Vert

Whether you skate half-pipes or urban parks, the backflip's a great addition to your bag of inline skating tricks. It's challenging, which is why it always receives a positive reaction from...

Wearing a prom dress to the turnpike will definitely stir-up a lot of attention but is probably not the best choice for attire. Pick skateboarding clothing that allows you to jump, kick and land...

If you are involved in extreme sports, particularly skateboarding, you probably know of at least one vert club. A vert club is simply a social or competitive group established by skateboarders and...

Although it first started in California, skateboarding has become a well-loved sport across America. You don't have to live on the West Coast to find a vert ramp, nor do you have to take risks in...

Vert skateboarding is one of the most exciting extreme sports out there, but it comes with so much terminology that may seem like the more experienced skateboarders are speaking a foreign...

There are several different ways to get gear for vert skateboarding. Choosing the right gear for this extreme sport is important because safety is always a top priority. Follow these steps to find...

Learning to skateboard a vert ramp takes dedication, time and a fair share of guts. But with enough time and willingness to learn, any experienced skateboarder can successfully reach this pinnacle...

Vert competitions showcase extreme sports and are very exciting to watch. Skaters, boarders and bikers alike compete in different vert events. There are a variety of ways you can see a vert...

Sign up with a vert club if you have a passion for skateboarding and extreme sports. From its inception in the 1950s, skateboarding has evolved into a major sport with athletes earning top dollar...

Buying vert equipment does not require a degree in rocket science; though, there are some tips and suggestions that will help streamline the process and may save some money. Keep in mind, at all...

Extreme sports are, for lack of a better word, extreme. Vert is no exception to this generality. While there are inherent risks involved in any sport, the risks associated with extreme sports are...

The very first vert run is one of the most thrilling and frightening experiences that most skateboarding enthusiasts will ever experience. The sheer adrenaline required in order to make that first...

A vert ramp, or half-pipe with very high walls, is a thrilling extreme sports ramp that can launch a skater or biker high into the air. The vert ramp is as dangerous as it is exhilarating....

It may be only an urban legend, but it is said that the first vert skateboarding was done in the early '60s when an inventive Californian emptied his parents' swimming pool. For roughly the next...