http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/index.php Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:12:20 -0600 Phorum 5.2.10 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,285,285#msg-285 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,285,285#msg-285 christa Paradox Talk Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:13:42 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,217,217#msg-217 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,217,217#msg-217


[www.cnn.com]]]> Hugo55 Paradox Talk Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:56:22 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,212,212#msg-212 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,212,212#msg-212
Hit me back if interested.

Dennis]]> berkeleycowboy Paradox Talk Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:40:31 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,211,211#msg-211 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,211,211#msg-211
I'm a rotationplasty (for an explanation see [www.rotationplasty.com]) looking for a running foot. I've got good gluteal musculature but not a ton of quad strength. It has been over fifteen years since I've been for a run, it'll be interesting to see how this goes.

I've been looking at the Fillauer Wave Sport Foot
[www.ortoped.ca]
Anyone ever used one? Any other suggestions?

Kate]]> ksawford Paradox Talk Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:26:15 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,202,202#msg-202 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,202,202#msg-202 www.yogaslackers.com]. They fully inspired me and now I practice three or four times a week. I still suck but it makes me feel good and people tell me I'm losing weight. I think I'm just standing straighter but, whatever...

A small group of longtime Paradox Sports athletes have recently had a running email dialog going about yoga: tips, questions, advice and experiences. There's a ton of good info in here so I thought I'd post them up as a Forum thread. I've made their posts anonymous and unti they chime in I'll leave them that way.

We've love to hear your questions, your thoughts, experiences failures and successes below.

Best,
Mal]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:15:26 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,199,199#msg-199 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,199,199#msg-199 programs@tellurideadaptivesports.org. Dates June 6-June 20 2011.

[www.supertopo.com]]]> timothymcgough Paradox Talk Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:52:56 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,198,198#msg-198 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,198,198#msg-198
My question is this: is it at all feasible to try to train for that stability, or is the best solution to create a 'box-toe' for rotational control?]]> Scrappy Paradox Talk Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:50:19 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,197,197#msg-197 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,197,197#msg-197
A month and a half ago the University of Massachusetts Outing Club (UMOC) came upon an interesting proposal. Polartec, a long time leader in recreational outerwear issued a challenge "The Polartec Made Possible Challenge" to the nation’s student run outdoor clubs offering 10,000 dollars and 40,000 dollars worth of merchandise for the most worthy outdoors related project idea. Resolving to enter the competition, UMOC leaders decided to create a proposal to start an adaptive recreation program at the school hoping to give students with physical disabilities the resources necessary to join their compatriots in numerous club activities including kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, and more. Two weeks after submitting their video proposal the club became one of four finalists nationwide narrowing the gap in the competition for Polartec’s 10,000 dollars. Today, students are rallying to make this project dream a reality. For the next three weeks (until November 30th) Polartec will be soliciting votes on facebook, allowing facebook users across the country to cast a maximum of one vote a day for whatever challenge applicant they support.

Its our hope that Paradox Sports, a company that has made such significant commitments to supporting adaptive sports can help us make this dream a reality.
Please take the time to vote at this link!
Please Vote

Thank you for your support!

Chris Jones
President
Umass Outing Club]]> UMOC Paradox Talk Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:59:27 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,193,193#msg-193 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,193,193#msg-193
Pictures and stories of ice tomorrow.

Mal]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:11:16 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,183,183#msg-183 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,183,183#msg-183
Also, has anyone tried the Eldorado Z Axis foot? It looks good but it is really that much better than other feet (I use a freedom renegade).

Sorry for the long winded questions. Any suggestions would be helpful]]> bruce Paradox Talk Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:44:39 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,182,182#msg-182 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,182,182#msg-182
Vijay Viswanathan is a volunteer for Paradox Sports, and currently lives in Breckenridge, CO]]> kayakervj Paradox Talk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:28:29 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,174,174#msg-174 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,174,174#msg-174 steve garro Paradox Talk Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:21:18 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,171,171#msg-171 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,171,171#msg-171
I'm hoping that there are some out there who might be able to shed light on the issue of energy storing feet.
I am a rotationplasty (for those of you unfamiliar with the term it means I have an ankle the functions as a knee, it's worth googling for a visual) and have been for 15 years. For many years I used a Flexfoot but within the past four have switched to a Ceterus in hopes that it would make walking on uneven ground easier. What I am finding however, it that the energy return is insufficient. I bike, climb, swim, ski, and do loads of ashtanga yoga and therefore am reasonably fit but I find walking uphill 30 minutes much harder than I think it should be. I feel like there ought to be something better than this.
I would love to hear about what other feet people are using, what they've had great success with, and what they think of these 'responsive rotation' feet (I really don't think the Ceterus makes it easier to walk on uneven ground at all).
Any other comments regarding feet in general would be welcome and appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Kate

P.S. If there are any out there who nordic ski, any comments regarding nordic skiing and feet would be equally appreciated.]]> ksawford Paradox Talk Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:49:40 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,170,170#msg-170 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,170,170#msg-170 bob@northernlightsvt.com]]> BTM Paradox Talk Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:44:42 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,169,169#msg-169 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,169,169#msg-169 northernlightsvt.com] . I worked with gimps on ice, last year and hope to again this year. I would like to work with anyone wishing to try the ropes course and or climbing here in Vermont. Give me a reply here or call 802 730 3560

Thanks Bob Timmer]]> BTM Paradox Talk Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:51:23 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,163,163#msg-163 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,163,163#msg-163
Full story: [www.chicagotribune.com] (excerpt below) and [sports.espn.go.com]

Watch him in action: [www.youtube.com] and [spotlight.news.yahoo.com]

Kid can do it all on one leg
Baseball, football, soccer -- nothing slows him down

By Mike Fields | Lexington Herald-Leader
12:13 AM CDT, June 4, 2008

Adam Bender slips a chest protector over his Astros jersey, buckles a shinguard to his right leg, positions a mask atop his head, grabs his catcher's mitt and hops out of the dugout.

Adam has his game face on. Or at least what passes as a game face for an 8-year-old. His eyes are serious. His freckled nose is crinkled with determination.

t is a cool, breezy Saturday morning at Veterans Park, which is already buzzing with activity. Baseball games are being played on three diamonds within a pop-up of each other. Parents are clustered in and around the stands, chatting and cheering. Players of all ages, wearing uniforms or team T-shirts, swarm the place.

Hardly anybody gives a second glance to the catcher in the Southeastern rookie league deftly playing on one leg.

Adam is amazing to watch. He takes his position behind the plate, resting on his right knee.

When a runner rounds third looking to score, Adam jumps up and holds his ground.

He suffered a mild concussion on one collision and missed a practice or two. But he recovered and was ready for action in the next game. At one point this season he led the rookie league in put-outs at home.

At bat, his athletic skill and balance allow him to take a full swing, and he usually makes contact. He hops to first base as quickly as he can. If he's safe, he uses crutches to run the bases. When he gets thrown out, he hops dejectedly back to the dugout.

He's a competitor, and not just in baseball.

Adam, who lost his left leg to cancer when he was 1, has played soccer for a couple of years. He uses crutches, and is a whirlwind on the field in Centenary United Methodist's "I Am Third" league.

He played YMCA flag football last fall for Bruce Rector, who has coached against Adam's baseball team.

At first, Rector wasn't sure if Adam could play football. "Then I slept on it. Having seen him play baseball, I knew he'd find a way to make it work," Rector said. "Sure enough, we put him at quarterback (using no crutches) and used a shotgun snap. He threw a lot of touchdown passes."

Adam lobbied to line up at receiver at least once so he could have a chance to score. On a conversion play, Adam hopped 5 yards down the field and made a diving catch in the end zone despite being double-covered.

"That's what I mean when I say if you turn him loose, he'll find a way," Rector said.

Adam shyly deflects question about himself. He admits that he "loves baseball" and "loves catching," but he doesn't think he's doing anything out of the ordinary.]]> Aubrie Paradox Talk Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:11:44 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,161,161#msg-161 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,161,161#msg-161 www.supertopo.com]

Congratulations Steve and crew.
Mal]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:19:38 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,159,159#msg-159 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,159,159#msg-159 leecome.com]

AND Aspen Seating can create an interchangable bucket interface. Oh the possibilites...]]> kayakervj Paradox Talk Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:15 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,157,157#msg-157 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,157,157#msg-157 [www.paradoxsports.org]
Search him on YouTube and you'll find lots more. We need to get this guy out climbing!
Mal]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:50:58 -0600 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,155,155#msg-155 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,155,155#msg-155 www.peakclimb.org]. Are there any other ongoing climbing programs out there? Some friends are working on establishing something in Wolfeboro NH. I can get you more info on that if anyone is interested.]]> MonoskierX Paradox Talk Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:11:14 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,152,152#msg-152 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,152,152#msg-152
[www.outdoorresearch.com]
[www.aevex.com]

In past years I would have laughed this off as stuff for yuppies, but with compromised thermoregulation (impaired vasoconstriction due to spinal cord injury) I am thinking seriously about this kind of thing for colder days in winter, mostly for getting back into ice climbing and such. Not sure if it offers any advantage over chemical heat packs or bundling up though :)

Any thoughts ? I have heard that paraplegics and quads who sit-ski sometimes use heated gloves.]]> rhyang Paradox Talk Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:46:53 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,145,145#msg-145 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,145,145#msg-145 So the question i have is, are there going to be any badasses there to show everyone up, other of myself.

Peace Oscar]]> Oscar Paradox Talk Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:41:40 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,140,140#msg-140 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,140,140#msg-140
How is the campfire these days?

I just wanted to surface and introduce myself.

Some call me DJ...I won't repeat what most call me!! I currently live in Monterey, CA and will be here for a couple years.

I love rock climbing, surfing, biking, and running. Not to mention just motivating any and all to get off their butt and enjoy the outdoors while pushing limits on all accounts.

If you are in my neck of the woods, please contact me and let's play.

I am anxious and excited to catch up on all the ol' postings and contribute to all the one's that haven't been written.

Don't hold back, I hear these Paradox Kids play rough!!

Catch ya on the flip...

DJ Skelton
President
Paradox Sports]]> DJ Skelton Paradox Talk Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:40 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,137,137#msg-137 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,137,137#msg-137
The place looks like a bomb went off. Legs and arms are strewn all over the floor.
Sounds grim, but in all actuality, its really cool. Im standing in the middle of the 2008 Extremity Games climbing comp, and things are looking good.
The field of competitors is a bit deeper then last year with about 30 people in the comp.
Both myself and Chad Jukes are climbing in the top rope division. Chad and I joke about the crowd as well as anything else moving and then the work begins. At 2 o’clock prompt, the comp begins with 15 set routes. The routes range in difficulty from 5.7 to 12 c. After warming up on a few of the easier routes, I decide to move into the harder, higher point routes. The finals will be determined by our three highest sends, and with only two hours of climbing, I think its better to rest and try the harder routes then do lots of little ones. Im climbing mostly with Brian Doyne, an Iraq vet who lost his hand, and eye in a bomb mishap. Brian is funny and takes the comp with a grain of salt. Like I tell him half way through, this should be fun, not stressful.
Chad climbs a lot of routes quickly, then slows down to see where he’ll end up. By the end of the time, he has amassed a good tick list, and feels pretty good about the finals. Even though he fell on a few routes, he does do well and finish some of the higher point value climbs.
I work my through the list going every other climb. Then focus on the last three to get my points up. The climbs are set to my strengths, which is good. No footwork and thuggy moves are where I seem to do best, and the routes all deliver these moves. I end up sending the high point routes and with a half hour left, lay down to rest and see what happens.
Chad and I chat a little between, he too liked the climbs, and with our new feet from Evolv, the footwork went better then either he or I thought.
The finals are announced and we both make it in. Chad has the 4th highest points, and I end up first going into the finals. We’re both psyched and ready to go once we into the is area.
The finals routes had been draped in blue tarps by the Planet Rock staff, and as we waited , they lowered the tarps and let the crowd of a few hundred have they’re first look. All three finals routes went up the steepest and longest part of the gym. Steep and technical seemed to be the word so the fun was on.
Chad was first to go out and sample the routes. I had no idea how he was doing, only that I had 40 minutes till I could see what was going on. Finally I was lead out to the wall. Chad had been through two of the routes already and he looked tired. As he tied into the last route, he smiled and waited. I tied into my first and headed up the first route of the finals. The moves were great and after 60 feet of climbing I touched the finish hold and was super psyched as the crowd reacted and I lowered past the route.
Chad started up, and with my back to the route because they won’t let you watch, I could hear him working. Then there he was, swinging out over the crowd and staff. I had no idea how high he went, but knew he was done.
“Win it” was all he said when he went past me.
My last two rotes were stellar, great moves up overhanging roofs and arêtes to hard final moves on crimpers. The coolest move being half way up the last route, a half-length dyno to a bucket on a roof that resulted in a flying foot and swinging arm-hanging landing. The crowd loved it, but I didn’t even realize they yelled. Brian told me that after, all I could see were the chains about 40 feet away.
As I lowered off, I was amazed at what a cool and fun day we all had. Paradox had two climbers I the final, and we were hoping that we did well.
At the awards dinner, we waited as they made they’re way through all the events. The climbers coming just about last, I guess we’re the loudest. We braced as he read the results, and when it was all said and dine, Chad got the bonze medal, and I took home the gold. We both got these huge checks that you can’t do anything with as well as cash and swag.
But the real fun was just being there in that atmosphere of people trying to do what they love and not even knowing they’re disabled.
That day we were all just climbers doing routes, having fun.]]> demartinophoto Paradox Talk Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:10:25 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,132,132#msg-132 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,132,132#msg-132 trixie108 Paradox Talk Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:50:44 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,129,129#msg-129 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,129,129#msg-129
If you want more information about the event or want to climb with us please sign up at: [herafoundation.org]. It is a fundraiser for HERA whose goal is raise awareness and to fund R&D for ovarian cancer so there is a registration fee. If you can't come out please consider donating to the cause in the name of Paradox Sports.

Thank you,
Mal]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:28:47 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,126,126#msg-126 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,126,126#msg-126
Anyway here's the pic .. Where's the attach image button? (Moderator--I fixed to to show the picture. Mal)
Anyway here's the link - check out the delamination!!:
]]> steve@boulder Paradox Talk Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:04:18 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,122,122#msg-122 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,122,122#msg-122 jmfarris Paradox Talk Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:10:23 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,121,121#msg-121 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,121,121#msg-121 devakiananda.smugmug.com]]]> dmurch Paradox Talk Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:42:53 -0500 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,120,120#msg-120 http://www.paradoxsports.org.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/forums/read.php?11,120,120#msg-120
The highlight of the event was Team Paradox entering an all-gimp team in the Ultimate Mountain Challenge, a test of skill, stamina and endurance for the members. The team was comprised of Aron Ralston paddling the kayak sprint, Craig DeMartino riding the X-C Bike Challenge, Pete Davis running the 10K trail run and Malcolm Daly riding the road bike hill climb. As of the day before the race, Aron had never been in a kayak, Craig had never ridden in a mountain bike race, Pete had never run 10K an Malcolm hadn’t ridden a hill like that (Vail Pass) for 15 years. Team Paradox Sports placed 7th out of 13 teams despite Malcolm turning in the second slowest time on the hill climb (1:06:18, not bad for a middle-aged, out-of-shape, post-cardiac, multiple-amputee), Aron paddling in ahead of just 2 other racers with a time of 29:48 (He came out of his boat.), Pete getting a DNS because he spent the night sleeping in the front of Vijay’s truck wrapped around the adaptive driving rig and wasn’t feeling too much like running at the 8:30 am start time. Craig DeMartino finished second out of all of the Ultimate Mountain Challenge riders, turning in a blistering time of 1:47:00 despite the cramps and blisters that plagued his stump.

Ronnie Dickson, fresh from Tampa Florida, and Craig DeMartino from Loveland, CO killed it in the Citizen’s Bouldering Competition with Craig finishing 3rd in the wrong age group. Had he been scored in the correct group he would have placed second.

Timmy O’Neill, one of the founders of Paradox Sports, had a starring role as the emcee for the climbing events and his band played at the Access Fund’s party at Vendetta’s on Saturday. At one point, Timmy was drumming so hard the building broke and part of the ceiling fell on his drum set. Bummer, dude!

Sooooooo, next year, we’re going to practice more, train harder, find Pete a better front seat and party more.

I’d love to hear personal stories from others who were up there…

Timmy struttin'


Aron Ralston on his first kayak attempt. Looking good so far...


Still looking good...


Duh-oh! At least his head is above water and it looks like he's still breathing.


Now that he's out of the water it's time to chase the boat.


Got it. Is that blood on your shin?


At the finish. You can buy the shirt from the Paradox Shop.


Craig DeMartino at lap one of his race.


Right after Craig finished these guys were going off behind me.




Now that's crazy!

Vijay wheelin'


Whipper the dog sporting a World Cup sticker and shades.


Don't have a picture of Ronnie climbing. This will have to do.


One-arm Pete Davis chillin'


Here's me not looking too bad at the top of the hill climb. Being congratulated by Larry Grossman, the race director.
]]> maldaly Paradox Talk Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:34:37 -0500