Ohio native and breckenridge resident russell janoviak shifts some of his weight onto his palm to take a turn during a downhillskateboarding race. Longboard races commemorate californias daredevil gold. Experience, lack of injuries, the right physical attributes, and gear you are comfortable with. Pacific northwest downhill longboarding db longboards. Night time longboarding midnight skate epic longboarding race.
I wish more people longboarded and were good at it. Latvian downhill longboarding series home facebook. The fastest rider of the final is declared the winner the system used for the world cup. Over the years, innovators have found that longer decks, soft urethane wheels, and wide trucks are better suited for handling the everrising speeds that downhill racers manage to achieve. Things can be chaotic and all around unpleasant at work or with friends once in a while, and flying down a hill can be a damn good way to unwind. Does the idf have a safety problem or does downhill.
The next level is moving faster because downhill longboarding is all about the velocity speed. The proper way to bomb a hill safe downhill longboarding. Longboard ski races hark back to a crazier time in the. Aug 02, 2018 epic downhill longboarding race w no hands allowed. Lots of us raided a parking garage for an epic downhill longboard race. Want to bomb some hills, learn to slide or just get the most stable complete longboard you can. Uk rider, pete connolly, is the current guinness world record holder, for the fastest man on a longboard, with a staggering top speed of 91. Downhill boards are typically 95110 cm or 3544 inches long, featuring soft square lipped wheels from 2835 inches, and also very stiff for maximum control and stability at speeds. A couple of well timed 360 tail blunt slides, so we recently returned to the island nation of aruba and returnd to a hill we had scoped out and skated in the past this time with new tricks and years more experience under our belts, this hill is an absolute blast and out in the middle of very dry arid desert we had so much fun shredding it again and have more of this to come. It will be a threeday festival that will include three disciplines of longboarding.
While downhill longboarding requires only three two for techniques. Where i live i generally dont get any hills faster than about 35. Slalom and longboard victorian skateboarding association. The right longboard can become an extension of your body after years of practice, giving you the skills to handle incredible speeds and maneuvers while in the midst of a downhill thrill ride. Aug 28, 2015 red bull no paws down is longboarding with a twist and plenty of action and crashes along the way. Official idf statement on skateboarding in the olympics. Specializing in customassembled longboard skateboards since 2005. Essential longboarding safety tips daddies board shop blog. The best riders in the world compete at the maryhill festival of speed, north americas premier longboarding race.
Race rules and regulations in english, spanish, and. The most fun and desired way to do it is by sliding. As pointed out by andrew atchison, there is another aspect to rankings this year i did not take into account, only one wc race per continent counts. Wide small bamboo skateboards ride like longboards. Candy dungan rightly points out, it was the intention of the previous board to have this rule in place, and that should be honored.
See more ideas about skateboard, downhill longboard and skate surf. The pikes peak downhill is an international downhill federation world cup event for 2015. The international home of downhill skateboard and luge racing. The chargers are gullwings downhill carving trucks, and have 50degree baseplates to suit the sliding, freeride downhill style. The 2nd leg of the 3rd visayan longboarding trilogy is one of the the most action packed downhill races during the 10 days of nonstop downhill race action. Devils peak downhill is a downhill skateboarding race located on guanella pass road in georgetown, colorado. In downhill racing the riders are required to wear certain protective gear unlike other uses of the longboard where a helmet and padding may be. Race rules and regulations in english, spanish, and portugese. Skating downhill at the maryhill festival of speed. In its sixth year, the downhill skating and luging competition has never been more popular. Summit county downhill skateboarders realize need for. Longboard safety gear beginners guide to longboarding. Ever since she broke her wrist longboarding, valeria has been reluctant to get back on her board, but now she has been asked to teach chloe, the new girl in harlow springs, colorado, the art of downhill longboarding and get her ready in time for the upcoming race.
Includes news, rules, events, rider interviews, and links to related sites. Competitors acknowledge that the sport of downhill skateboarding is a. Aug 10, 2018 founded to support downhill inline skating, street luge, buttboarding, downhill skateboarding, and gravity biking. Longboard dancing and freestyle are also becoming more popular styles, in which the rider utilises skateboardlike motions and steps up and down the board, generally in a. International downhill federation the international home. Pacific northwest downhill longboarding we are based in the pacific northwest and we are always stoked to see new videos from around the area of longboarders riding our gear. Ohio native and breckenridge resident russell janoviak shifts some of his weight onto his palm to take a turn during a downhill skateboarding race. Yes, we need to pay the rent, but were in this to spread the stoke of skating as far and wide as we can. While the definition of downhill varies based on who is asked, most will agree that the characteristics of downhill involve riding down a run such as a mountain road or track as quickly as possible, sliding to slow down for corners, rather than for style, and generally is at or above 40mph.
To break with my tradition of long explanations, this is just the rules and not much else. However, for your first downhill experience, make sure you are comfortable and familiar with your board. Generally, sliding style differentiates between the downhill longboarding and freeride longboarding. Whereas the other alpine skiing events slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom, and combined emphasize turning and technique, downhill emphasizes the six components of technique, courage, speed, risk, physical condition and judgement, according to the fis international ski competition rules icr. Local pnw longboarders jayden hicks and tanner thibert went out for a sesh and put together this edit. Of course, when you get experienced with downhill longboarding, you will at some point be able to adapt your skills to other decks quite easily. Most importantly, you should know this event is truly world class and one of the best events to attend. Longboarding as a sport requires a couple of different skills to street skating, but the courage, commitment and stoke to be. According to victorian road rules, longboards must not be ridden on any road that has either a speed limit of more than 50kph, or a dividing line or median strip. Buy products related to downhill longboard products and see what customers say about downhill longboard products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Whenever you set out to ride a narrow plank of wood downhill at high speeds, you risk the chance of hurting yourself badly.
The race directors primary job is to ensure a safe racing environment and to check the rankings before publication. In this section you will find all the regulations governing uci activities and competitions, in particular the different regulations for each discipline, the. I totally agree with all of it, but the more you think about it, the worse it gets the problem here is that were not talking about an outlaw event this is an idf event. About muirskate longboard shop were a bunch of san diego skaters in a warehouse, assembling your longboards by hand, making sure you get the best ride under your feet. As with anything else, becoming an accomplished longboarder takes practice. Skating downhill at the maryhill festival of speed the maryhill festival of speed is taking off. Longboard girls crew love these chicks, created awesome community, practice and can rock tricks, loving life. A rollicking race series at plumaseureka state park recreates the. But as rad as the release may be, i also have enough experience to tell you that youve gotta make sure youre taking the right steps to make. Downhill bikes are heavier and stronger than other mountain bikes and feature front and rear suspension with over 8 inches 20 cm of travel. We get the best ride under your feet, for a great price, and with the best customer service in the industry. Many longboarding injuries are sustained while going downhill, while very few skateboarding accidents happen while going downhill. In dh finals, start order is the reverse order of qualifying results fastest last.
Founded to support downhill inline skating, street luge, buttboarding, downhill skateboarding, and gravity biking. No responsible discussion of longboarding would be complete without mentioning safety. Jun 06, 2019 idf is sanctioned racing, which means it is a legal race, run to a set idf rule book, and an idf guaranteed organiser that brings a certain level of professionalism. Longboarding has competitive races down hill where riders can reach speeds exceeding 60 mph 97 kmh. Apr 04, 2014 the main difference between a newbie and a weathered longboard warrior is the seamlessness and ease between rider and board. Speeding through tracks of volatile twists and turns, progress from amateur racer.
Other than setting up a board for downhill and using the appropriate safety gear, what do i need to learn as far as technique to prepare myself for doing a much faster run. Race rules and regulations in english, spanish, and portugese download the idf race rules and regulations here. Landyachtz evo downhill longboard deck is eight plies of maple with deep concave and a unique dropdeck design. Svenska downhill skateboard foreningen home facebook. Downhill mountain biking dh is a genre of mountain biking practiced on steep, rough terrain that often features jumps, drops, rock gardens and other obstacles downhill bikes are heavier and stronger than other mountain bikes and feature front and rear suspension with over 8 inches 20 cm of travel, to glide quickly over rocks and tree roots. Theres a couple of things that contributes to your growth as a downhill skaterracer. But whether youre interested in downhill racing, slaloming riding downhill in a zigzag fashion or just getting to and from work or school, longboards share certain characteristics, which set them apart from other skateboards. Tear past the competition on a fierce ride to the finish line in the worlds first longboard racing game, downhill xtreme. Downhill longboarding involves riding down hills as fast as possible and keeping the board under control. All racing equipment, including all protective equipment, must be submitted to a prerace technical inspection to ensure compliance with the.
Ultimately, if you follow these rules, bide your time, show a believable interest and try to get better riding the board so you have a bit of style and grace, well merely ignore you, which is far better than us throwing rocks at your wheels. Skateboarding downhill and street luge rulebook world skate. Downhill mountain biking dh is a genre of mountain biking practiced on steep, rough terrain that often features jumps, drops, rock gardens and other obstacles. Love them, hate them, disagree with them, dont care, these are my rules. The trucks on the lookout ii downhill longboard complete are gullwing chargers with 10inch axles. The nose is wedged, while the tail is dewedged, creating different angles. Jul 20, 2010 the sport of downhill longboarding is the fastest growing segment of skateboarding. Eggboards mini longboard cruiser skateboard the original. Berkeley college student tops list of downhill longboarders. First off, longboards are customizable for the intended purposes of you, the rider. The uci regulations establish the rules of cycling while keeping abreast of the sports evolution and development. Basement skate have a great selection of complete freeride and downhill boards to get you shredding urethane and over taking cyclists down your local hills.
The slovenian track is steep, the roads super fast, and the catch. For fast freeriding, downhill longboarding and racing it is most beneficial to have a full face helmet meaning it covers your head and face. For 2019 like last year, were updating the idf race rules with a range of ideas and. In the dh qualifying round, riders will start in reverse order using their most recent world cup standings. The threesix is engineered to be the ultimate aluminum downhill deck. Summit county downhill skateboarders realize need for summer. In dh and enduro events, riders are allowed to run two different wheel sizes on the same bike. Downhill longboards overtake cyclists with our freeride.
Which means i had harrys and chases totals over inflated. Idf international downhill federation home facebook. Longboards are commonly used for cruising, travelling and downhill racing, known as longboarding, rather than skateboarding. This would be our son lehi hed still be longboarding all the time if he could this was what he loved. Starting in the 1850s1860s, gold miners in plumas county, calif. Otherwise, downhill longboarding is risky for the rider who has less balance on them. Minority downhill maple longboard 40inch drop deck. The race takes place on americas highest toll road, the pikes peak highway. Even in many smallscale events that ive been a part of, to larger events that ive organized, the constant radio sweep isnt even necessary.
My question is how can i prepare myself to do such a run. Dec 07, 2015 berkeley college student tops list of downhill longboarders. The ultimate cheat sheet to getting sponsored hopkin skate. If you want to bomb massive hills all weekend, partake in longdistance racing, or commute 10 miles to work yearround, then this board is probably not for you youll want to check out the offerings from loaded or landyachtz. But to ride a longboard in freeride style you have to add more critical techniques in sliding. Downhill longboarding involves riding down steep hills at insane speeds, keeping your board under control and a lot of precision. Mar 11, 2014 longboarding can be a great way to let yourself go.
The 7 best downhill racing longboards of 2019 pros and cons. Rules and instructions for the organisation and conduct of the various. Red bull no paws down is longboarding with a twist and plenty of action and crashes along the way. Race rules and regulations in english, spanish, and portugese about idf race rules and regulations in english, spanish, and portugese. Competitors pay money to register and compete at these races, it is not a token fee, a significant part of a race organisers budget comes from rider fees. Collin cruise and nick broms put the pedal to the metal down highway for raw runs episode 8 floor it. People are awesome downhill longboarding edit youtube. Idf is sanctioned racing, which means it is a legal race, run to a set idf rule book, and an idf guaranteed organiser that brings a certain level of professionalism.
From the creatives behind the hockey nations series and football kicks, downhill xtreme launches you through a whirlwind of exotic locations and sets you against all challengers and the clock in an adrenaline fueled race to the bottom. Longboard girls crew showing the world that badass chicks can grow together and support each other in the world of extreme sports through a shared passion for longboarding. By comparison, modern racing skis are about six feet in length the only longboard racing rules, going back to the mining days are. Svenska downhill skateboard foreningen ar en forening som arbetar for att. On this page you can download the idfs rules and regulations. People are awesome downhill longboarding edit duration. Federation idf was formed in 2012 recognizing the need for fair, unbiased and democratic organisation of the sport of downhill skateboard and luge racing. Downhill skateboarders hop in the back of a uhaul to ride back up to the top of the devils peak downhill skateboard race course on sunday on guanella pass in georgetown. The lively scene also features old fashioned bands. Bragging rights and a hunger for adrenaline have pushed downhill skateboarders to race each other down the fastest, most technical hills in the world.