[python] Re: riding attempts

Dear Rod,

 

Thank you for those words of encouragement.  I plan on trying the Python
without the handlebars first and if I find it too difficult, I definitely
weld them on.  

 

At least I have a flat parking lot to try the darn thing out on.  I need to
try it in secret first because all of my friends think that I am nuts and
want to be there with cameras and laugh at my attempts.  I have also bought
a pair of leather workman?s gloves to protect my hands.  

 

I will keep everyone posted on my progress.  I wonder if I can get Python
insurance.

 

 Jim Sparks

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, West Indies

 

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From: python-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:python-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of r.mccrady@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:04 PM
To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [python] Re: riding attempts

 

Mr. Sparks:

I wouldn't worry about traction, as the falls, though frequent, are from a
small height. As others have indicated, the greatest risk is to the fingers
and especially the thumbs.

 

Regarding handlebars, I respectfully disagree with Mr. Mages. I struggled
for a week to learn to ride my python. After welding on handlebars, I
learned in two days. (My first successful ride was November 22, 2006.) My
suspicion is that Jurgen's experience on the Airbike provided him with a
better starting point than I had for learning the python. Of course there's
no way to test that hypothesis.

 

If you think handlebars are a sign of weakness, consider this: some people
suggested that I install training wheels! Handlebars are definitely a step
up from that.

 

 I was shocked today when, after not riding for over a week due to work and
weather, I got on and rode much better than before. I guess I didn't really
think about what I was doing. I did notice that I relied less heavily on the
handlebars that I had before.

 

Don't worry, Mr Sparks.

 

-Rod McCrady

Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jim Sparks" <spider@xxxxxxxx> 

> Ok 
> 
> You guys are scaring the crap out of me. I turn 62 in 5 days and I do not 
> want to spend my birthday in traction :.) 
> 
> I plan to try to start riding mine next week end. Just a few minor 
> adjustments to make first. 
> 
> Maybe I should start with the trike rear end first. LOL 
> 
> Stephan, please keep us posted as to how you are progressing and good
luck. 
> 
> Jim Sparks 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: python-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:python-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of Stephan Schöling 
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 5:38 PM 
> To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Subject: [python] Re: riding attempts 
> 
> Jürgen Mages wrote: 
& gt; >> What shall I say? If i hadnd't seen a video where someone perfectly

> >> rides a python, i woudn't believe its rideable at all. 
> > 
> > Stephan, 
> > 
> > now it's time to tell you the truth: The Python project is nothing 
> > more than an internet hoax and everything is faked. Be brave and 
> > try to face the reality ... 
> I am willing to believe that after my first experience ... 
> 
> OK, I?m not too disappointed by the results of the day. I knew that it 
> wouldn?t be easy. 
> I thought it would be helpful, I had a Flevo-Trike before. I learned to 
> steer the Flevo by using the hip. But it seems to be completely 
> different to ride a python. I recognized the fact that it moves to the 
> opposite side of the hip (hip to the right, python steers left). That 
> makes it difficult. 
> I?m thinking about a short handlebar at the fron t fram e, like Jukka 
> suggested in the thread "handle bar" some days ago. 
> Maybe it can help to calm the pythons wild behavior. 
> Later i would like to use the Bar under the seat. 
> 
> Stephan 
> 
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