Figure 8 combinations 2/14/2017 to 2/24/2017
Figure 8 combinations 2/14/2017 to 2/24/2017
Here's where we will use the both the "fast figure 8" and the "slow figure 8" in combinations of our own choosing.
Like underhand to "slow 8" to "circus crack" to "fast figure eight"...etc.
I am going to pick one combination, like mentioned above, and work on just that one.
The combinations that can be used are only limited by your imagination and skill level, so do what you feel comfortable with and just go for it.
We will all help each other where we can.
Happy crackin' !
Ron
Like underhand to "slow 8" to "circus crack" to "fast figure eight"...etc.
I am going to pick one combination, like mentioned above, and work on just that one.
The combinations that can be used are only limited by your imagination and skill level, so do what you feel comfortable with and just go for it.
We will all help each other where we can.
Happy crackin' !
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
Absolutely Russel.
Just a good explanation of what cracks you are combining with what figure 8(s) and it will be awesome.
Your figure 8s , both types, are really good from what I can tell and you should have no problem having some great fun with this one.
That's the key..... learn and have fun doing so.
Ron
Just a good explanation of what cracks you are combining with what figure 8(s) and it will be awesome.
Your figure 8s , both types, are really good from what I can tell and you should have no problem having some great fun with this one.
That's the key..... learn and have fun doing so.
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
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Johnny, videos are not "absolutely" needed because there might be some who don't have the recording ability or equipment. But videos are appreciated.
If anyone can't record, don't let that stop you from joining the challenge.
Just give a written report of your successes or any problems you might be having.
A video just makes it easier for the rest to visually see what you are doing right and wrong.
Ron
If anyone can't record, don't let that stop you from joining the challenge.
Just give a written report of your successes or any problems you might be having.
A video just makes it easier for the rest to visually see what you are doing right and wrong.
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
This is for day 1.
Started the recording with a random combo to overhead crack.
Underhand to circus crack to slow figure 8 to fast figure 8 to circus crack. (mostly)
The slow figure 8 doesn't seem to be brought up high enough behind me. It's almost like a slow "fast figure 8" in my movements.
I will work on that.
(don't watch the whip, Ron)
https://youtu.be/tRv2ObwUTg0
Ron
Started the recording with a random combo to overhead crack.
Underhand to circus crack to slow figure 8 to fast figure 8 to circus crack. (mostly)
The slow figure 8 doesn't seem to be brought up high enough behind me. It's almost like a slow "fast figure 8" in my movements.
I will work on that.
(don't watch the whip, Ron)
https://youtu.be/tRv2ObwUTg0
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
I got home as it was starting to rain I was able to get a few cracks in before it started coming down too hard. I was just trying the same cracks as you were. My week point is the reverse cattlemen Crack I'm going to have to put some time in to consistent on the reverses. Yours looked good to me Ron and it helped to watch you to see what I was doing wrong.
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Today's practice was the same combo as yesterday.
I am trying to bring my arm higher in the "reverse circus crack" part of the slow figure 8 and I am having some success. Doing so also sets up the fast 8 or the forward circus crack very well and makes it easier than the way I was doing it before.
Ron
I am trying to bring my arm higher in the "reverse circus crack" part of the slow figure 8 and I am having some success. Doing so also sets up the fast 8 or the forward circus crack very well and makes it easier than the way I was doing it before.
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
Started out struggling to get the reverse cattlemans crack in the slow figure 8 for 10 min or so. Took a break and watched a few videos and tried again and was getting it crack consistantly but it wasn't a crisp crack and it didn't feel like I was doing it quite right. It just felt unnatural. I know the more I do it the more muscle memory that I will get so I'm gonna watch a few of the videos again and try to make sure my form is to far off and put some more time in tomorrow.
I'm still feeling out what I want to do with a combo. After watching myself i'm seriously contemplating keeping it simple.
Here's a clip with some initial attempts. I'm going to practice a lot more lol
https://youtu.be/gXZO9i3wuCw
Here's a clip with some initial attempts. I'm going to practice a lot more lol
https://youtu.be/gXZO9i3wuCw
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