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Old May 20, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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do i need any kind of certain shoes to go skitching and if so were do i get them?
Old May 20, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Re: Skitching

goto homedepot find some sturdy metal to put on yer old shoes and screw the metak plates in from the side if you want sparks for any ol skitchin you just need balance its ****** easy to do mann just balance fromspeeds at 50 or so
Old May 20, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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ok, now in english. No, you don't need special shoes, just a flat sole skate shoe works great (for a while), I myself use Globes. Just make sure you don't put weight on your toes, or you'll eat it. Also, practice skitching off the side before moving around to the rear.
Old May 20, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Re: Skitching

ok so now i get metal put on my shoes and i move to the back
how do i get on and off the back?
should i drop off the rear seat..or go to side and drop behind.,.also how do i keep my speed up ..remeber im only 15 and dirve with my brothers and parents we all own bikes and dad wont teach me tricks he says to find out from other ppl..thaanks
Old May 21, 2004 | 03:44 AM
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Well, when I skitch off the back, I put my feat on the rear pegs, then scoot far back onto the passenger seat. I grab the front of the passenger seat with my fingers so that my wrists/arms are resting centered on the seat. Then do a mini-hop to get your *** off the seat, just by putting your weight on your arms and moving back off the edge, then I put my feet down heel first.

I don't have metal on my shoes though, you only need it to either make sparks, or make your shoes last longer. I just use older shoes.
Old May 21, 2004 | 04:10 AM
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Re: Skitching

Originally Posted by Lotensin22
Well, when I skitch off the back, I put my feat on the rear pegs, then scoot far back onto the passenger seat. I grab the front of the passenger seat with my fingers so that my wrists/arms are resting centered on the seat. Then do a mini-hop to get your *** off the seat, just by putting your weight on your arms and moving back off the edge, then I put my feet down heel first.

I don't have metal on my shoes though, you only need it to either make sparks, or make your shoes last longer. I just use older shoes.


good advice .. specific info .. think i can learn the rear off that info ... another good trick is circle skitch .. looks impressive and not too dificult ... just do same way u side skitch but in circles ... tighter u go , lower the bike is .makes it look good .. ps.. nice gsxr .. thats how mine use to look
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Few more ideas for the mix... https://www.stuntlife.com/forums/444-service-repair-maintenance/47822-metal-soles-shoes.html
Old May 21, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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Re: Skitching

Originally Posted by griptank
good advice .. specific info .. think i can learn the rear off that info ... another good trick is circle skitch .. looks impressive and not too dificult ... just do same way u side skitch but in circles ... tighter u go , lower the bike is .makes it look good .. ps.. nice gsxr .. thats how mine use to look

Thanks man. I'm no major stunter, but my bag 'o tricks is growing. Circle skitching, yeah, skitch off the side, slowly pull the front brake to slow down, lean it towards you at about 10-15 mph (for me at least), then barely roll on the gas as you lean it lower. Practice in a big, smooth open area. And slide your feet out to the side/slightly in front of you.

My bike doesn't look like that anymore, it's waiting till tomorrow...well, today actually, to go to the shop. My brother lowsided it at about 20, and I flipped a HC endoe like a year back. Now I'm getting it pimped out though, then I'm getting another bike for stunting.
Old May 21, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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Re: Skitching

Originally Posted by gsxRyoungin
do i need any kind of certain shoes to go skitching and if so were do i get them?

u need lots of them, shoes go quickly when schitin.. put metal plates on the bottom..

looks like this..




:YEAH
Old May 28, 2004 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by COOKIE MONSTER
.. put metal plates on the bottom.. :YEAH
Are those steel or titanium? Sparks look white like titanium.
Old May 28, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Re: Skitching

circle skitch/crazy horse was perfected by me in a few days its fun but a very dirty stunt
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