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New Luge
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On 8/11/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Jordan, with your trucks (Crail's are V.Good, BTW), you might want see about a non-center-set wheel, like Speed Vents, to widen the stance. The Flys are great, btw, so, $$-wise, it makes sense to look at other trucks. The Tracker 219 Dart is good, and reasonably stable with the right bushings. Consider a slightly longer kingpin to stuff two Barrel-type bushings on 'em, definately look into Jim'Z bushings, too.
One other 'wide' truck I can think of that's predictable is GullWing's superpro. I think they go out to 12" wide with 8mm axles, and are available with 10mm axles, which would need Grizzly 10mm bearings.
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HELP ASAP
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On 8/11/2007 Jordan
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
Working on trades etc... and wanna know, should I keep and use the 180mm crails or get some other trucks?
I am looking at conventional trucks... Specifically the tracker 219, because its the only truck that size. Will that be to wide with say 83mm flywheels or will it work out best?
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Trucks and Safety Gear
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On 8/10/2007 Jordan
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
Oh also the crails have 3" grade 8 kingpins added in so they are nice and strong... I also have flat washers and would probably use some black or purple khiro bushings...
Also right now all I have is slide gloves (may get regular gloves dont think I need pucks) and a full face... Its not DOT but its a specialized deviant... Its had some abuse, one face on impact (chin guard) but never hit the top so it should still be a lot of protection...
No leathers but I am looking into it, with my riding though (mostly recreational) I was thinking I'd just get one of those nice upper body motor cycle leather jackets, and then wear thick jeans when riding...
Also Ill be getting those quik stop luge shoe soles.
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Thanks
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On 8/10/2007 Jordan
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
So you recommend an even lower angle then the stock randal? Because I have some crail DH trucks (45 degree, randal are 50)... I think they are in pretty good shape, axles might be slightly bent but not enough for your eyes to see... I could save some money by using them to start I just thought they would not be turny enough for luge (because of the extended wheelbase)...
What about wheels?
I have some bigzigs in 83a... Would be killer to be able to use those, my rockets bearings and my crail DH trucks! Right now the crails dont have a home but the bearings and bigzigs do (my carver) so maybe Ill use the crails and just get new wheels and bearings for my luge...
So you guys think the crail DH trucks will be good?
Sweet!
Oh and how am I limited?
Its going to be pegged btw, I want to start with that in the future I may try pegless and with the way its designed the pegs can be removed for pegless riding!
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Jordan's first luge
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On 8/10/2007 Steve
wrote in from
United States
(69.235.nnn.nnn)
Jordan,
Randals are very popular. Recommend changing out the kingpin bolt for a Grade 8 bolt. Swap out the bushings for stiffer ones. Flip the hangers to increase stability.
Wheel base: My thought is don't go by numbers go by weight distribution. 60% of your weight should be on front trucks and 40% on rear truck. On most people that means the front trucks are between your butt and mid thigh. The rear truck will be as close to your head as possible. Given your design you'll be limited in what you can do. Nothing wrong with it as many people have built good luges with limitations.
You want something that is sturdy, safe and handles well. Don't neglect the safety equipment, motorcycle full face helmet, leathers, gloves.
The most important equipment is inside your skull. Keep it safe and use it often.
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Building a Luge
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On 8/10/2007
Jordan
wrote in from
United States
(24.6.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys, my dad and I are working on building me a luge... It will be a hybrid wood and aluminum semi rail type... Any tips on building would be nice but I have seen most of the links...
Anyways I am now more worried about the setup... What size and type wheels is recommended? Also I am not sure how wide it will be but what type and width trucks should I use?
I was thinking bear grizzly because of the higher angle, also randall 180mm R2's and I even see some people using regular trucks (which seem more wobble prone but I assume the wheelbase of a luge helps with that).
Also wheelbase... My dad looked at some plans and said he saw some 36" but I was told around 44" and saw one that was 48". Last, the front truck should be around mid thigh right? Like if your sitting up and looking inbetween your legs it should be just up from your crotch area...?
Any other tips on riding would be nice... As I cant seem to find Darrens book anywhere.
Thanks
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Paskapoo Streetluge this Saturday
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On 8/7/2007 Chickenburger
wrote in from
Canada
(68.147.nnn.nnn)
Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo this Saturday August 11th in Calgary.
Streetluge, Speedboard and Dirtsurfer.
IGSA points will be awarded.
www.paskapoodh.com
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info
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On 8/5/2007
wendtland
wrote in from
United States
(65.191.nnn.nnn)
does anybody ride in North Carolina?
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MCGF 6
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On 8/4/2007
John Fryer
wrote in from
United States
(71.131.nnn.nnn)
Hey Everybody,
I posted this over on http://street-luge.com/ but since theres a spot here too, I want to throw it out...
I would like to extend my personal thanks to the town of Munnsville and the Legion for all their work- and I do mean work! In my 8 plus years of racing, I’ve never seen a town come out with such an effort for the racers. They really put a TON of effort into the event for OUR benefit and I definitely plan on coming back.
I talked to Doug and the other driver (I forget his name-sorry) and they switched to the pickups and trailers in large part because it was too hot in the U-hauls. That’s maybe a small thing (among many efforts) but its one that shows that those folks actually care about us and it’s appreciated. Doug just volunteered that insane pick up truck of his- remember that speed run up with a full load of riders! I asked him if he was worried about king pin scratches and dents and whatever and he said it was just a work truck and it didn’t worry him a bit.
Thanks to GSI as well for sure! Tim, Neil, Kim and everyone else….great work and great event!
Best,
John
I don't know what's up with the movie....
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Who wants to ride
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On 7/25/2007
Fitch
wrote in from
United States
(66.241.nnn.nnn)
I live in Ashland, OR, the first city you come to when you cross the oregon-california border. Right over the pass. Anyway, I am looking for people relatively close to ride with. Shoot me an email eh.
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races
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On 7/24/2007 Zac
wrote in from
Australia
(61.68.nnn.nnn)
Does anybody know of any amateur races coming up in Australia, NSW or north Vic preferably. I'm still newish to the sport and obsessed with it. Also if anybody could tell me where i could get my hands on one of those wedge helmets i would be sooo grateful, the motorbike helmet i have feels like a parachute on quick sections.
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NorthEast racing
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On 7/20/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(208.5.nnn.nnn)
Bill, check out the race coming up in Upstate N.Y.. GSI, I believe, is running that race. Even if you don't enter, hey, show up, see how it all runs, what the other guys/gals are running, etc.
There aren't a lot of sanctioned events on this side of the U.S., but there's a few folk that run hills for fun.
GSI is one of the few racer organizations around these parts, and they're in northern N.H..
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where can i enter some races
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On 7/20/2007
Bill
wrote in from
United States
(70.235.nnn.nnn)
im just getting started out in the sport, i built a board and have messed with it so it rides nice and comfortable to me and im just wondering where i can enter some ammature races and find out a little more information about riding and some tips u know. so if anybody knows of any upcoming races in and around connecticut (U.S) that would be great.
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IGSA World Championships Luge Results
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On 7/16/2007
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
Switzerland
(213.202.nnn.nnn)
The IGSA Almabtrieb World Championships Street Luge and Classic Luge races featured some really stiff competition on a tight technical course that tested the skills of each rider to the max. 31 Street Luge and 38 Classic Luge competitors raced in six man heats to determine the 2007 IGSA World Champions. Both races were dominated by an increasingly strong French team. Here are the top 16 finishers in each race as well as the Women's results.
Men's Street Luge Results
1. Gauthier DeKyndt FRA
2. Sebastian Tournissac FRA
3. Jonathan Blotter FRA
4. Loic Zaccaro FRA
5. Beni Weber SUI
6. Yvon Labarthe SUI
7. Edgar DeWit NED
8. Caue Lemes BRA
9. Riley Meehan USA
10. Olivier Wagner SUI
11. Tommy Haas GER
12. Joel King GBR
13. Craig Deltour FRA
14. Abdil Mahdzan MAL
15. Marc Dean USA
16. Tom Worsley GBR
Women's Street Luge Results
1. Angelina Nobre FRA
2. Helene Schmit FRA
Men's Classic Luge Results
1. Jonathan Blotter FRA
2. Sebastian Tournissac FRA
3. Jochen Baumann GER
4. Beni Weber SUI
5. Craig Deltour FRA
6. Michael Serek FRA
7. Gauthier DeKyndt FRA
8. Riley Meehan USA
9. Yvon Labarthe SUI
10. Chris Schutz GER
11. Konstantin Weigl AUT
12. Cedric Burel FRA
13. Jens-O Thor SWE
14. Matthias Lang GER
15. Eugan Forschner GER
16. Loic Zaccaro FRA
Women's Classic Luge Results
1. Angelina Nobre FRA
2. Helene Schmit FRA
3. Uta Hang GER
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RB luge
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On 7/3/2007
David
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
Shoot me an email
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where can i buy a luge
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On 7/1/2007 plz answer
wrote in from
Australia
(61.68.nnn.nnn)
where can i get one of than awesome roger bros boards
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brazilian downhill mushroom
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On 6/18/2007 jaxxx
wrote in from
Brazil
(201.2.nnn.nnn)
old luge, new decals
[URL=http://imageshack.us] ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Click here for link
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'Family'
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On 6/13/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Just how strong the bonds are was very apparent when the EMT's needed help getting Mr. Auld onto a backboard. He was 'resting' on a downed birch, but a good 11 ft. downslope from the roadway. Everyone pitched in. Things by the pulloff just came to a stop, and suddenly there were plenty of helping hands to get Dave into the ambulance. He kept his cool, I don't know how, and helped us getting him on the backboard [even cracking a joke about it not having wheels :-) ]. I'm keeping him in my prayers as well, and will try to stop by the hospital very soon (I'll bring a C.W. mag, gotta nix the beer tho).
Anyone who knows Dave oughta take a few minutes and send a card at the Least!
Or, give the hospital a call. I cut+pasted the addy from below (thanks Marcus!).
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 650-5000
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Paul's Power of positive influance!
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On 6/13/2007
SURPASS GRAVITY SPORTS
wrote in from
United States
(67.188.nnn.nnn)
Dave!And I thought my emoitional breakdown over the weekend was a bad thing!
I didnt even know about the race! Dave you know we are here for you! what ever you need,just ask! I reliezed how luckey we are to have so many looking out for each other! I went to the far side over that weekend,and I have to say when i didnt think I was going to make it, Are gravity family, Gave me my
positive outlook back, and now I want you to know, we Care! bless you mr.Dave Auld, Do not try to recover as fast as you went into that corner! Ha! my best bro.!!!! get well! rest! and begin drinking beer asap! Paul Busse 311 S.G.S.
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Dave Auld
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On 6/13/2007
Bob Ozman
wrote in from
United States
(68.43.nnn.nnn)
Dave,
You are on our your Prayer list. We all wish you a 100% recovery. I know how your feeling, so hang in there and be strong.
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Green Mountain Madness
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On 6/12/2007 Rick
wrote in from
United States
(68.142.nnn.nnn)
I was at the race and wish Dave the best in his recovery...that was a SCARY crash! Like someone there said - "Dave doesn't like to brake". Need MANY more hay bales next time up here!! Those guys were ripping it though - especially by the last two heats when those left on course had the lines wired.
I shot some photos of the event, which are available for viewing and purchase on my website: http://www.cloudtenweb.com/events/gmm/gmm_index.html
-Rick
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Gerhard
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On 6/12/2007
stevefernando
wrote in from
United States
(70.92.nnn.nnn)
Gerhard.... good to hear you're back. I've always heard great things about Hotheels and I'm certainly one of many that's glad to hear it's back on for '08' maybe it's time for my comeback! Keep us posted on dates etc and I'm sure you'll have a good US contingent.... stevo
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Dave Auld
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On 6/12/2007
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(71.109.nnn.nnn)
I wish Dave has a speedy recovery!
If anyone wants to send a card or get well wishes, the address is:
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 650-5000
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Gerhard!
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On 6/11/2007
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
(71.109.nnn.nnn)
Gary,
I sent you an email to the address you forwarded through the IGSA site last week. You never responded? Send me an email to rietema_m@yahoo.com. My phone number is the same. I arrive in Stockholm July 2 and don't return to the States until August 2.
Mark
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Hot Heels 2008
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On 6/11/2007
Bob Swartz
wrote in from
United States
(76.106.nnn.nnn)
Gerhard... I love you... That news just made my day even though I know it is early to get excited... Just remember the beer sales when things get tough.
bob
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