Have You Seen This? Downhill skateboarding will leave you terrified and awestruck

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Editor's Note: KSL.com does not encourage or condone this behavior and we do not want our readers to attempt this stunt.ADRENALINE HILL — On this occasion, it may be best to let part of the video description help introduce you to what you’re about to see.

“On a rare occasion, you see a video that makes you stop — stop what you’re doing, stop what you’re thinking, even stop how you’re breathing — a video that masters your emotions and alters your vitals. At that moment, when your heart jumps into your throat and your nerve endings fire, you realize you’re seeing something memorable.”

The video delivers on the promise of its description.

California native James Kelly, a rider sponsored by Arbor Skateboards, is the star of said video. While the video was made to promote Kelly’s new Pro Model skateboard, nothing could better display Kelly himself and his years of experience with staying calm in the high-pressure business of controlling his board at breakneck speeds that could, well, literally break his neck with one false move.

I caught myself holding my breath while watching the video, thinking that it’s impossible that Kelly isn’t wiping out every three seconds. The video does capture one gnarly wipeout, but Kelly seems to have an insane control over his wipeouts too, and he lives to tell the tale in one piece, more or less.

Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling ride.

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