On-board Jump Height Is Too Low

I'm not new to Skate in particular or any skating games at all, but in all honesty skating around and landing tricks is a frustrating experience. It feels like on-board jump height is too low, and the wipeout threshold is too high. I'm finding myself tripping over the smallest lips on the ground, or failing to grind even the lowest railings or ledges because I'm not getting enough height to jump over them. It's taking me like 5+ attempts to complete even the simplest Challenges.

(And yes, I am very much aware that if you hold down the thumbstick for a longer period before you flick you can do a "higher" jump, but it's still not enough.)