It is hardly news that street skating as we know it exists as a result of the parks closing in the early 80’s and people being forced to use what they had left for inspiration. Many of the basic ledge tricks and grabs were taken from what people did on and above the lips of pools and halfpipes of yesteryear. However, there are several tricks that were left in the vertical realm, ones that you have seldom, if ever seen on the street. Here is a glimpse at some of the best “vert” tricks we have ever seen on “street”.