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Madison County results: MCGF - V
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On 8/1/2006
Hod
wrote in from
United States
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damn this verification code. it's too hard to read...
Congrats to Gwen and Dr No for another splendid festival weekend! No race is more friendly, sunny (apart from the tornado warnings and deluge), and chill with such close, open racing. (for that, thank Crash Corner).
For whomever asked for results, this is all I can remember:
Pro Buttboard
1. Richard Hod
2. Chris McBride
3. Roland Morrison
4. Smokin Joe
What a welcome and a wonderful weekend. I heard that the karaoke was something else too...
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SC8 french buttB
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On 7/12/2006
loic
wrote in from
France
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hi guys
just a fast info to let you know that our supa fast, comfy n effective buttboard is now available on this link: http://sc8.fr/?op=luges
if more infos needed, just let me know by email; i ll answer as fast.
can be custom made as different wood (also coloured wood) or named behind varnish;
just ask IGSA's riders if they know this buttB; just gorgeous!
cya guys;
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Equinox Toll Road, and others...
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On 6/26/2006 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(216.66.nnn.nnn)
Unfortunately, it's in rough shape. The Monks haven't had the top resturant open for 6 years now, and therfore no money for the road. IF you hit it, I recommend the stretch from the Farmhouse (just below the tight 'ESS's) down to the Chimney pulloff or so. Again, bring hardy shoes, it's a 'footdragger'. However, if you near Manchester, head out to Sandgate, and check out the 'Notch' (it's the Left just before the Town Hall). Nelson and I used to bomb this when I lived in Arlington. Not much of a braking zone at the bottom, but a sweet 7/8th mile nonetheless. North of Moneyche$ter, there's a road from Dorset to East Dorset. The East side, towards Rt. 7A has a great pitch, good switchbacks, and just enuff room to stop. The Dorset side is mellower, but with more traffic, and less of a stop-zone before you get to Rt. 30. Also note Rt. 315 towards N.Y., which is Scary-Fast. Out past Stratton, go on about a mile beyond the Sunbowl Lot. That's my fave 'quick-shot' hill, and since it a gully, no braking is needed. That's where I often go to test how good a new set-up is, as you can get 45 out either side easily. CMC has even tucked it on his Turner slalom board, didn't even tighten the truck, just bombed! Just watch out for the contracters and sightseers. ;-)
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Crail trucks on buttboard?
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On 6/15/2006
Bushman
wrote in from
Canada
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I'm currently running the standard R-2B trucks on my Darren Lott classic luge. 50 degree baseplates. Been thinking about running my Crails on the buttboard, as they are a a little over a 1/4" lower than the R2'B trucks. Anyone tried this yet? they havbe 45 degree baseplates.....
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BUTTBOARD AUCTION on eBay
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On 6/12/2006
Tim N
wrote in from
United States
(68.187.nnn.nnn)
OK, another cool MCGF auction... this time its an autographed HAE Buttboard. Sweeeeet.. go to eBay and search "buttboard"... All proceeds go to the prize pool for the fifth running of the Madison County Gravity Fest. Bid High...Bid often...! Gravity Never Fails...!
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OKEMO
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On 6/12/2006
Tim
wrote in from
United States
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Hey, thanks for the tip... sounds like it may be worth a trip up... Hey, do you know of the Mount Equinox Road in Manchester Center, VT...?
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Okemo
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On 6/7/2006 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Tim, there's two good spots, one that's 'expert only', and one that's a bit easier. Oh, and one 'secret' spot, which I'd show you, but ONLY if you don't spread the word. The 'Mountain Road' runs from the baselodge to the backside of Rum Run trail. The only really good run that is doable on one pair of shoes [requires heavy braking otherwise] is from just above Easy Rider down to where Arrow first gets crossed by the Road. The Lower Arrow-to-Base looks tempting, but beware of rough tar And maintenence vehichle traffic. This can tear your shoes BEFORE you reach the Base, so, like, I warned you here 1st!
Now, the Gnarly Stuff is the condo road to Sachem Village. That road is smooth, BUT, it's got 16 turns in 700 Vertical Ft, and comes out at a tricky intersection. Don't park anywhere in front of a driveway, you'll get towed. Don't run this one Alone. Do consider a 'chase car' with a driver that's comfortable being an obstructionist. Bring thick, tough shoes, consider slower bearings, and goggles (brake/shoe dust;Gag,cough).
While in Ludlow, go up South Hill, take a Left, go on a ways. Look for the old yellow farmhouse, hice hill back there...
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hgh
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On 5/30/2006
hgh
wrote in from
Brazil
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Okemo
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On 5/26/2006
Tim N
wrote in from
United States
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Hey, tell me more about Okemo... I'd take a ride to take a ride...! I'm in Westborough, MA...
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floating axles
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On 5/16/2006 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Oh, That would've been Easy, just use Stock Randals!! :-D
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Axle
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On 5/15/2006 RJ
wrote in from
United States
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I was just doing it to comply with IGSA rules. I already got it though. Thanks.
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Randal Axle
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On 5/5/2006 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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RJ, you don't, at least when riding...
Otherwise, to do stuff like change wheels, use two wrenches to unscrew an axle nut. Once one wheel is off, then use Visegrips, BUT, add a thin (like a handkercheif) cloth between the pliers and axle, then clamp. That should keep the axle from marring, and let you swap out wheels without pulling the whole axle out of the hanger.
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Stop Randal Luge Axle
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On 4/27/2006
RJ
wrote in from
United States
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How do you keep a randal luge axle from spinning or "floating"?
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Paging Tim Cayer
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On 4/12/2006 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Tim, if you're still interested in Okemo, please call me at 263 5908. There's new tar up there...
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Lott
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On 4/6/2006
RJ
wrote in from
United States
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Build a buttboard
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On 3/6/2006 Dagger
wrote in from
United States
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Can anyone post the exact measurements of a Lott Classic?
I want to build one.
thanks,
-Dagger-
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clearance
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On 1/26/2006 hod
wrote in from
United States
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that's right, you said so Tyler. I'm surprised 10 degrees makes all that difference, but I'm sur eyou're right. with 50 degree baseplates you need to carve so uch out of your board at the front it's not possible.
Also, you have to want to use 60 degree baseplates.. stability. Though I suspect that the lowering due to the dropthroughs means that you have more stability already.
Oh, and of course if your board breaks, you have NO clearance ! ;-)
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hight
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On 1/25/2006 wendtland
wrote in from
United States
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if you use 60 degre baseplates(luge truck) there should be no problem with wheel clearence.
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construction and buttboards
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On 1/24/2006 hod
wrote in from
United States
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with dropthroughs especially you'll have to beware of wheel rub on turning, so you may have to sand wheelwells, assuming there is room enough without going through the board.
regrding height, Standard Randal trucks should give you enough clearance, but you may have to forgo handrails...
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randal
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On 1/19/2006 robert
wrote in from
Switzerland
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hi paul
check out http://www.chrischaput.com/randal/ there are some good infos...
good luck
robi
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beginner buttboarder
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On 1/18/2006
Paul Steuri
wrote in from
United States
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Would randall 180's with the hanger flipped, and 70's flashbacks be a good buttboard setup? I am going to make my own buttboard. PLEASE give me some tips or designs to help me out!
Thanks!
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hight
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On 1/8/2006 wendtland
wrote in from
United States
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you are allwed to have drop through if you have higher than 3 1/8". my dropthrough ride 3 1/4".
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wizard buttboard
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On 1/5/2006
Fast Eddie
wrote in from
United States
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i thought igsa did not allow buttbaords to have a dropped pan. that is wicked cool looking board, does wizard have a website? fast eddie outty
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hight
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On 1/4/2006
wendtland
wrote in from
United States
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the ride hight is 3 1/8". the lowest part of the board to the ground not including trucks or truck mounting hardwear.
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wtb: leathers
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On 1/3/2006
Adam Daniels
wrote in from
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Hey guys, I'm looking for some used leathers for a relatively low price. I'm 5' 2" but anything up to 5' 6" would be fine. Let me know what you have via e-mail please, thanks
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