Street Luge

Articles in Street Luge

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 3 comments
The street luge has been around for years, but only recently have you been able to purchase a luge in the store. Before that, all street luges were made by their riders, as are most of the best luges today. In some ways, the luge is the natural ... more »
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Want to win at street luge? It's simple: Ride fast - faster than anyone has ever gone before... more »
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"Street luge" is a Hungarian expression meaning "extreme danger." Okay, maybe not, but while traveling at 40 to 60 mph, your unprotected body is literally inches away from the pavement. Protect yourself as much as possible... more »
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Street luge moves very fast, and watching it can be tricky, not to mention dangerous... more »
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Street luging is basically moving down a hill at ferocious speeds about 2 inches off the pavement. If that does not fit the definition of an extreme sport, then nothing does. Learn how this sport evolved from a marriage between skateboarding and ... more »
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If you want to improve, you have to practice. But street luge being what it is, practice could put you on the injured list, unable to compete. The key to practicing street luge is to proceed slowly and safely... more »
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Street luge is an extreme sport, which usually means dangerous or exhilarating. The luge involves laying down on a small board that is on wheels and sitting at the top of a large hill. Then you take off and let gravity do its job. There is some ... more »
By Tylerville 1 comments
You have to start with the basics, I will be writing other articles for specific tricks, tell me if you like my explaining on things to keep them as best as possible.. more »
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Street luges have been clocked moving faster than 80 mph, with the rider lying mere inches from the pavement. In addition to being an exciting and fun sport, street luge is a personal challenge, a thrilling hobby and a brotherhood in which the ... more »
By carolineschley 0 comments
The average luge run covers a drop of about 300 feet and can exceed speeds of 90 mph. Proper technique is important. Read below for some pointers... more »
By Turborabbit 0 comments
Extreme downhill wheelchair racing is a new extreme sport that involves going down steep hills in wheelchairs. It is very thrilling to do. you can also do drifts, wheelies and stunts in the wheelchair. in this guide i will tell you how to get ... more »
By BWare 0 comments
Any longboard can also be used as a brakeless, dangerous, street luge. If you are interested in trying it, but are the type who doesn't care for mortal threat, there is a way to make the longboard/street luge conversion a little bit safer with ... more »