the files in the zip have already been changed since i added the new knowledge section, and they're gonna change again in a few hours, i'll make a list of the things that need to be added.

you'd be suprised masterking, i didn't think it would work either till i tried it, but i've got bike tires superglued to my bocks and they've held up since mid august, so 1.5 months, and that included a my CB extravoganza which was 1.5 weeks of 4+ hour use every day

and this is why you don't buy illegally imported stilts and write about it on the web.  I'll be suprised if that guy has a job tomorrow with the boecks bugging his boss for patent infringment.

if i dont do this why do i hang off overpasses

that would be your lack of a brain

really i see moding your mods such that they're reversable seems almost dishonest to me, like here's a pair that is in like new condition, but you just took off all your protection so they're really got decent milage on the spring and the bearings but you can't see it from ebay pics.  I just think they idea of buying something like bocks 2nd hand is such a bad idea anyway, if people try to keep them looking like new to sell later it'd be even worse cause the good looking ones could have who knows how much wear on the spring and bushings which are the important parts.

they'd be harder to learn on, but they'd get more height in the long run.

That's a given! But surely it's better for a beginner to learn on a pair adapted to his weight so that the process is easier and he doesn't lose enthusiasm. Then, when he finds himself bottoming out eventually, he can either trade up or change the springs. Or am I missing something here?

i'd say 70% of new buyers of bocks are under 18 and have to save up just to afford the stilts, it would be a pain to need to save up again for new springs after a few months.

they'd be harder to learn on, but they'd get more height in the long run.

my bocks are Powerizer M90's and at 85 kg I am totally unable to bottom them out. If he can compress them at 75 kg, let alone 71 kg, I'll eat my hat!

prepare to eat your hat Cantiallian.  I have no doubt that once polarbear learns to bock he'll beable to compress the m90's. idk where your getting that weight range info, but all of the ranges that i have seen put the Mx model numbers for a weight range from x-10 to x so M90 would be for 80-90kg.  I'd go a step farther to say realistically if you want to get the advertised 6 ft of air you've got to go a step beyond that and M90's would give 6 ft of bounce to someone 70-80kg.

but polarbear i'd recomend you go with the M80's and give your friend the M90's as you'll both have to learn to compress the springs which takes some time and the diff in the springs won't matter too much.  Once you both get going you can see who starts to bottom out and maybe split the cost of another pair of stronger springs.

Hi guys i just wanted to know if tis site is legitimate:
http://www.originalpoweriser.co.uk/

yes they're legit, there's another site called originalpoweriZer that is sketchy

air trekkers make me laugh every time.

i don't think they're on xphub's site, but email xphub.com I'm pretty sure that's the cheapest place to get them.  Make sure you get the metal side brackets with them, and they'll fit just fine.

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if there's inaccurate info lemme know, i'll keep them up to date.  My goal for the section is to keep it strictly information, there will be no thread on which spring is better cause that's really an opinion not information.

And if anyone's wondering how i pulled out 6 articles in less than a day, its cause i wrote them like 2 months ago, just been waiting for the new forum sections which i made this afternoon.

on another note, the knowledge threads will be heavily moderated, so avoid posts  that just say like "good article" if you dont' have something to add to the info or something you'd like clarified, don't post, i want these threads to have info, and only info.

Until the automated system is set up, manually nominate topics for conversion to articles by starting a new thread with a link to the topic and why you think they need to be written up.

This is my list of things that should be written up that I haven't done yet, if you want to write one, post saying so and start writing.

parts listings
list of names
trick list
bock patent
bocking terminology

add to this list please

[Taping Springs:]

You can do some simple things to your stilts to keep them bouncing longer and more comfortably.
Taping Springs:

    Springs are made of fiberglass or carbon fiber, which is susceptible to chip or crack if subject to sudden impacts.  This means falling over and hitting the springs on the ground is bad for them.  Enough falls can rip through the rubber coating on springs and potentially damage them. In order to prevent this you should wrap your springs in several layers of tape.  Hockey tape or cloth tape is best but electrical tape will do just fine.  Wrap the tape in a spiral pattern around the spring.  2 or 3 layers will be plenty.  This also adds personalization to your stilts as you can use whatever color or pattern of tape that you like.
Tire Socks:

    Using the stilts obviously puts wear on the rubber hooves.  They will last quite a long time on their own, but if you wish to protect your hooves the Bill C. has  invented the Tire Sock.  Cut a 12" diameter bike tire in half and wrap it around your hoof.  Place a hose clamp over the tire, pull the tire tight and tighten the clamp down.  Some Bockers put glue, shoelaces, velcro, snaps, or other fixing mechanisms to keep the tire on.  There are many versions of tire socks. The original tire sock instructions can be found here.
Binding Upgrade:

    Many bockers have felt the need to replace the plastic ratchets that come stock on many brands of bocks.  They cannot get as tight as many users want, and have slipped under the hard impact of bocking.  For bockers who are not happy with their bindings, it is very easy and inexpensive to replace their bindings with just about any binding made for a snowboard.  You may need some extra washers, but it is as simple as unscrewing the old bindings and screwing on new ones.  The best replacements are all aluminum ratchets.  They will last the longest and be able to clam down as tight as you want.  Some brands have taken notice of our dislike of the stock bindings and now offer new models with better bindings or factory upgrades to better bindings on existing models.
Knee Bar Strap Upgrade:

    Knee Bars are the standard knee braces on most models of bocks.  The major flaw in this design is that the bockers leg is only held in by a thin cloth strap held by velcro or a clip.  While this is usually sufficient to keep you attached to your bocks, your leg can rattle around in the bar causing discomfort or busing.  The easiest solution to the problem is to find some nylon webbing similar to what is used for cargo tie down straps.  Simply take two 3 ft lengths of webbing and wrap it around your leg and the bar until your legs are secure and comfortable.  This method is cheap and it works well, but it is slow.
    Several bockers have come up with faster, more secure, but complicated methods of securing your legs to knee bars.
PinHead69 was the first to make this type of straps.  They are made of 3 lengths of webbing.  Two in an X pattern across the front of the kneebar and around your leg and one holding the cross of the X onto the knee bar.
(PinHead69)
Bockers have found a simpler way to make similar straps was to use a pair of dog collars as the X and a cat collar to hold them onto the knee bar.  This type of strap is easily adjustable, secure, and fast to put on.
    The ultimate knee binding is the Calf Cuff.  The cuff eliminates the solid bar around your knee and has a form fitting fabric and foam cuff.  It is the ultimate in security, comfort, and speed.


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