When it comes to inline skating, the highest ramp jump ever performed took place on October 29, 2001 when two inline skating champs set the record by reaching a height of 13.45 feet (4.10m) at the studios of El Show de Los Records in Madrid, Spain. Since then, few inline skaters have come close to this amazing feat that requires the perfect balance when shifting body weight and launching high into the air above the ramp. Jose Felix Hormaetxe Henry and Borja Fernandez Campuzano set the world record with their courageous attempt. So how did they do it? Here's a closer look at this record-setting stunt:

Step 1: Speed
Working up enough speed before heading up the ramp is one of the most important elements to reaching sky-high heights. The stunt masters worked up tremendous speeds across the stadium to launch themselves into the air above the ramp and over the bar. This momentum also creates enough power for them to descend onto the ramp and turn around within seconds so they can work their way back to the starting lines.

Step 2: Courage
The adrenaline rush of speed skating and flying up above a ramp looks like fun, but it's still an act of bravery. There's no room for being afraid of heights, and once the skater is launched into the air, they need to balance out their weight in just the right way to ensure a smooth descent and landing.

Step 3: The Perfect Shin Grab
When the skater has launched themselves high above the ramp and over the bar, they need to hold onto their shins to prevent the skates from crashing into the bar itself. This maneuver requires a lot of practice because the skater needs to tuck themselves into an upright position and then release at just the right time for their landing. Without the perfect shin grab, the skater will knock down the bar or miss their descent entirely.

Step 4: Landing the Perfect Jump
The only way to set the record is to land with both feet and then turn around the ramp ahead. The skaters cleared the bar and landed on both feet before landing perfectly on the ramp and skating back down the ramp.

The Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark is known as one of the best in London, England. This park is inexpensive to use, located close to the tube and has numerous skating features to experiment on. BMXers, inline skaters and skateboarders are all welcomed at this park, however, bikers are restricted to the street course during most of the week. If you live in London or are planning a visit and you are looking for a great skatepark to try out this weekend then dress in your favorite skater shorts and try out Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark.

Getting to Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark

You can find Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark at Bay 65-66, Acklam Road in London, England W10 5YU. It is located close to the Ladbroke Grove Tube stop so it is easy to get to. If you plan on taking the bus, then you can take buses numbered 7, 23 or 52 to Ladbroke Grove, and then walk the rest of the way to the skatepark. At the park you will find a street course, a vert, medi ramps and a variety of quarter and half pipes.

Rules for Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark

There are only a few rules for using the Bay Sixty-6 Skatepark. Rule number one is that you will need to wear a helmet at all times if you are a biker or an inline skater. Skateboarders, on the other hand, will only be required to wear a helmet when they ride the vert. Another rule is that you have to sign up for a free park membership.

Price and Sessions

There are two skating sessions during the week and three skating sessions on the weekends. On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays you can skate from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. or from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can skate from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. or from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. On the weekends the morning session is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m, the afternoon session is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the evening session is scheduled from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The price for skating here is six pounds for a four or five hour session and three pounds for the morning sessions on the weekends.