Comments on: The Story of Freedom Footbags, Part I: From Hackyslacker to Genzu Blades http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/ A Real Footbag Blog - Helping you navigate the world of footbag (® hacky sack) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:31:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Eric "Bart" Bartholomay http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-14643 Eric "Bart" Bartholomay Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:47:41 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-14643 Genzu, I really liked your story, my friend. Especially the part where you 'vividly remember' me doing a Symposium Whirl. Without calling into question any other facts that you have included in your footbag autobiography, I feel I must set the record straight. For the record: I (Eric "Bart" Bartholomay) have never landed a Symposium Whirl in my life. This minor discrepency did not keep me from enjoying your story at all. In fact, this may be the inspiration I needed to write my own 'Footbag Autobiography'. I especially thank you for the accolade "serious pro". It has been many years, too many, in fact, since I have spent time among the members of my footbag family and I miss every one of you. I am putting the pressure on myself with this next statement but under pressure is how I do my best work. This summer (2008) I will do my utmost to make an appearance at the Western Regional Footbag Championships. I have to admitt that this trip will be first to see my Brother, D-Money (posted above) who I miss far beyond what words can describe. D's 'cheap kung-fu' talk and our shared affinity for the game of Duel (and footbag) have forged a bond which can never be broken. Again, I thank you for the kind words, Daryll, they have inspired me in many ways. I will be among my Footbag Family soon, to rejuvenate my time-weakened enthusiasm for the only sport I have truly ever loved. -Bart Genzu,
I really liked your story, my friend. Especially the part where you ‘vividly remember’ me doing a Symposium Whirl. Without calling into question any other facts that you have included in your footbag autobiography, I feel I must set the record straight. For the record: I (Eric “Bart” Bartholomay) have never landed a Symposium Whirl in my life.
This minor discrepency did not keep me from enjoying your story at all. In fact, this may be the inspiration I needed to write my own ‘Footbag Autobiography’. I especially thank you for the accolade “serious pro”. It has been many years, too many, in fact, since I have spent time among the members of my footbag family and I miss every one of you.
I am putting the pressure on myself with this next statement but under pressure is how I do my best work. This summer (2008) I will do my utmost to make an appearance at the Western Regional Footbag Championships. I have to admitt that this trip will be first to see my Brother, D-Money (posted above) who I miss far beyond what words can describe. D’s ‘cheap kung-fu’ talk and our shared affinity for the game of Duel (and footbag) have forged a bond which can never be broken.
Again, I thank you for the kind words, Daryll, they have inspired me in many ways. I will be among my Footbag Family soon, to rejuvenate my time-weakened enthusiasm for the only sport I have truly ever loved.

-Bart

]]> By: D-Money http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-5190 D-Money Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:41:42 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-5190 Genzu, Now that, my friend, was a *killer* story. I read, and loved, every bit of it. Man did it bring back some great memories. I salute you brother BAP. D Genzu,

Now that, my friend, was a *killer* story. I read, and loved, every bit of it. Man did it bring back some great memories.

I salute you brother BAP.

D

]]> By: Scott http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-1053 Scott Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:22:06 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-1053 Nice story man, I'll never forget when I used to see you struggling to do even THREE kicks in a row!! Those early summers were great and Old Orchard was (although we lived in that bug infested shack) one of the best summers ever!! (Classic good times) You've come a long way and are proof positive that if you want something badly enough and practice something constantly (to the point of obsession) that you can become the best. He's not lying guys when he says he had very little natural talent, he could barely walk and chew gum when I met him in high school...1985 I think. Genzu, the living footbag legend!! Nice story man, I’ll never forget when I used to see you struggling to do even THREE kicks in a row!! Those early summers were great and Old Orchard was (although we lived in that bug infested shack) one of the best summers ever!! (Classic good times) You’ve come a long way and are proof positive that if you want something badly enough and practice something constantly (to the point of obsession) that you can become the best. He’s not lying guys when he says he had very little natural talent, he could barely walk and chew gum when I met him in high school…1985 I think. Genzu, the living footbag legend!!

]]> By: Tony http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-796 Tony Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:26:43 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-796 Thank you for writing that up. I love reading about peoples history's in the sport. Your's is an exciting one! PS What's the news on this Gravity Man thing?? Thank you for writing that up. I love reading about peoples history’s in the sport. Your’s is an exciting one!

PS What’s the news on this Gravity Man thing??

]]> By: Colin http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-711 Colin Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:10:09 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-711 Great writeup Genzu, a real pleasure to read. Jobe? You gotta be kiddin' me. Last, why hasn't this 'Gravity Man' shiz been all over the forums by now? If I'd known I would have put off my recent order of BOTS for the both of them. If you haven't shipped my order yet, could you put it on hold? Great writeup Genzu, a real pleasure to read.

Jobe? You gotta be kiddin’ me.

Last, why hasn’t this ‘Gravity Man’ shiz been all over the forums by now? If I’d known I would have put off my recent order of BOTS for the both of them. If you haven’t shipped my order yet, could you put it on hold?

]]> By: Genzu http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-691 Genzu Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:33:06 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-691 That story only goes to '96 - Long history indeed. I've got tons of tips for beginners coming, but here's the short answer: 1. Get my the new instructional DVD: Gravity Man (Available within a few days). 2. Get a Mr. Sandbag, and G6 G-Unit shoes. 3. Practice everyday. 4. Goto www.flipsider.com and www.footbag.org to learn new tricks. 5. Find a club on www.footbag.org (or start your own). 6. Attend a tournament (www.footbag.org/events). 7. Find someone better than you to play with who can teach you tricks. 8. Check back on this blog for more tips coming soon. Peace. That story only goes to ‘96 - Long history indeed. I’ve got tons of tips for beginners coming, but here’s the short answer:

1. Get my the new instructional DVD: Gravity Man (Available within a few days).
2. Get a Mr. Sandbag, and G6 G-Unit shoes.
3. Practice everyday.
4. Goto http://www.flipsider.com and http://www.footbag.org to learn new tricks.
5. Find a club on http://www.footbag.org (or start your own).
6. Attend a tournament (www.footbag.org/events).
7. Find someone better than you to play with who can teach you tricks.
8. Check back on this blog for more tips coming soon.

Peace.

]]> By: diddy http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-688 diddy Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:13:26 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-688 dude, you have a way long history. i am a beginning frestyler and the most i can do after a few years is a flying clipper and reg. clipper. Do you have any tips for those like me who really don't know a whole lot of tricks? dude, you have a way long history. i am a beginning frestyler and the most i can do after a few years is a flying clipper and reg. clipper. Do you have any tips for those like me who really don’t know a whole lot of tricks?

]]> By: mohkale http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-684 mohkale Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:31:30 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-684 Thanks for the story. It really made my day! Can't wait for pt. 2! Thanks for the story. It really made my day! Can’t wait for pt. 2!

]]> By: C. Lin Phan http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-679 C. Lin Phan Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:53:48 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-679 Read every word. Thanks for sharing that. Read every word. Thanks for sharing that.

]]> By: Ben http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-676 Ben Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.freedomfootbags.com/blog/the-story-of-freedom-footbags-part-i-from-hackyslacker-to-genzu-blades/#comment-676 Awesome story Daryl, thanks for sharing :) Awesome story Daryl, thanks for sharing :)

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