Classic Luge   (aka... buttboard) is similar to the Street Luge, embracing the origin of the sport by simplifying the gear to nothing more than a piece of wood with wheels. The low cost and minimal design requirements make buttboard a great choice for the newer gravity sport pilot.

     The Classic Luge represents pure, gravity powered racing. With a Classic Luge underneath and a paved hill ahead, expect to go fast. The "rules" prevent the Classic Luge to be over engineered or over funded, leveling the playing field and pitting rider skill against rider skill. Trust me, it doesn't make buttboarding any less exciting.

     The rules for Classic Luge limit the deck size to 48 inches long and 12 inches wide. The Classic Luge can only have 2 trucks and 4 wheels. The wheels must be 70mm or less. Even with these design guidelines, there are still a variety of classic luge "shapes". In the 1990s, Darren Lott cut out a deck, slapped on some trucks and wheels and a Classic Luge "standard" was born. Darren, a street luge champion and author of the popular Street Luge Survival Guide, rallied for Classic Luge to be a larger part of the American gravity sport scene. His "Lott Classic" buttboard is still the most widely used design of the sport.

       There are some manufacturers out there pressing Classic Luge decks but the demand is fairly low. Your best chance at getting a buttboard of your own is to make one yourself. Most wider (200mm +) trucks and softer (75 -78 durometer) 70mm wheel will be perfect for a classic luge setup. Make sure you put the trucks on some riser pads to prevent "wheelbite". Most buttboard racers add a "grip rail" on the bottom of the deck, especially near the front wheels.

      Gravity Sport University rides HAE's Buttboard when they hit the street. The perfect combination of concave and comfort.