the deathgrip handle changed my life

wobbling bear · 2006-07-12, 12:41 PM

Well you know how middle-aged men behave: they like enhancing their little Ferrari with any fancy feature they can lay their hand on

Since I had problems with holding my seat handle I decided to order a "deathgrip" handle from Scott Wallis to modify my "trail gazelle" (a 29er with 114 cranks).
I am dumbfounded by the resulting modifications in my riding style. How come such a simple thing can make such a difference? Is "ergonomy" such a magic word? or is it a simple psychological advantage (like Dumbo's feather)?
Nonetheless now I can grip my handle without wrist fatigue, I can grip my hanlde properly when rushing up a slope, and I am riding faster!
Still 10 magical modifications like that and I will finish in the 1000 first riders at the next 10km race

thanks Scott!

mornish · 2006-07-12, 04:06 PM

how do you like it for hopping?

Mikefule · 2006-07-12, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wobbling bear

Since I had problems with holding my seat handle I decided to order a "deathgrip" handle from Scott Wallis to modify my "trail gazelle" (a 29er with 114 cranks).

Oooh, a big wheel with small cranks...

One day the Bacon Slicer may meet the Trail Gazelle...

unitoon · 2006-07-12, 04:37 PM

yeah i'm thinking of getting one of those. i tried one once and it was so much nicer than the cheap plastic handle that comes with all dx's. xP

manon1wheel · 2006-07-12, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unitoon

yeah i'm thinking of getting one of those. i tried one once and it was so much nicer than the cheap plastic handle that comes with all dx's. xP

the handle on the DX seat is almost exactly the same as the ones that come on a KH. i dont see why it is very crappy either.

Spencer Hochberg · 2006-07-12, 09:20 PM

Kh handles are cool...

yeah the deathgrip is better but not for any style where you don't want a huge handle. It's like a carbon fiber molded reeder, too big.

TheObieOne3226 · 2006-07-12, 09:25 PM

No, its really not. The v grip is what you are thinking of. The deathgrip is roughly the same size as every other handle. I use it for trials.

Edit: Oh whatttt I didn't know it was Spencer...too many screen names.

mornish · 2006-07-13, 12:42 AM

I am confused.

ice_cold_uni6 · 2006-07-13, 01:00 AM

the only unicycle i have that has a handle is my giraffe for some stupid reason. ...lol....trials on a giraffe....this thread makes me want a deathgrip for my CX

Spencer Hochberg · 2006-07-13, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheObieOne3226

No, its really not. The v grip is what you are thinking of. The deathgrip is roughly the same size as every other handle. I use it for trials.

Edit: Oh whatttt I didn't know it was Spencer...too many screen names.

Yeah, I got sick of my old name...

I held up my KH handle next to Evan's death grip and the deathgrip does look longer, not too much though.

evil-nick · 2006-07-13, 02:57 AM

Where do I find this Deathgrip? I've never heard of it before... at least, not on uni's

mornish · 2006-07-13, 04:41 AM

someone will post a link to scott wallis's page. I on't know it though. It's a ergonomic CF handle.

muzzle · 2006-07-13, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil-nick

Where do I find this Deathgrip? I've never heard of it before... at least, not on uni's

http://www.wallisdesign.com/MuniPage.htm

mornish · 2006-07-13, 05:10 AM

muzzle, your link doesn't work.

john_childs · 2006-07-13, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mornish

muzzle, your link doesn't work.

He left off an "l"
http://www.wallisdesign.com/MuniPage.html

2006-07-12, 12:41 PM	#1
wobbling bear GranPa goes-a-wobblin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: European Union (S-W) Age: 64 Posts: 2,109	the deathgrip handle changed my life Well you know how middle-aged men behave: they like enhancing their little Ferrari with any fancy feature they can lay their hand on Since I had problems with holding my seat handle I decided to order a "deathgrip" handle from Scott Wallis to modify my "trail gazelle" (a 29er with 114 cranks). I am dumbfounded by the resulting modifications in my riding style. How come such a simple thing can make such a difference? Is "ergonomy" such a magic word? or is it a simple psychological advantage (like Dumbo's feather)? Nonetheless now I can grip my handle without wrist fatigue, I can grip my hanlde properly when rushing up a slope, and I am riding faster! Still 10 magical modifications like that and I will finish in the 1000 first riders at the next 10km race thanks Scott! __________________ One Wheel : bear necessity

2006-07-12, 09:25 PM	#7
TheObieOne3226 ***** Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia Age: 26 Posts: 3,441	No, its really not. The v grip is what you are thinking of. The deathgrip is roughly the same size as every other handle. I use it for trials. Edit: Oh whatttt I didn't know it was Spencer...too many screen names. __________________ SWAT Gallery SWAT webpage Arrow Racing Sixsixone "Obie is definately a trend setter, I got in to unicycling because of him, and came here because of him" - KJ-52 "try not to annoy the great Obie, for he is better than us." - Murde Mental Disclaimer: The above message was not intended to offend anyone. If you are offended I can take no responsibility for my actions because I don't feel like it. Also you are reading an internet newsgroup where not everyone will share your same views and beliefs, be able to take criticism and post/read threads at your own risk. Last edited by TheObieOne3226; 2006-07-12 at 09:26 PM.

2006-07-13, 01:00 AM	#9
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