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menintights
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11 Dec 2010, 4:18 pm

Let's assume you don't want to break a neck (or a hip).



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11 Dec 2010, 4:27 pm

73, because only a stupid 74 year old would attempt it.



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11 Dec 2010, 5:49 pm

menintights wrote:
Let's assume you don't want to break a neck (or a hip).


This is not really an age dependent issue. Granted, it's easier to do cartwheels when one is a child because one is closer to the floor and more limber. However, if one was in the proper shape when older, it's still very possible to do a cartwheel.



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11 Dec 2010, 7:18 pm

Hmm. I'd be careful doing cartwheels at any age. If the cart starts moving, you could break your d**k off.


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11 Dec 2010, 9:20 pm

i could never manage them even as a kid. my wrists would complain if i did them now at 23 hahaha