This is not your father's in-line skating. Not everyone can do what these wild athletes can! Inspired by the aggressive tricks of skateboarding, extreme in-line skaters perform incredible feats on ramps, in races, and on the streets! Kids will love the shots of pros participating in* downhill racing* vertical or ramp skating

In-line skating is fun and easy, if you know how to do it. This book covers the basics while delivering the thrill of the sport through bright photos and engaging descriptions of this popular pastime.

Discusses in-line skating and such moves as stalls, grabs, spins, and flips. Includes information on the necessary equipment, and highlights some famous in-line skaters.

Introduces the sport of aggressive in-line skating, discussing its development, equipment, basic moves, safety tips, and more.

"An examination of its growth and development, looks at various forms of inline skating--ranging from aggressive to marathon to artistic skating--in terms of history, equipment, organizations, and inventors and stars. Rinehart also examines some of the current issues and trends within these forms of inline"--Distributor information.

Accompanying DVD contains footage of the skaters featured in the book as well as additional photographs and an interview with the photographer.

Discusses the history, skates, safety, techniques, tricks, and styles--including aggressive--of inline skating.