Watch the Men’s Skateboard Vert top highlights from X Games Osaka 2025 in Japan! How medal event is judged: Playoffs: 1 heat of 8 athletes with 2 runs each (0:30 seconds maximum per run), best run counts. Runs will be scored 1-100. Athletes ranked 1-4 will advance to the final. Finals: Athlete scores are reset to zero after playoffs. 1 heat of 4 athletes with 2 runs each (0:30 seconds maximum per run), best run counts. Runs will be scored 1-100. 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. In contests, ...