STREET SPORTS: Houwteq Downhill Extreme

STREET SPORTS

Words & Photos: Robin Taylor

THROUGH THE LENS

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Nick Taylor leads the Junior 1 Skateboard division in the final run.

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Feet are glued to the board as riders apex the tight, right corner.

Blink and you'll miss them.

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Riders tuck as soon as they begin the decline on the straight, before hitting the corner at about 70 kmph.

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Riders manoeuvre the chicane as a headwind howls.

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The long straight overlooks some eye candy, which few of the riders notice while racing.

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Richard Dweza tucks low and hugs the corner in his final run.

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