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Powered Streetluge Bonneville Salt Flats Results
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On 9/23/2008
Roland
wrote in from
United States
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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
(24.183.nnn.nnn)
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
(71.100.nnn.nnn)
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
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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
(72.138.nnn.nnn)
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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Bumpers
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On 2/14/2008
eugen
wrote in from
Germany
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hello friends
i finally have my own luge now!!!! 1000Thanks to edgar ,
but now i am looking for bumpers, does anybody have an idea???
Thx
huge
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French Downhill Association/ Federation
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On 2/5/2008
Cauê Lemes
wrote in from
Brazil
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Hi There!
I would like to know if someone knows the web site/phone from the French Downhill Association/ Federation. My e-mail: cauelemes@terra.com.br
Thanks
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Vídeos
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On 1/15/2008
Mario Jardim
wrote in from
Brazil
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Hi !!! this is the new video of the team Street Luge Curitiba.
A coletânea of good moments between friends, street luge and slopes! they confer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzrY2zsxId0
www.streetlugecwb.blogspot.com
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hillracer
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On 1/5/2008 hc
wrote in from
United States
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http://www.besportier.com/archives/hillracer-cross-summertime-bob.html
http://www.sports-tech.de/index.html
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Jet Luge on HDTV Today
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On 1/5/2008
Bob
wrote in from
United States
(76.106.nnn.nnn)
The long awaited airing of a show Blue Smoke Racing shot this last summer is now showing on the HD Channel MOJO in a show called Gear. You will see some of my B-roll from a World Cup race in Ohio, the Jet Luge at the track and a street luge lesson with plenty of gratuitous shots of the big green ABEC11 sticker.
Special thanks to Chris Hicks and Chris Buono for being on the team that day. There is also have a spot with one of the Exkate's Electric boards on the show.
This is Gear episode 13 go here for the schedule
http://www.mojohd.com/shows/view/1001832
# Saturday January 5
# 7:00AM ET
# 4:00PM ET
# Sunday January 6
# 9:00AM ET
# 2:30PM ET
You have no idea how much video was not used.. 14 hours of shoot for an 8 minute piece. I had nothing to do with the edit and dorky comments.. hahaha
peace
bob
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Fair Cape Full Results
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On 12/5/2007
Marcus Rietema
wrote in from
United States
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Fair Cape Xtreme Downhill
IGSA National Level Event
Fair Cape, South Africa
Dec 2, 2007
FINAL RESULTS
STREET LUGE
1 Viaan Bosch, RSA
2 Sebastian Tournissac, FRA
3 Waldo Swiegelaar, RSA
4 Beni Weber, SUI
5 Russell Naude, RSA
6 Ken Breukel, RSA
7 Michael Malan, RSA
8 Justin Boast, RSA
9 Justin Gootman, RSA
CLASSIC LUGE
1 Russell Naude, RSA
2 Sebastian Tournissac, FRA
3 Beni Weber, SUI
4 Konstantin Weigl, AUT
5 Waldo Swiegelaar, RSA
6 Warren Smith, RSA
7 Ken Breukel, RSA
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URGENT: Need SF Street Lugers for TV Show!
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On 11/28/2007
Campbell
wrote in from
United States
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I am a producer for a TV series called "I Bet You" for the High Def channel, Mojo. Our 2 pro poker playing hosts, Phil "the Unabomber" Laak and Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari are best friends who bet each other on anything and everything!
We will be in San Francisco Dec 7-11th and would LOVE to have them learn street luge - PLEASE EMAIL ME IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE! Many thanks! Compensation involved!
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