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On 9/25/2006 JW
wrote in from
United States
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I’m only going by what I remember was told to me as to the “World Record” story.
Mt. Whitney Portal Road. Tom Mason with Red Bull there by himself. Of course, that alone should have made the entire thing suspicious. Pretty funny really, just goes to show that how a story can become “fact” without anyone really questioning the claim.
PF = Perry Fisser?
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real world record
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On 9/25/2006
PF
wrote in from
United States
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I was told by Tom himself that hisworld record was a joke, and that he really never did it. This iswhy it was in the book for about an hour. He just wanted to prove how crazy the whole sport had gotten on legitimacy. The only world recordI know of was the one that Hickey did, and I was there to see it. His was taken outof the book also.
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Jumping the gun
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On 9/22/2006 JW
wrote in from
United States
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Okay, I was probably ahead of myself on the previous post. Tom Mason doesn't have the "only" official record, just the last Guiness record. I think Roger Hickey probably has a record or two also.
What's interesting is that these records don't show on the current Guiness web listing, but they are mentioned elsewhere...
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Streetluge Speed Record
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On 9/22/2006 JW
wrote in from
United States
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Tom Mason set the only "official" record. I beleive it was at the Mt. Whitney Portal Road.
http://expn.go.com/athletes/bios/MASON_TOM.html
TOM MASON
NickName: WILDMAN
Born: ENCINO, CA USA
Birthdate: 12/13/1961
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hometown: VAN NUYS, CA USA
Occupation: CONTRACTOR/STUNT MAN
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2
Participant since: 1995
Competitor since: 1995
Notable:
Tom is probably the funniest man in luge, as well as one of the sport's most aggressive riders. Tom tends to qualify poorly, which could keep him out of the top 24. Mason holds the Guinness record for fastest luge time: 81.28mph set in 1998.
Quote:
On the number of Street Luge athletes who are around the 40-year-old mark: "Street Luge isn't a sport, it's a mid-life crisis."
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No world record for streeluge speed?
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On 9/19/2006 Don J
wrote in from
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I posted this on the fish, but I also respect the advice from here so here it goes.....
I was searching for records for streetluge and guess what...there are none! Sorry but in my mind buttboard is not streetluge. It may be considered 'classic luge' but it aint a pegged luge. I know "rocket man" has some kind of speed record on a streetluge, but I cant find it on the site. So does that mean, if I can prove 50mph, that it would actually be a record? (Although we all know 70mph is achieved every year now).
Darren Lott= 1998 buttboard= 65mph
Steve Fernando 1998 oldest X-games medal @45 years of age (sorry Steve)
Heres the link to:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/
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Newbie
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On 9/11/2006
Ohio race / Dean
wrote in from
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Is "Dean", David Dean the same guy running the race in Ohio? And is admin@demonsofdownhill.com his email or the webmaster?
And was he the IGSA proclaimed World Champion one year not a self proclaimed? Or is this a different guy?
Newbie but a goodie!
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dean
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On 9/7/2006 Dean
wrote in from
United States
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self proclaimed "Best in the world" hahaha
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Stacy Allen Visit-Aug 06'
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On 9/1/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
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Last week I traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to visit Stacy Allen. July marked the one year anniversary of her tragic street luge accident that has left her paralysed from the waist down. It had been five months since I last saw her so I was really looking forward to my visit. Stacy and I have always been close friends and we always have a lot of fun together.
Since December or 05' Stacy has been in an intensive physical therapy program that involves a six hour drive to Texas each week. Her family has dedicated themselves to her recovery and their commitment is really showing. When I last saw her in March she couldn't even sit up on her own. Now she is doing 75 sit ups a day! While I was there she also was able to bring her knees together simultaniously for the first time!!! This is a huge step forward. Her rehabilitation is a long, slow process but everyone who knows her believes that she will walk again.
Stacy spends 2-3 hours a day working out at home doing exercises she learned visiting "Project Walk" on her recent trip to California. She does all sorts of exercises designed to regain control of her legs and also strengthen the rest of her body. The workouts are intense and leave both Stacy and her helper tired. I helped her with a few of her workouts and they left me tired! She now calls herself the, "Stacy Home Gym!" (ha ha!)
Last time I visited we converted one of her bedrooms into a small gym. She soon outgrew that small gym, so over the past few weeks Stacy's Mom, Uncle and Grandparents have been hard at work converting her garage into a bigger gym. Her Uncle Bruce built her a new large workout bench where she can crawl and do all sorts of exercises. He also added some airconditioning ducts to keep the room cool from the hot Oklahoma summer. Stacy's Mom Tina painted the walls and bench in bright uplifting colors, added a large tropical beach mural and carpeted the floors. Mirrors were also added.
The last thing that needed attention was the garage door. Together, Stacy, Tina and I insulted the door and covered it with a mural to make it look like water. For a finishing touch Stacy made these really cool pillows with all sorts of bright colors and modern designs. She has learned to use the sewing machine by operating the foot pedal with her arm pit... The whole gym looks awesome now and it is a really nice room to hang out in.
One piece of equipment that her gym is lacking is called a "Standing Frame." In Texas she uses one and she is able to stand up for around 30 minutes at a time. This is really important for her rehabilitation. Unfortunately this particular standing from costs around $4,000 and her insurance won't pay for it. I am starting a fundraising drive to help Stacy get her standing frame. Anyone who would like to contribute please contact me rietema_m@yahoo.com. We will organize a fundraiser with the upcoming Ohio race as well.
Stacy really appreciates the emails and phone calls she receives from everyone in the gravity sports community. Please keep them coming. She can be reached via email at stacyallen@cox.net. I have posted some photos of my recent visit.
Follow the link below to view them:
Click here for link
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European Race Reports
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On 8/28/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
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Brazilian downhill skateboard racer Luis Lins has written a series of race reports for Boardmag.com. Luis has been living in Switzerland for the past few years and is one of the top skaters in the European scene. Follow the links below to read the articles. Thanks Luis!
Hexenrennen (IGSA Regional)
Click here for link
Kurvenrausch (IGSA European Championships)
Click here for link
Heldenrennen (IGSA German National Championships)
Click here for link
Izoard Legendary Downhill (IGSA Regional)
Click here for link
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difference between classic ans street luge?
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On 8/28/2006 X
wrote in from
United States
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I see 2 classes when it comes to streetluge competition, whats the difference between 'Classic luge' and 'streetluge' categories? Is one of them buttboard? Which class allows the boom?
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leathers for sale
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On 8/23/2006
stevefernando
wrote in from
United States
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AGV one-piece suit. Full armour, blue/blk/white, tailored and cleaned by Bates Leathers of Long Beach Ca. Fits: 5'8"-6'0" and 150-185lbs. .. $200.00... pics available if you e-mail me...
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McDs broll
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On 8/23/2006 Dean
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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photos and media footage clips from the McDonalds packaging shoot.
http://mcdepk.com/globalcastingcall/stars.html
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USA Luge Slider Search in Santa Clarita, CA Aug 26-27
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On 8/21/2006
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
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Verizon-USA Luge Visits the Santa Clarita Aug. 26-27
The Verizon-USA Luge Slider Search continues its western swing when it visits Santa Clarita, CA, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27. Admission to participate in any of the four clinics, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m., is just $15.00 and includes a Verizon USA-Luge T-shirt. For complete information and to register for the Verizon-USA Luge Slider Search, call 1-800-USA Luge. Preston Griffall and Sam Retrosi, both 2006 Olympians, will be instructors.
Also, if you’re in the Los Angeles-Santa Clarita area, be sure to catch the Verizon-USA Luge commercial on Time-Warner Cable promoting the event. The 30-second spot was produced by Carr-Hughes Productions of Greenfield Center, NY.
To register for the Santa Clarita Verizon USA Luge Slider Search clinic, call 1-800-USA-LUGE.
Click here for link
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Helmet
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On 8/20/2006
Caue
wrote in from
Brazil
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I live in Brasil, I am a streetluge pilot and I want to buy a new
helmet. I want to buy an aerodinamic one, like of the picture (the
Don Commentary). So if you can give me the brend and where this is
avaliable (like a web site..) will be good.
Thanks (plese send the commentary to my e-mail cauelemes@terra.com.br )
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Where to buy used luge's
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On 8/17/2006
Doug
wrote in from
Canada
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I would like to find a place to buy a used street luge, any you know of?
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Helmet
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On 8/15/2006 Don
wrote in from
United States
(64.115.nnn.nnn)
Robi is right, I was looking for an Indy, but I bought a Polaris 'wedge' helmet, get a wedge' (different companies make that style) it rocks, but the face shield it comes with blocks my 'lower' view, so I need a different shield without all that black border on it.....was off the Bay for $35 bucks (cant beat it)
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helmet
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On 8/15/2006 robi
wrote in from
Switzerland
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hey jordon
search in ebay for a polaris indy helmet...they are cheap and good and provide great visibility....visors can be done by yourself or ask the rogers bros...
have fun
robert
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Helmet?
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On 8/13/2006 Jordon
wrote in from
Canada
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so can someone help me out with picking out a good streetluge helmet? what should i look for when picking one out? or can someone suggest a good not to expencive, yet light weight helmet.
i dont think my ProTec Ace of spades full face is cutting it, the front stick up pretty high becasue of the angle of it aand seems to catch allot of air...
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Do these guys still sell EVO luges
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On 8/11/2006 XOXO
wrote in from
United States
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Hey does anyone know if these guys still sell these luges? they dont get back to me...
http://www.streetluge.cl/htmls/evoluge.htm
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Thanks steve
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On 8/10/2006
Jordon D
wrote in from
Canada
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sent you a message steeve. thanks.
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TRS Streetluge
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On 8/10/2006
steve
wrote in from
United States
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Jordan D... sorry but never got your message. Please try again and I'll help any way I can for you. Be sure to put streetluge in the subject space or my computer kicks it out... thanks, steve
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flipping the hangar
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On 8/10/2006
donny
wrote in from
United States
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hey what is the reason for flipping the hangar on the randall? performance?....
later donny
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Street Luge to be featured on McDonalds Packaging
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On 8/9/2006 Demon Promotions LLC
wrote in from
United States
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jill Fazekas, 614-374-0601
McDONALD’S® ANNOUNCES 25 “STARS” FROM FIRST-EVER ONLINE GLOBAL CASTING CALL
David Dean from Grandview One of 25 Selected from 13,000 Applicants to be Featured on Global Packaging
Seen by Millions Around the World
(COLUMBUS, OHIO) (August 9, 2006) -- McDonald’s recently announced that David Dean from Grandview, Ohio, was selected as one of 25 “Stars” to be one of the new faces on McDonald’s packaging. Beginning March/April of 2007, these 25 people will be featured on McDonald’s most prominent packaging – cups and bags -- and seen by more than 50 million people a day worldwide. Dean’s entry was selected from 13,000 submitted from consumers in more than 100 countries.
From April 3-May 31, 2005, David, along with thousands of consumers around the world submitted a personal story online at www.mcdglobalcasting.com of what he loves. A digital photo capturing the essence of his story was also submitted. Dean’s entry was selected because it captured McDonald’s “i’m lovin’ it®” spirit, which celebrates real people, real passions and real stories.
David Dean is an extreme sports enthusiast and street luge world champion, traveling the world racing street luge. He started racing in the mid 90’s, turned pro in 2001 and is one of the most successful riders in the sport. He is originally from Johnstown, Ohio, but currently resides in Grandview.
“We are so pleased to have a winner from Columbus. McDonald’s is very excited to provide Dave with this unique opportunity to have his image seen by millions of customers around the world,” said Nick Epifano, McDonald’s owner/operator and president and of the McDonald’s Central Ohio Marketing Cooperation. “He is certainly an inspiration and we look forward to seeing him on McDonald’s packaging early next year.”
Dave will join the 24 other selected “Stars” from Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America the week of August 21 for an all-expense-paid trip for each of them and a guest to London, England. The “Stars” and their guests will enjoy tours of the city (including Windsor Castle and Tower of London), croquet party, tickets to the smash hit musical, “Mamma Mia!” including a meet and greet with the cast, and celebration parties.
While in London, Dean will participate in a photo session with renowned lifestyle photographer, Nick Clements, who has worked with world famous celebrities and fashion magazines. Clements will capture each “Star” showcasing what they love to do from wind racing in Poland, to playing drums in Brazil, to pole climbing in Taiwan, to being a street luger in the United States, to swing dancing in Australia and more.
“I’m very psyched about being involved in this campaign,” said David Dean. “Not only does it give me a chance to work with a brand I love, but I’m hoping it will also help build global awareness for street luging, my personal passion.”
This new McDonald’s packaging campaign will be an extension of the current “i’m lovin’ it” packaging that features themes of inspiration, passion and fun. Dean and the other selected 24 “Stars” will join the ranks of famous faces who have been featured on McDonald’s packaging, including Olympic athletes, tennis superstars Venus Williams and Serena Williams and basketball sensation Yao Ming.
For more information, visit www.mcdepk.com/globalcastingcall.
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s is the leading foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants in more than 100 countries each day. Approximately 70 percent of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent, local men and women.
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2006 McDonald’s
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european races
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On 8/9/2006
loic
wrote in from
France
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io riley
i m goin to top challenge in montreal;
hope to cya there!
send me e mail if you ll come
hi to ur family
loic
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WOO!
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On 8/8/2006
Jordon D
wrote in from
Canada
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Thanks Justin!
I sent him an email and let him know you sent me aswell.
thanks so much :)
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