced skaters. The base of the rail has rubber pads so it does not move when using it. Most of the other rails I have used in the past do not have anything like this so the rail slid every which way. The only real downfall to this rail in my opinion is storage. Most rails have a feature which allows you to break it down into two pieces which enables easy storage and transportation. I live on the third floor of an apartment complex and dragging my element rail out is definitely a hassle. In my opinion though go with a solid one piece rail otherwise I can guarantee you that the rail will break eventually. Having your own rail is great since it saves you a trip to the park and enables you to skate whenever you desire. Also another benefit of owning a rail is the confidence boost you will see in your skating. Having a rail enables you to look at rails you have not skated before and say "I have done this on my rail at home" which somehow is very comforting. If any of you have found a rail which you feel is better than the element rail, I would love to hear about it so leave a comment with its name and a link.
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