No Hard floor

techsoul · **No Hard floor -** 10-31-2007, 08:02 PM

Hello everyone,

I have recently ordered the "Breakdance step-by-step" dvd but haven't received it yet.

I need to ask a question. By looking at the free intro videos of the dvd and from other sources, this moves are possible on a hard floor. But I live in an apartment which is all carpeted. I know i can always practice in a gym or college class rooms. but i really wana start from home u know, as i suck at it and a total beginner.

What do i do about this? I can't remove the carpet. Is there anything out in the marked which i can buy and put on top of my carpet to have a hard surface?

any help or advise would be highly appreciated.

techsoul

BboyScribbles · 10-31-2007, 08:04 PM

theres no harm in doing it on your carpet floor in your apartment, just make sure u have enough room for moves.

azndannyxd · 10-31-2007, 11:42 PM

just buy a vinyl mat, costs around 20 bucks

techsoul · 11-01-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BboyScribbles

theres no harm in doing it on your carpet floor in your apartment, just make sure u have enough room for moves.

yeah but how can u do head, back, hand spins on carpet.

and are these possible on vinyl mat?

BboyScribbles · 11-01-2007, 08:31 PM

lol i dont think u should start learning any spins if ur a beginner. but if anything buy linoleum, and u can practice outdoors or put in ur apartment.

techsoul · 11-02-2007, 12:57 AM

dude i am dying to start learning all those moves lol... thanks for the though

virg · 11-03-2007, 03:07 AM

yea man you can start with your top rock & foot work on the carpet which is a good platform for the beginner, im doing it @ the moment.

techsoul · 11-04-2007, 11:31 AM

i just received the DVD by mail. two questions...

1) am i suppose to do the Warm Up exercise every time before practicing top rock, foot work and stuff?

2) should i wear sneaker (shoes) at all times or without them is fine as well?

i know guys, these are very stupid questions lol.

ScaryMovie73 · 11-04-2007, 07:59 PM

I'm not sure about warm up, but it's always best to wear sneakers if you can. Since when you break in public you'll prolly be wearin sneakers, it's best to practice in them so you can get used to them.

BboyScribbles · 11-04-2007, 10:09 PM

yea sneakers are good for outdoors, but i bboy shoeless at home =D. and yea warming up with stretches is good before bboying.

virg · 11-05-2007, 05:36 AM

Chuck 'T's are popular as they are lite to wear & have flava

BBoyIronMan · 11-05-2007, 09:00 AM

yeah stretching is good but stretch for what your about to do so u dont over do it. Sneaks is a must like SM73 said you'll be doin it outside someday anyway. Also dont worry about the whole practicing in front of people u gonna get critics everywhere and where ever u go it'll also build up your confidence. Peace

techsoul · 11-05-2007, 04:35 PM

thanks a lot friends, you guys are great help.

as u can tell now i am a total beginer. i am starting today with the dvd "basic moves". wish me luck

BboyScribbles · 11-08-2007, 09:03 PM

lol if u can find some bboys in your neighborhood to help u out

-bboyd- · 11-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techsoul

Hello everyone,

I have recently ordered the "Breakdance step-by-step" dvd but haven't received it yet.

I need to ask a question. By looking at the free intro videos of the dvd and from other sources, this moves are possible on a hard floor. But I live in an apartment which is all carpeted. I know i can always practice in a gym or college class rooms. but i really wana start from home u know, as i suck at it and a total beginner.

What do i do about this? I can't remove the carpet. Is there anything out in the marked which i can buy and put on top of my carpet to have a hard surface?

any help or advise would be highly appreciated.

techsoul

you can buy those cardboard boxes and lay it on the floor...
i think cardboard boxes are the best cause its good for spinning its soft and you can do toprock and footwork on it