Aggressive skating is a form of an aggressive (originally recreational) sport most similar to skateboarding, inline skating or BMX racing. Originally started on half pipes and then moving on to street skating, it's a form of skating where the skater attempts tricks or stunts such as sliding (grinding) on the edge of concrete ledges, handrails, jumping or spinning over stairs or other gaps, as well as any other stunt possible.
The term aggressive skating is a name only used outside the industry to describe the specific style of inline skating, but not a term most within the sport enjoy hearing or using. Instead, those who practice the sport, simply refer to it as "rollerblading", "rolling" or "skating".
In the past, most people inside and out of aggressive skating would have defined it as a sport. But currently people view it as a cross between a sport and art form.
Historically, skateboarding has always looked down upon aggressive skating. The reasons for this vary. It's not uncommon for hostilities to break out between skateboarders and inline skaters that come in direct contact. But its equally as common to find the two interacting with no problems, and even find people who cross over, and groups of skaters containing both variations.
