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Post by ⚓️anchor on Mar 5, 2017 21:38:59 GMT
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Post by Joey on Mar 5, 2017 22:20:40 GMT
I'm retired so if there is ice I stay in. But If I would have to go out I'll try it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 0:40:57 GMT
Been walking the dogs on the ice and come to think of it, there were spots that I did sort of walk like a penguin.  |
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Post by Joey on Mar 6, 2017 4:39:55 GMT
Do you have to waddle back and forth? @justbec, I'm surprised Archie doesn't pull you over on the ice.
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Post by JJ on Mar 6, 2017 18:51:47 GMT
I sort of walk like that, but it's a defensive posture in case I start to slide, so I can keep my balance.
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Post by Joey on Mar 6, 2017 20:14:58 GMT
Wonder if it helps their center of gravity is so low?
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Post by ⚓️anchor on Mar 6, 2017 20:16:33 GMT
I normally do the penguin trick when I walk downhill on slick ice, with short steps, side-to-side movements and the body weight tilted a little forwards.
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Post by JJ on Mar 6, 2017 21:14:59 GMT
I think it's the bottom of their feet. Scroll down a bit and see HERE |
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Post by Joey on Mar 7, 2017 1:27:10 GMT
JJ, for sure it helps to have there claws but I didn't know they had pads like a dogs foot. But the clays reminded me we have some spikes we can wear over our shoes. You put your toe in and pull it over your heal. Has several spikes on the bottom. Well I found something that looked just about like them but Photobucket seems to be out of order. I'll try later
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Post by JJ on Mar 7, 2017 2:15:25 GMT
I didn't know they had those pads either, Joey, that's the first time I ever thought of going to look at the bottom of a penguins foot. I thought it was very interesting. The pads look a bit on the rough side, that could also help with traction. |
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Post by Joey on Mar 7, 2017 2:35:43 GMT
Those pads have to be pretty tough to stand on ice like that and for so long. OK here are the things you put on your feet the 4 prongs go on the ball of you foot.  |
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Post by JJ on Mar 7, 2017 17:12:20 GMT
I think I've seen those before, Joey. They look like small snow shoes with spikes.
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Post by ⚓️anchor on Mar 7, 2017 21:52:03 GMT
Another model is like a rubber grip stretch-overs for shoes.  |
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Post by Joey on Mar 8, 2017 2:53:44 GMT
Yep those would be even better, more spikes. Problem is we for got we even had them this year and we really could have used them.
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Post by ⚓️anchor on Mar 8, 2017 21:19:52 GMT
Just remember to take then off before entering shopping malls or public buildings with stone floors. You can slide and hurt yourself badly.
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