Bruce Luhrs [381-1209] ZKO2-2/Q21 Workgroup System
1993-08-26, 07:13 PM
I learned about the mailing list on 15-July and have enjoyed reading the
infomration everyone has been sharing. My daughter and I have been
toying with a unicycle on and off for a couple years. I bought it the
year I turned 40 figuring it was probably cheaper than a sports car or
an extramarital affair.
This is the first summer we've really been serious about learning to
ride. I got the USA "Skills Level Demonstrated" tape, and although the
superstars shown didn't really build our confidence, it was a good tape
and certainly showed the potential of a unicycle.
Once I saw the information in "pub/Users/terry/unicycling", I then got
around to ordering a couple of the Jack Wiley books that I'd seen listed
as "Books in Print" at the local library. I ordered "The Complete Book
of Unicycling" (187pgs, 1984, $27.95) and "How to Ride a Unicycle"
(33pgs., 1989, $6.95), adding a $2.00 per order shipping and handling
charge (no credit cards accepted), from: Solipaz Publishing Co., Box
366, Lodi, CA 95241
(209) 368-1595
I sent for the books on 3-Aug, and they arrived a few weeks later on
18-August. There is some useful information on learning, but more just
good background information. I may order the "Building bikes and
unicycles..." when we improve our riding a little more.
We mailed for catalogs from Semcycle and the Unicycle Factory, and they
both responded in a week. It's obvious that it's easier to get questions
answered or order over the phone, but I found the initial information
useful before we made the phone call. (the addresses and phone numbers
have been posted/mailed previously).
I ended up ordering a Semcycle XL, 24" and a new seat for a out-of-
production Concord unicycle I orginally owned. "Semcycle" was very
helpful on the phone and called us back (in N.H.) to confirm what he had
- then shipped the order right away, trusting us to send a check!
So we're now more serious about learning. I can ride about 20-30 yards
and my daughter is improving along the wall. The local elementary school
has a few good walls and playground for learning.
Just wanted to thank those who have been submitting E-mail and share
what we're doing.
Bruce
infomration everyone has been sharing. My daughter and I have been
toying with a unicycle on and off for a couple years. I bought it the
year I turned 40 figuring it was probably cheaper than a sports car or
an extramarital affair.
This is the first summer we've really been serious about learning to
ride. I got the USA "Skills Level Demonstrated" tape, and although the
superstars shown didn't really build our confidence, it was a good tape
and certainly showed the potential of a unicycle.
Once I saw the information in "pub/Users/terry/unicycling", I then got
around to ordering a couple of the Jack Wiley books that I'd seen listed
as "Books in Print" at the local library. I ordered "The Complete Book
of Unicycling" (187pgs, 1984, $27.95) and "How to Ride a Unicycle"
(33pgs., 1989, $6.95), adding a $2.00 per order shipping and handling
charge (no credit cards accepted), from: Solipaz Publishing Co., Box
366, Lodi, CA 95241
(209) 368-1595
I sent for the books on 3-Aug, and they arrived a few weeks later on
18-August. There is some useful information on learning, but more just
good background information. I may order the "Building bikes and
unicycles..." when we improve our riding a little more.
We mailed for catalogs from Semcycle and the Unicycle Factory, and they
both responded in a week. It's obvious that it's easier to get questions
answered or order over the phone, but I found the initial information
useful before we made the phone call. (the addresses and phone numbers
have been posted/mailed previously).
I ended up ordering a Semcycle XL, 24" and a new seat for a out-of-
production Concord unicycle I orginally owned. "Semcycle" was very
helpful on the phone and called us back (in N.H.) to confirm what he had
- then shipped the order right away, trusting us to send a check!
So we're now more serious about learning. I can ride about 20-30 yards
and my daughter is improving along the wall. The local elementary school
has a few good walls and playground for learning.
Just wanted to thank those who have been submitting E-mail and share
what we're doing.
Bruce