Members hyperlite Posted February 1, 2007 Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm trying to learn to heel toe,problem is I have a pretty big foot(13) .My toe is into the chain and me heel isn't even past the hinge.Am I just s.o.l.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperlite Posted February 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 hmmm, guess so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WildWes Posted February 1, 2007 Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 I wear 11's and do OK. Just back-up some to get your toes out of the chain. Some drummers use the heel-toe technique with their heel completely off the pedal and their toe hitting mid-plate. Experiment with a happy medium as it's just a rocking motion or you might need to go for the Axis long boards. Hope it works out for you. PS: You could always try the Vruk attachment to give you more extension on your pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HERC Posted February 1, 2007 Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 If your pedal height is adjustable, via your chain, try raising it up a little keeping your toe from riding toward the front. You can always heel off of the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Majoria Posted February 1, 2007 Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 As has been stated already, foot size doesn't really matter. Read the Heel-Toe thread started by Dark Slide, he goes through the process and how a large foot doesn't matter. I have a size 12 and find I can easily do it. One thing I agree with is that this is much easier with the shoes off, either in socks or as I prefer, barefoot. I use a DW9002 pedal, but the same result with my DW5000 and my two old cheap Pearl pedals. So to answer, you are not out of luck, perhaps out of optimal technique. Sounds like a tweak is in order and then you'll be flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 1, 2007 Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 Majoria! You're back! Just kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperlite Posted February 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2007 thanks for the help.and I have to play barefoot.hate playing with shoes on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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