shred mats

Dat · Post by **Dat** » 28 May 2004 11:34

anyone ever try these or something like them? seems like a cool idea.

http://www.footbag.org/gallery/show/IMG0019.jpg

Posi-Cole · Post by **Posi-Cole** » 28 May 2004 11:40

Seems cool, but perhaps a tad small for those who like to move around a lot when they shred.

MegaFighter_X · Post by **MegaFighter_X** » 28 May 2004 12:30

I've seen stuff like that, but it's usually just carpet patches in a garage.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 28 May 2004 12:36

I don't like playing on cushy surfaces, plus it looks tiny.

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 28 May 2004 13:11

bob · Post by **bob** » 28 May 2004 14:24

i've played on things like this before and i really like them. you can always change how much cushiness you get in them by trying different types.

bob glasser

ShredPirate · Post by **ShredPirate** » 28 May 2004 14:38

the more cushionthere is, the more energy you use with every jump. i like sidewalk concrete best. plastic is ok, as long as it has little or no cushion.

DigDug · Post by **DigDug** » 28 May 2004 14:42

i like cushion.. saves my knees.

bigdirtyfoot · Post by **bigdirtyfoot** » 28 May 2004 14:51

These mats aren't really anything that new... in Ryan Mulroney's video "Fresh and Clean" from 2001, they're all shredding on these black mats.

creamsoda2702 · Post by **creamsoda2702** » 28 May 2004 15:22

i have problems only with my right knee, i shred so that my right leg is on the mat and my left leg is on the concrete

edit: becuase of that, i cant shred tiltless

ebo · Post by **ebo** » 28 May 2004 15:33

They have these mats at all Planetfootbag-sponsored events, such as
the Footjam (where the above picture was taken). Shredding on these
mats is very nice really, they are very thin, and hard but still absorb
a lot of shock. Someone told me that one of them is worth 1000 bucks.
Don't know if that's true though. I also dig the sound of the steps on
those mats.

Webslinger · Post by **Webslinger** » 28 May 2004 16:03

The one on the picture is bullshit.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 28 May 2004 17:10

ShredPirate wrote:the more cushionthere is, the more energy you use with every jump. i like sidewalk concrete best. plastic is ok, as long as it has little or no cushion.

I agree, I like to bounce off the surface and know it will not give, Keep the cushion in the shoe where it belongs.

ShredPirate · Post by **ShredPirate** » 28 May 2004 17:56

i used to get shin splints, but they go away after awhile. thats really the only reason i can see why anyone would play on a mat, to prevent shin splints. as you get better at footbag, you learn how to plant/land your feet so that your knee is always directly above your ankle, and bent at a 20-30 degree angle. using your muscles to cushion a landing is better than using the floor. you DONT wanna become dependant on anything but your body.

ville · Post by **ville** » 29 May 2004 01:31

We use mats on slippery surfaces to give grip.

Yes, we play alot indoors during winter..

reni · Post by **reni** » 29 May 2004 05:50

Webslinger wrote:The one on the picture is bullshit.

Why bullshit? The only problem with yellow shred pads is that they are too bright under the sun.

Webslinger · Post by **Webslinger** » 29 May 2004 11:32

Because it is slippery. For example the surface that was under it on Footjam was much better.

reni · Post by **reni** » 29 May 2004 23:29

ok. thats true. but maybe its only a question of getting used to it. personaly i try to avoid shredding on hard surfaces. thats why i bought 4mx4m of pavigym pads. they're really awesome... you can put the different pieces togheter like in a puzzle. you can choose the colors, the degree of hardness and their size. just for in case: www.pavigym.com

ptaku · Post by **ptaku** » 30 May 2004 02:12

How much are these Pavigym mats? Could you write some approximate costs?
Thanks.

sniikeri · Post by **sniikeri** » 30 May 2004 06:57

I think it is too shiny. I prefer neutral colours around me when I play 'cause if the surface is too colourful, I lose my concentration.
Hope you won't think I'm fussy or something, it just ruins my playing

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That's why I like the colour of concrete.