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Title: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: zazu on August 30, 2007, 02:29:54 PM: Im new to powerising and in my area no one has any, and i dont want to spend 135 on a novelty
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Trixter on August 30, 2007, 02:40:32 PM: i wouldnt say its boring, but its like anythink you do on your own its not as much fun as doing it with others, what area are you in ?
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: zazu on August 30, 2007, 02:49:15 PM: flintshire in N wales UK
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: webmaster on August 30, 2007, 02:54:48 PM: There is a fair amount of bockers in Wales see www.welshbockers.co.uk
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Post by: Taunton on August 30, 2007, 02:55:46 PM: I'd say, when you're learning then its not a problem at all (better to fall flat on your face in solitude than in front of mates :D), but when you get that bit of confidence then it definately makes it better to meet up with a few others :)
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Post by: zazu on August 30, 2007, 02:57:52 PM: Thanks 4 all advice guys
;)
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Post by: Bbmthbloke on August 30, 2007, 05:25:14 PM: Hi Zazu no they are fun on your todd but yes even with just 2 it is much more fun.

For you in Flintshire I say look more to North England for fellow bockers at the moment. Cheshire Liverpool then Manc. There is a thriving community in Wales but its centred down around Cardiff

Id look up the vids posted by 'Athoul' gives an insite as to what can be done alone. It helps if like him you can regularly post vids. He then came into contact with others ( after close on 6 month solo) who were 25-40 miles away and now a m8 has gotr some and there is a guy 10-15 miles away too. So the chances are you would not be on your own for too long
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Post by: Dark Knight on August 30, 2007, 06:12:47 PM: I'm the only one within miles who have them and I may be on my own but walk round town and everyone wants of be your mate ;D
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Post by: Kiola on August 31, 2007, 10:31:52 AM: ive bounced around by myself A lot of times.. its good for Practicing.. but keep focused on what your learning.
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Post by: Paul-Self on August 31, 2007, 10:48:37 AM: yeh when i first got my stilts i couldnt find anyone remotly close to me so i bocked alone for first 3 months... its nice to bock alone as well concentrate on learning stuff etc
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Post by: t r o c on August 31, 2007, 12:16:12 PM: I think i'm the only one near where i live, i think the closest person to me is in liverpool.
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: chocl8 on August 31, 2007, 02:40:18 PM: I bocked on my own from Xmas til June, July, When I met Hilly n Trixter etc. It was brilliant bocking beforehand, and now its even better! Esp as now part of the EA Bockers!!!! :)
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Trixter on August 31, 2007, 03:37:40 PM: i was lucky me matttt and glen all got them within the same week 2 weeks but we all live in different villages so we all go bockin on our own i go in my bank and stuff on them most places dont mind but when your with other people its so much more fun but its deffinatly fun on your own
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Alex on September 01, 2007, 07:06:10 PM: Quote from: t r o c on August 31, 2007, 12:16:12 PM
I think i'm the only one near where i live, i think the closest person to me is in liverpool.
say were bouts are you?
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Bbmthbloke on September 01, 2007, 07:29:06 PM: i kinda doubt it troc u just not being creative go back and try gain NOW
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Post by: t r o c on September 01, 2007, 09:00:12 PM: I'm on the wirral, over the mersey in wallasey.
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: wiimii on September 01, 2007, 10:45:08 PM: i find em fun on my own bt there still fun wiv my m8s who avnt gt cos they laff n say they lk weird
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Alex on September 02, 2007, 05:21:53 PM: there's a huge area of grass like a hundred acres near where i live so il have a bit of fun on my own ;D
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: webmaster on September 02, 2007, 05:23:19 PM: Grass is quite slippy make sure you pop on some tyre socks first ;)

Have fun
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Bbmthbloke on September 02, 2007, 05:26:59 PM: yeah I just dont like grass, I know its nicer to fall on, But I like the 'positive' feel of concrete and tarmac. I had fun bouncing on the hoe ( titter not) in Plymouth last week on tarmac, on leaving , walked on some grass and just felt sooo slippy.

OOO troc youre a woolyback then ;D
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: t r o c on September 02, 2007, 06:03:10 PM: Quote from: Bbmthbloke on September 02, 2007, 05:26:59 PM
yeah I just dont like grass, I know its nicer to fall on, But I like the 'positive' feel of concrete and tarmac. I had fun bouncing on the hoe ( titter not) in Plymouth last week on tarmac, on leaving , walked on some grass and just felt sooo slippy.

OOO troc youre a woolyback then ;D
Yup lol
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Alex on September 02, 2007, 07:23:46 PM: Quote from: webmaster on September 02, 2007, 05:23:19 PM
Grass is quite slippy make sure you pop on some tyre socks first ;)

Have fun
iv been browsing most of this forum so i think its best to 'pop' tyre socks on what ever type of ground your bocking on
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: English-tailor on September 19, 2007, 07:53:23 AM: Tyre sox kill the bounce....dont use them unless it's really necessary
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: aidanh1 on March 20, 2008, 08:06:51 PM: troc you say the closest to you u think is liverpool well thats close to me :nana: and im in warrington :thumbs:
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: chocl8 on March 20, 2008, 08:22:47 PM: Quote from: English-tailor on September 19, 2007, 07:53:23 AM
Tyre sox kill the bounce....dont use them unless it's really necessary

Guess this is kinda overkill then... :D
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Spud on March 20, 2008, 08:39:58 PM: ouch :haha:
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Post by: Sx Nutta on March 20, 2008, 10:29:36 PM: I am making a set like that for when i go for some serious off road action, lol
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Post by: rickbicker26 on March 20, 2008, 11:22:08 PM: not forgetting the pain that you can inflict on chavs if they start...lol
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: DJ MIDNIGHT on March 21, 2008, 11:18:56 AM: yh i got my pjs 3 weeks ago and it can be boring on ur own but as others said u can really look at wot ur learning such as 4 me i need to focus on walking with my feet parralel :rolleyes:
Title: Re: does it get boring on ur own
Post by: Nero on March 21, 2008, 12:34:46 PM: on your own, like yourself one person out, yeah it gets real hard to find motivation at times ( i found it was anyway).
but once yo go to a meet, and have a great time with others its not so hard, then youll start to find people who are within traveling distance and youll laugh about them "tigger" days