I would find a local mtn with a terrain park to try rails first.
There's no friction or directional control when sliding a rail. You can't turn. Whatever trajectory you ollie or take off with will determine your path. Try a 50/50 slide first. Then board slides and lip slides. Speed is your friend. If there is enough time to get speed where you're basically jumping and the board just happens to touch part of the rail during your jump that's the best way to stay under control, assuming you're already comfortable hitting kickers.
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