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Street Luge is the formula one of the skate boarding world, invented by a group of U.S. skateboarders who simply got board with standing up and found that by lying down they could obtain faster speeds. A highly exhilarating innovation.

Popularity
So popular is this sport you can now compete at world class level.

Location
On a closed road in the UK or all around the world, taster days and events available check out the Internet for available locations.

Age
Young children can start though must be supervised by and adult and wear appropriate safety gear, there is no upper age limit.

Ability
Enthusiasm and want for an exhilarating ride.

Description
We all did it as kids sat or laid on our skateboards going down a hill just that bit to fast, then it went extreme, with specially made elongated, widened boards to accommodate the length of the body, thicker wheels it became a popular and entertaining sport, already running in the USA in 1995 Street Luge entered the UK. The 'Luger' lies flat on his/her board feet first and then aims themselves downhill and round corners, reaching possible speeds of 80 m.p.h, full protection gear must be worn.

Dedication
If you want to be able to reach the high speeds then you will need 100% dedication, this is a fast moving and exhilarating sport requiring, guts, enthusiasm and strategy.

Potential
Potential to have loads of fun and to compete as high as World Class level.

Closely Related Activities
Skate Boarding 543, Bob Skiing 550, Bobsledding 76, Sledging 883.

Cost
Check out all good sports shops and Internet for up to date prices on Luge Boards and safety equipment, check with SSSprint for info on taster days and costs.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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