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Run The Trap!
Rules updated Sept 9, 2004

The course:

  1. Flat area with timed speed trap measuring either 44, 88, or 176 feet. 
  2. Acceleration area before speed trap, length unlimited.
  3. Braking area after speed trap (recommended).

How to run it:
  1. Start from a dead stop at any distance from The Trap.
  2. One Rider is allowed to acellerate themselves on one single 4-wheeled skateboard by ANY natural means (Pushing or Pumping) with no mechanical or external assistance.
  3. An official "Try" is made when the front wheels of the skateboard cross the START line of The Trap and timing begins. Timing ends when those same front wheels cross the FINISH line, and timing stops.
  4. Rider may propel themselves THROUGH The Trap by any natural means (Pushing, Pumping or Tucking/Coasting).
  5. Score is recorded as the TIME (In Seconds, out to at least two decimal places) through The Trap.
  6. If you're running The Trap at home, here are the Seconds to MPH conversion formulas:
    -For the 176' course: MPH = 120/secs.
    -For the 88' course: MPH = 60/secs.
    -For the 44' course: MPH = 30/secs.

Your 4-digit access code is unique to you, meaning that you can update your time whenever you wish. Only your best time will display in the standings.

Credit goes to Steve in AZ, who as near as we can tell was the first to propose this idea on ncdsa.com way back on July 30, 2004.  Ncdsa.com is proud to be able to further fulfill our charter by promoting the sport of skateboarding through the exchange of information. Let the games begin!
 



Personal Best Times
Name  Country Speed Trap Length Updates Comment Date Submitted IP Addr
1. Michael Dong  USA 18.450 mph 176 feet 5 6.902 sec for 176ft on 4/1/06 in "the cell", Rumballs, Roe Bullet,  4/3/2006 11:27:42 PM  24.17.xxx.xxx 
2. John Stryker  USA 16.997 mph 176 feet 1 Dropped Custom Downhill board, Indy's, Exskate wheels  2/7/2006 4:09:16 PM  207.175.xxx.xxx 
3. James Peters  USA 16.344 mph 176 feet 2 Landyacthz DH, 77mm 81a Strikers, Exkates, Trakmate  2/5/2006 12:32:22 PM  24.18.xxx.xxx 
4. Adam Daniels  USA 13.514 mph 44 feet 2 Fatboy GS, watch, Freezing  1/22/2006 10:50:35 AM  72.228.xxx.xxx 
5. James Peters  USA 16.344 mph 176 feet 2 rollsrolls, 101 flywheels, randal 150s, ouch  12/24/2005 10:27:46 AM  24.18.xxx.xxx 
6. Adam Daniels  USA 13.514 mph 44 feet 2 first time, stopwatch, wet/bad pavement, fatboy  12/19/2005 1:24:05 PM  72.228.xxx.xxx 
7. Peter Klang  SWEDEN 18.634 mph 44 feet 3   11/4/2004 12:08:03 AM  129.178.xxx.xxx 
8. Marcus Seyffarth  SWEDEN 18.405 mph 44 feet 1 Soft gRIPpiNs, HarD RaDIKals and a Strong pUSH!  11/3/2004 2:12:43 PM  81.225.xxx.xxx 
9. Mike Cividino  CANADA 15.707 mph 44 feet 1 first try, stop watch  9/30/2004 3:34:21 PM  24.141.xxx.xxx 
10. Peter Klang  SWEDEN 18.634 mph 44 feet 3 44 feet for 44 women  9/22/2004 1:59:24 PM  213.101.xxx.xxx 
11. Michael Dong  USA 18.450 mph 44 feet 5 Grippins this time  8/9/2004 11:15:30 PM  4.242.xxx.xxx 


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