Cmon guys
I knew that would stir up some s***. I even copped some crap from the moderators for my approach with that comment. But seriously, give someone a set of rollerblades and another a skate board and a year to practice some moves and see whos got a better grip on the sport at the end. You can bet the guy on the roller blades is going to be more competent than the skater. Rollerblading will take the same path as skiing and roller skating. It will fizzle into nothing more than a family orientated recreational pass time. I'll get blasted for saying this, but I also think that unless we get more of these freestyle mtb events, downhilling will take the same path as downhill skiing. Its competitions like this, that will accelerate and focus the progression of mtb'ing in the right direction. (ie, the standard of riding, and skill level required to be a good rider, will be much higher than it is currently). PS. If you're going to reply to this, bare in mind it was just my opinion. Theres a chance I might be wrong I doubt it though.....Rollerblading is pathetic..