I'll echo Jim's comment regarding sled maintenance. My crash in Park City and the awful sliding that preceded it was a result of a completely loose and almost...
My Lessons: 1) I ran an entire session in LP with steels that were so loose they wiggled and rattled (not bolted down on the kuffin) then I traveled to PC and...
My Lessons: Â 1. Learn to relax more and the sled will take care of itself for the most part. 2. Try and align properly and stay slightly left on the straight...
To reaffirm Bruce's comments, I showed up on Sunday for the first time and had a blast. Shredded gloves and cut up arms notwithstanding, I haven't stopped...
Well, I'm constantly thinking of how to be better at sliding. I've found it is much easier to know what the right thing to do is, than it is to actually...
Folks: I posted the 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes and the 2009 Officer's Meeting Minutes. If you wish to review, go to the Yahoo site, to the Files section, and...
... And I learned that I can beat Bruce Norman all week in training, but lost to him on race day. Twice this season. Watch out for the Bruce "the Dark Horse"...
... Suggest likewise to all.<< Excellent advice. Always check every fastener on your sled before you go to the track. Our sleds are subject to a lot of...
... I actually learned this from the Devo team kids and you're right. Once they are put onto pods, the coaches expect them to inspect their sleds every...
At the beginning of the year, our sliding season was looking bleak. With the dual World Championships, track time was going to be at a premium. However, in...
Jim  If you consider my forearm scraps, the by-product of my "initiation ritual", then I consider myself lucky (BTW, I wouldn't have expected anything...
...  I have to agree with that for sure. They were great sports, but something just didn't seem right about it. That happened to me, too, but it wasn't...
Amen to elbow pads and gloves. Telling the new person coming up to bring thier own elbow pads might also work. One thing that might be helpful as well would be...
Back when my family first tried luging (maybe 7 years ago)...we were definately informed about the elbow pads. That was very helpful and saved some skin, but...
I think this is a good time to review with everyone the information that is already posted on this Yahoo site. For those looking to study the track map, its...
-Primary lesson? sliding is a blast and the EMT is a very nice lady! Steven and I really enjoyed our runs though I'll admit he did a bit better than I did. The...
Somebody had mentioned that they wanted to review the turns to prep for next season. Using a video that Jim Murphy posted, you can review the turns beginning...
... First, get that one logged into the Personal Best database. Secondly... you now have me officially Looking Over My Shoulder. You've closed within a...
Matt, outstanding!! You have confirmed my theory. He/she who slides the most, slides the fastest. Your hard work is paying off. I use my theory to motivate me...
Hey fellas, I thought that would get your attention. I've been trying to get into one of the JDT or screening sessions since our last club session, but they...
Hey, I'm probably a little crazy telling you this before I've had a chance to see it but I was in the luge office this afternoon and Dmitri said that the...
... Looked on Travel Channel's website and found out some more air times for the next two weeks: 9am and 4pm ET Wed. April 29th; 3pm ET Sat. May 2nd; 6pm and...
Thanks for letting us know Peg. I wouldn't have, if you didn't post that. I watched on Saturday morning . I thought they did a really good job with it. ...
Brett, Can you e-mail everyone and let them know that the Travel Channel is showing the Extreme Adrenaline clip tonight at 11 pm EST if anyone wants to watch...
The formal beginning of the Adirondack Luge Club year is just around the corner. ADK Luge, like USA Luge, begins their membership year on July 1. Before I...
During the 2009 Annual Adirondack Club Meeting, I was elected to the position of President for the term July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011. Since I'm currently the...
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