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I recently purchased a pair of risers after seeing the Bionic Boots on Junkyard Wars a few years ago. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I am looking...
Lee
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Apr 12, 2004
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I had my first day today with them. It wasn't so good. I was made fun of by a neighbor, lol. Mainly because I cannot do much in them, walk oddly but that's...
roboursa
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Apr 16, 2004
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... My first day on Powerisers was HUGELY disappointing, for exactly that reason. They were so stiff that I could bounce no more than six inches, which was a...
Mark Maxham
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Apr 16, 2004
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Superdairyboy Comment Here We do Hear Comments about our Prices Being Higher. I must say try collecting on your warrenty with them. they send there customers...
Superdairyboy
bandj55
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Apr 16, 2004
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Yes Absolutly Technique. One thing to think about it really bending your knees and also if you can get somewhere to hold on to something ie. a baseball...
Brian, Jennifer, Jaco...
bandj55
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Apr 16, 2004
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My first day was terribly disappointing I had no bounce and less balance. However my 2nd day I ran around downtown Oakland and jumped over a road sign, it was...
Lee
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Apr 16, 2004
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Yes I know. :) Only thing I was confused about that kinda worried me away was the videos were with powerskip I believe? The other kind than powerisers. That...
roboursa
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Apr 16, 2004
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Now that I am reading around it seems everyone has the whole stiff thing so I guess I'll just go out on them for 1-2 hours a day for a week and see how that...
roboursa
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Apr 16, 2004
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It seems ALL of my muscles hurt now. I limp when I walk.. is this from using the poweriser for about 2 hours? I am curious what's the amount of time you can...
roboursa
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Apr 17, 2004
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Hi You will find as most here will agree you use muscles you never knew you Had. and yes you will get sore using them for the first several times. Never heard...
Superdairyboy
bandj55
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Apr 18, 2004
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Definatly. I was feeling stuff I had never felt before, lol. Never knew I had armpit muscles.. lol! That's alright, I'll make the time im on them a little less...
roboursa
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Apr 18, 2004
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Hey It gets better after a couple of times. I've Been on them Literaly 8-10 hours before. talk about exhusting. was ata convention with them and then walked...
Superdairyboy
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Apr 18, 2004
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I am on my second week and I am noticing pain in my spine. I can't tell if it is muscular or just using them wrong. Anyone experience anyting like that in...
Lee
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Apr 18, 2004
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Hi Yes i had done something Similar. when I first had them. I had a Landing in which I landed very Stiff. instead of being flexed. Brian signature...
Brian, Jennifer, Jaco...
bandj55
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Apr 18, 2004
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my stilts seem to have a major squeak? they are making noise at the joint where the foot piece attaches to the stilt piece--actually it seems like the main...
marsupial888
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Apr 18, 2004
4:38 pm
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Hi Yes They noramlly Start this on about the 2nd-3rd day. normally it comes for the Top just behind your calf where the Spring is attached. we've always used...
Brian, Jennifer, Jaco...
bandj55
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Apr 18, 2004
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Sounds like you are honking like a Canadian goose, and if not you will. Just get some spray graphite lube. Personally I took them apart, and doing so I...
Lee
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Apr 18, 2004
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I think I am running a bit rigid. I am not sure how to keep everything smooth when I run. I also tend to bang the risers bindings together here and there. ...
Lee
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Apr 18, 2004
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Hi people! I've got a suggestion to everyone using the powerizers. When I was first trying them out I noticed that the support needed to be spread throughout...
Regine
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Apr 24, 2004
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... I have decided to follow your advice and have taken mine apart. It was REALLY obvious that the lack of lube made them totally stiff; I expect I'll be...
Mark Maxham
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Apr 26, 2004
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When I repaired mine I found a standard bolt with no threads in the diddle that was extremely close in diameter to the original bolt. I then bolted it back...
Lee Rodrigues
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Apr 26, 2004
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You may be able to Find them at an Auto Parts store. or a ma and pa Hardware store Brian signature http://www.superdairyboy.com - Great Toys and Extreme...
Brian, Jennifer, Jaco...
bandj55
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Apr 26, 2004
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I found some bolts at home depot, the kind that dont rust. Yes, they come very dry (powerisers) also i used garage door jam foam cushion to wrap my knee brace,...
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Apr 27, 2004
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what do people think of the german ones called powerskips? I know they are way more expensive, but my question is can you stand un- supported on those? i just...
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Apr 27, 2004
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I don't own both, but I've seen the German ones in action and talked to people who own them. They're basically identical in design, of somewhat higher...
Mark Maxham
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Apr 27, 2004
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I am considering running some of the Bay to Breakers on power risers. ANyone interested in running around and having fun on power risers in San Francisco?...
Lee
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Apr 27, 2004
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Thanks for the input. Now i want to get a pair more than ever....darn waiting until payday. have a good one and take care. E -- When you play, play hard; when...
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Apr 27, 2004
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Hi All We Do Have a Couple of Performing Groups that Purchase from Us. They Have told us that the Powerisers are Better Built. They like the Binding Better...
Superdairyboy
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Apr 27, 2004
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Hello everyone, I have owned a pair of powerisers for about 6 months now and I am on the search for the perfect kneepads. As you know the kneebar they made is...
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May 14, 2004
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Hi everyone. I have been stilt walking for some time and it was only time till I bought a pair of powerisers. After much shopping around I found out that the...
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