Instagram is Full of Inspiring Longboarders

The longboard community is truly beautiful. It’s full of fun and inspiring people from all around the world who push themselves and have a great time while doing it. I’ve been thinking about the people that I currently look up to in the scene and why I respect them, and thought I’d share some of them with you (in no particular order). These riders are definitely worth the follow!

1 - Achel Machin (@achelmachin)

Achel is best know for his effortless flow and beautiful longboard films. Coming from a more traditional career a few years back, Achel decided to drop everything and become a full-time content creator and I really respect him for this. Besides practicing on his own, he works closely with Valeriya Gogunskaya (see below) and her longboarding camps in Portugal to teach new riders the basics in a truly epic environment.

2 - Josh Neuman (@joshneuman)

Josh is one of the few core longboarders to really break into the mainstream with his epic YouTube videos. In 2018, he spent the summer road tripping around Europe where he filmed his first full length video series - Alpine Descents. From raw runs in the alps to FPV drone videos for GoPro, his content is on another level. He’s currently on a road trip across the USA and had a bad fall in Yosemite. Regardless, he still spent the remainder of the trip stacking dope clips. Get stoked for what’s to come!

3 - Jeff Corsi (@jeff__corsi)

Quite possibly the fastest longboard dancer in the game, Jeff brings a unique class and style to the community that I really enjoy. His monthly 4 Steps longboard dancing tutorials helped me a lot when I first started getting into this type of riding a couple years ago.

4 - Cole Trotta (@coletrotta)

Known for his mad style and epic downhill runs, Cole is quite possibly the steeziest rider in the game. He works hard and sends it harder. He’s actually so popular that he’s amassed a cult following on his community-run fan page. @cole_trotta_fanpage.

5 - Lotfi Lamaali (@lotfiwoodwalker)

To many, Lotfi is the ultimate sensei. Not only is he one of the most talented longboard dancers in the world, but his passion for longboarding has ignited strong and welcoming communities all over the world. In 2014, Lotfi founded Docksession (originally a single weekly session in Paris) as was to connect all longboard communities around the world, help meet new people, have fun, and spread the stoke! There are currently chapters in the USA, Singapore, Japan, Morocco, and more.

6 - Natalie Pluto (@nataliepluto)

From her 750k followers on TikTok to a growing YouTube channel, Natalie is a fashionable sense of inspiration for many new and aspiring riders. Her technical tricks and flowy style put her in a class of her own.

7 - Antoine Carlotti (@carlotti_longboard)

Antoine “CarloSTEEZ” is an all-around longboard rider from Paris. He’s be training HARD the past couple years since I first met him and just won the KnK “No Paws Down” event a couple weeks ago! Whether it be downhill, tricks, or just plain chillin’ and having a good time, you want Carlotti around.

8 - Hans Wouters (@woutershans)

With nearly 15 million views on his YouTube channel, Hans is known for his trick tips, informative videos, and HUGE POP. His dedication to sharing longboarding with others was an inspiration for me starting my #TrickTipTuesday series.

9 - Nick Broms (@nick_broms)

Hailing from the gorgeous slopes of San Diego, Nick has been surrounded by epic hills ever since he started longboarding. In recent years he focused in on becoming one of the best racers in the world – and succeeded! With 2 IDF Junior World Champion titles and several wins at world-class events (like Tame the Taipan in Australia) under his belt, this young gun is set to sweep the downhill scene over the coming years.

He recently started an apparel brand called Pairadice made with fully sustainable threads and a mission to help prevent the exploitation of our planet.

10 - Valeriya Gogunskaya (@valeriya_gogunskaya)

Originally from Russia, Valeriya is one of the most kind and friendly people I know. She moved to Portugal a few years ago with the hopes of joining a larger group of longboard dancers, but soon realized there wasn’t much going on. Soon after she founded Longboarding Days & Nights to share her passion, reveal the beauty of longboard dancing and build a stronger community. She currently hosts several all-inclusive longboard camps in Santa Cruz, Portugal and beyond. I’d highly recommend checking out her camps if you desire an unforgettable longboard experience.

Who inspires you?

Comment below with someone that inspires you and why. I’d love to learn more about some of the epic people in this community. I’m sure this list could be much, much longer.