Skate Ill-Ledgible Challenge: Your Complete Guide to Triple Flips, Grinds & Manual Mastery

The Ill-Ledgible challenge in Hedgemont is like Skate’s technical skills exam – it tests your ability to execute three fundamental skateboarding techniques with precision and style. While it’s not the most brutal challenge you’ll face, it requires a solid understanding of manuals, grinds, and the often-tricky triple flip mechanics. Let’s break down everything you need to dominate this session.

Understanding the Ill-Ledgible Layout

This challenge takes place in a custom-built area featuring yellow-marked manny pads, grindable edges, and small ramps perfectly positioned for triple flip attempts. The setup is actually quite clever – each element serves multiple purposes, letting you efficiently work toward different goals simultaneously.

The four objectives work together naturally:

• 60 meters of manual distance (tests balance and flow)
• 8 grinds (focuses on approach angles and timing)
• 6 triple flip tricks (the technical centerpiece)
• 6,000 total score (encourages creativity and combo building)

Mastering Manual Distance: The 60-Meter Challenge

The Triangular Pad Strategy

Head to the triangular manny pad near the course edge – this is your manual training ground. Here’s the most efficient approach:

1. Get positioned at one end of the triangular pad
2. Single push for momentum – don’t overdo the speed
3. Hold right joystick slightly downward to enter manual
4. Ride the manual until momentum dies
5. Give another push and continue the manual
6. Repeat until you hit 60 meters

Pro Manual Tips:

• “Slightly downward” is key – too much pressure kills your speed
• Watch the balance indicator at the bottom of your screen
• Use gentle corrections to maintain balance rather than big adjustments
• The triangular pad is forgiving – perfect for building manual confidence

If you’ve mastered the techniques from our Manual Beleaf challenge guide, this section should feel familiar and manageable.

Grinding Made Simple: 8 Smooth Locks

Using Manny Pad Edges

The edges of those yellow manny pads are perfect grinding surfaces. Here’s your efficient grinding strategy:

Basic Grind Approach:

1. Build moderate speed with a push or two toward any manny pad edge
2. Ollie toward the edge – timing is more important than height
3. Land with your board on the edge – you’ll automatically lock into a grind
4. Ride it out briefly, then ollie to dismount
5. Repeat on different edges until you hit 8 grinds

Grind Efficiency Tips:

• Don’t overthink the grind type – basic grinds count just as much as fancy ones
• Use different pad edges to keep things interesting and build flow
• Speed isn’t everything – controlled approaches often work better than bombing into grinds
• Chain grinds with manuals to work on both objectives simultaneously

Triple Flip Tricks: The Technical Challenge

This is where most players hit a wall, but once you understand the mechanics, triple flips become surprisingly manageable.

The Hold-and-Release Method:

Step 1: Setup

• Build speed toward a small ramp – you need air time for triple rotations
• Approach at a comfortable angle – don’t overthink the positioning

Step 2: Execution

• At the ramp’s peak, initiate your flip trick:
  • Classic controls: Down, then up-diagonally-left (kickflip)
  • Streamlined controls: Up-diagonally-left (kickflip)

Step 3: The Magic

• DO NOT release the right joystick after inputting the flip
• Hold the stick in final position (up-diagonally-left for kickflips)
• Count the flips – you’ll see/hear the board rotating multiple times
• Release after three complete rotations

Triple Flip Variations:

• Kickflips: Up-diagonally-left and hold
• Heelflips: Up-diagonally-right and hold
• Pop-shuvits: Different input, same hold principle

The key insight is that any flip trick becomes a triple by holding the input. Experiment with different base tricks to find what feels most natural.

Scoring Strategy: Hitting 6,000 Points

If you’re executing the other objectives cleanly, you might hit 6,000 points naturally. But if you’re falling short:

Efficient Point Building:

• Chain tricks together – combos multiply your score significantly
• Use the ramps for air tricks beyond just triple flips
• Combine manuals with flip tricks for easy combo extensions
• Don’t forget basic tricks – consistent smaller tricks often outscore risky attempts

Smart Combo Ideas:

• Manual → kickflip → manual (easy points + distance)
• Grind → ollie out → flip trick landing
• Triple flip → manual landing for massive combo potential

Common Challenges and Solutions

“My Triple Flips Keep Under-Rotating”

You’re probably releasing the stick too early. Count the flips visually or listen for the audio cues. Three full rotations take longer than you think.

“I’m Losing Speed During Manuals”

Ease up on the downward pressure. The manual input should be barely perceptible – just enough to register the trick without dragging your tail.

“My Grinds Feel Inconsistent”

Focus on approach angle rather than speed. A clean, controlled approach at moderate speed beats a fast, sloppy one every time.

“I’m Not Hitting 6,000 Points”

Start thinking in combos. A manual into a triple flip is worth way more than either trick in isolation.

Efficient Challenge Completion Strategy

Here’s how to tackle all objectives simultaneously:

1. Start with manual distance on the triangular pad to build rhythm
2. Mix in grinds on pad edges while moving between manual sessions
3. Hit the ramps for triple flips when you’re warmed up and confident
4. Combine everything into flowing lines to boost your score naturally

Time-Saving Tip: Don’t complete objectives in isolation. A single good run can progress multiple goals if you plan your route through the challenge area.

Building on Your Skills

The techniques you develop in Ill-Ledgible transfer directly to other challenges and free skating. The manual balance carries over to advanced challenges like Flip Out, while the grind timing helps with street skating throughout San Vansterdam.

If you’re struggling with any of the camera angles or visual cues mentioned here, make sure you’ve optimized your settings with our camera angle guide before diving deep into practice.

Final Thoughts

Ill-Ledgible might seem overwhelming with its four different objectives, but it’s actually one of the more educational challenges in Skate. Each skill builds on the others, and the challenge area is designed to let you practice efficiently.

The triple flip mechanic, once mastered, opens up a whole new level of technical possibilities in your skating. Don’t rush it – take time to really understand how the hold-and-release system works, and you’ll find yourself incorporating triple variations into lines throughout the game.

Remember: consistency beats complexity here. Clean execution of basics will get you through this challenge faster than attempting risky advanced tricks.

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