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Hey Rick,
Thanks for the great photos! You always do such an amazing job putting these posts up. I know how much work they are! Thanks also to Chris and the MKB crew for putting on the event. It was a great day and a lot of fun - even if I did get wiped out at the mark and tore my foot open in my freestyle heat! Can't wait for more!
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You're welcome and thanks! I didn't know you hurt yourself. What did you hit? Also, being into losing the straps in a big way. What do you know about health benefits to guys riding strapless with some limited leg, knee and ankle problems? I don't have any myself, thank God, but some folks do. It could be a good motivating factor to shift to your way of riding.
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Not sure if I can answer your question competently, but I will give it a shot.... Riding a skim with a bad knee would be pretty tough because the board is very slippery due to the lack of fins and straps. It does take some time to get used to it, and you can easily twist a knee (or worse) learning how to ride one. I think a surfboard is a bit easier for people to transition to without straps because at least you can edge against the fins. Once you get the riding down it is pretty comfortable until you start doing some more advanced tricks. However, pop-shuvits and big ollies can be a terror on knees and ankles. So it really depends. Overall, I never really thought about avoiding injuries when I switched to riding strapless all the time - it just felt like it was the right fit for my style. I like the constant challenge it provides and the additional freedom.
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bad knee
I had my knee completely reconstructed & notice it hurts more when I ride straps or boots (even worse).
I prefer riding strapless surf,skim , skate bc it opens up kiting to another style. I actually thinks it makes you better when you switch to straps bc of more board control is needed. |
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