Watch: Daredevil skateboarders careen down Mt Ruapehu at 95km/h

  • 21/01/2022

A pair of daredevil longboarders have filmed themselves traveling at 95km/hour down a road on Mount Ruapehu. 

The longboarders said they wore gloves, helmets and motorcyclists clothing, and were speaking through their helmets with friends up ahead, who told them of any coming cars.

Police told Newshub they are allowed on the road but must keep as close as possible to the edge and wear safety gear.

Police said they are allowed on the road but must keep as close as possible to the edge of the roadway.

"As with any other road user, it is important that skateboarders are considerate of everyone else on the road.

"Police encourage people undertaking these activities to wear the appropriate safety gear and be aware of their responsibility as a road user."