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On 2/22/2004 shrox
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Originally posted on streetluge.net by M. Waterhouse
Barrett Junction Grand Prix
March 6th & 7th
(Jeremy Kahn’s Farewell)
Saturday: Practice & Riders Meeting
Sunday: Racing & Award Ceremony
Registration: $40. (first event) $20. (each additional)
Events: Standup Speed Skateboarding, Street Luge, Butt Board, Gravity Bike Stock & ¾ Faring.
(If you are interested in additional events, please contact us and we will see what we can do).
OUR THANKS TO: Chad Cooper (for volunteering his EMT services) and The LA SPEED DEMONS (for providing Awards for the Gravity Bike Events). We all Greatly Appreciate your contributions!!!
WE NEED: Volunteers for corner workers as well as Contributions or Donations for U-Haul and Hay Bales.
If interested in volunteering, contributing (in any way) or have any questions, please contact us at (waterhouse01@aol.com) or (mwaterhouse01@hotmail.com).
ALL VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRIBUTING SUPPORTERS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL HAVE MENTION IN ALL RACE RELATED MATERIAL AND INFORMATION.
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On 2/16/2004 hc
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http://www.geocities.com/coppola1962/3wheel/trike.htm
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On 2/14/2004 shrox
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I have received many requests for plans for my wood street luge design. So I have posted a page about it. Now you can build it yourself and prove that wood can be used to make a fine machine.
http://www.shrox.com/shxstreetlugeassm.html
shrox
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On 2/6/2004
EK
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Hey you "Lugers"!!! (lol)
I had a blast at Park City in Utah at the Olympic Sport Park this Feb. 6th. It was a "scare the s#@! out of me", "kick me in the head" rush session and I loved it!
Those of you lugers who did not grab the chance to do this...well all I can say is... TOUGH TITS!!!!! What a rush! Thanks Marcus and BOB for putting this together and Gordy of the USA LUGE Association (and 2002 olypmic silver medalist in ice luge...), you are da man!
Laters.
EK
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On 2/4/2004
Marcus Rietema
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USA Luge Press Release
For immediate release February 4, 2004
Calling all Street Lugers
PARK CITY, Utah --- USA Luge and the International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) have teamed up to offer an open session of sliding for IGSA street lugers on Friday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 2002 Olympic luge course in Park City, Utah.
“This is an excellent opportunity for the street luge athletes to experience the fastest sport on ice,” said USA Luge marketing director Gordy Sheer. “It’ll be a lot of fun to see what type of speeds these athletes reach and how they’ll make the adjustment from the street luge sled to the Olympic style sled.”
In April, USA Luge and the IGSA reached an exclusive agreement to assist each other in promoting both Olympic style and street luge. “This is part of that cooperation,” offered Sheer. “USA Luge has been working with the IGSA to obtain track time in Park City.”
Later this summer, the best U.S. luge athletes from the 2003-04 racing season will be invited to attend a week-long street luge training camp at the Wild Fro Racing School at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, near San Jose, Calif.
In addition to Friday’s sliding on the world’s fastest track, three IGSA athletes, Andy Lally (Northport, N.Y.), Bill Smrtic (Tulsa, Okla.) and South African Richard Knaggs, will also have the opportunity to train the following week with a goal of qualifying for Sunday’s, Feb. 15, U.S. Masters National Championships, also in Park City.
The IGSA, based in Glendora, Calif., was formed in 1996 and is the sanctioning body for a number of gravity sports, including street luge. Last year, the IGSA hosted over 20 gravity sports competitions on the continents of Africa, Europe and North America.
For more information on the IGSA, log on to their Web site at www.gravity-sports.com.
For more information on the Fastest Sport on Ice, log on to www.usaluge.org
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On 2/3/2004
Jeffrey Schonzeit
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I was told you still could have accessed it throught the old URL of www.LLLV.com during the downtime of the Streetluge.net somain.
But it is back now!
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On 2/2/2004
ToxicBro3
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No problem Jeff. Just was making sure that you knew what was goin on.
Later, Justin Tolman
The Toxic Brothers Street Luge Team
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On 2/2/2004
Jeffrey Schonzeit
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As a matter of fact, I did forget to pay my bill. The site should be back up by tomorrow morning. Oops..
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On 2/2/2004
ToxicBro3
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So whats the deal with streetluge.net? Its been down for a few days now. Jeff did you forget to pay the bill? LOL JK
Later, Justin Tolman
The Toxic Brothers Sreet Luge Team
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On 2/1/2004 shrox
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I work in video production as well as computer animation. I could put a show together but I don't know any other lugers in my area. I suppose people could send me tapes and I could edit a show, kind of like a weekly TV magazine. Next time I go to an event I could do a highlight about it maybe.
I was just hoping that the Gravity Games would include street luge under the new OLN onwership.
shrox
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On 1/31/2004
hugh r
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OLN works pretty closely with most Cable Companies... even with local offices. They have what we call their traveling "moose mobile", which is actually a painted up motor home that they use in public places to draw crowds and give away prizes.
Perhaps if some of the Lugers were to contact them and offer to be on site with their equipment... who knows? But a little effort on a few individuals parts may help you all out!
Cable companies also have avenues for you to be able to host your streetluge footage on the air... either through "public access" or through "local origination"... several of them even run local news shows that are ALWAYS looking for local stories and footage!
If your in So Cal... Adelphia Cable broadcasts some of it's local news shows to nearly a million households in the region! Once again, a little work on someones part could reap big results... HR
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On 1/30/2004 shrox
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Outdoor Life Network has acquired the Gravity Games. How about emailing them saying you want to see street luge back in the line-up!
http://www.olntv.com/
shrox
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On 1/21/2004 Empire Sports Promotions
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STREET LUGE RACE IN THE UK
Please see our post on the bulletin board
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On 1/19/2004 PSR
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Heydon't sweat the ABEC ratings on the package buttbord/luge,just think of it as a 'Speed Limiter' for newbies.Well,that And the Chinese Quality of the whole product.I'd maybe do 40-ish on Chino stuff,but I'd rather use 35-year-old American Hardware to go any(or MUCH)Faster. Yup,It's still Survival of the Fittest,or rather ,um,Smarter Consumer these days...
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On 1/19/2004 shrox
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Well, I got the ABEC-5's free anyway, and some ABEC-7's too.
shrox
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On 1/19/2004
sean c
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no you don't shrox. don't get caught up in that abec hype. save your money and stick with abec 3's. your wallet will thank you
sean c
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On 1/19/2004 shrox
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"76mm hand cast P.U. wheels with ABEC-1 speed bearings" - Gotta have at least ABEC-5 bearings!!!
shrox
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On 1/18/2004 Darren
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Shoot I don't know personally If I was gonna do streetluge I would want Quality gear under my ass for sure... Randals At least....
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On 1/18/2004 Darren
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Damn Try again!
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On 1/18/2004 Darren
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Entry Level Luge/Buttboard Is this a good thing? Discuss Will it Bring people into the sport Put them off or Kill loads of people.. At least it has a Brake I guess.. Check it out and the selling points![]() http://www.variflex.com/images/vfx/zinger.jpg
Zinger
Urban Sled
* Wider demographic then skateboarding - Boys, Girls and older teens will want to ride "Zinger"
* Designed with safty in mind - patented "Skatebrake"
* Catches the growing trend of downhill skateboarding and skate luge (as seen on X-Games and Gravity Games)
* Easy learning curve
* 35.5" X 20" China maple deck with handles for added control
* 76mm hand cast P.U. wheels with ABEC-1 speed bearings
* PU foam pad sitting pad for comfort
* Chrome plated handlebars
* Available in 40" and 35"
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On 1/18/2004
Bob Ozman
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LEARN TO ICE LUGE DAY
2 WEEKS LEFT TO GET IN YOUR FORMS. THS SPOTS ARE FILLING FAST
The IGSA and USA Luge are teaming up to provide “Learn to Ice Luge Day.” On February 6, 2004 current and former USA Luge coaches and sliders will be teaching IGSA racers the sport of ice luge on the Park City Olympic luge track. The training day is open to any currently ranked IGSA competitor in any sport. All participants are required to become a member of USA Luge for insurance purposes. The cost of the yearly membership is $40 US dollars. There is no additional fee for the training day. The day will feature a classroom session in the morning and on ice runs in the afternoon. All necessary equipment including sleds, helmets and pads will be provided. Participation will be limited to the first 20 who sign up so get your registration and memberships in early to ensure your place.
Registrations must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2004 to be accepted. Participation is limited to the first 20 who sign up. If your entry is received and all available spaces are all filled, your entry will be returned.
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On 1/17/2004
Andy
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Hey Peoples
We are a bunch of Aussie Streetluges who have made a few video clips of ourselves with music. They range from 2-4 meg in size. Go to
Team Alacrity Street Luge to check em out.
I be internested in what people think.
Cheers Big Ears
Andy.
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On 1/17/2004
Jared
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I prefere the 92mm flywheels. Depends on the course though.
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On 1/17/2004
Stevie
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83mm Flywheels - Buy them online:
http://www.abec11.com/shop.asp?prod=wheels
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On 1/17/2004
sean c
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people's top choice for street luge is the 83mm flywheels, but those are almost near impossible to find now a days. no one seems to be in stock. i like 85mm kryptos personally.
sean c
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