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"To slide behind the bike, which can be done at up to 105, I get off and grab the bar. Ken Maely's shoes really work."
by Art Friedman
In six years practicing and performing
as a stunt man Lee ·'Jronm(}.11" Irons has
never broken a bone. He feels that there
are several reasons for th is. For one
thing he isn't a jumper. He doesn't have
.
a no-practice-go-for-broke act where
practicing is as dangerous as the act
itself. Practice can be carried out in a
limited, step-by-step manner.
Lee also attribu.tes bis safety record
to the fact that he has always worn full
protective clothing: helmet, boors.
leathers. gl.oves, etc. Even before he got
into stunt work, he always wore
protective clothing despite kidding from
"The most dangerous start is riding backwards. It was the harriest to learo. I ate it quite a bit. You don't understand what's happening when you are
on backwards. I started out on the H,onda 90, and it took me four years to get to where I could ride about 80. Speed wobbles can be a problem".
,
his trailriding buddies. 1t has paid off in
his performing career. "I've used a few
