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A lighter person moves more quickly because there is less friction between the sled and the ice due to their weight. A heavier person, however, will have much more momentum making it harder to decrease speed.
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Why does a the luge rider put his or her feet down?
it makes them more streamlined. The less air resistance a luge rider creates, the less friction with the air, and therefore the faster he/she will go.
What winter sport is skeleton?
Skeleton is a one man luge where the rider goes head first instead of feet first.
What is a Light toboggan used in a supine position called?
luge
What is a luge ambassador?
a light tobogon and a representative for a forgein country
How was luge made?
The Vikings are usually credited with being the inventors of luge sleds. They made them to slide down mountainsides in Olsofjord. The Vikings were actually conducting Luge races as early as 800 AD! The sleds were not very aerodynamic, but they were made heavy and strong for speed.
Which was first street luge or ice luge?
ice luge
What is faster the luge or the skeleton?
Luge
What nicknames does Rick Luge Ventures go by?
Rick Luge Ventures goes by Rick Luge.
What is the birth name of Rick Luge Ventures?
Rick Luge Ventures's birth name is Rick Luge.
When was luge created?
Sentosa Luge was created in 2005.
Who created the luge?
Crystal Bay created the luge.
Is ERIN HAMLIN a luge?
yes Erin Hamlin is a luge
