'That's A Crazy Life Risk': Netizens React To Foreign Tourist Skateboarding Effortlessly On Manali Roads - VIDEO

Manali: A foreign tourist in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali has gone viral after sharing a video of himself skateboarding down a mountain road. With lush green hills ahead and a clear blue sky above, the scene resembles a video game.

Wearing a helmet, gloves, and canvas shoes, the man glides effortlessly past cars, bikes, trucks, and even cows. He performs daring zigzag moves and skating tricks on a road filled with moderate traffic.

Netizens React

The video was first posted by "Nikhil saini" on X and has garnered more than 50.2K views in just a few hours. Netizens have reacted to the viral video.

"Video shared by a foreign tourist skateboarding in Manali, looks extremely dangerous on every turn. Not just risky for him but also for others on the road!" Niklil said in the video's caption.

One of the users said, "If anything happens to him India ka naam badnam hoga," which roughly translates to, "If somethig happens to him India's reputation will get spoilt."

Another user said, "Indian roads aren't built for normal driving, let alone skating. That's a crazy life risk he's taking."

Another user said, "Should be made to walk barefoot up to the point from where he started skateboarding. Won't attempt this again. If an Indian tourist does such stunt in their country s/he will be deported at the drop of a hat!"

Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding a skateboard and performing tricks. It also serves as a recreational activity, an art form, a profession within the entertainment industry, and a means of transportation.

Is Skateboarding Legal In India?

While there is no explicit law in India that prohibits skateboarding on roads, it is generally not recommended or considered acceptable in practice due to safety concerns and the potential for traffic disruption. Many Indian roads are unsuitable for skateboarding because of rough surfaces, potholes, limited space, and heavy traffic.

Besides, certain local authorities, such as the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) have imposed specific bans on skateboarding on roads and pavements in designated areas.