Judges look for individualism and uniqueness throughout the entire run. Difficulty Skaters are judged on how difficult the tricks are. Switches and change-ups will increase the score. Speed of the run and what ramps the tricks are performed on also come into play.
Line is defined as the route taken around the street course or ramp.
A skater with a good line links his tricks together. Consistency Consistent skaters do not fall, hit plenty of tricks and use the entire course. The maximum number of points a skater can score is 100. On the vert or half pipe ten or twelve hits are made per run. Competitors are judged on basic maneuvers, aerial rotation, height, landing and technical merit and above the criteria.