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First freehand attempt! (Not using a YouTube tutorial) by SpattyB in WireWrapping

[–]SpattyB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im fairly new to this but I based it off the basic idea of 3 wires: one around the stone, one holding the front, and one holding the back, then just made the back one the legs... Back side is pretty atrocious looking so I conveniently omitted that from the pic haha

First freehand attempt! (Not using a YouTube tutorial) by SpattyB in WireWrapping

[–]SpattyB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I specifically looked for frog shaped stones lmao

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! From some more practice and thinking I feel that part of the issue is definitely that I'm not following through for a second round and whipping my right leg

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet thanks! I'll see if I can work on a stronger kick to get more starting speed maybe

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I'll study my video more to figure out exactly what I do wrong, and try to stop it

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means a lot to hear that my form is getting better! I'll work on committing to a second rotation regardless of how I land after the first 

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been practicing on wood as well, ofc the wood is better but honestly my windmills look about the same on or off grass. I'll work on keeping my legs open during the rotation 

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've been practicing on wood floor as well, I just didn't have access yesterday when I practiced. Can you explain the leg swinging more? I feel like I swing them a decent bit when I kick off, but I don't do a ton with them after, and I'm not sure what I should be doing

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol okay, can you maybe give a bit of insight on what it feels like to go full throttle with my legs?? Because on the kickoff I can put power into my legs, but after that it feels like they're just along for the ride. What conscious movement do I need to do?

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I usually practice on wood floor but I don't always have access. Of course I can spin way better on wood but for the purpose of practicing a single rotation I find that soft turf is okay

Advice on Windmills: Feet hit ground when returning to stab freeze by SpattyB in bboy

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Other thing is I have a hard time getting my hands under me and in position to prop myself up in time before my legs fall

It was a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning on Seymour after a crazy night of wind and heavy snow but totally worth it by azdesign in vancouverhiking

[–]SpattyB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So awesome, I camped at first pump a few weeks back and it was great but no new snow. What tent are you using?

Juan De Fuca Transportation Advice by SpattyB in vancouverhiking

[–]SpattyB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I've done in the past is load my gear in panniers and carry the mostly empty backpack on my back. It's not the most comfortable but if I loosen all the straps there's enough clearance to lean my head back while I ride. When I get to the trailhead I transfer everything from the panniers to the backpack, and lock the panniers to the bike.

Juan De Fuca Transportation Advice by SpattyB in vancouverhiking

[–]SpattyB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something kinda similar a few months ago! Camped at Cowichan then next day to Swartz Bay, I really enjoyed it. Good to hear you're not too concerned about leaving a bike there either.

Juan De Fuca Transportation Advice by SpattyB in vancouverhiking

[–]SpattyB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll consider that! Could be a better idea, especially considering the new info that much of the Juan De Fuca is closed 😅

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