any downhillers in hong kong?

[habib]

so, i jus tgot into hong kong today. saw the gnarliest ####### hils ever in central area. banks and stairs and ledges all down hills. are there any riders here at all? am i alone in this place? [email protected].

[kurdt]

ey man, i was in HK a few weeks ago also, as far as longboarders go, i did not see any, there is a healthy does of trick skaters there though...

central? hahaha i think i might know what hill you are talking about, but man the traffic there is just insane! be careful! i dont think chinese drivers are the safest hahahah!

[assumeivan]

I was just in HK a few days ago. Gnarly roads, but gnarly drivers as well.

[lsdmt]

My dad lives in Hong Kong and I have been going atleast once a year for the past 6-7 years or so. Definately some great riding to be had. Let me let you in on a little secret spot of mine with almost ZERO traffic on Hong Kong Island.

WARNING: This is not a begginer hill and should not be attempted by anyone that is not proficient with speed control or unable to stop quickly. The hill sometimes hits steeps close to 20% grade. You will also be out in the middle of nowhere so make sure you bring water and don't ride a lone unless necessary.

Take a taxi to Hong Kong Parkview, 88 Tai Tam Reservoir Road. Taking a cab from Wan Chai Train Station will probably be the cheapest. Tell the cabi to drop you off at the hotel. Ride out the way you came and then make a right at the entrance rather than a left, which is the way you came. Ride under/around the turnpike and you will be starting the hill. I've attached a google earth image of the hill. I can't stress enough about how this is not a beginner hill. When you get to the bottom you will be somewhat close to stanley plaza but closer to Pacific view and the Manhattan Apartments. Bus numbers 6,36 and 66 will take you back to central/admiralty.

Please be on your best behavior while riding so as to not spoil this run for others. Be careful of speed humps, phillipinas walking their sponsor's children/dogs, and park rangers flying up in their trucks.

You are welcome

[habib]

trust me dude, i'm not a beginner. i rode some of those roads and walking paths around victoria peak today. my feet are sore and my wheels are thrashed. thanks for the tip man.

[Crappysurfer]

habibby, what are you doing out in HK? how are you doing?

[habib]

just wandering around. i was in beijing for a while and there are no hills there at all. so comeing here was like stepping into ####### paradise.

[lsdmt]

trust me dude, i'm not a beginner. i rode some of those roads and walking paths around victoria peak today. my feet are sore and my wheels are thrashed. thanks for the tip man.

Wasn't necessarily directed as you but others that may read this post. Did you check the hill out?

[habib]

no worries man. no i hav'nt checked it out yet. but i'm here for another week and a bit so i'll probably squeeze it in next week.

[dcyuen]

sup guys, I used to do some curving, sliding stuff back in Tucson but recently moved to Hong Kong so I have not touched my board since then, yeah been almost a year now!
I really missed cruising with my Loaded with Abec11 gumball wheels. I been trying to form a group to kick this town but no luck but finally I found out about this site.
What kinda board do you guys prefer in hong kong? I like something to cruise around crowded city, sliding and curving.
Take care
- D

[sk8mark]

so, i jus tgot into hong kong today. saw the gnarliest ####### hils ever in central area. banks and stairs and ledges all down hills. are there any riders here at all? am i alone in this place? [email protected].

Hey you got me, theres a neighborhoiod called redhill peninsula. good hills and road!

[lsdmt]

Oh and I am pretty sure there is a golf path size trail up Mt. Parker. I will check it out when I am back later this summer.

Anybody ridden up by the Tai Tam Resevoir?

[sk8mark]

Oh and I am pretty sure there is a golf path size trail up Mt. Parker. I will check it out when I am back later this summer.

Anybody ridden up by the Tai Tam Resevoir?

Ye i live rite In Tai Tam I always bring my longboard when i go to Tai Tam Resivoir!

[jaytoo]

Ye i live rite In Tai Tam I always bring my longboard when i go to Tai Tam Resivoir!

Hey! I'm going to be in Hong Kong most of this summer and am dying to check out the hills there with my longboard! Are there any specific places or roads you guys like skating?

I'm mostly just looking for spots to chill out and carve up, not necessarily high speed. Any hills with smooth pavement, few cars? Maybe recommended routes to get there? (Subway stops, minibuses, addresses to give to taxi drivers?)

Haha, I guess I'm asking for a lot; if nothing else, I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun hunting for those spots myself =P.

[JeepBro5]

Another question for the group - I'm gonna be in Hong Kong at the end of the summer as well. Not sure where, my gf planned all this out as a surprise (she knows the area, lived there for 12 years or so). My question is, is skating legal in urban areas in HK? She's gonna be working a lot while we're there, so I'll probably have time to cruise the city by myself. I'd like to bring a mini for getting around the city. But is it legal? Or even worth it to try and skate through the crowds?

[LaneMeyer]

Another question for the group - I'm gonna be in Hong Kong at the end of the summer as well. Not sure where, my gf planned all this out as a surprise (she knows the area, lived there for 12 years or so). My question is, is skating legal in urban areas in HK? She's gonna be working a lot while we're there, so I'll probably have time to cruise the city by myself. I'd like to bring a mini for getting around the city. But is it legal? Or even worth it to try and skate through the crowds?

Bump, anyone know the answer to this question?

[dcyuen]

Hey guys,
im still in Hong Kong, thinking of buying a mini-board to cruise around the city.
What do you guys recommend about mini-board? I know there's Humu LBL, Landyachtz Dingy.
Please advice

-Donald

[jaytoo]

bump in case anyone knows more spots. tai tam reservoir looks fun to just carve down, yes/no? i read some good things about red hill peninsula on some guy's rollerblade site. any more spots, maybe in kowloon?

@dcyuen, the mini everyone seems to love on silverfish is the Legendary Gnome. in my opinion, though, most minis are pretty similar. i've got a sector 9 bambino that's a lot of fun.

[sk8mark]

bump in case anyone knows more spots. tai tam reservoir looks fun to just carve down, yes/no? i read some good things about red hill peninsula on some guy's rollerblade site. any more spots, maybe in kowloon?

@dcyuen, the mini everyone seems to love on silverfish is the Legendary Gnome. in my opinion, though, most minis are pretty similar. i've got a sector 9 bambino that's a lot of fun.

Hey i live in Redhill and its awesome but theres road connecters. we can go cruizin togetha contact me: [email protected]

[sk8mark]

Hey! I'm going to be in Hong Kong most of this summer and am dying to check out the hills there with my longboard! Are there any specific places or roads you guys like skating?

I'm mostly just looking for spots to chill out and carve up, not necessarily high speed. Any hills with smooth pavement, few cars? Maybe recommended routes to get there? (Subway stops, minibuses, addresses to give to taxi drivers?)

Haha, I guess I'm asking for a lot; if nothing else, I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun hunting for those spots myself =P.

u can go to cape d'aguillare ( i think thats the spelling). or the neighborhood where i live redhill peninsula the hills are awesomely rad but go at nite less cars and bring sliding gloves. A lot of places near taitam hav good hillls to bomb. contact me: [email protected] we can go skatin togetha