Author Topic: home made hoofies (Read 9969 times)

Bounce · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2010, 09:47:02 PM »

hahaha im trying to see how long i last until my first fall, not actulaly trying to break my face. i would enjoy watching someone els bock on metal and fall over

is jason stil on to answer my questions haha?

dark-castles2 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:19:12 PM »

I went 4 months before my first fall

Bounce · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:29:11 PM »

is that a challenge? haha. Well when i started i could run fast within 20 mins and double footed jump within 30 but apart from trying to get more height in my jump i dont know what else i can do, because i dont go on trampoline's much and when i do i cant land a flip on my feet so i dont want 2 break me in half tryin on bocks as i play football alot for club and getting injurd would be bad. i have jumpd two benches before at school haha

Bounce · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:26:39 PM »

so how do you counter bore the back bolts to sink them into the rubber?

Jason · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:38:24 PM »

Counter boring is just drilling a larger hole part of the way through the rubber so the bolt sinks in but doesn't pulll through

On tyres and the hoofies material the nylon backing is so strong that I can drill most of the way through and the bolts won't pull through

I gauge the height by a simple depth gauge on the drill and a steel plate to stop the gauge digging in and to align the holes

The drill I use is specialy sharpened for the job but a standard twist drill with a wood point is very similar and would work (you can buy them at any diy store)

Also use silicon spray on the drill bit as that stops it grabbing

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:42:54 PM »

so how come the bolt doesnt come out of the rubber? sorry for all the questions im probably boring you but my school work is reli boring

dark-castles2 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 14, 2010, 12:17:08 AM »

Lol, I jumped and was doing split kicks in the first 3 hoursm could run jump 3 footish. I was a quick starter

DC

SNuD · « **Reply #32 on:** April 14, 2010, 12:39:48 PM »

Quote from: Bounce on April 13, 2010, 08:42:54 PM

so how come the bolt doesnt come out of the rubber? sorry for all the questions im probably boring you but my school work is reli boring

By drilling a smaller hole than the bolt, the threads will bite into the rubber and won't pull out!

Bounce · « **Reply #33 on:** April 14, 2010, 08:42:12 PM »

i see, i just hope my rubber isnt too hard then haha

Jason · « **Reply #34 on:** April 14, 2010, 08:50:38 PM »

If you look at the Hoofies mk3 page you will see that I put the bolt in from underneath and then stick a couple of nuts on the top that way the rubber is fixed by the bolt head (actually a pan head machine screw)

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #35 on:** April 14, 2010, 10:46:03 PM »

why do you do that? so there holes on the bottom yeah? why not put it in the bit facing the metal?

Bounce · « **Reply #36 on:** April 14, 2010, 10:50:16 PM »

on the MK3's theres metal showing on the bottom?

Jason · « **Reply #37 on:** April 15, 2010, 07:55:30 PM »

Because rubber is not well known for taking a thread well

Take a close look at the pics of the mk3 and you will see how it's done

On the other hand try threading your stuff and see how it works but don't blame me when you find yourself landing on a pair of ally hoofs

But please make sure you video it as it should be spectacular

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #38 on:** April 15, 2010, 08:02:57 PM »

Ally hoofs? come again??? haha

Jason · « **Reply #39 on:** April 15, 2010, 09:01:02 PM »

When the rubber flys off in mid air

I have done it and it's not funny except to everyone watching

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #40 on:** April 15, 2010, 09:10:49 PM »

i donts want that to happen hahaha.

Idea... fill the bolt/ hole in with the rubber crack seeler stuff?

Bounce · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2010, 09:57:39 PM »

You know the things on the first (neerest to toe) binding you take off theres a metal square with a bolt thing on where can you get them from because you could use them in the rubber soles?

daveydoodoo · « **Reply #42 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:02:00 PM »

I've tried to make my own out of a push bike tyre I picked up from Halfords. I've made all my own studding to hold it all in place, and they work lovely, only problem is they are way too soft, been out for an hour and they are knackered.

Plus I find that I'm always wearing on one site, is this the same for other folks, or am I just strange. (Don't mean to steal the post)

Thanks
Davey

Bounce · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:10:38 PM »

haha that looks bloody huge haha. i wear down one side more than the other aswell ;/

Jason · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:42:28 PM »

Nice copy on MK2's Davey

You've done a good job there mate when I made my first set of tire socks they wore out quickly

Just keep looking for the right compound of tyre

And yes most people tend to wear on one side or the other to some extent

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:56:20 PM »

ooohhhhh, so your 'MK' series are just bits of tyre?

Jason · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2010, 09:33:24 PM »

No Bounce they are not

Do you ever read anything before you post

Read the post again and notice the bit that says "My first Tyre socks" these were made from bicycle tyres as everyones are

Mk1 and 2 Hoofies were made from "Equine therapy bath entrance and exit matting" (Horse swiming pool matting

) bought from a specialist supplier

Mk3's are made from new motocross motorbike tyres

Jason

Bounce · « **Reply #47 on:** April 19, 2010, 09:37:08 PM »

HAHAHHAHA Jason im sorry but i deserve a apology...

Quote from: Jason on April 19, 2010, 08:42:28 PM

Nice copy on MK2's Davey

So actulaly i think i do read the posts....

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Author Topic: home made hoofies (Read 9969 times)