Vert Series, Blockless Combat 2022 Creation
Last weekend over the 22nd and 23rd of October the UK Vert Series blockless combat was in Birmingham. The UK Independent Vert Series isn't about getting too serious, it's about Skating vert and having fun. The final event took place at Creation Skatepark in Birmingham, where a load of Skaters came down from all over the UK including Skaters such as Jazz Gordon, Stan Bhargava, Ethan Doody and many more.
The UK vert series has 7 events at different vert Skate Ramps around the uk. The first event at Skaterham Skatepark, second event at Ramp City, third at St Neots, Fourth at Southsea Skatepark, fifth at Spit and Sawdust Skatepark, sixth at Mount Hawke Skatepark and the final event at Creation Skatepark.
This year the sponsors of the events were Aquapax, Etnies, Deez Nuts hardware, HOAX, Xeorgrid, Bawbags underwear, Andale bearings, Hazard wheels and Madness Skateboards.
The blockless combat event had 4 categories, Group A males, Group B males, Womens and Masters over 40s.
The winner of group A Males was Louis Newman who is sponsored by 187 killer pads, Bones wheels and Powell-Peralta, second was Jack Wallbridge and third was Tay Cunningham. The winner of the group B Males was Stan Bhargava, second was Chester Pegg and third was Cameron Marlow. The winner of the Masters was Greg Nowik, second was Christopher Hudson and third was Sean Kelly.
The winner for the womens was Annalise Lam, second was Caitlin Cox and third was Olive Newman.
What Is Vert Skateboarding?
Vert Skateboarding refers to riding your Skateboard on a nearly vertical ramp. It takes a lot of skill and practice to take on the challenge of vert Skating. This may not come as much of a surprise to you, but vert Skateboarding originated in swimming pools in the 1970s, Surfers were using pools to attempt to simulate riding the waves on dry land.
Vert Skaters start out in a horizontal position at the bottom of the vert ramp or drop in at the top of the vert ramp and slowly gain speed as they push themselves from one side of the ramp to the other until they're performing tricks from a vertical position.
How to get Started?
Once you've located a ramp and have the right Skateboard, you'll be ready to get yourself some protective gear.
This includes Helmets, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads and Wrist Guards. Having the right Skate Protective Gear ensures you have fun and stay safe. The next thing you have to do is learn how to fall because, let's face it, you know you're going to. Make sure you land on your knees and slide down the ramp.
