Speedriders make it look easy in mesmerizing new video

 By 
Stan Schroeder
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Speedriding -- a combination of paragliding and skiing -- is an adrenaline-infused experience, but a recent video of two speedriders gently ski-flying over the snow slopes of Val-d'Isere, France, is actually quite relaxing.

Accompanied by a chill tune by Darius, the video, uploaded on YouTube by Oneflight Aweek on Jan. 26, shows the two riders traversing a beautiful slope before reaching a village at the bottom.

On several occasions, the riders seem to come dangerously close to the trees below, but they handle all obstacles without issues. Still, the sport is not for everyone. Jon DeVore, one of the speedriders featured in Red Bull's film The Unrideables: Alaska Range, says it's about "pushing what's possible in the mountains."

"To speedride major, high-consequence lines like the ones we ride in Alaska, both skiing and handling a parachute needs to be instinctive," said DeVore.

Luckily, even if you're not well-versed in both sports (or either of them), you can still enjoy this gorgeous video from the comfort of your own home.

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