Introduction: How to Moonwalk
In this Instructable, I will be describing how to move around if you ever find yourself stranded on the moon without a lunar rover. These are the official Moonwalks as described in the Space Academy Mission Journal distributed at the Huntsville, Alabama Space and Rocket Center.
Step 1: The Bunny-Hop
One of the possible moon-walk versions is the "Bunny Hop". To do this, just hop around, jumping with both feet off the ground at the same time. After getting a chance to use a 1/6 chair (an astronaut training device that simulates the moons gravity), I found this version to be the easiest and it also gives you the highest vertical jump too.
Here are some videos I found on YouTube of a 1/6 chair in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKypULnCC-Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXT3P4Wywog
Step 2: The Slow Motion Jog
The second moon-walk is the Jog. To do this, all you need to do is jog, just like back on earth, but with slow, exaggerated leaps. I find this to be the most fun way to moonwalk.
Step 3: The Side-to-Side
The third and final Moon-walk variation is the side to side. To do this, you must leap to the side, putting one foot out and bringing the other up to meet it, like a heel clicking, dancing elf, or this random guy.
Step 4: The End!
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22 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
I came here thinking that it taught you to do the dance move
13 years ago on Introduction
just asking why would someone need this if its very unlikly you will ever go to the moon
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Thats what you think! It was mostly a sarcastic entry for a "How to Moonwalk" category in a contest.
14 years ago on Introduction
Back flips on the moon are fun.
15 years ago on Introduction
I see what you did there.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Excuse me?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
i wonder what PKM means by that?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
From UrbanDictionary:
"A common turn of phrase on the internet, generally used as an expression of quiet, subdued admiration for one's wit. Especially appropriate after a particularly deft pun. "
Hard to explain properly.. it's a bit like the english equivalent of mazel tov :) It basically means "I have appreciated the parfait-like layers of your wordplay".
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
o...k... thanks for explaining. :)
15 years ago on Introduction
this is really cool, I give 97 and 1/2 stars. lol really.... its awesome.... seriously.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! I've never gotten 97.5 stars before.....
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
yeah thats what I thought
15 years ago on Introduction
LOL. Hilarious. +5/5 stars. (added to favorites)
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!!!!
15 years ago on Introduction
well at least this is better than 90% of videos and slideshows...
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Why thank you!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
no thank you!
15 years ago on Introduction
lol, dr. explosion, this is a good instuctable I enjoyed the "don't pull a Charlie Duke" part
15 years ago on Introduction
I'm Sorry to say this Dr. But you have been packing on the pounds as shown in step 3 so i see why you would want to walk on the moon
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I know, all those chili cheese steaks have really been adding up! :-P