The DIY skate scene is very strong in Vienna, and has a fairly long history. In the past few years, there have been two main crews that pushed the limits of self-made skateparks in town: the Spoff crew and the Alm crew. Between them, they've created the most important outdoor parks. Earlier in 2016, the Alm DIY spot and the Spoff DIY spot were closed. Losing both of them was painful.