TheCaver 0 #1 March 28, 2006 I have some weird shoe issues going on For some reason, I've tried 2 different pairs of shoes and switching out the laces, but they will NEVER stay tied in the tunnel. Especially when backflying. So, lets have it, what brand of kicks do you wear in the tunnel (I notice a lot of skateboarder type shoes), and whats your best double knotting technique... I told you it was ignorant JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 March 28, 2006 Vans and I tuck the laces in. They have never come out.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #3 March 28, 2006 Nikes and I haven't had any problem with normal double knots.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 March 28, 2006 When tying, start with a normal bow, but instead of going around once, go around twice before pulling the bow through, then take the bow ears and loose ends of the laces and make one more knot above the first. Hard to explain, but as a tunnel instructor, I never have mine come untied that way.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #5 March 28, 2006 Whatever the $10 Walmart special is, is what I wear. After you tie a bow.. tie the bow in a knot no biggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmetz 0 #6 March 28, 2006 Go with velcro! Just make sure you replace the loop side regularly if it gets too frayed._________________________________________ "If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #7 March 28, 2006 Flat laces instead of round, then double knot.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skytender 0 #8 March 29, 2006 Just got these airwalks,... super cheap and have a velcro strip at the top where you tie em up... simply velcro the whole knot/bow down and fly fly fly... nice! :)Are we not yet ready to live life for life and not for death? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skibumb453 0 #9 March 29, 2006 I have a pair of Chuck's with laces plus a velcro strap that I use to hold the laces in place this is probably going to be your best option if you can manage to find a pair at your local cheap clothing/shoe store. Don't disrespect just because you can't hang in my tunnel. Here's to blue skys and cool recirculating tunnels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #10 March 29, 2006 QuoteFor some reason, I've tried 2 different pairs of shoes and switching out the laces, but they will NEVER stay tied in the tunnel. Especially when backflying. It's the nature of the beast - even with booties, those laces come undone!!! Tie the laces triple or quadruple times or if you have shoes that have a loop at the back, tie the bow, thread the laces through the loop and then secure with another bow. The trick is to have as little of the ends of the laces in the wind flow. Top tip for peeps wearing rw suits - put a bit of tape near the top of the zip. There is nothing worse than your jump suit coming undone during flying in the tunnel - especially if you are a guy and the zip comes down and gets caught in the "you know where" (I've seen it happen to a guy and they had to stop the tunnel to let him out). Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #11 March 29, 2006 I spend several hours a day in the tunnel, and have never had them come undone since a simple double bow. But then again, I never undo them to take them off - do you leave yours permenantly done up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaver 0 #12 March 29, 2006 I'm starting to think that its the material of the laces thats the issue. I double bow them VERY tight, but within 1 min of flying, they are flapping around. I've tried round and flat laces, but never 100% cotton ones. JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #13 March 29, 2006 I just use the ones that came wiv me nikes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #14 March 29, 2006 I wear a pair of etnies with single not. Hell I dont think I even tied one of my shoes when I flew...just had the laces tucked in the shoe. No problems with either.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 March 29, 2006 Buy tight leather climbing shoes. Soak 'em in hot water for an hour. Strap 'em on real tight the night before If they are laces, mush a bunch of bubble gum into the knot Sleep in them all night When your feet fall off the next morning, you won't have to worry about shoes or laces. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #16 March 30, 2006 QuoteI have some weird shoe issues going on For some reason, I've tried 2 different pairs of shoes and switching out the laces, but they will NEVER stay tied in the tunnel. Especially when backflying. JC he he he... I used to always say you can always tell a freeflyer in the tunnel because their shoe laces are always untied... Then... I looked down at my feet the first time I was on my back and saw MY shoe laces untied and laughed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #17 March 30, 2006 We'll turn you to the dark-side yet... mwaaa ha ha ha... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites