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michael b
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On 3/25/2009 eli g.
wrote in from
United States
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well i got started just going myself and then i got some friends into it and then others so i would say build a street luge out of wood it will cost under $100 and if you follow directions well you can easily go 40-70 mph /just find a site that has some instructions on it /or i build them still but a complete board from me would cost a bit more i spend a lot of time on them/or just get the top of the line rogers bros way sick/be safe where a helmet and a jacket if you have one i started with a moto helmet a leather jacket and two pairs of jeans which worked well in crashes (slides)
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street luge in bc
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On 2/22/2009 bcluger
wrote in from
Canada
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hey looking for some people to street luge with in bc. looking for some sweet hills to bomb
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Street Luge near San Jose, Ca
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On 2/17/2009
Michael B
wrote in from
United States
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Hey all, My brother and I are interested in street luging for our birthday this year. After many years of Skydiving we are looking for new fun. Does anyone know of a way to get started in this near San Jose, California. Feel free to email me at mrbarker@gmail.com
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New Powered Streetluge Unveiled
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On 1/28/2009 Roland
wrote in from
United States
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I am proud to announce that there is a new Powered Streetluge that has entered the race for worlds fastest. The builder is Dave Pullman and he is located in the state of Florida USA.
You can read more about him and his Powered Streetluge as well as see pictures in the Powered Streetluge website.
http://www.PoweredStreetluge.com
Welcome to the race Dave
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the street luge
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On 12/20/2008 eli g.
wrote in from
United States
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what kind of luge is it and could you post a pic
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older luge
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On 12/9/2008
the Thriller
wrote in from
United States
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have older luge want to sell, still has the sticker from many years of Gravity games. 1st resonable offer...
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the street luge below
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On 11/19/2008 eli g.
wrote in from
United States
(76.171.nnn.nnn)
this street luge looks like it will work but i think i make a better one someone check it out and tell me if you agree the pics are on myspace look for eli greathouse or elicaldel
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Powered Streetluge Bonneville Salt Flats Results
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On 9/23/2008
Roland
wrote in from
United States
(4.238.nnn.nnn)
As some of you know Jenna and I registered for the World of Speed event on the Bonneville Salt Flat earlier this year in an attempt to push our personal land speed records a little further. We attended the event last week and here are the results
First I would like to thank the crew who gave 125% and made the event for us.
Neil Orta Crew Chief
Chris McBride Crew
Wally Hoffman Crew
Dianna Morrison Crew
Jenna made quite a few passes over 100mph including a few passes that broke the 100mph mark in the first half-mile. We tried everything we could over the 4 days with her Powered Streetluge and after many gear and engine changes Jenna pushed her record quite a bit further with two passes at 113mph.
I on the other hand only made 4.25 passes.
130mph Course Pass 1 - At the ½ mile mark I was at 125mph so I had to back down because you should not exceed 100mph on the first run and went through the traps at 109mph.
130mph Course Pass 2 - I opened it up quite a bit more and ran 138mph.
130mph Course Pass 3 - We decided that since I only needed a 130+mph run to make the 130mph Club I should shoot for 135mph and I hit it right on the mark.
150mph Course Pass 1 - When I reached about 50mph I began to osculate so I backed it down, adjusted my riding position and tried again. At about 50mph I again began to osculate so I backed it down, adjusted and tried again. At about 50mph I again began to osculate so I pulled off the course to adjust the front trucks. When I pulled back in to line we discovered that one of the wheels had blistered. Not having any spare wheels the next 43+ hours included many phone calls and two trips to Salt Lake City with Neil and Chris arriving back at the starting line just in time for me to make one last run on the 150mph Course and it was the last run of the event.
150mph Course Pass 2 - After a minor course adjustment I went through the gears and headed for the 1 mile marker. I was just below 135 at the 1 mile marker and opened it up from there. Approaching the 2 mile marker I began feeling something stinging the back of my legs and thought it was salt until I saw black pieces flying from between my legs. Knowing I only had a ¼ mile to go to get through the speed trap I held it wide open and held on as it began to drift left with the wheels disintegrating. The GPS read 146mph so I made my way down to the timing shack to discover I had made it through the traps with a 145mph pass. Out of wheels and out of time it was my only full pass on the 150mph course.
Final results
Jenna Morrison 100cc Powered Streetluge 113.398mph
Roland Morrison 1200cc Harley-Davidson Powered Streetluge 145.170mph
Again I have to thank the crew that went above and beyond for what was a great event and blast to spend time with a great group of people.
And since I did not make the 150mph club I guess I'll have to return next year with multiple sets of wheels. J
http://www.poweredstreetluge.com
http://www.saltflats.com
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Noreaster Street Luge
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On 9/22/2008
T Novak
wrote in from
United States
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Check out www.skateluge.com and see the streetluges they have for sale. Four models to choose from. Wood definitely RULES! Awesome....
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Street luge / Classic luge
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On 9/16/2008 sean
wrote in from
United States
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Street luge is what you see now, with the sled. Classic luge or 'buttboarding' is like riding on your longboard.There is a website that sells 'buttboards'.
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Difference?
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On 9/16/2008 G
wrote in from
United States
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What is the difference between Street luge and Classic Luge????
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street luge
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On 8/13/2008
mak
wrote in from
United States
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what happened to street luge at the x game ?
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street luge 4 sale
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On 8/10/2008
jonny miller
wrote in from
United States
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older luge, competed in Nor cal games and ex games,all there, no trucks and wheels
full body with head reast.. 1st guy that calls. 125.00$ 805-234-4310
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florida streetluge
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On 6/29/2008 hit man
wrote in from
United States
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some footy from grassy lake with the handheld on wide angle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcd3MjRshoA
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Maryhill
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On 6/2/2008
Christian
wrote in from
United States
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Just Wondering who has signed up for Maryhill?
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Noreaster Street Luge Footage
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On 5/23/2008 Pete Sumner
wrote in from
United States
(72.74.nnn.nnn)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoUnCGU534
available soon
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Yr 10 metal project- street luge
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On 5/9/2008 zac
wrote in from
Australia
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Hi guys, ive been luging for two and a half years now and butt boarding for three, in australia. My first three luges were woodies, so i would like to try metal to see the difference. My metal work teacher wants us to design our project so i chose a street luge. I'm planning on a pegless sled design with 4 Randal RII trucks and 8 83mm Abec 11 flywheels. Can anyone who a design like this give me some pointers or tips or steer me in a different direction to something hopefully better, thanks
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street luge
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On 3/27/2008 borat
wrote in from
New Zealand
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hello every one my name a borat
i like to play a ping pong and disco dance
i would very much like to have a go on a street luge high five!!!!
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Video de Street Luge Pico do Jaragua Brasil...
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On 2/28/2008 Pulga Street Luge
wrote in from
Brazil
(201.69.nnn.nnn)
Um role de Luge no Pico do Jaragua, com o Denis filmando com a camera no capa...São Paulo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCfAg4l56Is
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Video de Street Luge em Alphaville Brasil...
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On 2/28/2008 Pulga Street Luge
wrote in from
Brazil
(201.69.nnn.nnn)
Um role de Luge em Alphaville São Paulo com eu filmando o meu role e o dos Speed...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHaubG7p_zg
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rules
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On 2/28/2008 Adam
wrote in from
Canada
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Are there rules for how many sets of trucks you can run at a race?
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double trucks
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On 2/26/2008 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Adam, dual front trucks (something I 1st saw on Hickey's sled in '80) add stability and traction. Consider this; with your truck[s] mounted at mid-thigh, 2/3rds of your body mass is over that spot. Also, legs can increase angulation forces (point your feet Inside the planned turn) and are your primary brakes. Add that all up, and it just makes sense. Of course, back-in-the-day (not too long ago, actually), wheels made by rollerskate companies were the only 'big+soft' wheels readily available, and they would melt under certain high-speed, high-temp conditions. Krypto's even came with a "do not exceed 25 mph" warning label at one time. Having an extra pair in that kind of crisis certainly has saved my butt on occassion!
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Thanks
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On 2/26/2008 Adam
wrote in from
Canada
(72.138.nnn.nnn)
Yeah i have been trolling around reading as much as possible. I found street-luge.com which has been a massive help. Im currently taking a Tool and Die program so im trying to get my teachers in on the idea of building a street luge from top to bottom. I have access to the cnc and some Cad plans for trucks. Its a massive project so im trying to pace myself with it. the pipe dream is to have most of the sled cnc'ed the trucks made and then if its not ungodly expensive to produce a mold for a luge specific wheel. right now though im just starting to think about designs. and for that i gotta understand more about the sport.
Why two trucks at the front of the luge instead of the back? I still cant figure that one out. is that for grip when your sitting up for airbreaking? or is it a personal prefferance thing. I would assume that different configurations of the trucks might be better for different things. Straight line speed vs lots of twisty corners.
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Bit
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On 2/25/2008 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Adam, in N.H., there's the crew from GSI. I believe they used to offer luge training..
I've posted a few tips/hints here myself. However, Dave Auld's site (auldovertheroad ? Not sure?) is one I recall as having some great beginner info.
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Bitten by the bug
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On 2/25/2008
Adam Winston
wrote in from
Canada
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Yesterday i got a chance to really take a street luge out. I normally Dh but i wanted to try something different. And i gotta say riding a luge at 90km/h for the first time was the best thing i have ever done! Ok next step. How do i learn more where should i be looking and reading? and when i eventually get a luge what are the best things to consider when purchasing or building a luge. I understand that personal preference comes into it a lot, so i want to learn as much as i can before i drop too much coin into this.
thanks in advance!
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