Aggressive Skating

What Is Aggressive Inline Skating?

Aggressive inline skating is a specialized form of inline skating, involving various tricks and stunts performed in skate parks and urban environments. The primary goal of skaters is to execute extreme tricks such as grinds, jumps, and slides, unlike other skating types which emphasize speed, distance, or urban commuting.

Aggressive skates are designed to be durable, strong, and robust to handle the impacts and hard landings of the sport. Consequently, aggressive skating should be done with these specialized skates for optimal performance and protection.

Can You Use Aggressive Skates on the Streets?

Yes, you can! Additionally, you can use them for various aggressive skating disciplines. Below are the characteristics of the three main skating styles.

Street Skating

Street skating, or freestyle skating, takes place in urban settings or locations not specifically designed for tricks. During street skating, everyday street objects such as handrails and stairs are used as obstacles. Creativity and discovering new, exciting places for tricks are key aspects of street skating.

Park & Vert Skating

Park skating occurs in skate parks. The specially designed obstacles allow skaters to improve and practice technical skills and connect a series of tricks. Vert skating involves skating on a specialized structure known as a vert ramp, characterized by more air-time compared to other aggressive skating types. The tricks performed often include various spins and flips mid-air.

Powerblading

Powerblading is a unique sub-type of aggressive skating that focuses on speed. It is performed with aggressive skate boots featuring flat frames and larger wheels, involving jumping off stairs and other obstacles, similar to parkour.

If you are interested in a more versatile skating style that combines tricks and fitness skating, freeskating might be for you. Visit our Freeskates Category for more information on this type of skating.