Aggressive Skating

Understanding Aggressive Inline Skating

Aggressive inline skating is a niche form of inline skating where skaters engage in various tricks and stunts within skate parks and urban settings. Unlike other skating styles that prioritise speed, distance, or commuting, the primary goal here is to execute daring tricks such as grinds, jumps, and slides.

Aggressive skates are specifically designed to be robust and durable, capable of enduring impacts and hard landings typical in this sport. To ensure optimal performance and safety, it is recommended to use these specialised skates when engaging in aggressive skating.

Is Street Skating Possible with Aggressive Skates?

Indeed, it is! Additionally, they are suitable for several other aggressive skating styles. Below, the characteristics of the three main styles are discussed.

Street Skating

Street skating, also known as freestyle skating, occurs in urban environments or areas not specifically meant for performing tricks. It involves using everyday urban elements like handrails and stairs as challenges. A crucial aspect of street skating is creativity, involving discovering novel and thrilling spots for executing tricks.

Park & Vert Skating

Park skating occurs within skate parks, where the specially created obstacles facilitate the honing of technical skills and the chaining of tricks. Vert skating is distinguished by the use of a vert ramp, a unique structure. Vert skating typically includes more air-time compared to other aggressive skating types, involving mid-air tricks like spins and flips.

Powerblading

Powerblading is a distinctive subset of aggressive skating aimed at speed. It involves utilising aggressive skate boots with flat frames and larger wheels, incorporating jumps from stairs and other urban fixtures, reminiscent of parkour.

If a more adaptable skating style that merges trick performance with fitness appeals to you, freeskating might be ideal. Visit our Freeskates Category for additional information on this form of skating.