Repost This ArticleInstead 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 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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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!
It’s ridiculous how easy he makes this look.
Drool worthy video of a longboarder. The reason why I’m in process of learning to longboard myself.
Amazing! What a great vid to start my morning! anyone know who the song is by?
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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Beautifully shot and perfect soundtrack! Such a great watch.
Awesome video! Makes me really wanna get a longboard. And find some hills nearby. The Alps perhaps?
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