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Unread 13-01-2008, 23:18
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Re: Unicycling!

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Originally Posted by HedlessChkn View Post
just out of curiosity, who on these forums unicycles? and what is your skill level.

I can ride a unicycle myself altho im not an expert at it by any means. I can ride foward, turn, stop, mount without assistance, and juggle while riding (I suppose I should save juggling for another thread)... thats about it. I am currently working on the ability to ride backwards which will hopefully progress into spinning around and continuing to ride...hopefully.
Learn to idle. Seriously, it makes unicycling way more fun (and easier). Also, since you didn't mention it, hopping is really really easy, and really fun. (and for some strange reason, people think it's impressive, seriously, it's easier than riding!)

Earlier in the year I worked on riding backwards, and I can get like 2 revolutionsish. Which was where I got stuck for a few months riding forward when I learned.

But yes, unicycles are good.

I'm working on level 4 (and riding with the seat out. I'm pretty sure it's impossible, despite the fact it's supposed to be easy)

Also, if you're looking for fun, find a big steep grassy hill and ride down it. You learn better balance and control real quick, and it's just plain fun.

[EDIT]And if you've got friends who are decent at unicycling, unicyle boffer is highly entertaining, for both the participants and anyone who walks by!
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