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| Q&A: Going Downhill with David Rogers (858 Posts)
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Thanks for the answers
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On 5/9/2011 Abdil
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Thanks for the answers Dave.
So how are the 83mm Centrax for luge?
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c hway
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On 3/12/2011 1i
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United States
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im totally down for Sunday bus run!!!!! dude, that sounds fun!!!
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closed hwy bombing
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On 3/11/2011 timmay
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lets take the bus!!!
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Quick answers for Abdil
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On 2/10/2011
David
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United States
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1) I always run the trucks as close as possible regardless of wheel size. It feels better, responds better and grips better.
2) For RB luges and RB fairings..yes they are faster. I can’t say the same about other fairings as many that I have seen do not include some of the key aerodynamic features in the RB kit. You don’t want any lift or down force created by the fairing. A luge is much different from a race car.
3)Bearings don’t matter. Lubes don’t seem to matter. I’ve used all types of oil, grease, Teflon, Triflow, Triflon, Krytox, graphite, Mobil1, … you name it. Never saw any measurable change down the hill. If you “pack” too much grease in the bearings, I can see a potential for increased friction. You only need a little to do the job.
4)A smaller helmet should be faster if you can keep your head as low as you can with the wedge. The visibility of the wedge is hard to beat while in a proper luge tuck.
5)75-85mm, 75-80a, “slalom” shapes for grip courses, “flywheel” types for speed courses. Test a few different wheels on the track to see what works the best for the particular surface. I just got a set of the new 83mm Centrax…can’t wait to try those!
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comedy
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On 2/10/2011 one eye
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LOL!
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Speed questions
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On 2/10/2011 Abdil
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Australia
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Hi Dave. Just rewriting the questions from Facebook on this forum. You're right, it's alive!
Here are my street luge related questions....
1) On a luge with 2 trucks up front, assuming the front truck and middle truck are spaced as close as possible when running 85mm wheels, would there be any significant wheel scrub when smaller wheels (75mm) are used with the same spacing between the 2 front trucks?
2) Is there any significant difference in max speed and/or time down any given hill, when using fairings and without fairings? I haven't fully tested this variable enough yet, so would like to know your observations.
3) Time and time again, I've heard from many top street luge and standup racers (including yourself) that bearings don't matter. Personally, I've GPS tested ceramic bearings, steel bearings, and Biltin bearings, on 2 different courses that I ride consistently here in Malaysia, and I found absolutely no difference in max speeds and times. Because I was able to prove this using real world testing and I get very consistent times (at home and at the races), I am convinced by the data/evidence I've gathered, and so I agree with these top racers.
However, I suspect that bearings matter when it comes to lubrication. Is it correct to say that bearings packed with white lithium grease are much, MUCH, slower than those lubed with light oil (like Bones Speed Cream) and/or dry Teflon?
4) Aero helmets (like Charly and Icaro) versus Bell Wedge / Snorider Wedge....any speed / time difference?
5) Wheel selection for different types of roads....how do you select wheel size, shape/geometry, and duro that you will use on a race course? Thanks in advance for your insights.
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closed hwy bombin'
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On 2/8/2011 Jimmy
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United States
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so sick huh! weather has been awesome here in SoCal! tpines maybe this weeknd? or maybe the $2.50 express shuttle? hahha, we'll see. take care dude. hopefully see you this weekend:)
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SoCal
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On 2/8/2011
David
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United States
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Wish I was there at that great road Jimmy. The weather has been so good for DH. Closed mountain highways are such a nice treat. I still can't get over the $2.50 bus fare that gets you 4000 vertical feet of riding!
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downhill style
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On 2/4/2011 one eye
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United States
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that was epic last weekend Dave, good times buddy! John and i are skating the great mountain road tomorrow morning. would be cool if you and Judith could make it. 7am , will be fun!
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cheeeuuuuuuuu
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On 1/31/2011 dt
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I remember this
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On 1/20/2011
David
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It is alive!
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Dave Rogers
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On 9/5/2009
Cliff Coleman
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United States
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Dave,
You are invited to skate the Berkeley Hills with me to celebrate my Birthday. The skating will take place on a number of great roads and the dates are, 11-20,21 & 22, 09. If you can make it, let me know.
Cliff
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1975 World Record Board Model
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On 8/25/2009 Guy Grundy
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United States
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Hey all- would have posted this myself but just got back from taking my lady to Alaska. The place is beautiful but so commercialized! Anyway, while I was away SkateWhat released my 1975 Downhill board and I have to say it looks bitchen! They only made 30 that are numbered Limited Edition and I have been given #1. I know that numbers 2 through 6 and number 8 have all been sold as of this morning when I talked with John Hughes. As John stated, I will be at the ASR Show in San Diego signing boards so if you would like to stop by and say hello that would be GREAT !
P.S. saw some HUGE hills to ride in Alaska - freakin HUGE!
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1975 World Downhill Record
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On 8/14/2009
J Hughes
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United States
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New Release; Guy Grundy Reproduction, Org was made by Dave Dillberg in 1975, Limited Numbers. each board is number and can be signed by Guy at the ASR San Diego Time T.B.A. www.skatewhat.com
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Damn
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On 7/22/2009 DC
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United States
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Missed the little get-together. Maybe I need to check the computer more often. Sounds like it would have been fun. Dave, I'm moving to Mission Viejo in a few weeks. Got a place with the girl and am super f#@!ing stoked. We'll have to come visit when we get all settled. Hope all is well dude.
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Say hi!
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On 7/3/2009 Zeke
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Sweden
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Hi Dave.
Say hello to your family!
Say hello to my brother and his wife!
Have a fantastic 4:th of July and ride safe the 5:th!
I will ride with my son Alfons in Stockholm :)
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Sunday
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On 7/2/2009
David
wrote in from
United States
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Right on RJ! See you on the hill.
We will start around 9am at Twin Pines. We will probably hit the Dump Rd at noon to 1:00 ish.
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Rogers Team ride and party
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On 6/30/2009
RJ
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I'll be there Dave!
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Rogers Team ride and party
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On 6/22/2009
David
wrote in from
United States
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Attn: All RB team riders.
When: July 5 starting early at Twin Pines.
Where: Twin Pines, Dump Road, Redlands headquarters...ditch? the river?
Families and close friends/lovers are welcome. Food and beverage will be provided at our place in the afternoon/eve.
Feel free to hook up with the crew any time during the day or eve. Skate, luge or just hang out.
Here is the guest/invite list:
> David Rogers
> John Rogers
> Judith Rogers
> Rob Ruhman
> Pat Moody
> Bazzel Baz
> Mike Pickens
> Bill “Dozer” Krausert
> Brent Dekeyser
> Mike McIntyre
> Tyler Wendtland
> Riley Meehan
> Nick Meehan
> Roland Sumile
> David “DT” Thompson
> Tim Delrosario
> Brett Nelson
> Tobias Warg
> Ryan Korczak
> Andreas “Dragan” Häggström
Do what you can to make it out if even for a short stay...why?
T-Shirts...? Prizes...? Keg...? You need to be there to find out.
DT is working on the VIP guest contacts, so you never know who might show up.
email or call for more info. 951 3two3 1two37
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John Rogers Down Dora vid
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Guy Grundy Board
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On 5/19/2009
John Hughes
wrote in from
United States
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The first world record ever 1975 signal hill. To honor Guy we will release the board shortly. Unlimited Freighting Objects (R) was the org U.F.O in 1976/77 So with that said we have new art and trademarks. Downhill will never die. Photo's soon.
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pics
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On 5/17/2009
caddy
wrote in from
United States
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pics!
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downhill board
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On 5/17/2009
Guy Grundy
wrote in from
United States
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34 years later and I am being honored. John Hughes of UFO has sent me the first prototype Guy Grundy model. This board is a copy of my World Record board but will have the latest and greatest components to sizzle the hills. In the Red/White/Blue colors I am really stoked how it looks. Laid the blank on top of the original board and it's right on, a great! copy of my old board and it just looks fast. Contact UFO for info.
Grundy
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sunday
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On 3/30/2009 tim
wrote in from
United States
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going downhill with david rogers should be the plan this weekend maybe some dump rd?
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