Aggressive Skating

What Is Aggressive Inline Skating?

Aggressive inline skating represents a niche variant of inline skating, dedicated to executing an array of stunts and tricks, particularly within skate parks or urban landscapes. Unlike other skating disciplines, which highlight speed, distance, or city commuting, the primary goal of skaters in this category is to accomplish extreme maneuvers, like grinds, jumps, and slides.

The construction of aggressive skates is aimed at providing durability, strength, and resilience to handle the impact and rugged landings typical of the sport. Consequently, for optimal performance and safety, it is crucial to use these specially designed skates when engaging in aggressive skating.

Are Aggressive Skates Suitable for Street Use?

Certainly! Beyond that, these skates are also suitable for various other aggressive skating styles. Below, the characteristics of the three predominant skating methods are delineated.

Street Skating

Street skating, alternatively known as freestyle skating, occurs within urban areas or venues not specifically constructed for trick execution. Enthusiasts utilise common urban features, like handrails and staircases, as obstacles. A significant component of street skating is the inventive exploration of new and exhilarating locations for trick performance.

Park & Vert Skating

Park skating is undertaken within skate park confines. These parks offer purpose-built obstacles that facilitate enhancement of technical abilities and the integration of a sequence of tricks. Vert skating, on the other hand, involves skating on a specially designed structure, the vert ramp, which usually allows for greater air time compared to other aggressive skating types. Tricks in vert skating often encompass a variety of spins and flips executed mid-air.

Powerblading

Powerblading stands out as a unique subset of aggressive skating that accentuates speed. Practised using aggressive skate boots with flat frames and larger wheels, it includes leaping off stairs and overcoming other obstacles, akin to parkour.

If you're interested in a skating style that merges trick performance with fitness skating, freeskating might appeal to you. Refer to our Freeskates Category for additional information on this skating style.