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Post by kkd on Jan 5, 2005 15:34:21 GMT
Afternoon everyone.... I have just read through the IGSA Rules and Regs that most of you seen to run by (am i right in this?), but it left me wondering who decided on these rules and where they come from? Looking at other sites in the usa and seeing pics posted on those sites and these, them all seem to run different rules... e.g. 3 sets of trucks (which isnt 'llowed in any discipline here), rolling trucks, 8cm ride height.. Could someone explain some of these rules.. currently there are 2 stopping us competing in butboard (80mm ride height, and 70mm wheels), and our boards arent long enough for 'unlimited', being only 80cm.
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Post by will on Jan 5, 2005 17:17:03 GMT
Hey kkd, I think that the point of buttboard is that its a level playing field so its cheap! and also its not about the speed so there's the restriction on wheels reason and having floating axles again will make you go faster (is debateable) but three trucks suppost to give you better traction on the front improving grip. But buttboard is more about going back to the 'roots' of streetluge and i really enjoy it and its really close racing, look at the race at white air between Me , Dez and ian how close was that? close enough for me to get my finger ran over!!! Will
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Post by sccbazil on Jan 5, 2005 21:46:01 GMT
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Post by Joel on Jan 5, 2005 22:33:12 GMT
The add says it is road legal over here so I guess it should. I would double check it though if i were you just in case. Nice lookin lid. 1 thought (yes, had 1 at last!!!) is that the chin is quite high which would hamper vision when in a tuck.
Just noticed that the bidding has ended, did you win?
C u on the race circuite soon i hope
Joel
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Post by sccbazil on Jan 5, 2005 22:47:03 GMT
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Post by kkd on Jan 6, 2005 0:52:27 GMT
hi, I think buttboarding is the way forward as it keep's the cost down and who wants to spend bare on something you'll probably stack!! However our current setup doesnt allow us to fully comply, due to the ride height, but all our componets are inexpensive, maybe we should have a cost defined system where you have to prove that all the compenents came to less than £$200 (which is a lot, i think, just for the setup, but hey) I think we at the SCC are all becomeing more safety consious and we all want to be able to race (and leave you trailing ) against you guys. thats why (see other threads) were buying helmets, and looking into leathers, not just for the girls either... We hope to see you on track soon... i here Aviemoore (spl? hotwheels 02??) in scotlands nice.... KKD
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Post by UK Gravity Sports Asscociation on Jan 6, 2005 8:08:50 GMT
KKD, The main reason the UKGSA runs on the IGSA rules is because a lot of riders go and compete in europe every summer at the BIG IGSA events. Following thier rules and regs makes sense so people have equipment they can race here and over there. We are in talks with the IGSA at present with a view towards UKGSA races being afiliated with the IGSA and points counting towards a full IGSA UK championship and world ranking points. If this happens we will need to enforce the IGSA rules to the full. I'm not sure what you guys are riding but i'm sure the boards could be made legal pretty cheaply. Get in touch with luke at www.casperskates.com and i'm sure he'll solve the wheel problems for a good price. It would be really good to see all the SCC riders at gurston or dalby forest this year. The UKGSA is still about getting more riders on the hill and racing. Good luck and Play nice, Graham How about posting a picture of your board?
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Post by Joel on Jan 6, 2005 8:17:50 GMT
Hi KKD
With Buttboard the restrictions are as much about limiting performance as cost. With similar ride hights, wheelbases, bearings and wheel sizes you can safely say that there is only a certain amount of performance you can get out of a board. Why do this then if you can still spend a hell of a lot of money? Because it then becomes about rider ability, a true test of skill. It also makes racing a hell of a lot closer and loads of fun.
As for proving cost, that is a very difficult. Firstly I take it that you mean retail costs? But what about homemade decks? How do you prove how much you spent. Someone, less ethical than myself, could make a very expensive deck, but only show recipts that add up to a small amount.
Graham, if you want to see what KKKD is riding look on the SCC website. They are basicly trick decks (but slightly bigger) with standard skateboard trucks and 80mm wheels.
Joel
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