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Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« on: March 27, 2008, 11:30:55 AM »
I am pretty sure that the main tip is a need to get higher, and second I need to try it on an actual flat vertical wall. I wasnt drilling it that day, I just kinda felt like going for it once and this is what I got....

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Re: Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2008, 11:58:07 AM »
hey, I went to the gym the other day for the first time, and that idea came up. i ran at the wall and pushed off and landed it, with a stumble. I tried to recreate it but I didnt push backwards enough and my legs got caught on the wall also. I dont think height is that big of an issue, as your feet hit the top of that mat, and if you had pushed backwards more i think you would have made it.

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Re: Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2008, 11:58:46 AM »
lawl nice try meng
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Re: Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2008, 03:23:20 PM »
 ;D nice, Ozzi. I can do the lie on my back, looking stunned. Some day I hope to get the rest of the move.

Looks like you needed about 90o more rotation. Even if it had been a straight wall, I think you would have clipped your feet on it. It looked like your momentum was still a little bit forward. When you clipped your feet, your hips were already at the elevation they needed to be for a straight leg landing.

So either much faster rotation, (or a little faster with a bit more height), plus more backward momentum. And I could be totally wrong. :P


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Re: Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2008, 04:45:01 AM »
I do that every time.  I just end up sitting on the wall lol.  More push...more tuck.....as if I can do it haha.

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Re: Wall Loser (first and only attempt) tips.
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2008, 07:48:44 AM »
I know this will sound odd. But don't run so fast at the wall. Kinda of go at a............skipping pace? I don't know if that makes sense, but try going slower and concentrating on jumping back, you can worry about the speed later.
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