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| Q&A: Going Downhill with David Rogers (858 Posts)
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On 8/27/2007
Jamie M
wrote in from
Canada
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Nice Job Dave and Erik!
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TC
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On 8/27/2007
Jimmy Flindt
wrote in from
United States
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Congrats Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Top Challenge
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On 8/27/2007
RJ
wrote in from
United States
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Congratulations Dave! Awesome results!
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TC
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On 8/27/2007
Toby
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Sweden
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BIG UP, MAN! Congrats!
New team rider? :)
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Top Challenge
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On 8/27/2007 ZEKE
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Sweden
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Congrats Dave! 1st place in Luge! (not confirmed, I read it on the TCforum.)
And Erik took nr 1 in standup on a Rogers board? (looks that way on the pics)
I am really happy now and this surely inspire!
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TC
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On 8/26/2007
JamieM
wrote in from
Canada
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Just saw the TC Qualy results. Right on Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck in the Race.
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Back to work!
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On 8/20/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
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Hey ZEKE and Alfons! Cliff and I had a great time in Sweden. You guys made us feel right at home. Alfons is what the future is all about! Keep ripping Alfons!!! and don't forget to have fun!!
I hope to see you all again soon!
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Sweden
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On 8/9/2007 ZEKE
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Sweden
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Me and my son Alfons had a great time with you and Cliff. Thank you for coming to Sweden and we hope to see you guys again some day!
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Old TuNNEL DH JAM
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On 8/6/2007 bro
wrote in from
United States
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Dave
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On 8/4/2007
Cliff Coleman
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Sweden
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Dave's not home! He is here in Sweden with me. The Country is great with many, many fine women.
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Guinness beer in Brazil
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On 8/1/2007 M4RC10
wrote in from
Brazil
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No Guinness beer in Brazil... That's bad!! Hehehe!!
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Joe, you big tease!!!
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On 7/29/2007 Stubbs
wrote in from
United States
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I wanted to see the cop chase in the trailer but I see how you operate. It's not enough that everyone in N.M. is running around with all my entry money to all those races I attend (attend = lose big). I guess TSR will now be getting more of my money, you marketing genius,you!
Oh, yeah....see you at the next Ditch Slap. I'll bring my wallet or can I just start a tab?
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TimeShip 2006 Maryhill DVD Preview
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On 7/29/2007
Joe Lehm
wrote in from
United States
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Here it is! Release date is August 10th, lot's of exciting action including the B and A class finals, John's heartbreaking semi final heat, the suprise ending and some cool bonus features like a complete practice run and "The Day Before" with the Cop Car chase at Rowena Loops. This is the most complete Speedboard race film ever made!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ujPcEE8VHI
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oops
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On 7/26/2007
j
wrote in from
United States
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hey i forgot to ask you, imust have incorrectly registered, because i never got that pdf with the rules, if you can, can you send us a copy. mahalo. jm
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oh nice spill the beans!!!!!!
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On 7/26/2007
bo manwayllowe
wrote in from
United States
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dave, my buddy, my friend! darryl and i have been training with Emma for the past 8 months. not to mention sleeping with her........emma was supposed to be your bit@4, why you gotta go and spread her around with all us hooligans. it has definitley made me start riding completley different, but damn sooo good!well looks like i gotta get another step up on yall.....coconut wood?thank you for all your help and support.i always just click on speedboarding, then finnaly realized that the greats have chat sections LIVE AND DIRECT. im going in the van with madrid up to calgary then hitchiking to montreal, cant wait to see you and your brother, and every other soul that will attend. adios Joseph Myles Duran
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emma... chris?
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On 7/26/2007 Sam of NY
wrote in from
United States
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I can imagine chris getting one of those at one point or another...
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Guinness Rules
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On 7/26/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
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JM, When you register with Guinness, they will send you a .pdf file with the guidelines for the record attempt. The only rule regarding equipment talks about the skateboard. Here is how it reads:
"3-The skateboard used should be entirely stock, that is, all components on it should be available from commercial retailers. Any modifications or additions to the board not in keeping with the spirit of this record will result in disqualification. Photographs of the board (taken from all angles) and detailed specifications must be provided."
Check this rule also:
"5-The person must be in the upright standing position at the time the highest speed reading is taken in order for the attempt to count."
"keeping with the spirit of the record" .....????
"upright standing position".....?????
I have nothing to do with the rules. There is not much to go by other than what I wrote above. The organizers have their own safety rules regarding what the riders will have to wear when riding the hill. I think leathers and a helmet are required. The streetluge rules are a bit more specific and include width and wheel limitations as well as limits on the fairings.
What are you gonna build? An Emma for downhill skateboarding?
check out Emma!
www.harryegger.com
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hey dave need some help.
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On 7/25/2007
jimmy dangle esquire the III
wrote in from
United States
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hey dave, i know youve probably been asked like twenty times, but wassup with fairings? wassup with shoe boxes? wassup with the guinness rules?need some info, making a new board. Thanx for everything over the years. j.m. by the way hawaiin tony says hello.......
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phone #
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On 7/24/2007
Nick Cecchi
wrote in from
United States
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Dave, I wanted to just call and order some footbraking soles, but I couldn't find the number on your website, only an e-mail contact.
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Boss in Brazil
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On 7/24/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
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Ross the Boss is going to Brazil!
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record
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On 7/24/2007 ross the boss
wrote in from
Canada
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street luge speed record
Rules
This record is for the highest speed reached on a downhill street luge.
The luge used in this record attempt should meet the following specifications:
It should not be powered in any way.
It should have no more than four wheels. These wheels should be connected to trucks that are steered in the standard manner (i.e. by leaning).
The tops of the wheels should not protrude above the height of the deck.
The luge should be no greater than 60 cm in width at any point (including the wheels).
All braking should be done by the rider’s feet making contact with the road surface. No other forms of braking are permitted.
Fairings should not extend over the rider to any extent (i.e. they may protrude outward in front and behind the rider, but may not protrude over the rider in any way).
The luge must be ridden in the prone position, that is, with the rider on his/her back, with their shoulders and feet against the deck of the luge.
Record attempts made on public roads will only be considered when that road has been properly and legally closed off to other traffic with the assistance of local law enforcement officials (or other appropriate authorities). Written confirmation of this fact must be supplied in the record claim.
Attempts on this record are made entirely at the rider’s own risk. However, it is strongly recommended that protective clothing and a helmet are worn.
Speed must be very accurately measured, by someone who is professionally qualified to do so. If hand-held radar is used, for instance, it shoud be operated by a police officer or similar who has been properly trained in its use. All equipment must be of a very high standard of accuracy, and documentation should be included detailing the specifications of the equipment used. A written statement, on letterhead paper, must be provided by the person measuring the speed, stating how they are qualified for the job, exactly how the speed was measured, and exactly what speed was reached. (Note that car speedometers, hand-held GPS units, cycling computers and similar are not eligible). If there is any doubt about the suitability of the equipment being used, it is the responsibility of the organisers to contact Guinness World Records prior to the record attempt. Please provide as much information about the equipment as possible.
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Oops
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On 7/21/2007
Bza
wrote in from
United States
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Apologies about that last post... I'm new to the site and realize that this isn't the page for inquires of that nature.
I did have a question tho... I am planing on entering the Maryhill race. It will be my first competition and I was wondering what to expect. Does anyone have any tips?
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RJ in the old country
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On 7/20/2007 Nez
wrote in from
United States
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Teutonia
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On 7/20/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
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The Teutonia race and the Guinness record runs are coming together. I think their website should have the sign-up page done soon. Get your tickets, passports and visas, October is coming fast.
I can help people with the Guinness sign up process if you have questions. Riders can contact me, Luis Lins or Andre Preto for questions about the Teutonia Contest and the Guinness runs. We all have been forwarded a presentation from the contest organizers that we can email to anyone who wants a copy. It is a Powerpoint presentation and is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Kludy has his ticket to Brazil and now he says that Biker is going! That would be really cool. I know this hill is fast enough to interest him. I hope we can get some more US boys to make it down...even if just to watch. 70+mph skateboard and 90+mph streetluge is going to be a good show.
Strike is going to make a run for the record! I'm interested to see just how fast some of these big boys can fly. Weight is going to be a key player when it's one man against the hill. I need to start eating!! I know there will be a few other Canadians trying to get down there...eh?
NEZ.. Guinness race?...you got a one track mind! I know a few guys who might race for a keg..might have to be Budweiser to interest them. Sorry I'm missing all the action up north. Sakmo is giving them a show in the old country!
MMMMMM..Guinness..I wonder if they sell Guinness down in Brazil...
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Barrett
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On 7/20/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
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DC..Yep, Judith and I will be down Sat evening. Tacos in Mexico?
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