Did you know a new store that specializes in rollerblades just opened in Seattle? It's true, and it's called Skate Crazy. Did you know that Battle Seattle, an "Inline Slalom Freestyle Competition" just happened this past weekend at Cal Anderson park? That's also true.

More photos, by Whitman Dewey-Smith, after the jump!

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  • Whitman Dewey-Smith

Inline Slalom Freestyle is a battle-style (think breakdancing) competition. The 2nd place ranking male skater, and the top two ranking female skaters live in Seattle.

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All photos Whitman Dewey-Smith. And check out this video of a freestyle competition last year in San Francisco.