Post by: Track_Fanatic on September 04, 2008, 01:47:20 PM
Post by: noturcuzin on September 04, 2008, 09:54:14 PM
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who uses Linds anyway?
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Post by: DP3 on September 04, 2008, 10:08:10 PM
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Post by: J_Mac on September 04, 2008, 10:11:49 PM
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Chris Barnes, Mike Wolfe, and Michael Fagan. Just to name a few.
Chris Barnes is on staff with Dexter...
http://www.dexterbowling.com/team-dexter.asp
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Post by: Hogsharley on September 04, 2008, 10:13:32 PM
Out of the exempt players, Just David Traber is listed. ^^ There used to be more.
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Post by: DP3 on September 04, 2008, 10:18:35 PM
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Barnes is with Dexter.
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Ah, forgot about that. He was using Linds I think at the beginning of his Columbia run I believe.
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Post by: charlest on September 04, 2008, 11:41:14 PM
I had assumed you two were capable of betetr than this.
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who uses Linds anyway?
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Is that kind of childish reply really necessary?
A whole lot of us use Linds, in VAST preference to Dexters, whose crap seems to fall apart by looking at it sideways.
Is this the kind of Ballreviews.com you want to see???
If so, I'll be glad to oblige. If not, please restrain yourself from such negative comments. They serve no useful purpose.
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Post by: noturcuzin on September 04, 2008, 11:54:02 PM
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To noturcuzin and TheCrownedPrince,
I had assumed you two were capable of betetr than this.quote:
who uses Linds anyway?
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Formerly HammerBowler
Is that kind of childish reply really necessary?
A whole lot of us use Linds, in VAST preference to Dexters, whose crap seems to fall apart by looking at it sideways.
Is this the kind of Ballreviews.com you want to see???
If so, I'll be glad to oblige. If not, please restrain yourself from such negative comments. They serve no useful purpose.
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It's not that I don't like them, It's just I have never seen anyone use them. Sorry if I offended anyone.
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Post by: golfnutFL on September 05, 2008, 12:14:18 AM
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To noturcuzin and TheCrownedPrince,
I had assumed you two were capable of betetr than this.quote:
who uses Linds anyway?
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Formerly HammerBowler
Is that kind of childish reply really necessary?
A whole lot of us use Linds, in VAST preference to Dexters, whose crap seems to fall apart by looking at it sideways.
Is this the kind of Ballreviews.com you want to see???
If so, I'll be glad to oblige. If not, please restrain yourself from such negative comments. They serve no useful purpose.
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Post by: psaunders300 on September 05, 2008, 07:17:03 AM
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It's not that I don't like them, It's just I have never seen anyone use them.
noturcuzin,
If you could see my feet in the InSite Revelation video (which you cannot), you would have seen someone with Linds on...
I wore Linds up until this past summer, but I made the switch to Dexter when my ten year old Linds finally wore out.
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Post by: noturcuzin on September 05, 2008, 11:09:00 AM
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It's not that I don't like them, It's just I have never seen anyone use them.
noturcuzin,
If you could see my feet in the InSite Revelation video (which you cannot), you would have seen someone with Linds on...
I wore Linds up until this past summer, but I made the switch to Dexter when my ten year old Linds finally wore out.
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Thanks for the heads up Paul.
Now from reading some of the replies I know of some people who use Linds. Just to clear things up with everyone including Charlest, when TheCrownedPrince said "Who uses Linds anyway?" I was agreeing with him in the sense that I have never seen anyone in my area wear Linds. Everybody around here uses Dexter and Etonic. Sorry if I sounded like a jerk, I didn't intend to.--------------------
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Edited on 9/5/2008 11:09 AM
Post by: Jorge300 on September 05, 2008, 11:15:37 AM
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Post by: scotts33 on September 05, 2008, 11:16:56 AM
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I know that I will never bowl on the pba due to skill and drive. I do know there are some who use Linds because they shuffle there feet. Because of this my options are very limited. Have tried on a pair of the shufflers and was not sure I could shuffle. Due to back problems I am scared to try any thing else.
FYI....riggs has posted about this issue as a devout old time Linds user and has said on another local forum "I am pursuing a few options but I tried to switch before (for a contract) and despite a lot of experiments I just could not. I drag my feet in my second step and other shoes besides Lind's tend to have big brims/edges that catch and cause me to stumble (even more than usual!). Could be forced PBA retirement for me - and others, from the contacts I have had."
So, yes there are those that will be hurt by Linds not choosing to re-up their PBA sponsorship.
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on September 05, 2008, 06:10:47 PM
Because my center has synthetic approaches and poor cleaning of the approaches, they are usually very sticky and it is not unusual to see other bowlers stick or even fall. With my bad back and bad knee, I need all the slide I can get without coming to an abrupt stop, so I have been using teflon pucks on my Exxxtras and that was one reason for my ordering a pair of Dynarooz Tour Ultras. The bad news is that the teflon pucks that come with the Tour Ultras is of very thin quality and not very durable. Thanks to a discussion with Charlest on this subject, I have made a few of my own teflon pucks for the Tour Ultras and they seem to be working out good so far.
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Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on September 05, 2008, 10:20:57 PM
My SST6 LX's are entering their 5th season and aside from a little scuff mark on the white leather tip of the right shoe where I stick the landing, they're in great shape. I love them so much there's a brand new pair in my closet when this pair finally gives up the ghost.
I still miss my Linds, though, and really love those pink/black shoes I've seen on a few websites. Good 'n Plenty candy colors
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Post by: charlest on September 05, 2008, 11:00:27 PM
quote:quote:quote:
It's not that I don't like them, It's just I have never seen anyone use them.
noturcuzin,
If you could see my feet in the InSite Revelation video (which you cannot), you would have seen someone with Linds on...
I wore Linds up until this past summer, but I made the switch to Dexter when my ten year old Linds finally wore out.
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Thanks for the heads up Paul.
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Edited on 9/5/2008 11:09 AM
Sorry. I thought you were being sarcasic and reinforcing his viewpoint.
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Post by: charlest on September 05, 2008, 11:05:12 PM
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I'm not good enough to even consider trying out for the PBA, but I do prefer my old Lind's Exxxtras compared to my newer Dynarooz Tour Ultras only because of the teflon pucks available.
Because my center has synthetic approaches and poor cleaning of the approaches, they are usually very sticky and it is not unusual to see other bowlers stick or even fall. With my bad back and bad knee, I need all the slide I can get without coming to an abrupt stop, so I have been using teflon pucks on my Exxxtras and that was one reason for my ordering a pair of Dynarooz Tour Ultras. The bad news is that the teflon pucks that come with the Tour Ultras is of very thin quality and not very durable. Thanks to a discussion with Charlest on this subject, I have made a few of my own teflon pucks for the Tour Ultras and they seem to be working out good so far.
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Gary and I have made our Linds Exxtras work on many conditions and with great longevity using home made teflon inserts. I have American made ones and they last 10 - 15 years on average. I'm on my last American made pair but they are in no danger of wearing out any time soon.
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Post by: charlest on September 05, 2008, 11:11:27 PM
here in central NJ, I see maybe a 50/50 mix of Linds and Dexters. I have tried Dexters several times, when my Linds needed replacing. Each of the three times, the Dexters virtually self-destructed, soles coming off, threads coming apart, etc.
I've used 4 pairs of Linds since 1984. The last two are/were Linds Exxtras, for which I made my own teflon inserts. My only hope to continue bowling when my last pair goes is that I can make a pair of 900Globals work somehow.
Sorry to raise such a fuss over nothing. I thought you guys were being sarcastic. As I said, that had not been my experience with you. I should have withheld judgement until I checked. Apologies.
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charlest,
it wasn't meant to be a "childish" reply. as noturcuzin said, i've never seen anyone use them and i don't think the shop at my center has stocked them in years.
simply a question.quote:
To noturcuzin and TheCrownedPrince,
I had assumed you two were capable of betetr than this.quote:
who uses Linds anyway?
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Formerly HammerBowler
Is that kind of childish reply really necessary?
A whole lot of us use Linds, in VAST preference to Dexters, whose crap seems to fall apart by looking at it sideways.
Is this the kind of Ballreviews.com you want to see???
If so, I'll be glad to oblige. If not, please restrain yourself from such negative comments. They serve no useful purpose.
--------------------
"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Unofficial Ballreviews.com FAQ (http://"http://home.mchsi.com/~s-cross-7-28-71/FAQ.htm")
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Post by: noturcuzin on September 05, 2008, 11:18:50 PM
quote:quote:quote:quote:
It's not that I don't like them, It's just I have never seen anyone use them.
noturcuzin,
If you could see my feet in the InSite Revelation video (which you cannot), you would have seen someone with Linds on...
I wore Linds up until this past summer, but I made the switch to Dexter when my ten year old Linds finally wore out.
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Thanks,
Paul Saunders
USBC Bronze Level Coach
http://www.psaunders.net/bowling.shtml
Thanks for the heads up Paul.
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JIM MORRISON:1943-1971
"NO RESPECT, I GET NO RESPECT."-the great Rodney Dangerfield
Edited on 9/5/2008 11:09 AM
Sorry. I thought you were being sarcasic and reinforcing his viewpoint.
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That's ok. I would never say anything bad about another company, I mean there are bowling ball companies balls and shoe companies that I have tried and they don't work well for me but I would never say anything to insult anyone using there equipment or the company that makes the equipment. I'm glad we cleared this up charlest.
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Edited on 9/5/2008 11:51 PM
Post by: SVstar34 on September 05, 2008, 11:35:18 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on September 06, 2008, 01:40:03 AM
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They sell a cleat sole and teflon inserts for the Dynorooz/3G Tour Ultras. My pair came with these.
The teflon inserts are what I was referring to as teflon pucks. Whenever I hear the word cleat, I think of spikes or studs used for traction protruding from the bottom of the shoe.
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a. A projecting piece of metal or hard rubber attached to the underside of a shoe to provide traction.
b. cleats A pair of shoes with such projections on the soles.
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Post by: no300tj on September 07, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
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Post by: charlest on September 07, 2008, 12:59:26 PM
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... There was never a shoe that lasted as long as the circa 1980's Linds...
Those were the days................
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Beans,
The ones made in America are still made MUCH better than anything made in Mexico or China. I had a pair of Exxtras made by Linds in Somerset, WI, bought around 1995. When I heard they were moving to Mexico, July 2000, I bought a 2nd pair and put them away. When I wore out the edge of the heel on the 1st pair around 2005, I started using the 2nd pair. I suspect I "only" have another 6 - 8 years on this 2nd pair. But by then the Linds repair place will have fixed up the heel of my first pair ...
The stitching and the leather on both pairs of shoes are still in prime condition.
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Post by: scotts33 on September 07, 2008, 06:29:53 PM
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I had a pair of Exxtras made by Linds in Somerset, WI, bought around 1995.
Imagine Cheeseheads can put together a quality product.
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Post by: charlest on September 07, 2008, 07:44:41 PM
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A whole lot of us use Linds, in VAST preference to Dexters, whose crap seems to fall apart by looking at it sideways
Can you say hypocrite
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Post by: charlest on September 07, 2008, 08:48:57 PM
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You were awful quick to jump down there throat about childish and negative comments and then throw one out there your self. That is how it makes you a hypocrite.
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Post by: Smash49 on September 08, 2008, 11:58:03 AM
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