MetaChat - Powerisers or bust!

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23 February 2008

Powerisers or bust! So, I'd like to take up powerbocking.

I'm a 31yo male, an avid cyclist (30 mi/day), lifter, and runner. I have calves the size of tree trunks and a reasonable amount of balance. I'd also like to get good enough at this to try out some tricks on the Playa this year. I've been great about giving back to the community in terms of infrastructure and workhorse contributions, but this year I'd like to be part of the fun as well.→[More:]

So, powerbockers. Assuming I put in one night a week (possibly with aid of a trainer or professional in the Los Angeles area - recommendations?), might I learn enough to get flashy in time for this year's Burn (August)? Thoughts, anecdotes, and the like are welcome.

(Also, please refrain from BMan-related snark. I'm not opening this up as a place to discuss the viability or integrity of the event.)

post by: mykescipark at: 12:06 | 8 comments

I saw a show that used those and they look AWESOME. Need, need, need.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 23 February | 12:12

I was really hoping that Powerbocking had something to do with beer.

posted by box 23 February | 12:22

Calves the size of tree trunks aye? Please wear a kilt. I love sexy man legs.

posted by dabitch 23 February | 12:28

Ossem!

Please post videos when you've got some.

I love this shit.

posted by jason's_planet 23 February | 13:30

Neat! Reminds me of Portal.

(Having said that, I don't know if this is going to be a great forum for you to get the answers you want. I think Ask.Metafilter might be slightly more helpful, or even more likely a sport-specific forum, none of which I can suggest to you because I know nothing about Powerbocking. Good luck!)

posted by Fuzzbean 23 February | 15:51

p.s. I have made it a priority to go to Burning Man this year, so if you work it out, we must meet up on the playa!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 23 February | 19:25

Fuzz: I thought about making it an AskMe, but it felt slightly too Chatfiltery - i.e., I've just asked a fairly vague question about "How soon can I shape up with these, then?" It didn't seem directed enough.

TPS: I go to the Playa every year - in fact, I'm on the Early Crew that gets there when it's still nothing but absolute desert flatness - so I'll be there whether I have the Powerisers or not. :-)

posted by mykescipark 23 February | 19:33

Woo hoo! I hope to see you there :-D

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 23 February | 20:41

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