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Erban Sets a New World Speed Record of 130.08 km/h

Written by Marcus Rietema
Saturday, 02 October 2010


Boulder, Colorado - Mischo Erban shattered his own IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Record on Thursday, September 31, 2010 when he reached an official speed of 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph) at a secret location in Colorado. This represents an astonishing increase of 13% over his previous record of 113.02 km/h (70.23 mph).

27-year old Erban, who lives in Vernon, BC, Canada rode a longboard using a stand up, head forward, arms back, tuck position to achieve the record. He was wearing a leather suit, gloves and a full-face protective helmet.

"Honestly we never thought we would hit 130 km/h,” said Erban. “It was an exploratory effort that surprised us all!”

The speed was recorded by the International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) using their Tag Heuer-manufactured, speed trap timing device. IGSA Official Gary Fluitt verified the record.

Erban was riding a GMR skateboard with stock Seismic 85mm Speed Vent wheels, Ronin trucks and prototype Seismic Bearings.

Mischo Erban is the defending IGSA World Cup Series Downhill Skateboarding Champion. He has won numerous international races and is recognized as one of the best downhill skateboarders in the world today.

The International Gravity Sports Association is the international sanctioning body for downhill skateboarding events and athletes, featuring the 8-race 2010 World Cup Series. IGSA events involve head-to-head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) as they hurtle themselves down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.

The IGSA urges downhill skateboarders to always wear protective equipment (including leathers, helmets, gloves and pads) and to only practice the sport under controlled conditions on closed roads.

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Comment by Skittles on October 5, 2010 at 9:39
well, obviously, he wasn't attempting to slide, nore are they made to slide, and they would de pretty darn well at newtons, cause I hear the surface grips like a vice, doesn't let you slide, unless you are sliding off your board, which seems to happen often...
Comment by Jack on October 5, 2010 at 14:39
depleted uranium bearings are the shit
Comment by Nippon on October 5, 2010 at 22:27
wat a noob.
Comment by Jordan Madeley on October 5, 2010 at 22:46
Speed Vents are the shit... The really new batch of Seismics are fine for downhill and sliding. The 85mm Vents are sick for luge.
Comment by B_Rad Newy on October 10, 2010 at 20:52
u sick sick sick BEAST!!!!! HAUL'N.....

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Comment by Bugs on October 21, 2010 at 20:23

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Comment by Bugs on October 23, 2010 at 18:41

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Comment by Ian Coggan on October 23, 2010 at 18:44
dalua, still faster hahah
Comment by Robbo on October 23, 2010 at 19:11
how do you know Ian?

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Comment by Dani on October 23, 2010 at 20:09
I slid at Newtons, rad surface to break traction. Dalua lies, I don't believe it.

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