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new sport

Nov 1, 2006
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Today I have officially created a new sport. Possibly one for the Olympics. I title it:
Tube Surfing
Now I bet you're really confused. Here's how it works. You find an empty (or mostly empty) subway car. You'll have to get an empty one to get the good feeling behind it. Also pick a train line that travels somewhat fast (45+ mph). Stand at the back of the car, facing the front of the train (as in when it leaves you'll be pushed backwards by the motion). Stand as close to the little door that connects the two cars and lean against it, provided you won't be thrown out of the door by doing said leaning. Essentially this will be your view of the car:

Subwaycar

Obviously when the car pulls away you'll be pushed against the back of the train. When it reaches full speed, take a few steps forward. Place your feet wider than your shoulders, and stand on the balls of your feet. Look as far into the next car(s) that you can. Every little bump and sideways sway that the car does you'll essentially be 'surfing' over. It's really fun to do. I do it on my commute daily. If you can get some good tunes from your iPod that let you sway and get into it, that helps too.

I'm totally on team USA for Beijing 2008...