Crank Grab help.

juggle508 · 2004-06-29, 09:59 PM

Ok I need help. I know pedal grabs would probably be easier but I want to try it with crank grabs. Can any of you give me tips from going from a crank grab to rubber on to an object. I can crank grab on pretty high stuff but I have never tried to jump up on the object once I crank grab it. Any suggestions are welcome. Please help. Thanks.

juggle508 · 2004-06-29, 10:55 PM

Is there a reason no one ever answers me? Please I need help.

daino149 · 2004-06-29, 10:59 PM

I'm not answering because I don't know how.

tennisgh22 · 2004-06-29, 11:24 PM

if you need help on free mounting im your man.

crank grabs to rubber aren't really my specialty...

-grant

darchibald · 2004-06-29, 11:30 PM

It normally takes longer to learn pedal grabs. Early on when I started crank grabs, I would bend really low forward and then spring up as hard as I could. The trick seemed to be bending low. Later on as my technique improved there wasn't need for such a darastic bend.

David

nickvb123 · 2004-06-30, 10:38 AM

Crouch down as low as you can then try and jump as high as you can bringing the uni with you. The height should not be a problem. If it is...well i can't help you. If you can already crank grab on high stuff then this shouldn't be much of a problem. You should be able to get the height easy.

juggle508 · 2004-06-30, 04:14 PM

Thank you. Would it be easier with the seat out or in? Because when I get up there I kinda have a problem with balance.

unigeee · 2004-06-30, 06:04 PM

my two cents:

- i find it easier seat out, i worked on my seat out jumping in order to be ready for crank grabs.
- with a crank grab you can have some pressure on both pedals but your jumping power is with the pedal on the object
- jump as if doing a regular jump seat out. try to jump pretty much straight up rather than two far inwards out of intimidation of the edge.
- you'll be up then control your balance once you hit rubber.
- most imprtantly, just try it. do it on something low and large. the worst that can happen is that you fall over onto the object.
- and don't forget to breath while doing it, have fun....

john

juggle508 · 2004-06-30, 11:07 PM

Anyone else have any information?

Robbie · 2004-06-30, 11:46 PM

I'm gonna start doing it again. I used to be able to do it but havn't done it with my new uni (heavier and just havnt tried really). You just gotta tell yourself you will make the height. Just make sure you can make the height first

I personally will just have to go for it, the hardest part will be staying on whatever im going to rubber on.

andrew_carter · 2004-07-01, 02:21 AM

Also see www.unicycle.2ya.com for some written tips.

Andrew

Robbie · 2004-07-01, 09:41 AM

I should count how many of those posts you have made once sentence long advertising your site andrew, bet it would be over 20

juggle508 · 2004-07-01, 10:06 PM

Sucess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally did it. I did the squating technique with the seat out and JUST WENT FOR IT. I fell so pumped. Thank you all for all of your help.

andrew_carter · 2004-07-02, 12:17 AM

Quote:

I should count how many of those posts you have made once sentence long advertising your site andrew, bet it would be over 20

That's what it's there for.

Andrew

2004-06-29, 10:59 PM	#3
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2004-06-29, 11:24 PM	#4
tennisgh22 Haha you fool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: rockville, maryland (right near washington. d.c.) Age: 25 Posts: 676	if you need help on free mounting im your man. crank grabs to rubber aren't really my specialty... -grant __________________ The word gullible is written above my avatar!

2004-06-29, 11:30 PM	#5
darchibald Street Unicyclist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antigonish, NS, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 1,061	It normally takes longer to learn pedal grabs. Early on when I started crank grabs, I would bend really low forward and then spring up as hard as I could. The trick seemed to be bending low. Later on as my technique improved there wasn't need for such a darastic bend. David __________________ Album 481 - My Gallery "Well, boys and girls, this is what separates us from the gods; Kris goes riding and has to worry about landing on naked ladies - you and I have to watch we don't land in dog poop....." - dforbes

2004-06-30, 11:46 PM	#10
Robbie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 822	I'm gonna start doing it again. I used to be able to do it but havn't done it with my new uni (heavier and just havnt tried really). You just gotta tell yourself you will make the height. Just make sure you can make the height first I personally will just have to go for it, the hardest part will be staying on whatever im going to rubber on. __________________ Quick, get the access codes!

2004-07-01, 02:21 AM	#11
andrew_carter Back into muni! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 5,242	Also see www.unicycle.2ya.com for some written tips. Andrew __________________ www.UnicycleTips.com \| My Photos and Videos \| "Dancing About Architecture"

2004-06-30, 10:38 AM	#6
nickvb123 got balance? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: perth, australia Age: 24 Posts: 449	Crouch down as low as you can then try and jump as high as you can bringing the uni with you. The height should not be a problem. If it is...well i can't help you. If you can already crank grab on high stuff then this shouldn't be much of a problem. You should be able to get the height easy.

2004-06-30, 06:04 PM	#8
unigeee Hmmmmm! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 132	my two cents: - i find it easier seat out, i worked on my seat out jumping in order to be ready for crank grabs. - with a crank grab you can have some pressure on both pedals but your jumping power is with the pedal on the object - jump as if doing a regular jump seat out. try to jump pretty much straight up rather than two far inwards out of intimidation of the edge. - you'll be up then control your balance once you hit rubber. - most imprtantly, just try it. do it on something low and large. the worst that can happen is that you fall over onto the object. - and don't forget to breath while doing it, have fun.... john

2004-07-01, 09:41 AM	#12
Robbie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 822	I should count how many of those posts you have made once sentence long advertising your site andrew, bet it would be over 20 __________________ Quick, get the access codes!

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