Will the Unistar DX be too heavy for my 12 y/o?

Nope, not too heavy! Many of us here on the fora grew up on those
things!

More people should have a mom like you 🙂 . There are too many posts by
kids about "my parents won't let me buy a good unicycle..."

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Naw, it'll be fine for him...worst thing that could happen is he'll be a
little stronger soon!

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unimama said:

Hi
I am trying to find the right unicycle for my son (12 y o, 5 ft, 78
lbs) who is anxious to start trials...

He is not a beginner - can wheelwalk idle go backwards hop but only has
a beginner cycle and it is time for a bigger better one.

I know we will need to cut down the post. Just concerned about the
weight of the DX. Like the price compared to the other trials - we
can't afford those yet.

Thanks for any advice!

no weight isn't that noticable. despite that fact many people complain
about it or thin that it is.
most pros rode a heavy uni (profiles) at some point or another and it
didn't affect them. should affect your son either

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gordito8me said:

it's like running across the highway at rush hour. Dangerous, stupid,
but not really that fun.

Unicaw89 said:

Koxx rapes Torker hard!

skianduniaddict said:

never give 4 teenagers a camera... they go crazy

johnfoss said:

Yes, being old makes you stupid.

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Aw, unimama. I wish I had a unimama.

Nope, the weight won't be a problem.

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search around for a good deal though, you may be able to save some
money... it is probably available at your local bike shop as well.

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Yeah, I would say don't pay much more than $250, if that. My local bike
store plays on the fact that people won't know how much it will cost,
and charge around $350.

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thanks everybody! you guys are great! I am sure I will be back for
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unimama said:

I am sure I will be back for more

*giggle* *giggle*

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sounds like he toook a feild trip to jail.... DON'T DROP THE SOAP
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My 12 year old son rides a 20" DX... He is about 4'9ish, and about 80
lbs... We didn't have to cut the frame down... but the seat is right on
the frame... It would be nice if he had another inch or three, but I am
expecting him to grow... 😉

He only has problems with the weight when we go on a longish uphill
hike when we are muni-ing... he gets tired of pushing it... 😉
Otherwise... he's fine doing drops and jumps and stuff... He also
idles, one wheels, rides backwards... Does skinnies... Makes me look
like a newb...

Now, on my 24" DX... the frame is too tall for him... he can barely
ride it even with the seat all the way down, as he has to extend his
toes to reach the pedals at the bottom...

- Keld

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Okay I ordered it for $249 including shipping... couldn't find it any
cheaper
Now he can't wait!

and stop those giggles or no dessert!

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