What I’ve learned while unicycling

One on one · 2005-07-01, 01:37 AM

This thread is about all of those things that we’ve learned while unicycling. It may be a technique that you’ve been working on and have discovered some trick to make it easier. It could be something that you’ve discovered about other people or maybe even something learned about yourself. If possible, try to keep it to one or two sentences.

I’ve learned that the turn in my new unicycle disappeared as my riding technique improved.

munipsycho · 2005-07-01, 01:56 AM

I've learned that balance is generally more efficient than power.

I have better balance with my arms up.
I have more power holding the seat.

A balanced hop is often as effective and more efficient than a power hop in riding over obstacles up to 6" or so. So I try not to hold onto the seat unless I *really* need to.

Use pure balance whenever possible. Grab the seat for power and stability when I must.

john_childs · 2005-07-01, 02:01 AM

I've learned that finesse and technique win out over brute force every time.

Schmidty563 · 2005-07-01, 02:16 AM

i learned that unicylcing is the best idea i hav ever had

chosen · 2005-07-01, 03:49 AM

I guess I learned that when learning to glide, rest one foot on the frame and make sure it doesn't hit the wheel or you won't be able to go more than ten feet. Hey, I taught myself no one tells me these things.

harper · 2005-07-01, 04:17 AM

Gravity trumps desire.

tomblackwood · 2005-07-01, 04:29 AM

Tuck in your shoelaces.

roadkill · 2005-07-01, 04:37 AM

the bodies of unicyclists have an intimate knowledge of asphalt

half on one · 2005-07-01, 04:39 AM

Never try to learn to unicycle in Teva sandals.

I've also learned that it is physically impossible for me to ever ride a Coker.

James_Potter · 2005-07-01, 04:39 AM

resist the urge to punch the 17,000th person to say 'where's your other wheel.'

tomblackwood · 2005-07-01, 04:43 AM

God gave us 10 fingers because 5 may not be enough to count the number of unicycles we should own.

James_Potter · 2005-07-01, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tomblackwood
God gave us 10 fingers because 5 may not be enough to count the number of unicycles we should own.

it's also the reason he gave us ten more toes.

One on one · 2005-07-01, 05:07 AM

Parking your Muni behind an SUV is a bad idea.

forrestunifreak · 2005-07-01, 06:41 AM

The only time you'll ever get hurt is the only one short time when your not wearing that certain peice of safety equitment.

Uniwitold · 2005-07-01, 07:17 AM

That ....it is....the daydream which keeps me intrested in life even more..

2005-07-01, 01:37 AM	#1
One on one Dances with roots Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age: 51 Posts: 967	What I’ve learned while unicycling This thread is about all of those things that we’ve learned while unicycling. It may be a technique that you’ve been working on and have discovered some trick to make it easier. It could be something that you’ve discovered about other people or maybe even something learned about yourself. If possible, try to keep it to one or two sentences. I’ve learned that the turn in my new unicycle disappeared as my riding technique improved. __________________ "That's going to end up in somebody's sig." - rob.northcott "one on one is happy, so am I!...." -CKCrowe

2005-07-01, 01:56 AM	#2
munipsycho Sometimes I fall down. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Age: 48 Posts: 458	I've learned that balance is generally more efficient than power. I have better balance with my arms up. I have more power holding the seat. A balanced hop is often as effective and more efficient than a power hop in riding over obstacles up to 6" or so. So I try not to hold onto the seat unless I really need to. Use pure balance whenever possible. Grab the seat for power and stability when I must. __________________ ================ Feed the Happy Wolf! Munipsycho.com

2005-07-01, 02:01 AM	#3
john_childs Guinness Mojo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 12,376	I've learned that finesse and technique win out over brute force every time. __________________ john_childs (att) hotmail (dott) com Team Never Wash Your Muni My Gallery :: Unicycling Bookmark List :: World Clock

2005-07-01, 02:16 AM	#4
Schmidty563 fearless unicyclist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saratoga CA Age: 19 Posts: 62	i learned that unicylcing is the best idea i hav ever had __________________ dude, unicycling is awesome

2005-07-01, 04:17 AM	#6
harper 768 - It's in your DNA Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 57 Posts: 7,500	Gravity trumps desire. __________________ -Greg Harper JC is the only main man. There can be no other. "Natural logs are what you ride on a Mun'e'." - kevinalexandersmith

2005-07-01, 03:49 AM	#5
chosen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,257	I guess I learned that when learning to glide, rest one foot on the frame and make sure it doesn't hit the wheel or you won't be able to go more than ten feet. Hey, I taught myself no one tells me these things.

2005-07-01, 04:29 AM	#7
tomblackwood Tailgate at your own risk... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Issaquah, WA USA Posts: 3,793	Tuck in your shoelaces. __________________ Tom Blackwood is like a shadowy figure behind a 36" tree... I link because I care: http://www.unisalg.dk/

2005-07-01, 04:37 AM	#8
roadkill Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hellifiknow, Washington State Posts: 199	the bodies of unicyclists have an intimate knowledge of asphalt __________________ "Anger is like acid that eventually destroys its own container"

2005-07-01, 04:39 AM	#9
half on one Not Short, Vertically Challenged Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South of Boston Age: 46 Posts: 6	Never try to learn to unicycle in Teva sandals. I've also learned that it is physically impossible for me to ever ride a Coker. __________________ You're not getting me on that thing! Honey, I need another lesson. Last edited by half on one; 2005-07-01 at 04:44 AM.

2005-07-01, 04:39 AM	#10
James_Potter I am the Walrus! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The skinny part of Idaho Age: 21 Posts: 10,597	resist the urge to punch the 17,000th person to say 'where's your other wheel.'

2005-07-01, 04:43 AM	#11
tomblackwood Tailgate at your own risk... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Issaquah, WA USA Posts: 3,793	God gave us 10 fingers because 5 may not be enough to count the number of unicycles we should own. __________________ Tom Blackwood is like a shadowy figure behind a 36" tree... I link because I care: http://www.unisalg.dk/

2005-07-01, 05:07 AM	#13
One on one Dances with roots Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age: 51 Posts: 967	Parking your Muni behind an SUV is a bad idea. __________________ "That's going to end up in somebody's sig." - rob.northcott "one on one is happy, so am I!...." -CKCrowe Last edited by One on one; 2005-07-01 at 05:08 AM.

2005-07-01, 06:41 AM	#14
forrestunifreak is in college. and on magazines. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montana, USA Age: 19 Posts: 8,064	The only time you'll ever get hurt is the only one short time when your not wearing that certain peice of safety equitment. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2005-07-01, 07:17 AM	#15
Uniwitold Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 261	Wha I.....? That ....it is....the daydream which keeps me intrested in life even more.. __________________ Veni !Vidi !Mount ! ' Public does not perceive it reacts'. Greg Harper.

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