DTLSchiller
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I want to get started on my own pair of MAGS can someone help me on which to buy to start with? I found two pairs but have no idea which to buy.
1. Free shipping by ems air mag glow in the dark back to the future mags limited edition shoes-in Men's Shoes from Shoes on Aliexpress.com
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2. Free shipping by ems air mag glow in the dark back to the future mags limited edition shoes EMS fast delivery-in Men's Shoes from Shoes on Aliexpress.com
I found "1" on the forum but the other one cough my eye. Which do you guys think? :unsure
Please help.
I purchased from link #1 last month. All went well with that transaction.
Da** looking good NIKE's!
Are the originals made for the movie or were they based upon a real nike pair?
And the shoe I feel was responsible for the whole hi-top craze for the next few years.Custom made by NIKE for the film.
Nah.... The hi-top craze was already in full motion by time the film came out. I recall being in grade school before the film came out and just how cool it was to be rocking the hi-tops. That was prior to 1985 as I started High School that year. And all through high school, hi-tops were the shoe to wear.And the shoe I feel was responsible for the whole hi-top craze for the next few years.
Nah.... The hi-top craze was already in full motion by time the film came out. I recall being in grade school before the film came out and just how cool it was to be rocking the hi-tops. That was prior to 1985 as I started High School that year. And all through high school, hi-tops were the shoe to wear.
I think the hi-top craze that was happening might have actually influenced the film and their decision for the style of shoe to create.
Remember....the second film came out in 1989.
I have a couple of questions about the EL sheet...
1) There seems to be a clear film over the EL sheet. Do I leave this on or peel it off?
2) Are there any precautions to be aware of like shorting out the EL?
3) I saw on a Youtube video that after cutting the EL sheet, the exposed sides can result in giving electrical shocks if touched. Have any of you experienced this? And if so, can it be sealed off with some sort of electrical tape?
4) Is it better to use the connections with the prongs that are sticking out on the EL?
Thanks,
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Nike Air Mag/ELsheet1_zpse1ce734a.jpg
it looks like thats an extra clear film to protect the EL sheet whilst its been posted to you.
So i think you can peel it off. Double check just to be sure.
I think you should be ok, shorting out isn't a problem i don't think, just make sure you don't touch together each end for safety.
I've cut the EL shapes out, and haven't had any shocks by touching the ends of the exposed sides. I don't think it should give a shock as far as i'm aware.
You can use either. Some prefer wireglueing onto the EL sheet, whilst I sometimes just use the Pins given.
View attachment 254030View attachment 254031View attachment 254032 I just want to do a quick post here though out this whole thread I have seen post after post about the batt that comes with the shoe is non removal-able due to is plastic encasement which appears to be liquid molten plastic poured into a mold around the circuit brilliant design ...UGH! ......so I thought I give it a try and let me just tell you it was a true bi*ch!! so after 3 hours a lot of patience and a awesome dremel tool success!!! .... I wish I had thought to take pics of the process...but I do have pics of the old batt I removed ...what a **** poor design...not only did I have to cut through that plastic casing avoiding clipping any of the wires of pieces of the circuit ...but once I got to the batt it was GLUED into place in addition to the metal contacts glued on also (which are super thin metal) which act as the positive and negative terminals for the batt.... then I placed a new 2032 rechargeable button cell and coated it with hot glue to hold it in place..and it worked like a champ.. but good god man what a immense pain ..it is truly easier to just rip it all out and replace it...its not impossible but a nightmare I will say that....just some FYI![]()