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On 7/22/2004 JL
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Hickey was still racing and winning the races when the X-Games started and all of the other races all the way up to 1997, but due to some slander from Perreya to ESPN kept him banned for all of them. He would have raced, but eventually quit due to all of the bull. Sean Mallard, Darren Lott, Dave Perry, Beau Brown, Perry Fisser, Pamela Z, and many more names all got their starts by Hickey trainning them. So did I and my band of buddies back in the 70's. I talked to him about a year ago and he told me to not talk about luge, it was a shame, but he is totally burnt out with all of the slander. Such a nice country we live in. Oh well, those who are his friends know him, and if he ever reads this I would like to thank him for my ten minutes of fame.
Jim
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On 7/22/2004 WHAT
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INVENTING, taking someone else's idea to the next level, or being the first?
Most everything in life was done by someone, FIRST, second, 10 th or ???
Main thing is we are all here, and able to come to La Costa once again.
Long live skateboarding,
Who's the first to go 100 mph, ON A SKATEBOARD(4 wheels)
Bring a picture to La Costa...Ha Ha.....
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On 7/21/2004 PSR
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JL,you're SO very right about Roger Hickey being The innovative force in streetluge from WAY back! I met him once,rode with him (on one of his Madrid woodies),and was hooked for life. I had built my own 'lay down' board outa solid hardwood,but after seeing what R.H. was running,went back to the woodshop and dug out cabinetmakers ply,and started all over again.That was,um,awhile ago,but I'm proud of the two speeding tickets I got even before I had a driver's license,all thanks to that wooden laydown board. Hickey made some of the raddest sleds ever,and I was saddened to see that by the time the X-games decided streetluge was 'worthy',that he didn't run in those events. Of course,I don't think short paddle-sprints really were what Hickey would've wanted to participate in.On the bright side,many of those he had inspired picked up where he had left off,at least in Racing for T.V.Land. Who else would've taken the luge concept up to Eagle standards,or Gravity Cars,for that matter? Hell,not many standup riders would've come up with aero-spats on the calves for racing in the Pyrenees Mountains,but Hickey did(taped his laces,too). Those who ride fast on a Skateboard,or Sled,owe a Nod of appreciation to Roger Hickey.Our sport[s] wouldn't be the same without his influence.
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On 7/20/2004
ReddingLuger
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Tired of the same old hills every time you wanna go for a ride? Are the 2,3,4.....12, and even 13 mile runs just not cuttin it for ya? Do you want a technical run that you can get some bitchin speed on toward the bottom? Maybe even a full weekend of riding? Well you are cordially invited for a weekend of downhilling in Mt. Shasta California! We want all the people we can get for our fun run in the beginning of August. Nathan Winchell and I are doing our best to put this thing together and Im trying to get the word out ahead of time so people can get the heads up. Paul Busse I dont know if Nathan talked to you yet but I know you wanna come back to these 2 roads and go for a ride. So let me know wats goin on. Anyways there are 2 runs within 5 miles of eachother. 8 and 14 miles long with top speeds 70+mph. Both these roads are amazing. Everitt Memorial Hwy: 14 miles long! This run starts above the timberline at the base of Mt. Shasta. Heading down the road there are countless turns to negotiate including 3 hairpins. at the bottom things straiten out and allow speeds over 70mph Castle lake road: 8 miles long. The only traffic are fisherman and an occasional vacationing family. 15mph turns and very steep grade. Im planning on spending the night in the small campground on top of Everitt Memorial Hwy and making some night runs. Anybody interested or with questions please e-mail me. We are hoping for a great time so dont pass this one by. See the link on the bottom for some aerial photos of the roads. I will keep posting this once in a while incase anyone misses it.
,Joe Nicholas
www.geocities.com/mafialuge/aerial.html
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On 7/20/2004 Airin
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Ok, truth of the matter is that I am a longboarder not a street luger. However in my hunt for skateboard wheels that will work in the wet west coast winter weather I came across some Xtreme Slick 99mm wheels that are advertised as street luge wheels.
Anyone tried these? Would they work in the rain? Any downsides? I imagine they would grip well but, on the other hand, would not slide worth anything if one had to do a unexpected safety slide to a scrub speed or stop.
Comments, suggestions?
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On 7/19/2004
JL
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I find it amazing that after all of this time the man that supposidly started it all dissapeared after Signal hill. I started riding at GMR in 1777 and Roger Hickey was the one inventing everything and dumping his own money into having the road blocked and having races for us. Sam might have been the first to race laying down, but StreetLuge, meaning going through corners at 65+ was invented by the master, Roger Hickey. Every interview I have ever seen of Roger on TV he has always given Sam credit for giving him the idea by laying down on a long wooden Skateboard. It is a shame that you guys don't do the same for him.
Jim
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On 7/15/2004
Andreas
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Richard
It was a crying shame that the events had to be held on the same date, however the race is on next year the same "week" as this year. You guyes and girls are super Welcome where ever you come from.I´ll post some storys later after the first skate in weeks
Andreas
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On 7/14/2004
hod
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great to see Dave and John on the right side of the Atlantic! Not surprised you kicked arse. Do tell us more about how it went (Stories!!), and I hope next year the sweden event doesn't clashwith the other euro events so all the Brits french swiss Italians and Germans can come too... We were all going to.. (the Brits).
See you in Canada or back at TP in August.
Richard (in London)
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On 7/12/2004
Jake Kaplan
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Fun Ride @ Barrett Grand Prix July 17th, 2004
Anyone who's any one who rides a luge & stand up also should come out to Barrett *during late morning through the after noon*.ABC family is shooting a TV show called "Switched" on the day of Saturday, July 17.
The "switchy" will be someone who hasn’t ever tried street luge before and will be taught for the fist time, lets show how were nothing but the big family that we are and willing to help anybody out such as newbie’s. This is a great opportunity to allow our sport to reach all the young viewers out there and possible new franchises who might be interested in out sport, and most of all showing how much heart and Fun we have doing it just to do it.
There will be a film crew there filming the "switchy" leaning to luge. YES there will permits to close the road and there will also be hay bails out. Your more then welcome to show up, but you agree to ride at your own risk! Lets make this a great opportunity for our sports and show what its all about.
Email or call me with any ??????
keep in mind this show is intended for young veiwers lets set examples!
Thank you!
JAKE KAPLAN
858 576 2154
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On 7/10/2004 SAM PUCCIO JR.
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On 7/9/2004
John Hughes
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SIGNAL HILL REUNION, IF YOU WERE THERE, YOU NEED TO BE HERE, COME SEE THE FIRST EVER STREETLUGE FROM SIGNAL HILL 1976 AND MEET SAM PUCCIO IN PERSON, HE THE ONE WHO STARTED IT ALL. La Costa Slalom race maps and Reunion poster are on, www.skatewhat.com under events, Hosted by Sam Puccio, John Hughes,Guy Grundy and Russ Howell.......
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On 7/7/2004
Ronnie Eye
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Just got my first ticket lugeing the other day.All they could nail us for was using the wrong side of the road. (The law states pedestrians must go against traffic) STOOPID EH !!!!!!!!
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On 7/7/2004
David Rogers
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Hey Andreas and all!!! John and I had such a great time in Sweden! Thanks to all of you for treating us like part of your family. Can't wait for next year!! Congratulations to Petter on the success of his first event!
Much thanks goes to Petter and Jennifer for their great hospitality. Hope to be able to return the favor if we see some of you in California this year.
It was great to meet and ride luge with the Meijer family...glad all of us are safe after some of the wild crashes experienced in the practice and racing. The Meijers got faster with every run and really seem to enjoy the sport of street luge.
Andreas, Matte and Chris showed great potential in their first luge race and we hope that a few more riders get "hooked" on luge before next year's race.
Those are some great pics on the links provided...I miss those great times already!!
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On 7/6/2004
Andreas a.k.a Silver butt
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Thanks to Dave and John Rogers for rocking up it was super cool to have you guys with us And thanks for the tips on how to KILL THE HILL. For results go to www.longboard.nu for fotos check under images/tävlingar/åre or go to http://longboard.slak.nu/ were lobo has plenty of pics. The comp is on the same week next year. The event was as we know the thirst to run a womens Class that Sandra Costa won. The roger bros were crowned King of the hill in street luge and stand up.
Andreas
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On 7/2/2004 PSR
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Um,Skyler,about 27 years back,I was doing what you're doing,only back then Kryptonics C-series wheels would've toasted any 50mm wheel I can think of...Oh,and I never went in for the softwood,2x4 method of construction! It's dumb to think that Softwood can withstand the vibrations associated with higher speeds.Please,think bigger,sturdier,and use common sense.Don't use cheap bolts,get wheels that roll + grip,ditch any building material that's softer than Birch Wood. I've made some funky looking rides in the day,a few outa wood that might get a laugh,at least until they get noted on Radar,BUT I never skimped on materials.Your own safety is in your hands when you build un-regulated sleds.Some work(like my sled made out of crutches)may look silly,while others try for looking the part without understanding why there are Tech Inspections.$170 bucks,eh? I built four sister sleds out of Aluminium Wheelchair ramps (big long hunks of C-channel) some 15 years ago,2 of which I know are still in use.My cost,wheels,trucks,padded seats,risers,footpegs inclusive was less than $100 a sled.The fastest of them hit 78 mph here in VT,on Route 9 near Searsburg/Wilmington(check your topo maps,you'll see why)without a hitch or wobble. Luging is a great sport,and can be even safer than most would think.Your equipment is one thing you should never have totally fail.Riders who don't think in terms of making stuff burly are the one's you'll see in the haybales... BTW,while I still have two of my old 'woodies',I ride on Chromoly Tubing in a form-fitted Fiberglass seatpan these days.
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On 7/2/2004
Skyler Bethel
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hey people, my name is Skyler and I street luge at the age of 13. If you are looking into stret luging as a new hobbie, I think you should. Its not too expemsive nor is it too dangerous. The street luge i home-made was about 170$ to make. Some pine, some aluminanium, grip tape and of course 50mm tires, pig bearings, independent trucks and about 300 nuts and bolts of all sizes mostly 3/8th's. If you never have street luged before, start out slow (10-20 mph) for a few days then (20-30mph) and after every few days, Check EVERY nut and bolt(i crashed pretty bad when i didnt) then when you reach up to 50+ mph, haull a$$ and go as fast as you want. dont ever overdo your turns, at the end or after the apex, your luge might sweep or crab to the left or right then into the ditch or gravel. (gravel really really hurts)
Building:
use as much money as you need, dont set up a money limit.
Buy the best things you can get, bearings, tires, trucks etc.
When you cut the main board (if it's wood) measure 2 times, and cut onetime. Measure your height.
If you dont trust your luge, there is something wrong with it.
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On 6/30/2004 hc
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body-kart motoluge
http://www.reallycooltoys.com/toys/i2info.html
I though about making one before, these guys beat me to it.
not paying $2500 for one though.
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On 6/30/2004 hc
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introducing bockerl!
http://www.bossbi.com/boards/bockerl/bockerl.php
alright, who wants to start a new igsa class?
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On 6/30/2004 PK
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Hey, I'm trying to find some info on the luge demo at the gorge games. I see the schedule and that the demo is invite only but can an amatuer take a couple of runs while the course is set up? Maybe during practice times in the morning? Any Ideas who I can talk to about this? I've hiked this trial but never taken a run on it due to foot traffic. Should be a great course!
Thanks for any help,
Paul
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On 6/26/2004
Brent Johnson
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Picture if you will two-mountain bike like wheels incorporated into a tubular aluminum framed surfboard. It is called “In-Line boarding”. Featured on CBC POV Sports December 20th 2003. With a future airing September 2004 on the Discovery Channel & a member of the Canadian National Snowboarding teams use of them for off Season training accrediting its existence. The sport itself is as young as was snowboarding in the 80’s. And gaining the same popularity.
But the draw of the hill is the beast that keeps us trudging ever forward. The feel of the carve; the wind in your face; so open so free; so exposed to the elements that greet your wheels as you fly down the hill. We all know that experience. Im up in Canada and ride in line boards. I know that you lugers will love seeing them. Our Street racer has reached speeds of 100kmh. Check it out I welcome your response.www.dirtsurfer.ca
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On 6/24/2004
RonnieEye
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I'm trying to verify whether there's a race this coming Sunday (6/27) in west L.A. Anyone know for sure?
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On 6/17/2004
steelwheel Bob
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HELP!!!!!!!
I NEED AIR! photo(s)of luge getting air at SF Garvity Games and/or X-Games, or what ever you have. Email jpg files 300k to 500k to rxart@hotmail.com.
Thanx, Bob
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On 6/7/2004
sean c
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so geezer, it's the system (axles and spacers and nut) that adds strength? could a 8mm randal RII conversion for riding 2 abec 11 wheels per truck (versus the 4 kryptos) still handle the sideloads? my last question is if i were to bend an axle after your conversion could the axle be replaced (of course not for free) or is the whole hanger trashed?
sean c
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On 6/7/2004
Geexer-X
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I make big, beefy bearing spacers and between-the-wheels spacers, and as long as you keep your axle nuts tight to hold the assembly all loaded in compression, you're good. I'm also looking at an oversize axle conversion that will allow quick hanger width swaps...pics soon.
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On 6/7/2004
sean c
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geezer x, i asked you about doing this almost a year ago and you replied that your axles wouldn't be strong enough for the sideloads produced in luge. have u gotten stronger axles now? thanks
sean
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