My Midlife Crisis is Finally here
Updated Sep 13th, 10:40 PM. See post script below
Meet my new toy: Trikke.
I had never bought anything in response to a TV imformercial, but this time, I caved.
As you can see, it looks like a scooter with 3 small wheels, but there is no built-in motor or pedaling mechanism.
Watch this guy work it.
I was so intrigued by the physics of its forward movement with seeming ease from the rider. It reminded me of the Segway without a built-in motor and the $5,000 price tag.
So the very next day I drove over to a local Sports Chalet store to pick one up. Couldn't wait four weeks for the shipment to arrive. Brought it home, and stood on it with my hands on the handle bars and feet on the foot pads.
Nothing happened. After watching the forementioned video clip, I attempted to mimic his dance moves only to roll backward. That was last Friday.
It took a great deal of humility to sit down and watch the instructional DVD, and today, I finally got into a rhythm and hit the "sweet spot". You should have seen me rock and roll up and down the parking lot and around the block several times for almost two hours.
Was about 11 PM when I finally got in, and I am itching to go back out again. Two thumbs up!
Update
After Two hours yesterday and another hour today of reveling in the novelty of this contraption, I am finding about the muscles that I didn't know I had before. If you happen to get one, just don't over do it.
posted by David Cho @ 9/13/2006
27 comments
27 Comments:
I will be waiting anxiously to see a video of you on it...with your dog chasing you, of course.
This ought to be good. I'm like Brian - can't wait to see the video. I'm guessing, from looking at the video, that it's pretty good exercising also.
B~
I don't have a video recorder though, so that is not likely to happen anytime soon...
Yes, it is a great exercise.
Wicked cool!!!!
David, do you snow-ski, roller-skate or ice-skate? The in-out leg rythem thing that offers momentum looks similar in concept.
And if not a video recorder, a snapshot posted on your blog will do just fine!
I agree ... we need pictures of you on this thing. You're actually doing quite well with your mid-life crisis ... most guys go for some kind of red sports car and wear bad jewlery.
Brian, you are probably right. What is different about this one is that you are not wearing them the way you wear skis or skates, so you can't really integrate walking and running. You just have to kick out one foot at a time as you lean side to side.
Amber, this is only the beginning, I'm afraid. What should I wear? Spandex?
Nah...I don't want to see your dog chasing you...I want you to teach him to ride that thing! DO IT! I'm sure he's smart enough! Now THAT would be a great photo op!
That is too cool! I want one.
It looks like fun but moderation please.
So will you ride it to work, or to Starbucks?? It's always more fun to ride my attention-getting recumbent trike to a destination.
I. HAVE. TO. HAVE. ONE.
NOW.
@Sara, I'd be on the road making millions if I could get my dog to ride it. Have you seen this skateboarding dog?
@Dave, the basket would go right behind the pole. Seen people carry a lot of stuff.
@merster, do you have one too?
@mad, you should get one. Blog about it once you do.
What does "K" and Tamsy think about your new contraction? Does your little man want a turn on it???
Good thing you didn't shell out the bucks for a Segway..just saw on the news that they had to recall thousands of them because they are throwing people off or something. (I was only half listening)!!
Oh..and I actually had seen the skateboarding dog! Too fun!
Cool!! It looks like fun.
I would pay big money to see you on this, David :)
David, funny thing is, Gig, for some reason, thought this was my blog. She called me last night wondering about my new contraption that I blogged about. I had no idea what she was talking about until I saw your comment at my blog.
I'm scared to get old.
WOW! That looks awesome!!!! I think me and my kids would LOVE one! I'm def'ly checking this out! Seems like GREAT and FUN exercise. You MUST video soon...
@sarah, I thought the whole point about the Segway was that it was impossible to fall. I think I remember Bush falling off on his first try.
@thinker, I will have to open up a Paypal account
@buck, LOL. I will have to let Gig speak for herself.
@frank, yes you should.
Hey there. Looks like fun.
I want one. How fast does it go? How far could you go on it do you think?
Those trikes are too fun!
The company that makes it claims you can go up to 20 miles an hour on a flat surface.
It depends on how good you are.
I have often said that "I must be living in the "Twilight" zone because when I first read this post, for some reason I thought I was in Buck's blog. Well we will just chalk it up to age.
David, where have you been? Amber and I have missed seeing a new post. We love your blog. Did you fall off your new toy and hurt yourself? If so, we'll be praying for you!
Congrats on the purchase! I have seen them before and have thought about how neat it would be to own. Good for you :)
this blog is so freakin funny
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