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Offline JumpinJim

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One down one to go...!
« on: February 02, 2009, 08:44:16 PM »
Hi Guys,

Well tonight I have finally started modding my bocks! It's been fun and I'm really quite pleased with the outcome.. I've attached some pics so you can give me your honest and informed opinion.

Also I have a few questions I need answering before I start the other one....

Over all bock. As I said I'm Really Quite pleased  :Cbiggrin:





Right 1st question.. I used laces as according to other threads, laces are better than Tie wraps, as when you start doing grab tricks you can cut your hands. (And I'm on the cusp of some grab tricks now) The problem I have is I can't get is a tight as I'd like.. No s******ing in the back!  :Cwink: I've put Duct tape top an bottom but it still moves a little from side to side, not much but enough.. I guess my questions is what effect will this have on the spring an does a little movement cause a big problem?



This is the tape round the top I've had to do the same on the bottom. Any suggestions? Or will this be ok?

Next Mod is the MK2 Hoofie.. I can't fault them at all! They were easy to fit an give you soooooooooooooo much more grip! A great mod for beginers like myself! Cheers Jason!



Last Mod was the elite strap.. Had a few issues with this! (But that's probably down to me not pinhead)



2nd Question an I know this sounds like a dumb question but here goes.. Is there a right and left bock? If so which one is which? It's just on the instructions for the straps (and before you start yes I have read the how to thread) it has "TOP BKL LFT LEG" I know the buckles go on your outside leg, which mine do but it just dosn't look right...



What do you think? Also I cant seem to adjust them right! I can make them smaller but not bigger! And I can't get them as tight as I want around the knee bar...Again no singgers from the back please :Cwink:

Lastly I've decided not to cut the original straps off, but to Duct tape them to the knee bar on the outside is this a wise idea? Or will I regret it when I fall?



An thats it from me folks.. All feedback would be apreciated!
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2009, 09:04:52 PM »
I've not tried a tire Mod but maybe a layer of double back sticky tape may help stop the tire twisting ?
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2009, 09:22:55 PM »
Thanks for the praise mate  :Cbiggrin:

The buckles go to the outside but that means that the bit with the buckle bit on it starts on the inside of your foot

Confusing I know but to make it easy the pic you put up here is the one for your left foot

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:

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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2009, 09:59:35 PM »
No a little looseness on the tire won't really effect anything. But if you use a longer lace you can criss cross (instead of zig-zag as it appears in your pic) and tie a knot at each hole punch interval. Like on a corset. It'll be much more form fitting. I have to say I don't like the look of the tape. lol. Maybe try black tape (electricians tape). Hope that helps. =)

Love the hoof mod! It looks great. And if it looks good you bounce higher! Fact! *cough*
« Last Edit: February 02, 2009, 10:07:30 PM by Brendan (NeoNinja) »
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2009, 10:26:37 PM »
Quote from: Jason on February 02, 2009, 09:22:55 PM
Thanks for the praise mate  :Cbiggrin:

The buckles go to the outside but that means that the bit with the buckle bit on it starts on the inside of your foot

Confusing I know but to make it easy the pic you put up here is the one for your left foot

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:



Excellent! I have got the right foot then! The left I mean  :Cwink:

No worries for the praise mate the hoofies are my best mod over all!!! I shall defo be back for more, so make sure you've got plenty on rubber in! Ooooo I say!! lol

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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2009, 10:31:40 PM »
Quote from: Brendan (NeoNinja) on February 02, 2009, 09:59:35 PM
No a little looseness on the tire won't really effect anything. But if you use a longer lace you can criss cross (instead of zig-zag as it appears in your pic) and tie a knot at each hole punch interval. Like on a corset. It'll be much more form fitting. I have to say I don't like the look of the tape. lol. Maybe try black tape (electricians tape). Hope that helps. =)

Love the hoof mod! It looks great. And if it looks good you bounce higher! Fact! *cough*

They were the longest laces I could find!! As long as it won't affect the spring I can live with it for now.. Maybe I'll try the cris-cross on the next tyre mod.. (£3.99 Wilikinsons - 26" MBT Tyre, BARGIN!!)

Hmmm..... May well over lay the duct tape with black tape or see if I can get some black Duct tape!

Cheeres Brendan!!
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2009, 10:51:01 PM »
Wow they look really good, congrats =]
i like what you have done with the hooves too, and right and left as people have said heir isnt really one but i was wearing mine 'the wrong way around' to start with, so i had the buckles on the insides of my feet i have now swapped them over.

Love

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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 02:25:51 PM »
Cheers Mini.. There ok for a 1st atempt.. But I have some big plans for Phase two! Picked up some great tips for various threads.
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2009, 02:55:20 PM »
yeah looking good mate.
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2009, 04:50:32 PM »
"Last Mod was the elite strap.. Had a few issues with this! (But that's probably down to me not pinhead) " jj

YUP down to you matey lol...
they dont look fitted properly at all dude....
yes they go tight, yes they adjust from fatty size to thin...
im amazed how some people cant work them out as they work just like a belt does...feed through to tighten, feed back to loosen hmnnnnnn, undo to adjust, dont pull FEED through....

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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2009, 05:41:38 PM »
Quote from: JumpinJim on February 03, 2009, 02:25:51 PM
Cheers Mini.. There ok for a 1st atempt.. But I have some big plans for Phase two! Picked up some great tips for various threads.

Theirs no stopping you now :P
Good luck!!

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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2009, 06:04:59 PM »
Quote from: PINHEAD69 on February 03, 2009, 04:50:32 PM
"Last Mod was the elite strap.. Had a few issues with this! (But that's probably down to me not pinhead) " jj

YUP down to you matey lol...
they dont look fitted properly at all dude....
yes they go tight, yes they adjust from fatty size to thin...
im amazed how some people cant work them out as they work just like a belt does...feed through to tighten, feed back to loosen hmnnnnnn, undo to adjust, dont pull FEED through....



Hmmm... Well they're not the easiest things I've ever to work out! No worries though I'm heading down to Lincoln gym meet and I'm sure someone there will have them an be able to check them over for me an give me a proper 1-2-1 tourtrial.. :Cwink:
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2009, 06:05:49 PM »
Quote from: PINHEAD69 on February 03, 2009, 04:50:32 PM
"Last Mod was the elite strap.. Had a few issues with this! (But that's probably down to me not pinhead) " jj

YUP down to you matey lol...
they dont look fitted properly at all dude....
yes they go tight, yes they adjust from fatty size to thin...
im amazed how some people cant work them out as they work just like a belt does...feed through to tighten, feed back to loosen hmnnnnnn, undo to adjust, dont pull FEED through....

Actually pin i had a problem wif the thtening coz u used 2 belt thingys i worked it out eventually XD its like a bet wif to fasterners on it hehe :D

but in all fairness pins straps are really good and work absolute wonders just dont tell him to often hell get all big headed :P
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Re: One down one to go...!
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2009, 06:14:07 PM »
sory about double post but im some wot of an expert on the tyre mod on the bak right with ur string undo it and start at the top and pull it tight so the rubber touches on each side and then feed threw ina  zig zag and pull it all tight tie a bow at the bottom this will fully secure it to the spring and it wont move i did this mod a few months bak :) i wa slike the 2nd or 3rd bockers to ahve it on hehe

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