Instead of tricks, longboarding is all about downhill racing, getting from point A to point B, and just cruising.

(Feature photo: Blas Brains )

WITH LITTLE OF THE SPASTIC movement of skateboarding, longboarding is sometimes said to resemble surfing on concrete, which is a good way of describing the agility, grace, and flow of the sport. Watching a good longboarder is mesmerizing and surprisingly relaxing.

For a moment of zen, check out this video of Kyle Chin longboarding down a long, winding road in the mountains. The video was shot in an undisclosed location.

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JoAnna Haugen

JoAnna Haugen is a freelance writer, former Peace Corps volunteer, globetrotter planning her next great adventure. Journey with her on her travel blog and follow her on Twitter.

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  • josh johnson

    This is video is so dope, so well shot, that i can hardly believe my eyes!
    Watching him swing that board and and grind those corners like he is just spreading some extra butter on his toast has made my morning!

    • http://www.kaleidoscopicwandering.com JoAnna

      It’s ridiculous how easy he makes this look.

  • Staci K

    Drool worthy video of a longboarder. The reason why I’m in process of learning to longboard myself. :)

  • Mandy C

    Amazing! What a great vid to start my morning! anyone know who the song is by?

    • http://www.kilusan.org Excel

      Its Third Eye Blind, from their album BLUE (1999), the song is “Slow Motion”…. = )

      Kyle Chin is one of the best free riders in the world….

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  • http://blog.rareretreats.com Rare Retreats

    Beautifully shot and perfect soundtrack! Such a great watch.

  • http://traveldave.com Dave

    Awesome video! Makes me really wanna get a longboard. And find some hills nearby. The Alps perhaps? ;-)

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