powerstriding

[astridv]

The Museum of Natural History in my town is currently doing a very interesting exhibition on bionics, and as one of their special events you could try on one of these today. I've been waiting for that opportunity for at least a year! It's still a niche sport in Germany, so this was lucky. It was every bit as cool as I imagined it. Felt a lot less wobbly than I thought it would; it actually felt kind of natural! Just the one round everybody got was way not enough. Luckily there were talking about offering a trial lesson in my town soon!

Comments

[rheanna]

That looks like so much fun!

[astridv]

I can't wait to try it for real!

[ratcreature]

I'd probably break my neck if I tried this kind of thing.

[astridv]

I asked about teaching onself and the girl strongly discouraged it. I took her word on it. How it works is you start out by taking someones hands and they slowly walk backwards in front of you until you get a feeling for the things. And of course you're protected up the wazoo - normal rollerblading protection including helmet, and I think if I really do this I will also invest in a back-bracing vest.

[ratcreature]

It looks like fun, but seems to fall squarely into the "advanced" category of movement and balance. I've never even braved iceskating or rollerblading.

[astridv]

Oh yeah, more advanced than blading. Today, watching everybody wear them for the first time it was like... baby's first steps.