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[Richy]

You should try K-swiss for winter.. they have good grip all round..

and some have wider fronts... but a few people ive talked to have had rubbing problems


These are mine..

Im running size 10US... but in the summer i usually go for a 9'1/2UK with slack laces...

If its hot ive normal got my top off and jus' cruz around..

[Richy]

Maybe its just me, but i relish these conditions.............its great feeling slightly out of control when you give it "big feet" coming round a corner.

I agree.. Its good to slide around.. 'coz when you lose it unexpectedly you know what to do.

But such antics should only be done in empty car parks

[VIX]

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[walkes]

I have personally moved to 4 wheel drive. however you do get some funny looks and 's keep on trying to jump on for a free ride

[vxr36]

PMSL

[ShinyAndy]

i have often worried about my 'vans' in the same way.

The alternative was to wear the Vans

[ShinyAndy]

I have personally moved to 4 wheel drive.

Sounds safer but what about the additional energy consumption that this method would incur ?

[ShinyAndy]

when you lose it unexpectedly

No such thing in my world

[jazzyjeff]

Was it Diesel or was it Levi??? And would either have contributed to the loss of control? Perhaps you should invest in some protective accessories...rubber shin pads or the like. Alternatively, some work to the front crumple zone may be necessary. I understand that prolonged heavy drinking allows development of a large soft bumper area... Men have to be more careful in these situations, unlike women they don't have front airbags JJ

[ShinyAndy]

I was thinking of installing some kind of leg movement control system that prevented me from applying too much forward motion when conditions weren't perfect. Perhaps tie my shoelaces together but then this would mean the traction control was on all the time and ideally I'd like a variable system. Of course I appreciate this won't help me if I have already built up a lot of speed and then try and turn but at least it will stop me from trying to take too large steps and thus accelerate out of turn without thinking

[P40L VX]

[ShinyAndy]

Perhaps you should invest in some protective accessories

So what you're saying is that I shouldn't bother trying to learn how to deal with the conditions and instead should wrap myself in protective covers that will hopefully allow me the comfort of mindlessly bouncing around out of control in unsuitable footware ?

I like the way you think

[Smiler]

try twisting you feet as you walk.. testing the surface as you go.. though you do look like a bit of a knob...

[Richy]

This bear had 12year ice experience... It just goes to show even the pro's get it wrong! So don't be to hard on yourself mate

[Richy]

though you do look like a bit of a knob...

Thats not nice Si,..... You havn't even met him!

[JimH]

I was thinking of installing some kind of leg movement control system

You're thinking the wrong way there. Safety systems such as the one you are proposing won't get you out of trouble. Far better to have yourself set up properly so you handle better in all conditions. Lowering your centre of gravity even slightly can make a massive difference to your cornering ability.

I run a 40mm knee bend.

Edited by JimH, 07 December 2005 - 11:59 AM.

[ShinyAndy]

I don't want to have to think about it though, you know how it is... early mornings, cold, late night last night (probably still a bit pissed). Need some kind of automated "I'm rubbish in the mornings so help me out" failover system to bail me out

[Smiler]

though you do look like a bit of a knob...

Thats not nice Si,..... You havn't even met him!

not met.. seen ...

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