How to Start Aggressive Inline Skating

Aggressive skating is the most acrobatic form of inline skating. Aggressive skaters do a wide variety of tricks, including grabs, grinds, flips and spins. In contrast to recreational rollerblading, aggressive skating has roots in the half-pipe, the skate park and the street. This combination of athleticism and expression makes aggressive skating a great activity for adventurous skaters.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Purchase a pair of skates. Most aggressive skates have either a hard or soft shell. Both types are also much heavier than traditional rollerblades. Visit a local skate shop to try some on and get an expert's opinion on fit.

2. Get the right safety gear. A helmet and pads are good for all kinds of skating, but they're especially important for aggressive skating, which is the most dangerous.

3. Practice basic skating on a smooth, even surface. Before you can perform tricks, you must be comfortable moving on wheels. Learn to move backwards and forwards, and practice stopping.

4. Perform small jumps to become comfortable on your skates in the air. Focus on staying balanced in the air and executing a steady landing.

5. Throw some modest tricks into your practice sessions. Grinds and 180s are the best place to start--they lay the foundation for harder tricks to come.

6. Go out for a session at your local skate park. This will give you experience on small ramps and pipes. Be sure to bring all of your safety gear and wear it.

7. Start an aggressive skating group in your area. The support and encouragement you get from fellow skaters will help you develop your skills and gain experience.

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[wheelingguy]

on 2/26/2009 Moderately Easy? Yeah right. This stuff takes a lot of time and many falls before getting it right. And some guts.And when you seriously start aggressive inline, you'll find yourself falling a lot more. More guts.