How to Street Luge Safely

"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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Padding
• Gloves
• Helmets
• Goggles
• Leather clothing
• Leather boots

1. Wear leather. Motorcycle gear is the best. A full body suit is optimal, but if you can't afford that, a jacket, pants or anything that can sustain serious road rash is your first priority.
2. Wear a helmet. A federally approved motorcycle helmet with a face sheild or goggles is mandatory if you want to live.
3. Pad yourself with whatever you can find. Search garage sales (or your own garage) for old hockey gear, skateboard pads and motorcycle equipment. It's a simple equation: more padding equals less pain.
4. Wear gloves. If you ever want to use your hands again, wear sturdy gloves.
5. Get sturdy leather boots with very thick soles. These are your brakes. If you wear through them and still insist on using them, you can stop yourself with the bloody soles of your feet.
6. Wear goggles or at least sunglassess to protect your eyes from pebbles, dust and sunlight.
7. Scout your runs for pebbles, potholes or any other debris that may make your luge skip or jolt during its run.
8. Progress at your own rate, and know your limits.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your eyes out at garage sales for people's old pads and motorcycle gear - cheap stuff you can put to good use.
• Street luge is extrememly dangerous. Always wear proper protection when riding.