Giraffes???

I've got a Torker 5 footer. The problem for me is that I can't freemount
it so riding it far from my house is too impractical. When I first got
it I was a little worried to ride it even though I've been riding for
15 years. I tried it and was shocked at how easy it is. Driveways,
curbs, etc still throw a curve at me but it's cool to ride...more of a
novelty. My neighbors quit coming out to watch when I go by, but when
people drive by they do so very slowly, almost in shock as to what they
are seeing. The neat thing about a giraffe for me anyways is that in a
town of 110,000 people, I'll bet that I'm one of only 2 or 3 who can
ride one.

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Hey Tim Morin how are you?? I also have a giraffe, the advantage (and i
think tjheller might agree with me on this) is that it is somewhat
easier to learn then a regular unicycle. Also when riding in public you
can see where you're going because you're sitting a little taller than
everyone else. Freemounting is a little harder to do. But you pick it
up real quick. If you are thinking of getting one. Here's something to
help you along the way

Freemounting a giraffe unicycle
http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mg.html

This is my giraffe unicycle
http://tinyurl.com/yvdot6

Take care
Hazmat

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I have never considered buying one, although I'm kinda developping an
interest. won't be soon though, as I just finished paying off my
coker, and my wife will not allow another uni purchase for a little
while. but I may ride one in the future.

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Next time I come to North Bay I will bring my 6 footer for you.

They are kinda neat, it's a fun challenge to figure them out, that's
for sure

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Cool, thanks Brian. What size is the tire?

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Mine has been upgraded to a 24" if you wanted to know. 😉 😄 😉

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I'd figure I'd like a 24 inch wheel too.

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Tim Morin said:

I've never tried one, but I've been wondering...what is fun about riding
a giraffe? I've seen a few clips of guys doing some pretty cool stuff
on them, so I figure it must be a rush. Any of you out there riding
these giants, please give some feedback.

ah they're not all that fun, except the first time u do it.....then
they get lame...... ifind most people riding them have very little
skill at regular unicycling, and just ride giraffes to pretend like
they're good or something....my suggestion it to womp ten stair rail

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Tim Morin said:

I'd figure I'd like a 24 inch wheel too.

Advantages to having a 24" on a giraffe
- It's pretty good at getting speed
- People look at you weirder than usual
- The wheel looks nice with a custom chrome rim 😄
- You stand a little taller on a 24" than a 20"

The Disadvantages are..
- It's a little harder to freemount
and
- Sometimes it requires some more balance than a 20" for reasons
unknown

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Tim Morin said:

Cool, thanks Brian. What size is the tire?

this one is a 20"

20" would be better for trials, 24" would be better for muni

(there's less head room in the woods on a giraffe than on your coker!)

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I guess that's true.. head room is important, just ask Max, he'll tell
ya.

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Tim Morin said:

I guess that's true.. head room is important, just ask Max, he'll tell
ya.

You're old.

I just noticed your pic, hahahaha

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I just get better with age buddy. you took that pic with your dad's
camera. He'll see that on there one day, and think what the crud?

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Just had to post this, one of my favourite uni photos. I used to ride
around town at night quite alot on the torker TX, just for fun really,
probably not ridden it in over a year now, I should dig it out again.

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kington99 said:

Just had to post this, one of my favourite uni photos. I used to ride
around town at night quite alot on the torker TX, just for fun really,
probably not ridden it in over a year now, I should dig it out again.

That looks like fun. Maybe i should ride my 24" giraffe more often. It
was nice getting good comments and weird looks from people.

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kington99 said:

Just had to post this, one of my favourite uni photos. I used to ride
around town at night quite alot on the torker TX, just for fun really,
probably not ridden it in over a year now, I should dig it out again.

Hey! There's a wall on your hand!

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