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Street and Classic Luge
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On 3/3/2006
Marya Hart
wrote in from
United States
(64.60.nnn.nnn)
Top rider, Rian James has a record of consistant wins on the podium over the past several years. He is the 2004 World Champion in Street and Classic luge. The title was clinched at the final 2004 World Cup Race in Africa in December 2004. He is the only luge rider to win both World titles in the same year. He was "King of the Hill" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this past January 2006. Having missed the 2005 December Africa final World Cup Race, had he raced I suspect he would have had both World Championships again for a second year. In Rio he showed us all that when he is a race, he will be on the podium. Rian is consistently a top qualifyer. Keep your eye on this rider, he is HOT. Rian is shopping for a sponsor, he is a great rider, a great winner and the perfect luge rider for your logo.
Anyone who can get a copy of the Velocidade magazine in Brazil featuring Rian on the center page please contact me at hartbeat@comcast.net.
Thankyou. Be honest, be good, be professional, above all BE FAST.
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No Fuel Racing To Offer Prizes At Bonelli
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On 2/18/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(67.188.nnn.nnn)
The IGSA is pleased to announce that No Fuel Racing has come on board to offer prizes for the next California Downhill Series event to be held February 25 at Bonelli Park in San Dimas. No Fuel Racing in association with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have developed rubber braking soles for street luge racing. Currently size 8" and 12" are available.
No Fuel Racing Braking Soles will be awarded to the top six finishers in the Street Luge class. The soles are made of 100% natural, black colored rubber. They are 1/2" thick, die-cut and easy to use. Total weight per pair 1.8 lbs. For additional information please visit www.nofuelracing.com
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I need a streetluge, BodyRocket preferably
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On 2/9/2006
Don J
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
Hi guy's, I missed the last luge that was for sale, so....I dont know how many of you will have this...but I am in need of a streetluge for GSI races. I would like a BodyRocket (and I dont need wheels) email me with anything ya got in that range...thanks
Don J
www.geocities.com/djackson9504
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woody
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On 1/9/2006
Fast Eddie
wrote in from
United States
(70.246.nnn.nnn)
both gsi and igsa will allow wood luges so long as they are constructed well and pass tech. the same tech rules apply to wood luges as to metal luges. wood luges are usually not as heavy as metal luges and in g-sports heavier is usually better. make sure that your luge has bumpers, i dont build mine with bumpers, but they are easy enough to install. fast eddie outty
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Extreme Sports Expo to feat. Street Luge
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On 1/9/2006
Demon Promotions LLC
wrote in from
United States
(65.60.nnn.nnn)
For those in the Mid-West. Janurary 28-29 the Extreme Sports Expo, expected to bring 30,000 in attendance, will be featuring Pro Street Luger David Dean as a featured exhibit. The booth will display Street Luge and DH Skateboarding along with showcasing the IGSA World Cup series.
Visit extremesportsexpo.com for information. Those attending should plan on going to the World Champion Street Luge offical event after party at Frog Bear Wild Bore, one of the Columbus areas top night spots.
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Woody
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On 1/6/2006
Adam
wrote in from
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does anyone know if you can use a wooden pegless luge at a GSI event?
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Sliding on a luge
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On 1/6/2006
Don J
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
I saw a video where the street luger was sliding right thru the turn. I dont see me doing that with the 75a duro Fly's I have. What kind of wheel is good for traction, yet you can slide a little on faster tight turns? Thanks
Don J
www.geocities.com/djackson9504
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hickey eagle
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On 1/5/2006
Fast Eddie
wrote in from
United States
(70.243.nnn.nnn)
post on www.streetluge.net and ask for pics of that luge, ive seen pics of it posted there. fast eddie outty
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wtb: leathers
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On 1/3/2006
Adam Daniels
wrote in from
(72.228.nnn.nnn)
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
you may ask, "why is he posting in multiple areas?" that is because i know some people only go to certain places and i want to have many people read this as possible because somewhere i know someone has some leathers :)
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Hickey Eagle
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On 12/30/2005
jax
wrote in from
Brazil
(201.25.nnn.nnn)
somebody have pics of the roger hickey eagle luge?
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lally luge
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On 12/29/2005
glenn
wrote in from
United States
(72.192.nnn.nnn)
not anymore
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luge
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On 12/29/2005
wendtland
wrote in from
United States
(71.103.nnn.nnn)
andy lally sells a very affordible luge.
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Where to get an inexpensive luge?
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On 12/28/2005
Adam
wrote in from
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The only place I have found a luge is irssports for $595. Is there anywhere else I can get a low cost luge? With pegs or without is fine. Used is prefered. I do standup so I am not new to the speed world, just wanted to try something new. Trucks and wheels are no problem, I got those. I just need the main "chasis."
Thanks guys
please e-mail me
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Congrats to David Dean
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On 12/22/2005 Don J
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
Great Job Dean, wish I could travel and do that!
Whats another trophy...? See ya
Don J
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Ryan James
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On 12/14/2005
Jesper
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.226.nnn.nnn)
Hey im looking for this American luge rider Ryan James.. he was in ĺre this summer and i was wondering if someone has his mail?
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Dean Wins 2005 IGSA Street Luge Championship
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On 12/12/2005
IGSA
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
David Dean Wins 2005 IGSA Street Luge Championship
South African World Cup Race Won By Lacey
December 12, 2005, Cape Town, South Africa— David Dean of Columbus, Ohio, clinched the 2005 IGSA Street Luge World Cup Series Championship yesterday with his fourth place finish at “Hot Heels Africa” outside of Cape Town.
2004 IGSA World Champion Leander Lacey, a South African native, was the event winner of the “Hot Heels Africa” International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) World Cup Series Championship Race for street luge. Lacey, from Cape Town, defeated fellow South African Viaan Bosch in the final with Beni Weber from Zurich Switzerland finishing third. Lacey has hardly raced the entire year but that didn’t seem to slow him down when the local championship was on the line. He dominated this weekend’s event. Lacey was the fastest qualifier on Saturday and went on to win all of his heat races Sunday en route to a convincing victory.
Coming into the weekend there were three riders with a mathematical shot of winning the IGSA World Cup Series Championship. David Dean, Rian James and Beni Weber all had a chance. Dean, who already had won the IGSA World Championships held earlier this year in Jungholz, Austria, came in to this event as the favorite. His fourth place finish was enough for him to clinch the 2005 World Cup Series Championship over James. James, the 2004 Series Championship winner from Cupertino, California, finished second with Switzerland’s Weber rounding out the top three.
“David Dean worked hard for the Series Championship,” stated IGSA President Marcus Rietema. “Dean never finished lower than fourth the entire year. If Lacey comes back full time next year, we’ll have a real dogfight on our hands.”
The event was organized by the South African Gravity Racing Association (SAGRA) and was run in the Kogelberg Biosphere Nature Reserve, about 80 km (50mi) outside of Cape Town. Competitors raced on a 1.9 km (1.2mi) road that cut right through the nature reserve. Top speeds for street luge were in the 90km/h (56mph) plus range.
The International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) is an international sanctioning body for gravity racing sports, athletes and events. IGSA events involve head to head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) as they hurtle themselves down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.
For additional information on this event and SAGRA go to www.sagra.co.za. For complete results, information on gravity racing sports, event stats and IGSA info, go to www.gravity-sports.com.
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Lallly luge
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On 12/11/2005
Fast Eddie
wrote in from
United States
(70.252.nnn.nnn)
i thought all of the lally luges had been sold? fast eddie outty
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luge for glenn
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On 12/8/2005
robi
wrote in from
Switzerland
(62.167.nnn.nnn)
hi glenn
i would recommend a andy lally luge...go to andylally.com and you'll see the link for his rewsports luge. i think it's a very good and cheap (250$) luge.
good luck
robert
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Street Luger's to Battle For World Cup Title
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On 12/8/2005
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
Stage Set in South Africa
Street Luger’s to Battle For World Cup Title
December 8, 2005, Cape Town, South Africa— This coming weekend, three top-ranked international street luge racers will square off for the 2005 IGSA Street Luge World Cup Series Championship at the “Hot Heels Africa” race. The contenders are: Rian James from Cupertino, California, USA; David Dean of Columbus, Ohio, USA; and Beni Weber of Zurich, Switzerland.
The event is being organized by the South African Gravity Racing Association (SAGRA) and will be run in the Kogelberg Biosphere Nature Reserve, about 80 km (50mi) outside of Cape Town.
Coming into this weekend, 2004 World Cup Series Champion Rian James holds a slim points lead over David Dean. Switzerland’s Weber has a mathematical chance of winning the Championship. James will need to win the event in order to have his best shot at the title. And Dean, who won World Cup races in Sweden and Austria earlier this year, will need to finish in fifth place or better if James wins the event to get the crown. Weber needs a miracle. He must win the event and both James and Dean have to fail to qualify.
A contender last year and Cape Town native, Leander Lacey, could play the spoiler this year. Lacey has hardly raced at all this season but he is coming to Hot Heels Africa with the sole intention of winning the event.
“This is racing magic. The IGSA Championship won’t be determined until the final race of the season,” said IGSA President Marcus Rietema.
The competitors will race on a 1.9 km (1.2mi) road that cuts right through the nature reserve. Top speeds for street luge will be in the 90km/h (56mph) range on this course. Qualifying begins Saturday and the finals are slated to go on Sunday beginning at 7:00am EST / 2:00pm UTC.
The International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) is an international sanctioning body for gravity racing sports, athletes and events, featuring a 5-race World Cup Championship Series for 2005. IGSA events involve head to head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) as they hurtle themselves down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.
For additional information on this event and SAGRA go to www.sagra.co.za. For information on gravity racing sports, event stats and IGSA info, go to www.gravity-sports.com.
XXXXXXX—end-- XXXXXXX
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street luges
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On 12/7/2005
glenn
wrote in from
United States
(68.229.nnn.nnn)
do any companys make street luges and sell them. the only company i could find was
on lugestore.com but also on that you can buy parts so could someone please take the time to look at the parts section and tell me if there is every thing there to make a board besides the trucks and stuff and if so how many of each thing would i need. i am in dire need of a luge for xmas
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What makes a luge pass pit inspection
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On 12/7/2005
Don J
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
I am looking for a lluge that will pass safety inspection for racing IGSA and GSI. I notice some luges have "handle bars" that are not closed and I assume wouldnt pass unless the bars are closed off' for lack of a better term. Is this correct? I cant use use a luge that has handle bars that arent closed?
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Houteq Africa Results
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On 12/5/2005 SAGRA-Simon
wrote in from
South Africa
(196.207.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys what a great weekend, stinking hot, tail wind into the fast staight pushing riders to the limit for the last corner (Stand-up Sat practice top speed 82kms final day 92kms from GPS!) lots of spills into the final righthander...
(South African unless noted)
Streetluge final:
1. Viaan Bosch
2. Waldo (wally) Swiegelaar
3. Beni Webber (swiss)
4. Glen Phillips
5. Justin Boast
6. Simon White
Classic final:
1. Beni Webber (swiss)
2. Waldo Swiegelaar
3. Viaan Bosch
4. Simon White
5. Glen Phillips
6. Jason Kottler
7. Jeremy Godfrey
Speedboard final;
1. Mike Zietsman
2. Martin (Dexter) Siegrist (swiss)
3. Luis Lins (brazil)
4. Tibor Hery
5. Ross Snowdon
6. Kent Lingeveldt
7. Andre Preto (brazil)
8. Oliver Nielsen
9. Decio Lourenco
10.Alex Duss
11.justin Boast
12.David Hort
13.Stuart Bradburn
14.Arnold Gray
15.Luke Godfrey
16.Bettina Lugenbuhl (swiss)
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RE: what makes a great event
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On 11/30/2005
Montanari
wrote in from
South Africa
(198.54.nnn.nnn)
I would have to say that a great race is a combination of a styling course with fast sections and some technical sections which allow for close racing, preferable situated near a town to attract loads of spectators (it adds to the atmosphere), sponsors to pump big money in to run the event and help advertise (the Redbull DHX in Cape Town had TV advertising and plenty of TV coverage. A large group of riders who all get along and are up for a party, safety - plenty of hay bales and air bags. For the riders: if everything is paid for ie: food, race entry, accomodation etc, for the spectators: close racing and lots of action, for the sponsors: loads of coverage and spectators and PR and clean racing. But after all this has been said, I think we all enjoy a day of close riding that allows for stories to be told afterwards finished off with an ice cold beer!
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RE: What makes a great event?
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On 11/29/2005 Don J
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
Well, since it's been a week and no replies....I will say it takes good sponsership, enough prize money, enough poeple racing and safety. For the night before, I'll say beer, and stories. At least thats what I see. Have yet to compete, but have been following it. Seems sponsership to have the race in the first place is key as well.
Don J
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What makes a great event?
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On 11/21/2005
Tech Master
wrote in from
United States
(12.104.nnn.nnn)
Streetlugers,
In your eyes, What makes a great event?
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