Assault Skating, It's A Thing. Don't Call Me Rec Skater!

[@magicunicorn6535]

"A texture, not a barrier." I love that.

[@NikZvi]

That's an important talk here. Although i think that inline skating/rollerblading community is really great/welcoming and united, there are always some strange people who are trying to humiliate other branches of the sport and elevate only their branch. Seems stupid to me. For me inline skating is wonderful because of it's diversity. There is really a place for any person with different styles, physical conditions and esthetic views.

[@BillStoppard]

Nicely said Nik!! The variation is what makes our scene so special!

[@hisurf4688]

You should try surfing… non cohesive and divided community of wave riders with the commonality only being greed. The greed for waves… no joke.

[@EveryLittleBitCounts]

@@BillStoppard how can you say that when you are willing to say park rat to seriously refer to people who skate parks and talk down on people because they don't skate home from the park. I posted my other comment but I gotta say it again here you're a huge hypocrite. I'm not a skater and I think all skating is cool so you'll have to dig deep to find a reason to discredit me

[@BarrackOcody]

My first time back to the skatepark in almost 13 years was yesterday with my gf. She roller skates and I blade, so I was trying to just give her the basic park tips. later one a couple aggressive inline guys came and they were super cool and very welcoming to us. It really made our already sick day even better.

[@Abcent187]

@gakpad the junkrat boy I'll take a stab at it... He called people at skate parks that belittle other skaters "park rats" he did not call anyone that attends said skate park a "park rat". He could have used "judgmental assholes" instead of "park rats" but I think the context is important and he was being facetious which can be easily confused. So there is that. He didn't belittle anyone who doesn't skate to or from a skate park. It's just that those skaters can't dream of claiming they are familiar with the idea of what he is doing because they literally have never tried it and to belittle it with zero knowledge calls for being pointed out. IE don't say his style is whack when you have driven/bussed to and from the park and never once skated to or from it, let alone in the assault style. Honestly though, I feel what you are saying and I think he could have worded/addressed those points with more tact, however it was noted at the beginning "I go hard in the paint" and he also said "I've done it and I do it." shortly after that to preface he is not innocent in doing what he is gripping about in this very video. I like that you pointed this out.

[@MetalKllaw]

Watching you never fails to make me want to stop everything else and go out to skate. I would love to join on the assault skate but I still need to put in some practice before being able to deal with the multiple stuff you have to worry about in the city on top of skating itself. Thanks for the inspiration and the wisdom Bill! Skate on!

[@BillStoppard]

Thank you so much for the inspiration Lucas. Sounds like you're ready forAssault Skating. If you roll the small stuff well, the big will become small, quickly!

[@C0R3ON3]

Hello from Ottawa, I love your videos Bill. As an ex. skatebaorder who had to quit due to knee reconstructions, in-line skating has become my newest passion. Thanks to you and the rest of the community (Tiago, Ricardo, 30+Rollin etc...) I'm enjoying myself like I did on my skateboard. (Not to mention how much this is helping my ice hockey game!) Just got a new rig (Powerslide Next in 100mm) and after seeing your review I will most definitely be upgrading to some CATS. Assault skating is a great term to define the type of flow you deploy in the urban landscape. It definitely suits your style and encompasses the reasons why watching your videos always gets me primed to head out for a rip. Keep em coming please!!!

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks so much for the huge props Ottawa! I love hearing how inline skating 'levels up' a hockey player's game.

[@BTTG]

As a 40-year-old aggressive skater, I appreciated this video since my body won't tolerate the aggressive style for much longer, so I may have to transition to the assault style. What you call assault skating is what we used to do in NYC in the 90s to get to the aggressive skate spots. We didn't have cars and didn't take buses.

[@moihawk666]

real talk

[@junzxclolz1579]

Bill, you are so good at this that "assault skating" have become another discipline created/adapted by you apart from just aggro, slalom, sliding, wizard etc. Continue inspiring, cheers!!!!

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks so much J!!

[@dirtyconsole2247]

You just gave the best introduction to a niche of skating I've never heard of. That was a sick video. The presentation of you skating, the speech, calming but also strong and passionate. Felt like the beginning of a game or movie.

[@child_of_god_]

maann your power stop is so inspiring... i still can't master it, but today i got an inspiration of how to progress from my stuck point, from this video

[@stephenklump7615]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6nZhKKtrpVgqcU Check your back foot. Keep it under your hip throughout. That's maybe the easiest thing to miss on the way to greatness.

[@Bartvanwulpen]

As an agressive skater, i love this style, skating for me has to be a bit agressive or assault like to be interesting! keep up the vids!

[@BillStoppard]

Nice Bart! Making Assualt Skating even more intense with your Agro skills!

[@skyhymitch]

Watching your vid is a great way to start the day. Thanks Bill!

[@ZenithPotentia]

I 100% agree. You see it a bit in both the Aggressive skating community and the Street Skateboarding community (though you see it a lot more with street skateboarders.) Ive gotten into many debates with people who claim that you’re not a real skater if you dont attempt to do tricks and grinds. Instead you’re apparently a “cruiser” or rec skater. Its funny to me because the very basis of the trick style skating comes from the more flow oriented skating of the past. Skating whenever and wherever was the entire point of skating. But these days, it seems that if you don’t confine yourself within the limits of a skatepark, then you aren’t actually skating. Kinda funny isn’t it?

[@C0R3ON3]

Right! Skateboarding was conceived specifically to recreate the flow of surfing on pavement. Same reason why cruising fresh powder on a snowboard is so epic. Same thing applies to skating IMO, flowing down the street at a nice pace carving around turns and hopping over objects. pure fun! Don't get me wrong, doing tricks is cool as well and I respect what the agressive skaters are doing but it's certainly not the only way to be "agressive" in this sport.

[@BillStoppard]

Yeah, negativity from skateboarders can be very frustrating, their once beautiful culture is ill. I do think we are no living in a time where companies can no longer just stuff skaters into convenient parks to perform; we skaters get to define our sport in the streets.

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

@@BillStoppard The whole soceity is ill. No need to create new words for going skating, no matter how many wheels.

[@EASYUSA]

This video was amazing!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks!!!

[@joecollinsphoto]

Humans are so tribal and I find that to be exasperating. It happens everywhere; each of the martial arts styles thinks the others suck, tennis players hate paddle board players and skateboarders hate inline skaters. Anyone can Call me a “rec skater” all day long. Give me shitty looks when I show up at a skatepark with my blades. If you want to waste your mental energy on that then I feel you’re mistaken or misguided. Haters shouldn’t hate. Peace.

[@filipivan5125]

Everytime I feel a worthless skater I watch your videos and get motivated again. Thank u for that.

[@BillStoppard]

My pleasure! Thanks Filip

[@geoff8793]

Oh man. This is the same as pop, jazz, blues, classical, metal, hiphop etc musicians comparing to each other and each thinking they are better than the other...People are weird.

[@duncangravestock4004]

Best skate video! I'm about to get back on my skates after nearly 20 years off them. I skate like this, but we never had a term for it, you were either aggressive or you weren't. I loved the flow of the skate and the speed, tackling steps and jumps. I think the word 'texture' is a perfect word, the experience of texture when skating around, with music pumping in your ear, a deeper appreciation of your environment in an urban setting. You walk into a forest and experience that, the same way you experience the urban environment on wheels. Cannot wait.

[@TrillMurray]

I'm really enthralled with this video format. I've never considered this but I like the simple diary style of recording and presenting your ideas.

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks so much Trill! Yes, the format is quite freeing!!

[@_emarqz]

THIS WAS VERY WELL PUT AND SAID!As a mainly aggressive street skater that grew up skating NYC & Now transitioning into other big wheeled realms of blading, I fully understand the passion for shredding through the streets at full speed and taking on obstacles as they come!Unfortunately ,I also agree that there is an abundance of negativity and comments from other fields of skating which is extremely counter productive.We are such a broad community that gets pushed to the back burner to begin with that I don’t see why there is so much of it.I respect what you and others are doing and hope that it continues to grow and progress!

[@chadkoons]

Bill, seeing you skate and hearing you describe it is hits my heart :) I'm not nearly as advanced as you are, yet from day 1 of my skating journey "Assault Skating" has been my natural inclination and style. Thank you for taking time to make these vids, you are inspiring, sir.

[@Deliverygirl]

I always thought that recreational skater meant people who are not in any sort of competition: anything that isn't speed skating, marathon, slalom, downhill and aggressive which all have sanctioned tournaments and competitions. Freeskating, fitness skating and skating as a method of transportation would fall under the rec skater umbrella, and it is true that a large number of people just put on their skates on the weekend for a chill roll at the marina promenade, and that's fine! I practice marathon and speed skating, but most of the time I'm just freeskating in the city with my friends, I wouldn't consider that training and while I do not consider myself a "rec" skater, I know lots of people who do. It''s like the distinction between "casual" and "hardcore". All of these words are used differently and just create confusion. Rip the city, own it, grind, jump, slide and have fun. Do it well. The city is ours, recreational or not. So if you can, avoid being a skatepark only skater.

[@dandywaysofliving]

@@moomoocowsly I'll add to this by adding my own experience. I skate but I skateboard. I own a longboard with 2 kicktails but it's just small enough to be considered an big popsicle deck. . The board is kinda heavy so it's not the easiest to pop Ollie's or kickflips on, doesn't mean I havent. I also added some outdoor mats as griptape making it heavier. . I don't do tricks or go to the skatepark. But I ride all over the city, so much so that people have questioned if my board is electric. It isn't. . I gett called a poser or people harass me about doing kickflips for them when I'm waiting at a light. It's not really my problem how people interpret what I do. . I ride because I like rolling, I love going uphill, to literally flex on gravity on my board. I've done tricks but I like my shoes more and I'm not gonna get into the shoe topic rn. . But I also agree that seeing more people skate outside of the parks would be nice. . So to whoever reads this. Pick something u like and find convenient and have fun with it. . In my opinion the 3 basic options go Scooter,skateboard,rollerblades. . It's just small enough that it doesn't require a bike rack. So thank u and bye

[@avici0182]

I am new to inline skating and still trying to find my niche and interest, specialization. And watching vids like these are so full of wisdom and knowledge so thank you.

[@esfwr17]

I use to play ice hockey when I was younger, which was a bit odd since I’m in Florida with a very minimal hockey presence. During the off season we would do roller/street hockey. This got me into roller skating which I found myself doing all around the area after practice was over. I loved it, and never took the time to figure out what exactly it was that made it so intriguing, but you’re statement about it being precision akin to an elite military operation hit the nail on the head. I remember even making my own sound effects while skating around, dodging cracks, riding down steps, jumping small gaps, etc. Cool video man, took me back to some good times…..also, this is the first time I’ve heard the term, assault skating. Lol

[@Naegimaggu]

I love to hear Bill talk about his approach and the way he views what he's doing. When it comes to skating, I'm definitely a rec skater. While I try to improve little by little every summer and have learned a lot from Bill Stoppard videos, my approach to skating is more like that of a pond skater: It's a nice hobby in the summer months and a convenient way to get accross while getting some exercise. "It's only because I seek the rough when I'm amped up, that I can enjoy the city without struggling over the surfaces when I'm chilled." I wholeheartedly relate to this and I think it's true of so many sports.

[@hungismungis5394]

this was so fun to watch and you said no ta dah moments when you go down the stairs with such ease and go over the cracks in the street that was all ta dah for me

[@sizerswoodstuff4066]

Great skate and great talking points. Someday I'd enjoy that handle, but I'm not there yet! Keep up the work.

[@BillStoppard]

Thank You S! You're just one inquisitive skate away, let me know how it goes!

[@tubescream]

Human beings have the need to label things, to describe and categorize them, and the need to belong to groups, as we are social creatures. Unfortunately, when you combine those two benign needs, there are numerous negative byproducts that can emerge: gatekeeping and bigotry are two of those. I hate it when labels are used to demean others and to make them feel unwelcome. If anyone is calling you a "Rec Skater", I choose to read it as "Recording Skater", much like a "recording artist", and it's a title that fits you, as you always capture your art and bring it to all of us, inspiring us. Keep at it, Bill.

[@d3rdo]

Thank you, Bill! Hope everything will be okay. Have a good day and a delightful flow =)

[@Igunaq]

You can tell Bill's hot under the collar when he starts calling people mediocre

[@josuesjourney6931]

Yoo you know what’s crazy, watching you skate inspired me to go into aggressive skating, won’t change my urban assault skating. I will be pressing concrete and all turf till I bite the dust!

[@Edhelwenk]

I could watch you skate all day long! I love how easily you do everything I can't do myself on my skates. It's inspiring.

[@BladeDan852]

The policeman was like damn wish I had wheels on my feet! Good to see you back on blades again shredding the streets. One of your best voice over of what assault skating is really about definitely a misunderstood thing to be able to float across the streets with speed and velocity is so intense for me. 👊

[@actionskating1703]

I don’t even watch the video yet but Joy come to my heart just now there is another skating clip to watch thank you B.S.S

[@2020kinner]

Love the videos I am dealing with an illness they've been a fun distraction. I live in Ottawa and travel very often to Toronto for medical procedures/treatment for a rare disease, I'll be looking for you rippin around in the future I noticed my drop off pick up at the clinic is in a few of your shots. Love the power stop finish move. Be well everyone all the best to you.

[@allemander]

I spend a disturbingly inordinate amount of time consuming videos here on the me toobs and this was one of the most wickedly epic videos I’ve seen in a very long time. Bravo for its originality and intensity. I’ll be looking for more content like this, no doubt! 💪🏼

[@diiamondninja2812]

Keep doing your sport. Skaters see your tricks. manuals and spins go hard. That stoppy that you do is mad incredible

[@rorshack23]

Hey Bill, I'm a skateboarder and have been naturally 'evolving' toward this style for over a decade now. This video was a revelation. Complete revelation. I'm getting older now (40 this year), so my style is necessarily changing. I genrally 'bash into' stuff and roll with different stances and an unusual style/approach. The closest thing my style resembles? Your 'assault skating', but on the plank. In the past month or two (coincidentally), I've adopted a 'crouch' style, especially at skate parks. Your focus on the texture/surface makes complete sense, because this is the most common challenge of 'landscapes' we face, as we traverse from one texture/terrain to another. Great video, great skating, great commentary/talk. GO BILL!

[@moihawk666]

rolling has changed through the years, now n days i appreciate anyone that appreciates the 8 wheel swag.

[@nigelbrown2274]

your uploads have always been amazing to watch! I thank you for re-liting my fire and starting inline skating again... and yes, i am a recreational skater!

[@Dz-tt9vg]

Thank you for posting Great videos, always an inspirasjon . Hope your foot is healing well, stay strong inn heart.😃👍👍

[@kenmastersmaster]

Who called you a rec skater? You're Canadian Hamlin from better call Saul 😂

[@slingshotmcoy]

I love the name. Assault Skater sounds like an enemy type in a dystopian cyberpunk game. They maraud desolate cities with hockey sticks and baseball bats and harrass the player with high speed hit and run attacks before splitting off into alleyways.

[@BillStoppard]

I love it! I've actually storyboarded something like this. Might have to bring you in on the screenplay!!! ; D

[@GodofLovers]

I like it! I used to blade when I was younger, but I've only been skateboarding after that. Would be fun to get back into it.

[@Heavyheadbulliesnyc]

Great video! Really like what your doing for in-line skating. The term Assault skating sounds fitting to your style. You always look to be assaulting the pavement in a good way. Please keep putting out great content really love what your doing 🙏🏼

[@22chainlink22]

Whatever man, to each there own right. I don't look down upon any ''sort'' of skating personally. Infantile way of looking at things if you ask me.

[@nickd901]

i think he probably wasnt talking about you . He's all about the "to each their own"

[@22chainlink22]

@@nickd901 I know haha

[@22chainlink22]

@@nickd901 was merely stating that I think the same way, and that I don't understand this petty behaviour. Perhaps I worded it the wrong way.

[@lpseem3770]

I'm pretty lame still, but good enough to respect and enjoy and the show. Perspective of the city really changes after 10 kilometers at 7 am, right after a killer uphill. And with all the way back home.

[@AlexandriaPierreEtienne]

Interesting I like where you’re going with this! I’ve never interpreted recreational as a bad thing or heard of others say it in such a way. I’ve done it all from aggressive, slalom, roll bounce, free skating the city, long boarding skateboarding etc. - it’s all skating to me and they can all teach you a lesson. Most importantly I love the community. But I appreciate the conversation and ideas this is opening up to. It’s great to reflect on how a style evolves, define it and give it the respect it deserves. Keep inspiring and shredding. You make me want to skate the streets now!

[@Carlos-bd1lc]

I'm a skateboarder and this pumped me up. great video

[@3kingsadventures]

You should play the audio from this over the ' wear sunscreen " track from.the 90s. Chill voice. Fair words. Nice video 📹

[@fumurph]

I've done this style of skating for years without ever thinking of it being anything other than clearing my mind, or often simply commuting. One thing I learned is important is to become comfortable falling in public. To discard the shame. I hardly ever fall now but everyone falls while learning and random members of the public will laugh, shout, try to make a fool of you etc. They're either feeling relief to see you fall because your freedom and skills were making them feel boring or inadequate, or they're feeling second-hand embarrassment because they haven't learned to think beyond that fear and shame of falling. Once you embrace falling as part of learning the world opens up in many ways.

[@frankjuuh]

It's not a phase, mom!

[@aoiwrt]

Really love this video. What really hit me was dont let people demean you with the term rec skater.

[@vaskerstudio9429]

This video made me feel good about my progress, on my 3rd week now thanks to your videos. I'm able to do sharp stops and going down hill will confidence on the streets, now I look for different terrain to test my balance and agilty.

[@fancybear9476]

Awesome video brother 🙌👑 Keep it up really Nice footage it's like watching a video game while rollerblading 🤟

[@TonyMontana-lh5bp]

As a skater that does do grinds, those benches around the 5:07 mark look perfect!

[@KillMiWi]

Love this! Buying skates and joining the movement. I need to fly.

[@laidbaqq]

Black pants with black adapts are a beauty.

[@TrillMurray]

Dude honestly the commentary made this even more interesting to watch

[@thedave8972]

Beast mode. RESPECT. I ride aggressive in the skatepark (only barely though - I'm old and my legs are super messed up) but I would totally be down for this if my body could handle it. Keep shredding, man.

[@TaylorMoore42]

I don't skate Inline, but i ride fixed gear in the city. and i think there's some similarity here. there's just something about the drug like flow state you get into as you feel the city beneath your wheels. I've never heard of this before and it just popped up in my recomendations i'm instantly reminded of the movie "hackers" for some reason.

[@GAMEMANIAC69]

I don’t know much about this kind of skating, but watching you go reminds me of Jet Set Radio Future!

[@minimobilereview6570]

insane aggressive assault more like... love it

[@Gsfbandit93]

Hey bill glad to see a video up been waiting 😜 iv just got myself a onex2 camera and going to start uploading soon but my question is iv only been skating 6 months but do hit the city most times i go out can i consider myself a assault skater even though im just learning? Is there a experience level that would make one qualifying as a assault skater or can anyone whos out there city skating define them selfs by the term Cheers Btw the way your new skates look amazing hoping for a good pay bonus this year to get me a pair

[@JCBince]

You should be getting GASPs more often. It truly is awesome to see someone enjoying the city the way it should be. I love going around the city now.

[@Daeva83B]

I am a boarder, cruiser? pumper? Explorer? No idea... But i do something similar like you, not as aggresive as what you do, my board doesn't allow it. The board i use atm is mainly tweaked for long distance pumping, basically i don't wanna push with my foot, i don't even wanna touch the ground, just flying above the asphalt. Taking little hills/bumps, funny routes, dodging obstacles and no guarantee of having a good road (the exploring part) Yeah, ditto mate, feeling like a floating tourist from another planet. But i like your style, if i would be doing inline skating, it would be something like this, skatepark is too small for me ;)

[@tannernichols4022]

I appreciate this video really vibe with it made me look back at my skating and I just might have been an assault skater this hole time but I will say less power stops plz I feel they mess up your wheels for lil reason and I guess mainly everyone who has hockey skates and constantly stops like that in a skating rink on Saturday nights like come on we get it u can slide a bit and stop- (to the hockey skates) but good content keep bringing more people back to skating

[@tshook0912]

It's like fitness and hockey skating through a major city. I like it, though I have to admit Tonya Harding first came to mind when I read the title.

[@Ben_Rolls]

As an aggressive skater I gotta say I freaking love this! I recently bout a 80mm set up and gotta say how fun it is to smash through the streets, anyone who bashed this has no idea what they’re missing! Keep doing what your doing man

[@NrgTrickzPhil]

Do you use a lens guard when shooting these videos? I agree with your opinion. Very nice video as always. You're inspiring. :)

[@IMOK34]

Hey man, we're in the same tribe. Let me know if you are coming to Montreal, we are a growing community of Assault Skaters. Really good job!👏👏👏

[@DannyBoyWins]

I love your videos, sort of relaxing

[@vhcxhbvg]

Damn, I just bought a drone cause of Top Gun, now I need to buy some inlines. What's a good setup I could buy for under $300 to do what you do? Also, I've never seen someone do this and the switching to your POV from the initial 3rd person was exhilarating coming from other sports. You should do a split screen view more often it let's us see the line/adventure you take.

[@corgibuttz2550]

I started getting more into free skating when I took a hard think about how aggressive skating was about trying to use the wheels on your skates as little as possible. Then I started getting into more fun ways to use the wheels, they got bigger, and now I'm much more of a freeskate type of guy. I would say yeah I assault my way around the downtown area of my city a bit, but I also freeskate session a little area when I find a fun one. My tricks do sometimes have a "ta daaa" moment, so I guess that rules them out for Assault skating lol My freeskates have soul plates so I like to do little stalls on stuff and whatnot ;)

[@louistorres]

I'm going to start Aerobics Skating. You're welcome!

[@ZeroLoveTennis]

I think I get it. It's similar to how I used to mountain bike but more have a somewhat lighter version of a hardcore mountain bike and with fat city tires. Kind of light like a road bike, suspension like a mountain bike. It's a killer on the urban environment and sheds stairs and opens up shortcuts you couldn't dream of on a regular bike. I like skating on paths and the city. I'm interesting in getting better at turning obstacles like stairs into textures as opposed to obstacles. Finding my perfect skate still. Might even make a custom frame with Endless for my tastes. We shall see! Good video! I appreciate your content.

[@robinblackman4509]

👍Have a great Summer 🥰

[@RobKellett]

Killing it brother! 🔥

[@ma7939]

Such a great perspective on inline

[@flatearthautopilot9892]

Sidewalk surfing is my favorite type of skateboarding!! Looking for rough roads, yeah Man :) out of all the tricks I do, sidewalk surfing hurts the most when you fall.

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

I used to have to inline about a mile to downtown east Lansing Michigan to skate...I'd stay like 4 or 5 hours and then skate back home. Back when inlining was in the x games.

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

I really love your skating style and feel honest respect for your skills even when you are not using skate parks. I personally also don't like skate parks. For me Inlineskates is a transportation tool which combines going from A to B with a really intense sport which always swaps between flying and hard fights against the ground and its cracks... I want to see the aggressive skaters on cracks cobblestone and co. With intense speeds skating 30 miles and more. I think they would as much shit into their pants as I do when trying to grind on a high position. Which is normal if you are not used to the other style and especially if you don't have the tools (skates) for that style.

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

Dont try to seperate from your roots, aggressive skaters have been doing this since the early 90s, i was one of them. Be honest, you dont do big fast jumps because you shit your pants. Just go skate and have fun lol

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

@@FMeyer-zg5mg that's the dumbest thing someone could say. 'Don't separate from your roots' If you find some advantages to go into another direction or maybe just out of curiosity go for it. And if in that direction there is something you like more, than go for it. Everithing else would be dumb.... Especially. If you really go back to the roots. The roots of inlineskating are so far in the past when Skateparks didn't even exist.... So even aggressive skating is a development which came from finding someones own style and doing what other people dont do.....

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

@@BlackyRay_Patrick Well done Joe, i didnt wrote a difficult sentence and you still fuckep up to read and understand it, and then call me dumb. lmao

[@gazjones8274]

Back in the 90's 2000's assault skating was just going outside and skating like many people did....

[@youyoue4260]

man.. I can't imagine the high this would give me.... I considered going for a fixie bike.... but this is like 20 times more dopamine in my brain it seems... You make really good content. The mental and physical barriers(obesity/fitness/fear/danger) to entry for inline skating are high for me though. Nonetheless, for those who do skate and master it. An amazing skill, sport and fun activity. It's like the snowboarding for cities .

[@gianmartial]

Started 32 years ago and still love it

[@chrisarrr3248]

Love that reverse crossover up the curb @7:03!

[@lonesomeknoteye]

The anime quick stop makes me laugh every time.... I'm trying not to be impressed I guess 🤣

[@ps4shotsgaming528]

Most people look at us skaters in the street like they have just seen a unicorn, Its fun, and yes skating has been an underrated sport for decades most dont know, some the best skaters in the world have come and gone due to just not being payed nor appreciated like you might with skateboarding or scootering. Keep at it Bill ,you have an ASMR voice very relaxing man.

[@TheEdZachary]

Yeah I don't understand the infighting that happens between the disciplines of inline skating, it just doesn't seem to make sense. We all love doing the same thing just in a different way it's stupid. We have copped so much Flac from skateboarders and the media in general in the past branding our sport as "gay" and other things so why are we then fighting within the sub disciplines about who's form of skating is better. Assault skating and wizard skating are great examples of skating working together, combining bits and pieces from other styles of skating and combine it into a new style. Who cares what type of skating you do, we all love to skate and seeing more ppl doing it is all I want to see. Also that edit at 7:20 where you land and the track drops was perfect 👌

[@Kj16V]

I've always called this style of skating Urban skating. No rules, not a special genre, just getting from A to B in the most fun way possible.

[@mph1459]

Hey Bill and Everyone! I quess Assault Skating describes my style to a T. My current and first skates are 3x90 setups. But the wheels are on their way to manyth rotation and im thinking of upgrading my frames. Should I go for a 3x110 (243 in length) or a 4x90 (275 in length). I have a soft boot and would like to stick to it.

[@ReauDog]

Interesting...this type of divide you speak of also occurs in the motorcycle community. The Street riders downplay like stunter, the stunters downplay the track riders, the track riders downplay the cruisers, and so on...etc etc

[@jda79]

For real tho I love watching you bomb thru the city

[@bigrawbtv6575]

Great video! Do you have any recommendations for foot pain while inline skating? I keep getting foot pain after about 10 min of skating, all along the bottom of my feet. Also any good recommendation of wheel type for city skating on rough road such as Toronto streets?

[@BillStoppard]

I like IQON EQO wheels 86-88a hardness.

[@kingpinda2]

do you have wide feet? and to narrow skates? go to a proper skate shop and get som advise.

[@hasilein413]

The Assault Skaters. Sounds like a movie. Could be. Like City Assault Skaters vs Zombies. I guess an ancient katana would fit nicely to a your skater setup.

[@aylen738]

I really think there is the need for the assault skating. I have been skating for 1 month after almost 20 years since my last time (just started on aggressive) and, thanks to BSS and Rich Hayter i´m learning power stops and rough surfaces instead of slides and tricks, that are not my thing. I´m not that young anymore, i´m 42, but each fall just make me feel stronger and younger (Sorry for my english, i´m spanish)

[@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711]

Just got my skates bill...I won't stop till I catch up.

[@happylifexxxx]

Ah, whats in a name. I think you're an amazing skater and I enjoy your video's very much. Dont worry about haters, they will always be there.

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks so much Stefan!! Opposition quickens the creative process sometimes!

[@mehamillion6559]

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@lsdann2493]

Subbed after this video and actually considering to get skates

[@jesserai]

Regardless of sport ( skateboarding, blading, skiing etc) this was simply called Shredding in my day.

[@laidbaqq]

"So self obsessed they they will actively shit on any inline niche they do not participate in." I don't understand that behavior nor relate. I cannot quad skate very well but I respect them and all their styles of skating. As a rec skater I find all of it fascinating. Wizard, Aggressive, Speed, City skating, Trail skating, Slalom, Cruising, Dancing/Jamming, all valuable to the diversity of our sport.