| Aggressive skating is a type of inline skating that | | | | - A pair of beginners skates (expect to pay |
| has now beenclassed asan extreme sport. During | | | | around $180 for your firstpairof skates). |
| the 80's this became popular when | | | | - Safety gear: A helmet, Knee pads, Elbow pads, |
| inlineskatersbegan to experiment with tricks and | | | | Wrist protection, and a |
| stunts inspired by BMX and | | | | Bumsaver. |
| Skateboarding. There are 3 main types of tricks | | | | - Cool loose clothing that is hard wearing and you |
| done in Aggressiveinlineskating: | | | | don't mind ruining. |
| Street - These tricks are literally done on the | | | | Aggressive skating is one of those sports that |
| streets using streetfurniture such as rails and | | | | seem to go throughperiods ofpopularity like BMX |
| steps. | | | | and Skateboarding, but you will always find |
| Park - Skate parks have an array of ramps, rails | | | | someaggressive skaters in your neighbourhood, or |
| and try to mimic someofthe street furniture | | | | at you local skate park |
| found on the streets. | | | | Findingother aggressive skaters will help you |
| Vert - These are aerial tricks which are usually | | | | improve your skills as they cantellyou what you |
| done on ramps,especiallyhalf pipes. | | | | are doing right or wrong, and skating with friends |
| If you decide to take up aggressive skating as a | | | | willalwaysmotivate you to try a little harder, and |
| hobby or a professionthenyou need the following | | | | push yourself to try a newtrick. |
| to get started: | | | | |