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Classic link
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On 2/9/2007
bob
wrote in from
United States
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oops I mean here http://www.gravitypublishing.com/Buttboarding/Definitions/Whats_a_Buttboard.htm
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Boom v peg
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On 2/9/2007
Bob
wrote in from
United States
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Classic is just a nice or proper name for buttboard.A type of spec class for laydown longboarding. description and pictures here. No pegs on this
A street luge can be with or without pegs... but the pegs/boom is really being phased out in popularity and performance... Start with pegless and you will not regret it..
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Boomed vs. pegless
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On 2/9/2007 Racer X
wrote in from
United States
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Hi guys. What is classic luge and what is streetluge?
Which one is boomless? Is classic luge have the boom?
I know sometimes there are 2 categories, and I will have both pegged and boomless...
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board
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On 2/7/2007
Katii
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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PSR thanks for the advice i will check them out! hope all is well and i can't wait to start street luging!
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Katii
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On 2/6/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Hey, your old coach here... Talk to the Roger's Brothers about a sled. They do great stuff, and they can make it to fit you perfectly. Oh, hey, and get some Good leathers, and pick your shoes (brakes) carefully!!
I can't wait to see how fast you go, considering how fast you slalom!
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boards?
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On 2/6/2007
Katii
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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hey everyone, some of you might know me from slalom but im interested in buying a luge board and ive been looking online but i cant find a store that sells them.if anyone has a website or shop they know of that sells them could you email me or post it? thanks -katii
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dump on sunday...
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On 2/2/2007 steve fernando
wrote in from
United States
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I'd love too but I gotta work on Superbowl Sunday! So, sat morning is my only time to go play and I gotta be home by noon or else! Next time ... keep me in the loop. I'd love to come out...
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Dump Rd and Steve
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On 2/1/2007 Kludy
wrote in from
United States
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Hay Steve, come out to the dump rd. this sunday and ride my friend. You need it as much as I do . The stand-up site here will give you the info. I miss your show Bro.
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Ryan...check out my stuff...
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On 2/1/2007
steve fernando
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Ryan, check out the luges I make. trsstreetluge.com ..if you're interested, drop me a line and we'll talk. I've been building sleds over 11 years.
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Luge
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On 1/26/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Ryan, you'll have to Search for yourself... However, Luging is not a 'high cost' sport (unless you count Traffic Violations), as it's the Rail (board), safety gear (helmet, leathers, gloves) and Brakes (Shoes!). Costs for a complete set-up should be under 2 grand easily, with gas money to spare.
A less-expensive, not-quite-as-fast alternative is 'Buttboarding, where the sleds are restricted in Length, width, simplicity-of-construction, wheel-sizing, and have no Footpegs. They're fast, but better on short hills. Otherwise, it's a nearly-identical sport, worth looking into if your hills are are less-than 2 miles long, or you're on a tight budget.
I can't say whether GSI is still doing Luging Training, but they used to up in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. there are also some local groups in various areas, like So-Cal, Vegas, Oregon, South Carolina, and New England. I hope you get into it. It's been a fun sport for me for nearly 30 years, and I've only had 2-3 scars (one took my freckles off my arm) result in thousands of over-the-speed-limit runs. What you can descend without worry is amazing if you think like a Skateboarder, and is comparable to what Motorcycles could do 40 years ago in terms of handling. There's nothing quite like feeling the tarmac rush by, inches from your body, at a-mile-a-minute or faster! Good uck finding a goiod sled and gear!
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Buying a cheap luge board
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On 1/25/2007
Ryan
wrote in from
United States
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I just got into college and we found it fascinating to go down hills on our skateboards. I was wondering how much a real luge board costs and where I might find one to purchase.
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Maryhill info needed
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On 1/19/2007
Volcanic Promotions
wrote in from
United States
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Volcanic Promotions is in the process of building the website for the Maryhill “Festival of Speed” event on Sept 11-15, 2007. We are in need of the information for the site and are asking for your help to make this event as high-profile to the press and mainstream media as possible.
Please visit Silverfish Longboarding Events page for all the information.
http://www_silverfishlongboarding_com/articles/events/
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JetLuge
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On 12/15/2006
Bob
wrote in from
United States
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new info on www.jetluge.net
and a new video edited and produced by Adam Colton. Click here for link
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Hot Heels Africa
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On 12/11/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(24.4.nnn.nnn)
Here are some initial results I just received from this weekends SAGRA Hot Heels Africa event. This was the final race of the 2006 IGSA World Cup Series.
Hot Heels Africa
IGSA World Cup Series Finals
Street luge
1 Leander Lacey RSA
2 Beni Weber SUI (2006 IGSA World Cup Series Champion)
3 Viaan Bosch RSA
4 Russell Naude RSA
5 Waldo Swiegelaar RSA
6 Glen Phillips RSA
7 Ken Breukel RSA
Classic luge
1 Beni Weber SUI (2006 IGSA World Cup Series Champion)
2 Leander Lacey RSA
3 Waldo Swiegelaar RSA
4 Jason Kottler RSA
5 Glen Phillips RSA
6 Ken Breukel RSA
7 Faizal Samsodien RSA
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California Downhill Series #6 Results
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On 12/4/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(71.118.nnn.nnn)
IGSA California Downhill Series #6 Results
December 2, 2006
Street Luge
1. Mike McIntyre
2. John Fryer
3. Brent DeKeyser
4. John Rogers
5. Tyler Wendtland
6. Justin Tolman
7. Brian Lee
8. Ronnie Iverson
9. Noah Rutherford
10. Riley Meehan
11. Christian Conaway
Junior Street Luge
1. Christian Conaway
Classic Luge
1. Tyler Wendtland
2. John Fryer
3. Riley Meehan
4. Justin Tolman
5. Nick Meehan
6. Scott Peer
7. Christian Conaway
Junior Classic Luge
1. Christian Conaway
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Wheel size
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On 11/28/2006
new luger
wrote in from
United States
(72.67.nnn.nnn)
Does wheel size make a difference on street luge between 76mm and 83mm?
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Envy Kills!
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On 11/23/2006 From Brasil!
wrote in from
Brazil
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Whats up!? Morning woodies?! Be carefull... Envy kills!
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world record
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On 11/20/2006 early morning woodies
wrote in from
United States
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I have the world record on south mt Utah 93mph who cares
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IGSA North American Championships Qualifying
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On 11/19/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(71.118.nnn.nnn)
IGSA North American Championships
Street Luge Qualifying Results
1 John Rogers USA 1:04.139
2 Tyler Wendtland USA 1:04.215
3 Brent DeKeyser USA 1:04.417
4 Rob Ruhman USA 1:05.740
5 Justin Tolman USA 1:05.752
6 Mike McIntyre USA 1:05.825
7 Brian Lee USA 1:06.402
8 Riley Meehan USA 1:08.510
9 Digger Green AUS 1:08.800
10 Chris McBride USA 1:08.805
11 Waldo Autry USA 1:09.411
12 Frank Waterhouse USA 1:10.233
13 Ronnie Iverson USA 1:11.112
14 Rick Wilson USA 1:12.667
15 Noah Rutherford USA 1:18.522
16 Albert Takubarian RUS 1:33.921
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IGSA North American Championships Qualifying
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On 11/18/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(71.118.nnn.nnn)
John Rogers took the number one qualifying spot for tomorrows IGSA North American Championship Street Luge race in San Dimas, CA. He was followed by Tyler Wendtland and Brent DeKeyser in second and third place respectively. All three riders qualified within .278 of a second of each other! Rob Ruhman and Justin Tolman rounded out the top five. In all 16 riders took qualifying runs in Street Luge.
The big story of the day was the trecherous Seismic Corner. The lugers were routinely being clocked at speeds in excess of 50mph upon entering the off camber, ninety degree turn. Nearly every rider tasted the straw bales with some notably huge offs by Waldo Autry, Brian Lee, Rick Wilson and Albert Takubarian. Fortunately none of the riders walked away with more than a few bumps and bruises. The course proved to be a big challenge for everyone today and really tested every ounce of their skill.
The action starts tomorrow with morning warm up runs beginning at 9:00am. The North American Championship Street Luge Race is scheduled to start at 1:30 pm. Admission to the park is $7.00 per carload. Admission to the event is free. For more information on the event or the IGSA, please visit www.gravity-sports.com.
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randal luge trucks
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On 11/18/2006
brendan
wrote in from
United States
(72.67.nnn.nnn)
Does anyone have a set of new/used randal luge trucks for sale? Please email. Thanks
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Buying a luge
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On 11/15/2006
Brendan
wrote in from
United States
(72.67.nnn.nnn)
I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive new/used streetluge. Please email if you are selling one or know where to get one. Thanks
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world record
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On 11/10/2006 x-spert
wrote in from
Brazil
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darren lot reach 83 mph
and the brazilian riders 86,6 mph (139 km/h)
it is not a world record ?
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Record
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On 11/9/2006
Alessandro
wrote in from
Brazil
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I also reached 139 km/h in teutonia donwnhill speed.
See and coments from riders!!!
http://www.malarraraproteutonia.com/forum.php?PHPSESSID=be0a4d16ce4a78772e7e4e6b49d8650e
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Record
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On 11/9/2006 X
wrote in from
United States
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First off, Brenden great job, that is very fast, although...Darren Lott has gone faster than that....Perhaps it's a record in Teutônia, none the less need to go over 83mph
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