If you follow Wesley's method, but start with nylon tubing, it is much easier to get a good result. I have a supply of tubing which is 1/2" OD and 1/4" ID which fits exactly into the pivot hole before you even start. then you melt it in and jam in the hanger until it cools. I find it easiest to heat...

Just a reminder that there is a speedboard and luge race put on by Tim Cayer and folks at GSI. It will be in York, Maine Sat June 5 with morning practice and racing starting just after noon. For details directions etc. www.gravitysportsinternational.com Some of the best Canadian and California skate...

It was nice to see some of you again, and meet many of you for the first time. For those who have never seen a wheel fly off, it is better to spectate in that particular circumstance. It used to be more common in the days of soft red Kryps with no bearing seats. I figure I have a 50% chance that I c...

Time to dust off the boards. I'll see y'all there. Henry, maybe next time you can get off the train in Providence, I go right by the station which is only 1 mile from my house.

Anthony, can you let me know what the streets / intersections are for the Halloween race ? I may be able to check it out since I blow through town every once in a while. I CANT bring a 75 lb. bag again; it sucks when your only injury on the weekend is from carrying 4 boards / gear. That way I can se...

I won't be able to make the planning session tonight, but it seems to me that this hill presents the oportunity to set a big GS, the type that cannot be set at most hills. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this. The fact that I am a terrible tight slalom skater doesn't affect my opinion i...