Author Topic: Footing issues (Read 4126 times)

Mbosco · « **on:** February 16, 2012, 07:27:03 PM »

Recently I've been having some footing issues at my Wednesday morning league. I've got a brush for when I slide too much, but what do you guys do when there's a patch on the approach where you can't slide at all? I've worked on learning how to plant my foot instead of sliding if I have to, but I just can't do it. Right now my best solution has been to move about four feet up the approach to minimize the effect of the stick, but so far that's been a pretty sucky solution. Any ideas on how to work through it, or do I need to move around the spot?

Cobalt Bomb · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2012, 05:49:41 AM »

Try a slide sock. Almost guaranteed not to stick. Because you can take it on and off easily, it also works good when parts of the approach are sticky (edges for shooting corner pins, playing deep inside, etc) and other areas are not. Just put it on when shooting a 10 pin (RH)

tog831 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:22:25 AM »

I second the slide sock,it smoothes out the approaches.Try it for awhile in practice until you get the feel.

Stan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:48:54 AM »

Just be very carefull with the slide sock. As already mentioned, take a few practice slides WITHOUT the ball to insure you do not slide too much.

You can also try Easy Slide. Put some on your shoe and then wipe it off with a towel. Remember, you can not get any on the approach. It is against USBC rules and also very dangerious for the other bowlers.

Good Luck

Smash49 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2012, 08:04:35 AM »

Slick, Tacky , Wood or Synthetic it does not matter your slide is correct with the Bowlers Slide Sock for SLSM Designs! Simply the best slide sock on the planet!

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DON DRAPER · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2012, 11:04:37 AM »

I DO NOT recommend using Easy Slide on the bottom of ANYONES shoes. This can create a hazard for the other bowlers on your pair........especially the ones with a bad knee or a bad back. You are better off trying another method to change your slide.

MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:30:32 PM »

What type of bowling shoes do you use? If you use the old Linds Exxxtras or the newer 3G/Dynothane Ultra Tour's, you can use or make teflon pucks to give you more slide on the approach. If you own one of those pairs of shoes, I can give you more info.

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Brickguy221 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:36:10 PM »

I see several people wearing teh slide sock in my senior leagues. I've always wondered about one on myself, but since l only slide about 3", I've been afraid to try one for fear that I would slip and fall on my arse, especially since I have a balance problem at the line to begin with.

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Cobalt Bomb · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:45:04 PM »

You can also use them upside down for a little less slide. They wear out faster that way, but are not expensive.

Brickguy221 wrote on 2/17/2012 2:36 PM:
I see several people wearing teh slide sock in my senior leagues. I've always wondered about one on myself, but since l only slide about 3", I've been afraid to try one for fear that I would slip and fall on my arse, especially since I have a balance problem at the line to begin with.

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charlest · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2012, 07:47:43 PM »

I have had 7 NEW teflon cleats on my soles and still stuck at the foul line. And not just the ones that came with the shoes. I have bought teflon circles from a teflon dealer and used those to make my own cleats/inserts, Still had to use Easy Slide, very judiciously and cautiously so as not to get the powder on the floor where anyone not sticking could get it on their soles. I rub it into the sole's raised fibers and then brush it off so nothing falls on the floor. I am much neater than many people who throw a pile of baby powder on the floor and shove their foot into it every frame. Yo can see the powder dust fly up into the air. I warn them that others may not be sticking and they could fall and seriously injury themselves. They look at me like I had horns growing out of my head,

And so it goes. Neither the manager, not the owner nor the bowlers give a sh*t about any one else.

DON DRAPER wrote on 2/17/2012 12:04 PM:I DO NOT recommend using Easy Slide on the bottom of ANYONES shoes. This can create a hazard for the other bowlers on your pair........especially the ones with a bad knee or a bad back. You are better off trying another method to change your slide.

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Balldoctor · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:01:46 PM »

Are you able to change the heel.?The heel is a brake. It stops you..

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SuperShooter · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:10:37 AM »

This is another choice that works great.

http://www.bowling.com/products/master-tru-slide-teflon-soles.htm

JohnP · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:11:32 AM »

Smash49 -- Please check your PM's. -- JohnP

Smash49 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2012, 06:34:16 AM »

Thanks JohnP I will let Sandra know.

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JohnP · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:21:47 AM »

I wasn't sure if the PM was going through, so I also e-mailed Sandra. -- JohnP