Pro-Jump PowerBocking Jumping Stilts Forum - Community for Power bocking / Pro Jumping!
Members Lounge => Non Bocking Chat => Topic started by: hey its me on November 16, 2006, 05:22:33 PM
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hey , I am looking for a pair of pro jump's and I have heard that you need 2 replace parts like the rubber sole every few months, is this trew ???.
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No.
Yes.
Maybe :P
Some people say the rubber sole wears away quite quickly but I think this depends on how often you use them and how long for each time. Many people have also attached cycle tyres over the rubber sole to prevent them wearing out however I think this looks really ugly, especially when you consider new feet cost £15 (I assume each).
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so I should use a bike tyre . but is that safe ???
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well this forum doesnt like you posting links to other poweriser sites but there is a tutorial that shows you how to do it here: http://www.geocities.com/powerisertiresocks/
Lots of people have done this and some have trimmed the tyre more than others but it seems like a lot of work to end up with something that doesnt look too great and the official part is 15 quid!
I dont think its fair for any single person to say the rubber soles last a few months or whatever since people use them differently (some use them on tarmac, concrete, grass, indoors etc).
If you're going to go with the tyre thing then I suggest buying a new tyre from halfords and I wouldnt be too worried about grip as everyone says its fine, even if you use a flat-style gripped tyre (known as a road tread, rather than a mountian bike style tread). It seems perfectly safe, but you have to attach them tightly, neatly and test they dont slip off or move before normal use.
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thanks for the help :D
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no worries, if you have lots of questions you can always talk to me on msn messenger. I'm no expert, I've only had mine a few weeks but if I can help I sure will.
MSN: locky316@hotmail.com
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thanks will do! :)