Have you got natural balance?

[sootie]

If you think you have, then try this:
Do it several times for an average result; drugs including alcohol, nicotine etc allowed (as far as the test is concerned anyway!)
- barefoot or socks only allowed
- hopping and other contact shifting is NOT allowed!
- hands by your sides
- unused foot in permanent contact with standing calf

Test:

* Balance yourself carefully on one leg

* Shut your eyes firmly & count the seconds until you have to open them to prevent falling over!


Results:

* More than 30 seconds - you may be the next Superbike World Champion

* Around 10 Seconds - Pretty average for a motorcyclist

* Less than 5 seconds - Have you considered sticking to Cage driving???


Did I spoil your day?

[swtfa]

I'm pleased with my results

[bogan]

I counted all the way to eleventy two, course everything was a little sideways when I opened my eyes, but men are supposed to be shit at multitasking right?


Seriously though, how many people have you tricked into standing on one foot for a few minutes with their eyes closed thinking they are awesome at this rider balance thing?

[sootie]

I counted all the way to eleventy two, course everything was a little sideways when I opened my eyes, but men are supposed to be shit at multitasking right?


Seriously though, how many people have you tricked into standing on one foot for a few minutes with their eyes closed thinking they are awesome at this rider balance thing?

I don't think I have "tricked" any at the moment. It is surprisingly difficult to do though. I have now added "no footware". (Extra width makes it easier).
I understand the test is genuinely used sometimes to determine loss of balance as one ages. (My turn must be coming!)
I guess it is a bit like the old "walk the white line test" for inebriation. The examiner watches how well you can cope.

[Banditbandit]

I'm already old ... my one good knee is still not good enough to support me by itself ...

[GrayWolf]

If you think you have, then try this:
Do it several times for an average result; drugs including alcohol, nicotine etc allowed (as far as the test is concerned anyway!)
Barefoot or socks only allowed.
Hopping and other contact shifting is NOT allowed!

Test:

* Balance yourself carefully on one leg

* Shut your eyes firmly & count the seconds until you have to open them to prevent falling over!


Results:

* More than 30 seconds - you may be the next Superbike World Champion

* Around 10 Seconds - Pretty average for a motorcyclist

* Less than 5 seconds - Have you considered sticking to Cage driving???


Did I spoil your day?

Yeh great, 2 and 6 seconds.. depending on if its the leg with a damaged ankle, or the one with the buggered knee............. less than 5 seconds?? Go F**K Yaself

[Subike]

If you think you have, then try this:
Do it several times for an average result; drugs including alcohol, nicotine etc allowed (as far as the test is concerned anyway!)
Barefoot or socks only allowed.
Hopping and other contact shifting is NOT allowed!

Test:

* Balance yourself carefully on one leg

* Shut your eyes firmly & count the seconds until you have to open them to prevent falling over!


Results:

* More than 30 seconds - you may be the next Superbike World Champion

* Around 10 Seconds - Pretty average for a motorcyclist

* Less than 5 seconds - Have you considered sticking to Cage driving???


Did I spoil your day?

3 min 25 seconds, that was soooo easy, but I must admit, tight rope walking as a youth might have something to do with it

[bogan]

I don't think I have "tricked" any at the moment. It is surprisingly difficult to do though. I have now added "no footware". (Extra width makes it easier).
I understand the test is genuinely used sometimes to determine loss of balance as one ages. (My turn must be coming!)
I guess it is a bit like the old "walk the white line test" for inebriation. The examiner watches how well you can cope.

Ok that was slightly harder, and more boring than I thought, still passed 30seconds though. Under no illusions of being the next world super-bike champion though, definitely missing the other requisite skills!

[nodrog:Me]

Fuck I cant even count to 1.

No wonder I cant ride for shit.

[BigAl]

Geez, its hard enough balancing on 2 legs with eyes open.

Now where's the keys to the Busa?

[onearmedbandit]

I get tired of counting. I had to do this assessment at Burwood Hospital Spinal unit after my accident. Apparently my body has compensated for my injury as I could do it on either leg without any drama. Never knew I could do, and had never thought about it before the assessment. Still can do it.

[Subike]

I get tired of counting. I had to do this assessment at Burwood Hospital Spinal unit after my accident. Apparently my body has compensated for my injury as I could do it on either leg without any drama. Never knew I could do, and had never thought about it before the assessment. Still can do it.

Your sense of balance is probably at a higher state of tune than most people, developed over time riding as you do . I always smile with respect when I see you fanging it on the track, Fine balance for you would come without question.

[onearmedbandit]

Your sense of balance is probably at a higher state of tune than most people, developed over time riding as you do . I always smile with respect when I see you fanging it on the track, Fine balance for you would come without question.

Aw shucks. Yeah my assessment was about 3yrs after the accident and I was told that my balance would be at a higher level than most.

[bluninja]

Wierd thing is that if you are wobbly on one leg just touch your finger to your nose and you become more stable. Also if you bend your knee on your standing leg and lift the other in front of you (a la Karate Kid) it helps too...basically lifting it behind you makes you stick your bum out, straighten your standing leg, and unbalances you.

Now for extra fun, balance someone on your hips the same weight as you, lift one leg and then talk for up to one minute as you rock them back and forth and twist around, then flip them up in the air and onto their back with a large thud, all without losing balnce

[Big Dave]

But only when you can walk on the rice paper without leaving a mark will you be ready.