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Background<\/h2>\n

I learned my flares in the opposite direction of my windmill and headspin. So I had to re-learn flare the other direction and I didn’t want to work hard at it. So I made a flare trainer that holds your feet so you can practice correct technique sooner and perform many repitions perfectly. You still need to be strong and flexible but the technique is developed much faster with the flare trainer.<\/p>\n

Build Your Own Flare Trainer<\/h2>\n

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Flare Trainer Schematic<\/p>\n

You will need a place to hang it that is at least 10 feet (3m) high and the following:<\/p>\n

Spreader Bar<\/strong> – Keeps the rope from getting tangled. About 4 feet<\/p>\n

Eye Hook Swivel <\/strong>– Goes on top of the spreader bar. Any swivel will work, I’ve used mountain climbing gear.<\/p>\n

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Mountain Climbing Swivel<\/p>\n

Eye Hook Pulley<\/strong> – You need two of these at the ends of the spreader bar. All sorts of different pulleys can be used in terms of sizes and brands.<\/p>\n

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Eye Hook Pulley<\/p>\n

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Foot Straps<\/strong> – Another challenge is getting your feet attached to the ropes. I used Husky HangAlls.<\/p>\n

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Rope<\/strong> – If it doesn’t break its good.<\/p>\n

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Parts list<\/strong><\/td>\nPart Info<\/strong><\/td>\nPurchased From<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pipe<\/td>\n1\/2 in. x 36 in. Black Steel<\/td>\nHome Depot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eye Bolts (Quantity 4)<\/td>\n1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Zinc Plated Steel Eye Bolts<\/td>\nHome Depot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quicklinks (Quantity 3)<\/td>\n1\/4″ Quick Link Lehigh (Use two from the foot strap to save money)<\/td>\nHome Depot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eye Swivel<\/td>\nPetzl Swivel – Small Item<\/td>\nREI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pulleys (Quantity 2)<\/td>\nSMC CR Crevasse Rescue Pulley Item<\/td>\nREI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rope (140 in long)<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foot Strap (Quantity 2)<\/td>\nHusky 24in Hangalls<\/td>\nHome Depot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain 24 inch (Quantity 2)<\/td>\n#2.0 Passing Link Chain Zinc<\/td>\nHome Depot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Setup<\/h2>\n

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Flare Machine in at a gymnastics gym<\/p>\n