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San Francisco Hills

TransWorld SKATEboarding4 skaters recommend it · 6 mentions, 2016 to 2020
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TransWorld short on the history of San Francisco's steep hills as skate terrain, narrated by Bryce Kanights. Covers hill bombing and how SF skaters took on gaps, boxes and big descents over the years.

Why skaters like it

Posted when skaters want OG SF skating or the story of hill bombing. Also comes up for newer skaters asking how to handle steep hills on a regular board.

What skaters said on Reddit

u/ixAp0c2020 · 2 points

You can bomb hills all day on a regular skateboard. Steepness and hill length are big factors, you don't want to go down a heavy incline without a lot of experience on a more gentle hill. Controlling your speed is important, whether you foot brake before going too fast, powerslide to speed check, etc. Weight distribution is very important going downhill, you want to be heavy on your feet with an even weight between f

u/Technical-Composer-12020 · 1 points

San Francisco Hills - Transworld Skateboarding [VIDEO] ​ at what point does skateboarding become longboarding? this sub has a no longboarding rule despite longboards being skateboards. in the video above they talk about the history of skating and how individuals brought it closer to surfing with carving. one of the clips they feature is someone bombing the hills on a skateboard with no kick and larger wheels, the onl

u/blindbagel2018 · 1 points

Maybe it's in here? [VIDEO]

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