Aggressive Skating Buying Guide

Aggressive Skating, a.k.a. Freestyle Rolling, changes the focus of inline skates /rollerblades  and skateboards,  or any variety within those categories, away from the obvious benefits of fitness training, transportation, and safety, and towards stunts, tricks, grinds and pain. Aggressive skaters attempt to skate on or around unconventional objects in a normal civilian environment. Common objects/environments include stairwells, fountains, parks, roadblocks, subways, lion cages and suburban malls. The aggressive stance towards skating can be attributed to lack of discipline, evolution. It became a popular hobby in the 1990s, and was exacerbated by the belief held by many-an-authority-figure that "Skating Is A Crime. "

When joining the ranks of other extreme skaters, you will have to dress the part of the amateur. Wrist guards,  elbow pads,  knee pads  and a helmet  are all necessary safety features for every skater. Without them, you could be in the hospital well before you've learned your first trick. Aggressive skating is meant for advanced skaters, so if you are just starting out, you need to know the basics first. This will require you to buy beginner skates, which are faster and safer than aggressive skates. Once you have worked your way through intermediate techniques, before moving on to aggressive. However, once you are serious about trying aggressive skating, buy a pair of skates created specifically for aggressive skating. The brands Rollerblade,  Deshi,  Razer,  K2,  NIMH,  and ROCES  all make exceptional skates for this purpose.

Aggressive Skaters must understand the differences between Inline Skate Boots.  Like a snowboard boot, the aggressive skate boot consists of a hard outer shell and a soft interior lining. You can then purchase the wheels separately to attach to the boot. There are three types of boots:

• Hard Boots - Plastic shell over a removable interior lining.
• Soft Boots - More malleable exterior and permanent lining.
• Skeletal Skates - Form-fitted sneakers, called footwraps, inside the shell. Have flexibility of soft boots, but the strength of hard boots.

Inline Skates

Aggressive Rollerblades have small wheels, and no brake system, so be sure you know what you're doing when you strap them on! Notice the gap between the wheels for added grinding ability.	Normal in-line Skates have larger wheels and a braking system, making them safer and faster.

Related Products

Helmets  protect your skull and brain, in case you don't make a living off your skating!	Wrist Guards	Soul Plates  attach to the bottom of your boot, and are very important for grinds and slides.