Bay Area skateboarder Liam Morgan regularly rides steep hills at high speeds amid traffic, gravel and metal guardrails. He got hooked at age 15 when he averaged 40 mph on a 12-mile hill. It was a unique feeling and one he needed more of. Safety equipment? He wears a helmet and his balance enables him to control his speed by sliding out occasionally. The above video was shot in one take with a camera mounted on the hood of the car following him and is the second in a series of “Raw Runs” produced by skateboard accessory maker Blood Orange.
Q: “Raw Run Vol. 2? is pretty incredible. What does it feel like to do that ride?
A: I’ve skated that hill a few times before, but every time is a … More