[pct-l] Future of PCT Hiking

[Reinhold Metzger]

GOOD  LORD  !!!!
Switchback,  All of this is for pussyfoots & wimps.
Maybe it is time to go back to the USMC way of thinking.
Forget all the fuzzy, soft and cozy stuff........Toughen the guys up
instead.  Once they are toughened  up, they don't need all that fuzzy, soft
& cozy stuff.  That's for our girly hikers.
Back in the 60's combat boots were made of straight leather, no soft and
cozy padding.
Shoe inserts were made out of steel mesh to prevent pungi stakes from
penetrating.
Soles were made from Firestone rubber not cushy vibram rubber and guess
what--- after a few months we stopped getting blisters.
Switchback,  I wonder how long it will be before they come up with a virtual
sex gizmo that will allow some of those poor old folks, that have given it
up longtime ago because viagra stopped doing them any good, strap on a
head-set and escape into a virtual world of their wildest dreams.

JMT Reinhold
Author  ''SEX IN THE WILDERNESS''  how to do it on the trail, off the trail,
in the bushes, in the bivy sack and  99  other ways.

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:02 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Future of PCT Hiking


> Well, it has finally  happened.  Scientists in Japan have come up with
> virtual walking shoes  called Power Shoes.  They eliminate the forward and
backward
> motion while  letting the wearer walk in a virtual world.
>
> The shoes sit on top of motorized  wheels connected to a computer worn by
the
> user along with a head-mounted  display.  The movement that is normal with
> each step is canceled out as you  "walk".
>
> So, you could walk the whole PCT in  your living room.  You could even
have a
> backpack on for more  realism.
>
> How will the ALDHA-West react to  this?  What type of certificate will
they
> have for the Triple Crown Virtual  Hiker?
>
> On the another note, Adidas has  come out with the 11.1 Sneaker ($250).
The
> running type shoe has a  magnetic sensor and microprocessor in its sole.
They
> work together to  adjust its cushioning according to running speed,
weight,
> and terrain.
>
> Is this the perfect hiking shoe for  the PCT?  A picture of it looks
> impressive.
>
> Cheers, Switchback
> Taking You to the Next  Level
>
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