im new to ciao

italianfootbager · Post by **italianfootbager** » 12 Oct 2008 00:08

ciao
im from florence
im new to footbag and and im half italian and half american this year i discovered footbag and since i got back from US i have done nothing but that .
althoung im pretty lonely here becuase in italy everibody is in soccer, i already have got the basic stalls and fliyng clipper and now im working on ATW and clipper stall. its been only like 1month since leaving US
i play with a pair of nike and with a pandemonium 26 panel sand footbag.

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 12 Oct 2008 09:53

Ciao.

Welcome to footbag. Benvenuto.

Footbag can be a little bit lonely -- there are many dedicated players who have few other people to play with nearby, if any at all.

However, I have heard of other footbag players in Florence, Italy. May I direct your attention to another excellent footbag web-site:

http://www.Footbag.ORG

On that wonderful site you can find a list of players and clubs and competitions to go to. You should probably contact this club in particular:

http://www.footbag.org/clubs/show/1184955283

It sounds like a perfect fit for you. You may notice that they also refer to a footbag event in Italy that I, personally, would REALLY like to take part in:

http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1202049151

I know, its already too late for this year, and next year is a long way away, but if we're both very lucky maybe we'll meet up there. Hope this info helps you out.

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 12 Oct 2008 20:14

Ciao e benvenuto!

Take Outsider's advice. Play and go to tournaments. It will take time to grow the scene in Italy, be patient.

If at some point you want to upgrade your equipment (Nikes and a 26p are not ideal) I would suggest visiting www.planetfootbag.com they are one of the best footbag companies in Europe.

Jack Stutler · Post by **Jack Stutler** » 12 Oct 2008 20:32

that event sounds like sooooooooooooo much fun

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 13 Oct 2008 11:17

haha funny, the last post I made was about how I'd never heard of an italian footbag player and then I see this post!

Well I am glad there are footbag players in Italy!

PoisonTaffy · Post by **PoisonTaffy** » 13 Oct 2008 14:22

I got to kick and hang out with the guy organizing the Salento tour thing, Andrew. He's very cool and easy to get along with, and was glad to kick with just about anyone, regardless of the level. I'm sure he'll be delighted if you contact him!

italianfootbager · Post by **italianfootbager** » 18 Oct 2008 08:30

today i did a legover and a atw on my strongside yea
i still cant do a clipper stall yet but with no doubt i will get there too

nothing else for todays news im just happy today for what i have done.
ciao ciao
italians rule