When you compare soaping to what skates can do soaping does look kind of weak. I'm not saying it is but I can see how they can get that idea. When skaters make fun of soapers they don't get the idea that soaping isn't meant to be taken serious like skating. It's just something to have fun with.

I guss if you run into some noob skaters you could show them up on your soaps.

Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUs-5MQfSVc&search=aggressive%20skating