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G'Day.

Post by eatcookies » 15 Nov 2010 20:31

Hello,
Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm a 23 year old guy from NSW, Australia who has circle kicked for a few years sporadically, and only just found out about freestyle.
I've yet to get a proper bag, but am looking forward to learning as much about the sport as I can.

As soon as finances allow, I plan to purchase a bag from elemental footbags, as I enjoy supporting Australian companies, not to mention the shipping rate is significantly decreased when comparing to ordering from overseas.

Thanks for having me! :D
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Post by F[uns]tylin' Eclectic » 16 Nov 2010 13:01

Thanks for joining us! You've just entered upon a magnificent journey that can be very rewarding and loads of fun. I wish you the best in the sport in the future and If I'm ever in Australia, I'd be glad to kick with you. Happy kicking!
Nick Polini

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"Yeah dude it's all mental. Then it's physical" ~Evan Gatesman
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Post by eatcookies » 16 Nov 2010 14:15

Thanks so very much for the warm welcome, I can't wait to progress beyond the basics!
It's addicting.
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Post by F[uns]tylin' Eclectic » 16 Nov 2010 21:35

eatcookies wrote:It's addicting.
...Story of my life, dude :P
Nick Polini

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"Yeah dude it's all mental. Then it's physical" ~Evan Gatesman
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Post by Jazzkid » 17 Nov 2010 08:17

Hey! Welcome to the sport man.

Here are a few tips

1. Learn the basic tricks in a controlled consistent way with BOTH FEET
2. Stay on the balls of your feet .
3 30 minutes of working on one trick until it feels effortless is more productive than 3 hours of 20% accuracy with 10 tricks.
4. Watch guys who are the best

Players to check out ( in no specific order )

Jorden Moir David Clavens Scott Bevier Ryan Mulroney
Vasek Klouda Nick Landes Evan Gatesman Damien Gielniki
Lon Smith Jim Penske Milan Benda
(sorry if I misspelled guys names) there are many many more

Shoes options

Rod laver Adidas (mesh) MOST USED SHOE (easy to mod for footbag)
Reebok Gunit g6 discontinued ...super comfortable if you can find them
Quantums discontinued...although u can still get a pair (no mod needed)
Clima cools....require the most modding
Nucleus ...not alot of support (no mod) needed


THERE ARE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ON UTUBE FOR ALOT OF TRICKS, check ANZ's TRICKS Good luck man...Peace

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Post by PoisonTaffy » 17 Nov 2010 23:50

The above post is sticky worthy. Been said, but not as concise.
"Childhood is short, immaturity is forever"

Roy Klein
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Post by eatcookies » 18 Nov 2010 13:46

Thanks so much for all the help, the support on this forum is amazing.
I appreciate it to no end.

Those tips were surely well sought after by myself, and will be followed to the best of my ability. :D
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