Iknow Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm thinking about getting into this sport more and more everyday The problem is, could we raise a team in Shetland?Any Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebbidy Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/290/698/c3e.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iknow Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I've ordered some special pens from Asia and will be organising some nights at the Clickimin, bring your trainers and some shorts. You might need a towel as well after a competition - just a heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackball Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 All depends on your ability and what spin weight you're looking for. Usually it's blue black or no ink. Blue ink is the standard for beginners because it is less dense and has a quicker acceleration. Black ink is generally used for competition, but most ammateurs avoid it in practise because it can cause blisters. No ink is a bit of a specialist category with a super low spin weight that some pros dabble in to perform manouvers that just arent possible with ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iknow Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 You guys seem to already have an understanding of the penspin thing, why not come along to our training session, we have spinning pens for begginers to try out, there will be a council grant coming through soon that will see the team clothed and with more pens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iknow Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 They start young in Asia and Shetland has a fair bit of ground to cover before we can compete Yes special pens are used, typically custom made with bits from other pens, but there are some commercially available spinning pens now. We have a strict no pedophile policy though, sorry We have ordered a massive 40 foot long inflatable pen from America that the team will be carrying around Lerwick in a week or two.We are going to attempt a 20 person "Thumb a round" providing our inflatable thumb arrives on time from Asia, I hope to see all you Shetlinkers on the street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I would have loved to join in but I was banned from the sport many years ago for using performance enhancing ink. A very sad tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iknow Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 No probs Hamiltonian, you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iknow Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 The ink gets a lot of people in the end, I've seen so many kids burn out because of the ink, my thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackball Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Darn Ink-Passports!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector's House Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Pen spinning, it's just a fantasy. Please tell me you didn't go and ask about classes at Clickimin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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