Aggressive Skating

Understanding Aggressive Inline Skating

Aggressive inline skating is a form of inline skating focused on executing various tricks and feats in skate parks and urban settings. Unlike most other skating styles that emphasise speed, distance, or commuting within cities, the primary goal here is performing daring tricks such as grinds, jumps, and slides.

The skates designed for aggressive skating are created to endure the substantial impacts and hard landings associated with the sport, being especially strong, durable, and robust. As a result, this form of skating is best undertaken with these specific skates to ensure optimal performance and protection.

Is It Possible to Skate Aggressively on Urban Roads?

Indeed, you can! Moreover, they are suitable for various other aggressive skating styles. Outlined below are the characteristics inherent in the three predominant styles of skating.

Urban Street Skating

Street or freestyle skating takes place in city environments or locations not specifically crafted for tricks. During street skating, common urban fixtures such as handrails and staircases become obstacles. Creativity is key as skaters discover new, thrilling locations for performing tricks.

Park and Vert Skating

Park skating occurs within skate parks. These facilities provide specially constructed obstacles that allow skaters to refine and develop technical skills while connecting a sequence of tricks. Vert skating is distinct in being performed on a particular structure, a vert ramp. This style often involves more air-time compared to other aggressive skating forms, featuring tricks that include varied spins and flips while airborne.

Powerblading

Powerblading is a unique branch of aggressive skating where speed is the main emphasis. This style uses aggressive skate boots with flat frames and larger wheels, and involves jumping off stairs and other obstacles, reminiscent of parkour.

For those interested in a more adaptable skating approach that merges trick execution with fitness, freeskating might be ideal. Visit our Freeskates Category for additional information on this style of skating.