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Vert is a style of skateboarding that involves performing tricks on a large U-shaped ramp called a halfpipe or vert ramp. The rider gains speed by pumping up and down the ramp, building momentum for aerial maneuvers that can reach heights exceeding 10 feet. Skaters perform a variety of tricks, including spins, flips and grabs, while soaring through the air above the ramp. Skateboard vert requires a combination of speed, agility and courage, as riders must maintain control while executing complex aerial maneuvers at high speeds. Skateboard vert best trick sees riders perform a single big trick, and the X Games contest has witnessed some of the most famous moments in action sports history, like Tony Hawk’s 900 in 1999 and Gui Khury’s 1080 in 2021.