Ben Rea(Ray)

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so much partying...so little footbag.
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Beat my whirl>infinity>rpt record. dont know how many contacts, have to check video.

Then i ran 4.5 miles. in 85 degree weather.
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Forgot to post this:



It was short because of the heat and i hadnt played in a few days.



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcRZMmxvmh8[/youtube]
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First of all, there are certain aspects of your style which remind me of Dylan Fry's style. That was a big compliment by the way.

Secondly, Your whirling concept has come a long way for you to be able to pull off such a beautiful blender and the following set was straight up. well done.

Thirdly, I am sorry to say this Ben, there is something incorrect about your spinning concept. it's like steppy rather than spinny or something. Anyone reading this agree with this statement? (beside Ben Rea). If so, lets give him some pointers on the spin techniqueI'll give it a go:

With the setting foot, don't try to get the footbag set immediately after the catch. It's almost a slightly longer than normal catch, so as to give you some milliseconds to start turning your back to the beginning of the set. Once you have begun to turn your back to the bag and the setting foot, then set that bag straight up. with the momentum of turning your back to the set, begin to pivot about 90 on the plant foot and let your body follow through and leave the clipper set foot in the air until you have spotted the bag and facing the set bag in the air. then you are all set up to WHATEVER you want to do next, whether it be a dex or a stall because the bag is set before you and you are in balance.

take it for what it is worth.

cool as heck both sidedness, bsos and paradox stuff man! Peace.
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Thanks for the advice paul, your always a help. Like a wise man once said. Spinning is an art. It will take time but i do need to start working on it more. Thank you for such a long post Paul, those are rare in my blog. You had very good input and i apprecciate it.

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Oh yea.

Flip DATW out-to-in

I played with pat yesterday. Nothing new. Just had a fun time.
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an ice cold beer. mmm.
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FOOTBAG! D:

Washington Square Park, 2pm!

Here's my cell, just in case: (718) 316-2948.

If I sound dazed and confused, that's normal. :P
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weeeeelllllll....Maybe i should have posted that i couldnt make it to NYC this weekend...

Next weekend isnt out of the equation either but it may be. depending if i can get thursday and friday off.


sorry waylon.
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It's cool. :)
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What i have accomplished today:

:arrow: Tore a muscle in my calf while running

:arrow: Fell down the stairs and brused my entire lower back
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Two memorable things in one day! Way to go!


...I hope you get better soon. And try to be more careful. :P
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Thanks for the kind words emily :)


On a happier note.



I HATE MY JOB...AND I CAN'T QUIT!!!!!!!!!


status update:

Leg feeling much better
Back still hurts a lot (wont hinder footbag...thank god.)
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:arrow: Whale tail

Hit 30 seconds ago had to come in from shred to post...hit it first try of the night with ease!!!! ahh! it felt so good! i didnt have the camera on because i was just done warming up and i wanted to take a few attempts at some stuff i hadnt tried in a while. oh boy, that made me happy.

I also did Dimwalk>blur>rpt finally my pixie is feeling good! yes!
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Okay, got whale tail video, blur>dimwalk>rpt video, pdx blender video, Pdx Drifter>Torque Video

I hit Tapping whirl and pixie whirl but the camera battery died. Charging now.


Having an amazing session. Will post more later.
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well ben, youre about to pass me up on everything I had on you.

Please do that. and I have no Idea what whale tale is so put that video up soon.
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Gyro DLO is whale tail


na, i can't pass you, your great.


also on video. last ones:

:arrow: Blurry Torque

:arrow: Blurry osis>ripwalk>rpt
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insane moves you got there. very creative. I also liked the slow motion of someone walking inside while you were doing the gyro dlo. Very artsy :wink: But seriously. Crazy links and great drills. You're schooling those stepping sets man. They're a beauootifull thing.
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:arrow: you can do a better pixie whirl :wink: next time
:arrow: that was a cool looking whale tale. Very over it.
:arrow: are you sure you're back is good to footbag with? Don't break yourself.
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