Starting off with downhill skateboarding is easy and can be safe if done properly. Start small, learn to control your speed at every level before bombing a mountain road.

Powersliding is the most common, safest and smoothest way to control speed and stop on a longboard.

Having bigger, and softer wheels than the average skateboard, pebbles are usually never a problem. Especially at speed.

The consequences of this sport can be dire. It is ALWAYS important to practice safety. It can be done.