I just uploaded the updated (and possibly final) sliding schedule for the 2007 season. The important changes are: April 7th, TIME CHANGE…. 5:00 – 7:00...
Perhaps for those folks who are able to make it to LP most weekends for the current 2 hour evening sessions the consistent training over the course of the...
... for the current 2 hour evening sessions the consistent training over the course of the season really adds up. << Without argument, there is great...
This year my BBQ team (RumplePigSkin) will be competing in Lake Placid in the I Love BBQ Festival. The competition is occurring on Friday June 29, Saturday...
Thank you EVERYONE for the great winter season. I'm looking forward to see you all again in the Fall. Have a fast and safe sliding on the last two weekends. ...
Brett West and I have been discussing the differences in my Latvian and his Gasser sled most of the season. So, for today's final session of the season, we...
Thanks for the interesting observations, Jim. I hope Brett will share his side of the road test. I've never ridden a Latvian sled so it was fascinating to read...
Laura, Haven't had the pleasure to meet you but I whole heartily nominate you as class photographer. Hopefully next season. Hello to Jim for me. Good guy. ...
Just a quick hello to everyone and a hearty thank you. Although I came in toward the end of the season I had a Jumping Jack Flash stone cold gas time. The...
I remember my first run down the track 2 years ago on my Gasser. Until then, I had only slid on the USLA training sleds, and my first impressions after the...
A few things to consider - The Latvian steel is generally softer and can be slower, giving the feeling of a softer ride. Depending upon Jim's sled model, he...
... feeling of a softer ride. Depending upon Jim's sled model, he might have the softer Latvian steel. < EXCELLENT! I've found the "I'm still new at this"...
... Gordy has touched on something important there. Too many recreational sliders don't know that the bow in their steels is important, even critical, to the...
For those that I didn't tell, I'm spending this week up in Lake Placid chaperoning the Screening Camp for young sliders, aged 11-13. In a word, it's a blast. ...
With the sliding season officially over, I wanted to take a moment and pass along my thanks to everyone for making the 2007 season a successful effort. At the...
For those that did not read the entire "long" note I just wrote (go read it)…. But… Anyone interested in become a USA Luge Official (National and/or ...
Hi Jim, I am interested in taking the officials course this summer. If we can arrange it in the area that would be VERY helpful. Especially leaving Amy with...
I have a wheel sled again (pod sled this time) for the summer ! ;-) _____ From: adk-luge@yahoogroups.com [mailto:adk-luge@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry...
I'd be very interested in both. My problem, as always, is scheduling. Do we have any input on that? Don ... From: Larry Rodman <larryrodman@...> Date:...
... will be given in the fall. The date and location are currently being discussed<< John Mowry usually gives the officials' classes. We might be able to...
The officials course will be sometime in the fall, August or September. It's primarily offered by USLA driven largely by the availability of the proctor's...
We're actively exploring that possibility. It'll be driven largely by the number of interested parties; hence one reason for trolling up interest now for...
Folks: No doubt you have received some "odd" off-topic messages through this ADK-Luge group in recent weeks. Apparently there are folks who, via manual or...
I just thought there was a sudden surge in the "handsome biker" demographic in the club! Gordy Sheer Director of Marketing and Sponsorship USA Luge 57 Church...
I just wanted to remind everyone that the I Love BBQ competition in Lake Placid is coming up June 29, 30 and July 1. My team is RumplePigSkin, and if you swing...
Hello All – USA Luge is a major sponsor of the event (we donate our time, printer and laminating machine), which benefits the local youth center here in Lake...
Hi Larry – Perhaps your father-in-law can become a judge in the BBQ contest. Now THAT would be a first! Gordy Sheer Director of Marketing and Sponsorship USA...