Just Learning, need help.

[Kidkal]

Hi, i just started looking into cardistry a couple of days ago, and really want to learn it. i have come to one problem though.
my finger flexibility...
my fingers only go so far back, and it really limits what i can do with them.
are there any stretches that will help me loosen up my fingers to be able to perform these tricks, or will my unflexible fingers be limited for the rest of my life?

 

[canadamagic]

Hi, i just started looking into cardistry a couple of days ago, and really want to learn it. i have come to one problem though.
my finger flexibility...
my fingers only go so far back, and it really limits what i can do with them.
are there any stretches that will help me loosen up my fingers to be able to perform these tricks, or will my unflexible fingers be limited for the rest of my life?

The fact that you cannnot bend your fingers back too far doesn't judge weather you will be succesful in cardistry. I just tried bending my fingers back and they go to 90 degrees if I'm lucky. I have been in cardistry for 4 years and have never had a problem related to that.

 

[WitchDocIsIn]

First off, you've only been in this a couple days and you're already heading toward the "my hands are too small" type thoughts? Just stop that train of thought.

It's a matter of training. I believe the Trilogy by Dan & Dave has some finger exercises on it, and there's probably a ton online if you search around, but it comes down to just doing it. Your hands will adjust to the task more as you learn.

Your poll is pretty much pointless as everyone learns at different speeds, and everyone has a different definition of 'decent'. Don't worry about other people, just learn as well as you can. It doesn't matter if canadamagic learned Sybil in 6 minutes, he's not you. For you, it's just a matter of dedication. Some things will be easy, some will be hard. If you're dedicated, you'll learn it all eventually.

 

[JDENredden]

For me to be good at cardsitry to a standard I like, wont be happening in this lifetime.

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

J.

PS. Shouldn't this be in the Cardistry section.