Author Topic: Help for the Noobie? :D (Read 5437 times)

Springer · « **on:** December 27, 2008, 02:08:04 PM »

Okay, had my bocks for 3 days now I guess, I'm walking around outside but I'm not a confident person, I'm too much of a wimp to go somewhere without a wall to grab onto just incase!!
Any tips for being more stable/confidence building? I don't have anyone around to lean on unfortunately

webmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2008, 02:40:24 PM »

Get in touch with the Invicta Bockers, they are in Kent too, they also have a gym meet coming up very soon and that would probably be the best way to get your confidence fast!

Charlie B · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2008, 02:41:36 PM »

If you have the protective equipment (knee pads, Wrist guards min suggets also elbow pads) then falling will generally not hurt. The first thing is to understand that you will fall at some point, if you do go with it.Once your past that then you can leave the wall

If you can get a pal or parent get them to stand with you so you can hold them for support. Try not to look down and focus approx 10m in front of you. Walk properly and pick your feet up. To slow down lean back slightly. When you come to a stop continue to ballance by moving slightly from one foot to the other. Once you can do this your pal/parent can let you go.

I have got loads of people walking unaided, this should only take 10/15 min

lynch · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2008, 02:42:24 PM »

i found that if your not walking with out holding on some thing just look a head a set yourself a marker and walk to wards it if you dont thing about it you can do it then set you self somthing farer away

Callum · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2008, 02:45:40 PM »

Ive had mine for 3 days now and yes im in the same boat not the most confident ever but to start its better to walk next to a wall or something then maybe set your self a target like a lampost and just look at it and dont look at the floor =]

Springer · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2008, 02:49:29 PM »

Thanks for the help guys

Really good. I have them on right now just sitting down, the weather is very windy and freeing outside, I'm not sure if I'll brave it! I might practice walking in the tiled utility room, it's long and thin without any hazards to fall/walk into!
I have a three piece pad set and a helmet thankfully

Callum · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2008, 04:16:59 PM »

Ive tried to do it in my tiled kitchen and down the hall its a big no no as soon as i went out thats when i could walk freely straight away

Springer · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2008, 05:35:41 PM »

Ok

hopefully the weather will be a bit warmer (pfft!) tomorrow!
I just went down to B&Q and got a nice long thick stick with ridges for grip that I can use for a bit of balance when I hopefully pluck up the courage to go outside and walk on the dry grass tomorrow

Callum · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2008, 05:43:59 PM »

walked down the street a few times and there was these kids looking in amzment today lol

Springer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2008, 05:53:22 PM »

Quote from: Callum on December 27, 2008, 05:43:59 PM

walked down the street a few times and there was these kids looking in amzment today lol

Sounds like fun

Unfortunately most of the people that live in the town closest to me are chavs...

darfgarf · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2008, 06:41:21 PM »

Quote from: Springer on December 27, 2008, 05:53:22 PM

Quote from: Callum on December 27, 2008, 05:43:59 PM
walked down the street a few times and there was these kids looking in amzment today lol

Sounds like fun Unfortunately most of the people that live in the town closest to me are chavs...

OI! M8 do us a backflip! <---like that?

Mini Ellis · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2008, 07:07:29 PM »

Quote from: darfgarf on December 27, 2008, 06:41:21 PM

Quote from: Springer on December 27, 2008, 05:53:22 PM
Quote from: Callum on December 27, 2008, 05:43:59 PM
walked down the street a few times and there was these kids looking in amzment today lol

Sounds like fun Unfortunately most of the people that live in the town closest to me are chavs...

OI! M8 do us a backflip! <---like that?

Then you say ---> Why dont you do a backflip ?

lynch · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2008, 07:13:44 PM »

i want to be able to do flips its hard

Callum · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2008, 07:15:26 PM »

Tbh the kids were about 6 so i dont think they wanted to talk lol

Springer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2008, 08:29:14 PM »

I can only just walk let alone do backflips xD
Come to think of it they'd probably just stuff the talking thing and push me over. Yeah. Nice town

Callum · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2008, 08:33:14 PM »

LoL if they pushed me id be stuck there for ever lol

Springer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2008, 08:42:38 PM »

Hehe me too. I'd probably end up crawling some place to a wall, and even then failing to get up xD

Callum · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2008, 09:02:22 PM »

Springer · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2008, 05:48:55 PM »

Thanks so much for all the advice everyone has been really helpful had a mate over today and got walking without holding anything

Feeling really happy and confident now since I'd been worried I'd never get walking without something to grab on to

Thanks again!
Now, onto running and jumping

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Author Topic: Help for the Noobie? :D (Read 5437 times)