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[Costumer]

Hi,

I just joined the forum after lurking for about a month. I saw this thread and the accomplishments thread for us old farts and finally decided to join.

At age 47, I have found myself out of shape and in need of exercise but have wanted to do it at home. I knew about DDR so I thought I would give it a try.

For Christmas I was given a PS2, DDR Extreme and a dance pad. I already want a better pad, even though I am only just starting to pass Light level dances.

At first my legs felt like jello, but after playing DDR every day for at least 1 hour, my legs are feeling much better. I stop now when either I get too hot or my dance pad starts to act up from static.

I am looking forward to chatting with people with similar problems and concerns.

[danburi]

Hello costumer, I’m 47 too
I found that better pad with thick inserts does help tremendously with your play (and much better on you joints) I heard some people are getting very nice thick pad with Warranty (extra cost) at Electronic Boutique. You should check it out. I Play DDR everyday so my pad does get lots of use. I got mine as gift so no warranty. Hope last long time…

[Costumer]

Danburi,

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. I am debating truly upgrading my pad to one of the arcade type. I am currently lusting after a Cobalt Flux pad as I would rather spend my money once and not have to worry that every 3 or 4 months I am going to have to buy a new pad.

After my first few weeks of playing, my legs and feet are getting used to the workout so I don't really need think I need a squishy pad, just a really durable one.

C.

[AuntieM]

I really like my CF. I have never had any problems with it. I don't play particularly hard myself, but it gets a lot of use between me and my kids and their friends.

However, I've had my Pelican wireless pads for almost a year. They ripped after about 7 months of heavy use, but I've duct-taped them and they still work fine!
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[danburi]

I wish I could have CF!!

Oh well, with college tuition, baby coming and my son’s wedding, CF will not be top of my list for a while…

[ndnddrgirl]

[danburi]

Wow, Sounds like you had FUN!!! Great!!! I wish I can watch good players play… Arcade I go to I only see little kids and they are playing in beginner mode… Or light at best...

[Slowpoke]

[Costumer]

AuntieM,

Good to hear more good things about the CF. My current/first pad is a cheap (paid $15 on sale) Intec. I have to straighten out the wrinke on the underlayer before I can play or the up arrow doesn't work. As for the static problem, I took a dryer sheet and rubbed down both sides of the mat. I also now play in a pair of soft soled leather moccasins I had made, although I have to be careful not to step on the fringe with the opposite foot.

As for affording the CF, I would rather pay a lot of money once than have to keep forking out money over a shorter time period. Plus the household income tax return is coming soon.

[AuntieM]

[ddrschick31211]

at my arcade there are people of all ages. i saw a woman playing the other day and she was about 47-50. we also have a 4 year old that AAs almost every standard song on the machine. she is amazing! her legs are barely long enough to so the jumps and runs, it is so cute.

Myself, i'm only 21 still young enough not to look weird but almost weird enough to look too old.
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I met my fiance playing DDR! How cool is that!

[AuntieM]

OK; I didn't say anything yesterday, but I gotta say today - I can't believe a 4 yo would be able to play that well. My kids can A some Heavys at home and they're 9 and 7, but they can hardly beat Standard at the arcade. I mean freeze arrows? You can't get them too well if you weight 50 lbs. Four year olds weigh an average of 35 lbs and are only about 3.5 feet tall. So are you sure this kid is four?

Another thing - if a 4 yo can do that well, I must say that the parents are probably spending a lot of time at the arcade with the kid. I would think a 4 yo might be better off playing with toys and other kids than spending hours a week at the arcade. My kids usually play with friends, so it's not as if they're down in the basement by themselves, sweating obsessively for hours (like some of us). I don't mean to say that I'm a perfect parent, because I am most certainly not, but I can't think of developing a DDR talent in my kid at the expense of his/her normal development.
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[Slowpoke]

[Snooj]

[Delita_chan]

Um, no well I used to listen to Smile DK, King Kong and D Jungle Girls as well as Captain Jack before DDr...

I feel awkward playing (I'm 24 yrs old) mostly because I'm a junior high teacher and I think its weird having your students outdo you or even see you on DDR.

[tempest6]

Hey AuntieM!

I just did the most craziest thing today: Going to FIVE IN THE GROOVE Arcade Locations in one day! Started first going to the Tilt at the Galleria at Tyler, Riverside, CA at around 10 am. Then went to the Linbrook Bowling Alley in Anaheim at around 11 am. Then went to the Golf 'N Stuff, Norwalk at 12 pm. Then went to the Arcade World, Stonewood Center Mall, Downey at 12:30 pm. Finally ended up at the Glendale Galleria at 5 pm. Is that a trip or what? Please reply, over! Thanks!

tempest6

[DDRmom]

Hey Temp-whats your total ddr/itg arcade count? Just curious. I don't have as much time for arrow stomping as I'd like these days but I still check in here once in a while.
~DDRmom~
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Last Count=37! Arcades in 5 States!

After about the 20th tournament I stopped counting...

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[AuntieM]

[Slowpoke]

I think I'm too territorial for that. If I'm in a location and at a machine that I like, I don't wanna leave it