from wheelsceneblading on 17 Feb 2022
There has been a lot of discussion over why aggressive inline – or rollerblading – was dropped from the X Games and it’s considered to be one of the reasons why participation numbers in the sport went down so drastically. This video looks into the various theories that have been thrown around over the years regarding what contributed to the eventual exclusion of aggressive inline from the X Games, including the smear campaign from skateboarding, the rumour that Arlo Eisenberg was somehow responsible and the blading community’s negative attitude towards corporate events.
I also speak to Jason Hines, who worked at the majority of the X Games while aggressive inline was a part of the competition and whose company oversaw the inline event up until it was removed. He advises of the major issues that led to the X Games getting rid of rollerblading.
This video is supported by Slick Willie’s Skate Shop – https://www.slickwillies.co.uk
Music: Myéline https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbidb6N4wqwPSPetzLRuUg
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