General
vert
What does vert mean?
Short for 'vertical'; a tall ramp or halfpipe whose transition curves all the way to vertical at the top, used for big airs and lip tricks.
"Vert skating looks terrifying from the deck."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'vertical'; describes ramps that reach a vertical face.
Frequently asked questions
What is vert in skating?
Vert, short for vertical, is a tall ramp or halfpipe whose transition curves all the way to vertical at the top.
What is vert skating used for?
It's used for big airs and lip tricks launched off the vertical face of the ramp.
What does vert stand for?
It's an abbreviation of 'vertical,' describing ramps that reach a vertical face.
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