Only a longboarder can appreciate how crucial using your hands on the pavement while making a descent is for staying in control. That luxury is not afforded to participants at the Red Bull No Paws Down event held at the ominous “Bear’s Guts” course in Slovenia where racers reach speeds in excess of 50mph and do their best to not to eat pavement without using their paws.  Share this around with your longboarder friends.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....