Drop Through Classic Luges

[Christian]

I have been riding classic luge for a while now and i have seen a couple of buttboards that are drop through and what advantages does this have? Also what advantage does the european Sk8 buttboard have on just regular american buttboard?

Thanks in advance.

[GravityRider15]

drop through= more stability, and less turn

[chrismcb]

In general a drop through deck provides more stability by lowering the center of gravity. It appears that it also offers an aerodynamic advantage (although I don't know if that has ever been proven)

What advantage does a SC8 board have? a lighter pocket book? It is a VERY nice looking board, but personally I am happy riding my Lott classic.

[sean c]

Originally Posted by chrismcb

In general a drop through deck provides more stability by lowering the center of gravity. It appears that it also offers an aerodynamic advantage (although I don't know if that has ever been proven)

What advantage does a SC8 board have? a lighter pocket book? It is a VERY nice looking board, but personally I am happy riding my Lott classic.

and for non flexible out of shape riders like myself a drop thru buttboard will make it easier to push off the start.

sean c

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