Saturday, July 6, 2024

Those Heavy Doors



One problem that I have is the anti-wind heavy building doors in Stuy Town. I'm passably okay with using my upper strength and leaning into the door with my outstretched hand, but this can be a pain in the ass. I almost fell when a person, who I didn't see, tried to help me by pushing the door while I was opening it. My balance was gone. A lot of times, people who go in and out see me coming and hold the door open, for which I am thankful. But those heavy door can be a problem. This video clip has another strategy.

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