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Luge features a solo rider flying down a hill with just a sled underneath them. Whether it is on rollers or ice, the rider can get reach high speeds making luge one of the more thrilling sports to participate in and watch.
Since becoming an official Olympic sport in 1954, Luge has captured the curiosity of many who have watched this ancient sport for the first time. Luge is said to have Read More
If you've watched luge athletes hurtle downhill on their backs at speeds over 85 miles per hour, you've probably asked yourself about their sanity. Or perhaps the speed and Read More
Olympic lugers and experts on luging agree that the most dangerous part of the sport is negotiating track corners. When you are on a luge, you are traveling upwards of 75 Read More
In the luging world, the apparel that riders wear is just as important as the luge they use. The proper attire for lugers is design with aerodynamics and weight in mind Read More
The International Luge Federation (FIL) is the global body that helps manage luge competitions leading up to the Olympics. Among the FIL's restrictions are limits on the Read More
The outcome of a luge competition is based almost entirely on the effects of gravity; it is easy to understand that the fastest competitor to reach the bottom of the run Read More
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. Read More
Hurtle down an icy mountain track, feet first, and sledders in the Winter Olympics luge competition draw TV audiences around the world for races that are fast and furious. Read More
For those that love the adrenaline rush of sliding on ice at high speeds, becoming a luge athlete may be what you're looking for. Whether you're an Olympic luge athlete, or Read More
In the 8th century, it was probably the Vikings who first bombed down a hill on heavy wooden sleds screaming Viking curses and warmed with Viking ale. It was not until 1883 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Want to win at street luge? It's simple: Ride fast - faster than anyone has ever gone before. Read More
The world of street luging has always been about breaking barriers and defying the rules of traditional sports. Experienced street lugers realize that it is important to Read More
"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 Read More
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 Read More
Street luge is one of the revolutionary sports that spawned events like the Summer X Games in the mid 1990s. Riders plummet down a steep hill on a board constructed of Read More
Street luge moves very fast, and watching it can be tricky, not to mention dangerous. Read More
An ice slide or ice luge is an easy-to-make addition to any party that will add a degree of style and fun. Ice slides are simply blocks of ice, with a rut or two carved Read More
The natural luge track is the venue where many amateur lugers are introduced to the sport. Nature luge tracks are built with ice and snow by dedicated luge enthusiasts who Read More
Artificial luge tracks are used during international and Olympic events to even the playing field for all competitors. There are only a handful of artificial luge tracks in Read More
Do you like speed? Do you like descending mountains at a brisk rate? Why not combine the two? Luge began in the nineteenth century in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The sport Read More
The apparel that a luger wears during competition must meet the strict regulations set forth by the International Luge Federation (FIL). This organization enforces a Read More
In the sport of luging, the weight of a rider and his slide is closely monitored by Olympic organizers. Lugers are allowed a small amount of supplemental weight during Read More
The International Luge Federation works with other sports sanctioning bodies to prevent the use of doping. Doping covers a wide range of activities including illicit drug Read More
Luge is a fast and exciting sport to watch. One of the oldest of all the winter sports--dating back to 800 B.C.--luge is just as competitive today. As there are only two Read More
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