trial questions

[Ricky W]

ok I have a few questions. i have made a few threads about some of them but I want to know more

1.what is a good way to get to where I could get to rubber after a pedal grab? I can jump higher then I need to on flat ground to do it but I can get to rubber if I do one.
2.is a grind plate good for trials
3.how can I increse(sp) my hopping height
4.what is a good grippy pedal for not that much money
5.how much would a round crown frame help with me hitting my knees on my frame
6.I am 125lbs what is a good tire preasure for a creppy crawler? i don't know what I have had it at since I got it
7.What would be some good stuff to have on the trials course I want to build
8.What is some good stuff to practice inside while it's raining

ok I think that is all my questions for now but it's me so I will come up with more

[Jerrick]

1.what is a good way to get to where I could get to rubber after a pedal grab? I can jump higher then I need to on flat ground to do it but I can get to rubber if I do one.


From a pedal grab, you use a swinging motion and a little hop, kinda like an ollie with a skateboard, but being done with your cranks, to get the uni onto the ledge. Or, from the pedal grab, just scoot over to a crank grab, and jump directly up.

2.is a grind plate good for trials

Not really. I have one on my trials, but I do grinds so I need it, but the plate hasnt let me slip off from ledges that I am grabbing on, but once you get to the point of grabbing the top or somewhat rounded poles, and rails, it may have you slip off, but practice would help that. A pedal with a grippy under-surface would be better.

3.how can I increse(sp) my hopping height

Practice. With rolling hops, you can get some good height, but cant always use that in trials, unless your objects have a good run to another object, but that doesnt happen too much. SIF hopping allows you to tuck more for added height, but riding Seat-in is still good, just keep practicing.

Also, mentality is a big issue of it, you can jump higher than you think you can. Go to a parking lot that has a light in it, the one with the light pole stuck into a large cylinder of cement. Hold onto the poll with one hand, and try to crank grab onto the cement ledge. Youll probably make it, but now realise, you didnt really even use your arm on the poll to pull you up. Now try it again knowing you can get that height without using the poll.

4.what is a good grippy pedal for not that much money

Kona Jackshits. Cheap, strong, grippy.

5.how much would a round crown frame help with me hitting my knees on my frame

Not too much, but it would a little. Its more preference and getting used to riding, but getting rid of the flat edges would help.

6.I am 125lbs what is a good tire pressure for a creppy crawler? i don't know what I have had it at since I got it

Pump it up to 30. Go off a decent sized drop. Did it hit the rim? now try jumping up something. is it too much pressure to get compression? You want it the lowest pressure to be able to get good compression but not bottom out when doing larger drops. Start at a high PSI, and let a little out until you hit your sweetspot.

I am a 173 pound rider, and I keep my CC strictly at 30.

7.What would be some good stuff to have on the trials course I want to build

Everything, pallets, stairs, skinnys, gaps, weird angle jumps and landing, posts, logs, everything is an obstacle.

8.What is some good stuff to practice inside while it's raining

Same as question 7 kinda, just smaller obstacles that are more technical and need more precise takeoffs and landings. You cant go that big inside, so work on the fine tuning of your trials riding.

[Ricky W]

Thanks for the help. i ride sif as it is and i can jump up a few feet

[torkerdx]

ok I have a few questions. i have made a few threads about some of them but I want to know more

1.what is a good way to get to where I could get to rubber after a pedal grab? I can jump higher then I need to on flat ground to do it but I can get to rubber if I do one.
2.is a grind plate good for trials
3.how can I increse(sp) my hopping height
4.what is a good grippy pedal for not that much money
5.how much would a round crown frame help with me hitting my knees on my frame
6.I am 125lbs what is a good tire preasure for a creppy crawler? i don't know what I have had it at since I got it
7.What would be some good stuff to have on the trials course I want to build
8.What is some good stuff to practice inside while it's raining

ok I think that is all my questions for now but it's me so I will come up with more

2)grind plates tend to let your pedal slip a lot so unless your grinding i wouldn't because it is more likely to make you not land technical pedal grabs 4) primos for only $22 at udc are good. jim c's also work well and they have more grip than the primos
5) i have never hit my knees on the frame except when riding with a nimbus frame. they tend to stick out more than the others.
6)I am 150 lbs. and when i rode with a CC i rode with 18-20 psi and except for landing weirdly or off large drops never bottomed out.
8)something basic is to take stuff and pile it up and jump over it.

[Ricky W]

is gapping the same as hopping in the fast about all I need to do is practice and that its mentally

[Ricky W]

ok more stuff.

1.how can I improve my hopping sif
2.how can I improve my gapping sif
3.how can I improve my drops sif
4.what is some ways I can improve my balance
5.I still need help getting to rubber after a pedal/crank grab. i keep hiting my tire on the object I am tring to get up
6.how strong is the nimbus rounded crown frame
7.how heavy is the nimbus frame
8.how heavy is the torker dx frame

[torkerdx]

ok more stuff.

1.how can I improve my hopping sif
2.how can I improve my gapping sif
3.how can I improve my drops sif
4.what is some ways I can improve my balance
5.I still need help getting to rubber after a pedal/crank grab. i keep hiting my tire on the object I am tring to get up
6.how strong is the nimbus rounded crown frame
7.how heavy is the nimbus frame
8.how heavy is the torker dx frame

1) practice crunching up sif so your but is on the tire and standing up without hopping till you up
4)practice center pointing which is just balancing on the ground without hopping or rolling
5)when going to tire the best way to learn is on the crank and it is to just pull up as hard as you can. if you doubt yourself, your probably not going to make it up. once you learn to do that their is a kinda rocking motion you can do from the pedal that is even easier once you learn it.
6) i am pretty sure it is a good frame but you can't do foot on the frame tricks with it
8) the dx frame weights less than a powder coated bedford frame. but it it will break.

[Ricky W]

thanks. i am going to try thoughs things and i don't care really about feet on frame tricks because it is my trials uni and with some grip tape I think it will help me out. Also that is shocking about the weight of the dx frame

[Jerrick]

6) i am pretty sure it is a good frame but you can't do foot on the frame tricks with it
8) the dx frame weights less than a powder coated bedford frame. but it it will break.

The nimbus frame, I find to be a lot easier to do foot-on-frame tricks, the way its designed makes it easier for your feet to angle to the tire, making contact to it easier. Trust me on this one. I have it, use it, and let others use it who have done stand-up WW and gliding and some other stuff that needs their feet on the frame.

I am not too sure about number 8 either. My DX frame weighed a lot. My friend phil, bought the bedford hardcore uni. I tooke my frame in one hand, and his in the other, and his way a lot lighter. His whole uni was a lot lighter after being built up. Lucky Phil!

[Ricky W]

by the way I meant the nimbus rounded crown frame

[Johaaan]

I also got a question about high jumpin sif.

I have pretty low sadle , is it better for sif jumpin /high jump) to have a little bit higher then i use normaL? :confused:

* sorry the english not so good :(

[Jerrick]

by the way I meant the nimbus rounded crown frame


Oh, the rounded one, with grip tape you might be able to get enough grip to stand up on it, but on a trials uni, you probably wont be doing freestyle on it much.

Be better to get a freestyle uni for that.

I have pretty low sadle , is it better for sif jumpin /high jump) to have a little bit higher then i use normaL?

For SIF, you want your seat a little bit higher. It is kinda prefrence thing, because some people do SIF with a low seat, but most people will have a better time, and not strain as much with a higher seat.

[Johaaan]

Ok! thanks. gonna test white diffrent hight on the saddle next time i gonna take a new pb :D

[Ricky W]

thanks. I'm want be doing much freestyle stuff unless that is the only uni I got with me at the time. my seat is high on my trial uni and i am going to make it even more higher

[UniBrothers]

im learning to ride sif but i keep smashing my thighs Any tips?

[monkeyman]

You've gotta stand up high on the pedals (try to stand on the balls of your feet as you take it out), and bow your legs...that way the seat can come out easily...also, it's easier (to a point) to lower the seat until you get good at it, and then put it back up to where you're used to.

To Ricky: Come on man, I'm sure you have some brainpower. People are more willing to help if they don't have to answer questions like this:

8.What is some good stuff to practice inside while it's raining

If you just thought about it for 10 seconds you could figure out most of these answers...give yourself a bit more credit.

[torkerdx]

im learning to ride sif but i keep smashing my thighs Any tips?

if you mean the seat rubs your thighs, yeah that happens. but how does it smash you thighs?

[UniBrothers]

I unno I got two massive bruises maybe it is just from rubbing.. To hop sif do i have to learn to ride sif?

[torkerdx]

I unno I got two massive bruises maybe it is just from rubbing.. To hop sif do i have to learn to ride sif?

not really. but you should because it soesn't look as good during a trials line if you put the seat under, roll one revolution and pull the seat out.

[rabbithunter018]

I always pinch my hand between the seat and my leg when I land SIF. That hurts!:(

[maestro8]

2.is a grind plate good for trials
No. You need as much grip as possible when pedal grabbing. Grind plates reduce grip.

3.how can I increse(sp) my hopping height
Practice! Here is the sequence: 1) compress tire 2) tuck your legs 3) pull up on seat. These three things happen FAST... but don't mix them up. Once you've got this mastered, tuck your upper body as well.

6.I am 125lbs what is a good tire preasure for a creppy crawler? i don't know what I have had it at since I got it
It doesn't really matter as long as you're not bottoming out. I practice with a firm tire so that I can get good hops without depending on a specific pressure. Just pump it up until it isn't squishy anymore, then let a little air out.

it soesn't look as good during a trials line if you put the seat under, roll one revolution and pull the seat out
trials isn't about looking good, it's about completing lines without too many dabs. sure, some riders can ride skinnies sif, but if you can't don't sweat it. do what works. riding sif takes more energy, so if you can go from sif to seat-in and back very quickly and smoothly, do it. trials lines EAT UP your energy (esp. when done at high altitude!) and you need to save as much energy as possible.

[UniBrothers]

kay thanks a ton guys I'm working on hopping now and it's not as bad anymore

[UniBrothers]

My brother is telling me my posture is weird could anyone give me tips on posture please and where the seat is suppose to go any such..

[Ricky W]

First off. I haven't got to try any of this stuff I have on here but I have decided I want to get into unicycle trials and unicycling in general instead of just knowing a few tricks and riding around. I am going to say the stuff I still need help with first.

1.I still need a good way to get to rubber after a crank/pedal grab(when i first posted this I really meant crank grab instead of pedal grab).
2.still need help with sIF hopping, gapping, and dropping
3.still need help on ways to improve my balence

Ok. that is all the stuff i still need help with now hereis some new questions that I would like answered.

1.What is a good way to train for trials? I know some things but i still want some more help on this.
2.How do i keep from hitting my knees on my frame? I figure it will happen and I will have to just get use to it.
3.How do I stop from getting a rash on my leg from hopping SIF? i also know that it is going to happen and i can get over it but it would still be nice to know.

Ok that is all my questions now for comments.

-I am not going with a grind plate
-I think I am going to go with Jimmy C pedals
-I am playing around with tire preasure but still haven't found one I really like alot(just atarted today)
-I have a stair set, a 4" wide skinny, and a 2" wide skinny. I still need some stuff to make me a nice trials course
-I am going to stick with my Dx frame until it either breaks or I get me a new uni.

Ok. That is everything for now but I know me and I know I probably will end up with atleast one more question or something.

[Ricky W]

How do these compare. I think they are horrible though. i was doing them in the grass on flat ground.

seat in rolling hop: 5'
seat in rolling hop height: don't know
seat in side hop:3'
seat out side hop:3"
sif hop highth:2 steps or around a foot
seat in hop highth:don't know

I have gapped futher then that going from a thing that went down to another but don't know how far it was.

[Jerrick]

1.I still need a good way to get to rubber after a crank/pedal grab(when i first posted this I really meant crank grab instead of pedal grab).
For crank grabs, its really just jumping straight up. Dont tense up, and do it, you only need to lean just a little so when you jump, the tire moves over the inch it needs to land on the object.
2.still need help with sIF hopping, gapping, and dropping
Practice riding SIF, until you can hold it far out in front of you with barely any grip on it. That will help by being more comfortable with SIF. For the dropping and whatnot, its all practice.
3.still need help on ways to improve my balence
Practice riding skinnies and learning stillstand. Just keep riding your uni and practicing trials, thats the best way to get better.

Ok. that is all the stuff i still need help with now hereis some new questions that I would like answered.

1.What is a good way to train for trials? I know some things but i still want some more help on this.
Just do it, every line you see, try it.
2.How do i keep from hitting my knees on my frame? I figure it will happen and I will have to just get use to it.
I never hit my knee doing trials, and have only done it once when doing a unispin and landing wrong. Youl adjust so you wont hit them.
3.How do I stop from getting a rash on my leg from hopping SIF? i also know that it is going to happen and i can get over it but it would still be nice to know.
Practice riding and jumping SIF, the rash comes from the seat rubbing up against the pants and your skin because you are holding it so close to your body. Practice and you wont rub.

[Ricky W]

Thanks for the help. Now all I need to do is practice more and I should start getting better. I am going to ride sif more and learn how to do a seat drag longer then 4 or so feet. I am also going to practice my drops and all that stuff.

[ivan]

To Ricky: Come on man, I'm sure you have some brainpower. People are more willing to help if they don't have to answer questions like this:

Ricky's a girl's name, I believe! Why would you say 'come on man' to a girl?

[mornish]

if the rubbing is really annoying you, take some sandpaper and sand down your front and rear bumper. its like having brand new ones.

also, I suggest finding skinnys to ride. they are alot more fun for me than doing stillstands.

[rabbithunter018]

Ricky's a girl's name, I believe! Why would you say 'come on man' to a girl?
Ricky is mostly a boys name; meaning if you hear of someone whose name is Ricky, you would assume it's a boy. that's not always the case, it is a name that can go both ways.

[ivan]

Ricky is mostly a boys name; meaning if you hear of someone whose name is Ricky, you would assume it's a boy. that's not always the case, it is a name that can go both ways.
No way!

[Ricky W]

ricky is a guy's name as far as I know of. I have never heard of a girl that is named Ricky. My real name is Richard but I go by Ricky

[Ricky W]

if the rubbing is really annoying you, take some sandpaper and sand down your front and rear bumper. its like having brand new ones.

also, I suggest finding skinnys to ride. they are alot more fun for me than doing stillstands.


I'm going to sand down my bumbers if I can tommorow and then see if it helps

[ivan]

ricky is a guy's name as far as I know of. I have never heard of a girl that is named Ricky. My real name is Richard but I go by Ricky
Well, I know a girl named Ricky. We ride to school together. And I've never heard of a guy named Ricky before. I don't entirely trust you.

[tobbogonist]

^ i chuckle at you Ivan the amusing

[Ricky W]

i can name more then five guys named Ricky off the top of my head but I can't come up with any girls named Ricky

[timbob1907]

Well, I know a girl named Ricky. We ride to school together. And I've never heard of a guy named Ricky before. I don't entirely trust you.
nice ivan. you amuse me.

[tobbogonist]

Does the name Ricky need to be justified?

I know lots of girls called tobbogonist, infact more girls than boys

[max_pfeifer]

i can name more then five guys named Ricky off the top of my head but I can't come up with any girls named Ricky

Ricky Lake?

[ivan]

i can name more then five guys named Ricky off the top of my head but I can't come up with any girls named Ricky
You're missing out, man. Ricky's the best girl (in her age group).

[Ricky W]

Back to the trials questions, i have a few questions.

1.would it be helpful to learn how to hop with my left foot forwards so then i could hop with both feet forwards and it not matter.
2.tommorow or the next time I get to try should I try going up from a pedal/crank grab with my back pedal on the ledge and hopping left instead of my front pedal and hopping right.

that is all my questions again for now

[headstone]

what do you think?

[Ricky W]

I can now do crank grabs. I tried them going the other way but couldn't stay balenced then I tried it the normal way and got it after a while. so number 2 doesn't work. I also tried the other one and then decide there really wasn't a point for it and it was ok the other way. those last two questions that I posted were stupid but now I know what the answer should be and it is no.

[Ricky W]

What is some good trials videos because I want to see some. I know of a few but i want to see some more

[Ricky W]

Ok. first off I am sorry that I got like three post in a row but that is because I keep coming up with stuff after i can't edit it no more. Ok now I have a few questions

1. How much harder is a peal grab to rubber then a crank grab?
2. When I o to crank/pedal grab a ledge I also get on the pedal. How can i get it to where I can land on my crank to or would it be bad to learn to do that?

ok I guess that is all my questions for now but I will come up with more. tommorrow I am going to try pedal grabs along with my crank grabs if I can.

[timbob1907]

Ok. first off I am sorry that I got like three post in a row but that is because I keep coming up with stuff after i can't edit it no more. Ok now I have a few questions

1. How much harder is a peal grab to rubber then a crank grab?
2. When I o to crank/pedal grab a ledge I also get on the pedal. How can i get it to where I can land on my crank to or would it be bad to learn to do that?

ok I guess that is all my questions for now but I will come up with more. tommorrow I am going to try pedal grabs along with my crank grabs if I can.
1. when you are first learning to do them crank to tire is easier because it is simpler. But once you get the hang of it pedal to tire is easier and more fluid like.
2. Im not sure what you are saying but if you mean that you only land on the pedal then that is not bad because you can go to tire or to crank from there depending on what you can do. If thats not what you meant then please re say it.

[Ricky W]

1. when you are first learning to do them crank to tire is easier because it is simpler. But once you get the hang of it pedal to tire is easier and more fluid like.
2. Im not sure what you are saying but if you mean that you only land on the pedal then that is not bad because you can go to tire or to crank from there depending on what you can do. If thats not what you meant then please re say it.


That's what I meant.

[bcwheelriderguyhehehehehe]

Hopping with both feet-Good to learn but don't get too cot up with it.
Pedal grab-I actualy find pedal grabs easier. I just swing up and hop.
Good vids-Anything by rocco for sure. But really anything is good.

[Jerrick]

What is some good trials videos because I want to see some. I know of a few but i want to see some more

Go to Jess reigels site. He has some good ones, and some with Zack baldwin in them.

Go to unicycletips.com and look in the video sections and watch everything from Andrew Carter, and then watch anything form Ryan Atkins. His newest movie is insane.

[Ricky W]

I've watched all Jess's videos more then once and the three newest ones even more then that. When I get to my house this afternoon(or night) I am going to watch those videos

[headstone]

I can now do crank grabs. I tried them going the other way but couldn't stay balenced then I tried it the normal way and got it after a while. so number 2 doesn't work. I also tried the other one and then decide there really wasn't a point for it and it was ok the other way. those last two questions that I posted were stupid but now I know what the answer should be and it is no.

No, definately learn both ways... what if you're on a trials course and you have to crank grab something to your bad side? Learn to hop decently with your off foot, too.

[Ricky W]

I'm going to learn how to hop with both feet forward. the hopping to the left don't bother me because i gap about the same going to the left or right