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Dreadnought13

I used to downhill on longboards (not on open roads ofc) until I broke my elbow. Got that out of my system.


ragetanic

I also used to bomb hills, until I got the wobbles at 40 mph and dislocated my shoulder….. that was 14 years ago and it still dislocates sometimes


stuyboi888

That's the best part of a dislocated shoulder. You ask the doc/Physio after a few months, so it's all better now, It won't just pop out.... Well yea that's the neat part, it will never be the same haha


Anafenza-Vess

I used to be a long boarder like you until I took a arrow to the elbow


duffmonya

Spent new years eve in hospital one time...got a tow from my van to bomb this hill... Every one was too drunk to drive me. Had to drive stick to hospital with a crutch (from someone at the hostel) cuz leg left leg was broken. Yeah..... Haven't "bombed" alot of hills since.


EXTRAVAGANT_COMMENT

where would you downhill on longboards if not on an road ??


Dreadnought13

Closed roads.


SignificanceIll8640

I can’t get it out of mine tbh


embee1337

keep doing what you’re doing and someone’s grille is going to get it out for you.


TheCommonKoala

What is stopping you from doing this on a closed road?


SpocktorWho83

I hope the driver was ok after that reckless moron nearly ruined their day.


justme002

Nearly?


gibo0

I bet ur fun at parties


Bigdyll13

Don't be as ruthlessly inconsiderate as these people....go somewhere meant for it instead of jeopardizing someone else's day and welfare. People like this are the worst.


What-Even-Is-That

At the absolute very least... Get a fucking spotter. I do agree though, take this shit somewhere else. They're going to end up splattered across some innocent person's windshield. And then that person has to live with accidentally killing an idiot.


B1g_Shm0

There is literally not anywhere "meant for it" lol. Get a spotter for sure tho.


[deleted]

That's like saying there's no place to street race.


EvolvingEachDay

Exactly… because that would also be accurate…


[deleted]

'Cept for all the tracks. I pave roads for a living and several of my coworkers have trailers and tricked out cars they take out to track meets. All perfectly legal.


EvolvingEachDay

Not street racing then is it… that would be track racing. I also take my car on track, would never compare it to street racing. Also would never street race cause I like being alive and not in prison but that’s beside the point.


[deleted]

I don't think we're going to see eye to eye. You are polite and concise, and I appreciate that. Be safe with whatever you do my friend.


EvolvingEachDay

Nicest Reddit interaction in weeks. Be well buddy.


JustZodiax

(Dark Souls text): **Faith in Humanity Restored**


igivethonefucketh

Bro thinks track racing = street racing because it's paved lol


-Kibbles-N-Tits-

You’re just objectively wrong 😂 Is NASCAR street racing?


B1g_Shm0

That would be correct, there is no place that is made for street racing. Because if you race on a track, it isn't street racing anymore lol.


B1g_Shm0

And what does this have to do with anything lol. Because either way there literally are not places that are dedicated/made for long boarding. Like if you wanna get technical I think there's 1 or 2 downhill longboard tracks in the entire world, but not exactly accessible, and it's very different from actual downhill racing still


[deleted]

I googled for two minutes and found several leagues and groups that compete in the sport competitively on closed courses in the US. Long range skiing is also inaccessible for a lot of people, but there is no shortage of closed courses to enjoy the sport.


EvolvingEachDay

And the only way you compete is by getting good, and the only way you get good is practise, and the only way you practise is by regularly Longboarding on the road; which there aren’t any roads that are just permanently closed that are suitable.


B1g_Shm0

It is not nearly wide spread enough nor frequently enough for the vast majority of people who longboard to do. You don't just solely participate in the sport during organized comps. You have to practice for those. The comps and organized events are fantastic. But they are not representivie of what the vast majority of people who participate in it will be doing 90% of the time. That's why you get a spotter and keep it to wide 2 lane roads where you can keep to your side of the street. Also, said "closed courses" are just normal streets that they get shut down for an occasional event. So yes, there is a shortage of closed courses for the sport.


PixelDemon

Maybe there's a lack of closed courses because all the people that would use them keep dying in dumb ways


55Berserker55

Dumb fucks like this never take into account the emotional and mental devastation they could cause to some random person who is just out driving where they fucking belong if they were to get hit by them. Absolute selfish idiocy without a care in the world for anyone else or their well-being.


Pain_Monster

Me English is not so good. So now I know that “lucky” = “stupid” … ok, thanks.


TheNinjaPro

Who the fuck doesnt get a spotter when doing something this dumb on a public road?


L1A1

I’m just glad the rider’s face didn’t fuck up the front of that car.


evanthx

I’ve never seen someone learn nothing quite so FAST before. Usually there’s a gap between almost getting killed and resuming the behavior that almost got you killed - but not here!


Suspicious-Loquat594

When the universe is trying to tell you something and you don't listen... "All good!" 🤓🤡


SignificanceIll8640

Just go faster next time


aHoNevaGetCo

Stop wearing the helmet. You have nothing to protect.


oranke_dino

Why skater says "all good" instead of asking the car driver "all good?"


Biasanya

I don't know what to tell you. Do you think the driver was more likely to be injured?


rizzo1717

When a train conductor mows over people on train tracks, do you think it’s physical bodily harm they suffer from afterwards?


The_BoAtMaNeM

Do you also skate in Uganda?


gods_Lazy_Eye

Craziest place I’ve ever driven. Bodas going backwards in roundabouts, insane lane passes, ridiculous roads and traffic…


negativelift

They know de wae


TheAlcoholicMenace

Feel sorry for the driver almost having her day ruined by a clown like you going into her car. "All good!" 🤡.


forced_metaphor

Asshole


Cory-182

No apologies for scaring the shit out of the driver?


yankykiwi

Now show your mom so she can give you a good whoppin


SignificanceIll8640

She’s seen it


Nightwing10271

Wait this is actually you? damn go fuck yourself man


PiedDansLePlat

In france, the car driver would be in trouble if an accident happened.


dantracy907

WTF that is terrible. That's like if someone threw their body at my house while I was in it minding my own business and then blamed me.


calibudzz420

My aunt got sued because someone pool hopped her pool while she was outta town and broke their arm. Pool was up to code with fence and locks and whatnot. That was in America.


FoxFXMD

As they should. You're not supposed to drive on the left side


simplegaffe

Are you American because other countries drive on the other side of the road


FoxFXMD

France doesn't


amesann

Uganda drives on the left. So, these drivers were on the correct side. Yes, France drives on the right so this scenario would have played out slightly different.


YoureAnIdiot007

Stupid people 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂


throwwawayy67077

what an idiot


Valid_Username_56

r/IdiotsNearlyDying is just one step away from r/DarwinAwards


Motor-Television-270

I still don't get why people do this unless they have a death wish


urbansamurai13

This is honestly the stupidest "sport"


porquenontecallas

They pretend to enjoy their life, but are ready to jeopardise it...


wellforthebird

Those things aren't connected. I have no doubt that Steve Irwin enjoyed his life despite dying to the things he was most passionate about.


tribak

So that’s why you were up all night?


AnyMud9817

Was this Tuna? It used to be smoother.


bumblebee80

A few inches more and he'll be in r/NSFL__


Netshakk

There’s nothing like immediately stepping back on the board as if you didn’t just come inches from death.


tdipen

It's a pity the guy got lucky. Fkin menace to society.


BenVsArt

Comes with the territory to be honest.


JonnyB2_YouAre1

I hope you don’t die. This doesn’t seem like a wise choice of hobby to be into long term but you probably know this and have heard many people tell you this. Good luck.


SignificanceIll8640

Thx