Arizona's greatest sport- Cactus Hopping!

SactownSunsFan · January 12th, 2007, 03:04 PM

Anybody into this? When I was a kid and living in the AZ I had inspirations of becoming a pro cactus hopper. Unfortunately we moved away to Oregon before I even came close to hitting puberty and my dream quickly faded away.

Well as luck would have it, I caught a half hour of the APCHL (Arizona Pro Cactus Hopping League) on the Ocho (ESPN 8 for those not "in the know") and the fire has been reignited once again! Can anyone who's had experience with this great Arizona sport give me some beginner's tips? You know, stuff like how to train properly and the species of cactus that is best to start with? Thanks.

devilfan02 · January 13th, 2007, 10:28 AM

I'm an AZ native and all I have to say is WHAT????????

coyoteshockeyfan · January 13th, 2007, 12:09 PM

Maybe you should start off with one of these before moving on to the saguaros, they look less dangerous.

Linderbee · January 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM

pwi? No way that's real.

Red Dawn · January 15th, 2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SactownSunsFan

Can anyone who's had experience with this great Arizona sport give me some beginner's tips? You know, stuff like how to train properly and the species of cactus that is best to start with? Thanks.

Well, I've never tried it but I have seen it attempted by drunks. I suggest you wear a cup. I would think cholla cactus would make you jump the highest.

phxrising · January 17th, 2007, 05:21 AM

Hey I was wondering when are they showing this years Dodgeball championships on the Ocho?

I don't want to miss it!

SactownSunsFan · January 17th, 2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by phxrising

Hey I was wondering when are they showing this years Dodgeball championships on the Ocho?

I don't want to miss it!

April, I believe. I hear Goodman's worked himself back into shape and is ready to make another run at the title.