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[ShinyAndy]

The long and short of it is: the more toes the better.

I wasn't born in Norfolk so I guess I'll have to put up with a lack of traction

[jazzyjeff]

Yeah - you suggesting Andy mod by grafting on some additional toes?? Surely that would require in turn modification to the chassis which might offset any gains (though I admit greater surface area at the front would lower centre of gravity and increase the amount of tread on the road surface... ). I mean, if he ends up walking around in Clown Shoes this is likely to hugely upset his geo JJ

[ShinyAndy]

My geo is how it left the factory and I have no Plans to get it changed as it's worked fine all these years, best leave alone if it's OK and ignore the masses saying how it must be wrong and you need to spend money getting it put right

[Thorney]

Yeah - you suggesting Andy mod by grafting on some additional toes

No, we tried that and in extensive testing we discovered we'd missed the point by at least a foot.

[johnnym1]

well, this thread is great, reminds me of the pasty thread! were you left foot braking as you turned the corner? i find the 'heel-toe brake then turn' system works best for me when negotiating tricky corners, plus my grippy Soulmaster GripMax's help keep me surefooted in the winter time

[ShinyAndy]

As stated, my technique is sound.. I've had years of experience in much worse conditions and always coped. This can not be about my own inabilities, it must be down to defective goods

[Smiler]

wrong tool for the job.. simple as.....

[jazzyjeff]

wrong tool for the job.. simple as.....

...now you're saying there's something wrong with Andy's tool??!

[Smiler]

Nope.. I'm sayin he shouldn't be let out!...

[jazzyjeff]

Nope.. I'm sayin he shouldn't be let out!...

I reckon that's something we agree on!

[Anarchy]

Definately sounds like the shoe is to blame, I would take it back to the dealer and complain but dont put up with any of that TADT nonsence they always talk about.

[LazyDonkey]

A bump for old time sakes One of the classic threads that sums the way this place used to be.

Edited by LazyDonkey, 17 June 2008 - 07:12 AM.

[danVXT]

just had a read through, good thread!

[JG]

A bump for old time sakes

One of the classic threads that sums the way this place used to be.

I was just thinking about going bumping today, great start

[VXJON]

Bumped for JG

Never too experienced to relearn the basics

i was going to take the VX out last night, i fell over on the pavement on the way to garage. That quickly put an end to that idea.

[JG]

Thanks Jon.

[rsg]

Does this mean the Puma Speedcats are the new widowmakers??

[slindborg]

Does this mean the Puma Speedcats are the new widowmakers??

must be.... mine are resigned to the cupboard while I wear Helly Hansen Jaeger shoes as they have lots of grip, although are heavier

[Ouchie]

Are the converse allstars a viable alternative? They look a little too flexible around the sides but the contact patch is quite large.

[rsg]

Does this mean the Puma Speedcats are the new widowmakers??

must be....

ah sh!t. I've got a pair, but they're sized 9.5. The standard VX size is 9. Is this ok or am I risking my life??