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JeffRichards · Post by **JeffRichards** » 20 Jul 2006 20:50

sweeeeeeet. thanks for posting i was getting worried u died......

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 23 Jul 2006 14:32

Not-so-ripped Warrior wrote:I promise to film, edit, and post a video within 5 days. At the most!

so far your 16 days late

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 25 Jul 2006 16:36

Not-so-ripped Warrior wrote:Well, unfortunately all bets are off for now. There is nowhere for a firewire to plug into my laptop and therefore I can capture no footage from kevin's camera

Sorry but I still don't have the capabilities to make a video.

Anyways, no shred all weekend, just lots of eating. Then yesterday I had a really bad session, but I followed it up with a great session today. Lots of super long runs. One run included torque BSOS, tomahawk BSOS, drifter>pdx drifter BSOS, and some both-sided pixie stuff. Felt good. I'm out, later

JeffRichards · Post by **JeffRichards** » 25 Jul 2006 17:08

Nice!!! See you at Midwest....

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 26 Jul 2006 21:49

I'll try to make it out this weekend. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to.

I just had a shoeless "around the world" session in my room to burn off the double scoop of baskin robbins ice cream I ate a little while ago. After many many repeated attempts and some moderate frustration I managed to hit DATW>DATW>DATW on both sides in both directions. Whew!

This evening I juggled and played footbag on a public access TV show up in Highland Park. I think it's broadcasted all over the north shore and some northwest suburbs. Among other things I plugged footbag.org

Good night all

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 27 Jul 2006 16:48

Not-so-ripped Warrior wrote:ripwalk>drifter>pdx whirl>blur>smear>dimwalk>ducking butterfly>spinning clipper>blizzard>dbl legover>toe whirl>ps whirl

Reid and I have been racing toward this 12-contact string for well over a month now, and I finally hit it for him a few hours ago. Sealed beautifully with a hand catch...

That is all. No shred for me tomorrow, but I'm pumped for the competition this weekend.

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 03 Aug 2006 16:40

Didn't kick yesterday but I did get pretty drunk and then had to wake up early for work today

I started the session today going real easy, then slowly started playing harder. Not too many highlights.

Really fluky but notable nonetheless: maelstrom BSOS

Lata

mc · Post by mc » 03 Aug 2006 16:46

hey buddy, you're a really skilled and strong player. I like your style. I saw you in a video a few months ago and you did pixie whirl > blur repeat, which I've hit a few times since then, thanks to your inspiration. Are you coming to portland?

matt

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 04 Aug 2006 08:50

dear ftb, I had a really good time kicking with you guys on saturday. Sorry i couldnt make it out sunday. I will be back, and you guys must come out and shred again.

p.s. reid is gonna hit montage rake soon

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 09 Aug 2006 18:43

Well, I havent replied in a while so I have alot to catchup on. ... Yup.
... Sessions are going well... working on some new stuff as well as consistancy, great to see everyone at the event a couple weekends ago,... can you say pixie flux... alright that about covers it thanks everyone...

SlickProtege · Post by **SlickProtege** » 16 Aug 2006 06:27

Wow it has been awhile since I last posted in modified... hope all is well in the ill.. I have not been kicking as much as I would like but I did have a session the other day and havn't lost my touch.. I will soon be training hard at school.. alright im at work right now watching the children of the corn and im not doing a very good job as you can see.. hope to make it out there sometime soon.. give me a ring sometime reid or I will just do the same to you.. take er easy.. lataa

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 26 Aug 2006 18:22

I've actually been playing pretty regularly despite hassles with school and other shit. I can't wait until we get our entire U of I scene together for a massive shred. But in the meantime Kaushik's ankle is still healing, Phil Roper is working a bunch, and Zak Kunath slept too late to kick with us today.

I kicked with Reid and Lauren at the armory today. Reid was playing strong, and we tried to teach Lauren clipper stalls. I'm sure she'll get them soon. I hit:

stepping whirl>pdx drifter>symposium whirl BS (a bit sloppy tho)

rubberman>osis>ps whirl

mobius>infinity>infinity>mobius (makin' it BSOS)

and finally some sick toe shuffle. If you haven't shredded with me in a while then you have no idea how much my toe game has come together. Good things are happening.

Lata

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 26 Aug 2006 18:55

Congrats on the infinty bsos, mobius is cool too!

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 26 Aug 2006 19:05

crazylegs32 wrote:Congrats on the infinty bsos, mobius is cool too!

LMAO!
go fearless

ObArA'BaRs · Post by **ObArA'BaRs** » 27 Aug 2006 11:22

Not-so-ripped Warrior wrote: I can't wait until we get our entire U of I scene together for a massive shred. But in the meantime Kaushik's ankle is still healing, Phil Roper is working a bunch, and Zak Kunath slept too late to kick with us today.

How long is that gonna take?

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 27 Aug 2006 13:53

Haha, yes, infinity bsos is a big step for me. Soon I will take my game guiltless...

I wish I knew how long Kaushik's ankle will need to heal. Apparently he still is definitely interested in playing tho which is good news. I hope he's back soon!

No shred for me today, and probably none tomorrow

and I bet Reid's kicking right now

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 30 Aug 2006 05:16

Lot;s of shredding, attempting to up the level... OK

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 07 Sep 2006 14:24

Been shredding on and off. Session today in my apartment. Slightly cramped space but not really that bad either. I've played in much smaller areas. I hit:

terrage x 5 (new record)

dbl switchover x 3 (new record)

whirl>gyro clip>whirl>spinning clip>repeat (12 contacts)

I hope to crush that terrage record and that dbl switchover record very very soon. Later

ObArA'BaRs · Post by **ObArA'BaRs** » 08 Sep 2006 06:52

LETS SHRED THIS WEEKEND

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 12 Sep 2006 15:41

Good session today with eric and some of the kids from the club.... When asked to shred this weekend did you mean in palatine or un Champaighn Urbana?

most recent new move.
-Hghplnsdrftr-

on a personal note, I have been out of footbag for three days due to a water polo tournament, I really feel my game slipping, so I have played everyday since the weekend, and my delays are becoming what they once were, yet my whirls and osi need complete re-work-in it appears. Anyway I plan on taking shorts, a footbag and pair of lavers with me on future water polo adventures to avoid these long breaks. My advice to you, and you know who you are, try to play atleast a half hour everyday inorder to keep your skills fresh....

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