1. Pushing Uphill. Pushing uphill is the most common method that every skateboarder uses to climb uphill. Just like skating on a flat surface, you kick-push the deck to move forward.

How hard is it to skate uphill?

Skating uphill is an extremely tricky proposition. It is difficult to move uphill as well as moving back down the hill. Whenever you are rollerblading uphill you need to point your toes forming a V-shape and take short quick strides to maintain your momentum as you move forward.

What is it called when you skate down a hill?

Downhill skateboarding is a non-competitive style of skating in which skateboarders ride a longboard down a steep hill at high speeds.