Learning to hop

Nobody will probably answer you, because they want you to use the search
function. I think the search function is a waste of time, so I'll
answer you. To learn to hop you want the seat pretty low, that way
before you hop you can start from a low position and spring up. The
handle is simple you just hold on to it and pull up on it when you
jump. Try holding onto something before you start, then when you feel
comfortable let go of what your holding onto and hop real fast and then
grab the wall again. Its pretty simple I learnt how to do it before I
could ride 5 feet. By the way your only supposed to grab the handle
with one hand, although I 've seen it done with 2 before. Good Luck.

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don't worry about what anyone says, you get on the unicycle, you hold
the handle, and you jump... try to do 3 or 4 small hops, then go for
more... end up like a pogo stick... sorta

oh, 1 hand on the seat ...

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I had never tried hopping until a few weeks ago when I borrowed a KH20
trials uni at NUMEN 2007 in Killington. I should point out I was an
observer and 'videographer' (

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not a contestant. My first few efforts were pretty pathetic but I
finally got to the point where I could hop 20 times. Having a very
thick, low-pressure tire helped a lot. The criticism from the folks
coaching me was that I had too much weight in the saddle. I guess to
do it properly your weight is mostly on the pedals. Can someone more
experienced chime in and confirm/deny this?

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Absolutely no weight on the seat.

Instead of using the search function, follow Skrobo's advice and go
practice. That's all it takes. And don't forget to continue pushing
yourself. you will improve.

One other detail. Your feet should be level (3 and 9 position) when you
hop.

hopping's easy. i've had trials bikers jump curbs their first time on
my unicycle, and yet be unable to ride away.

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gerblefranklin said:

Absolutely no weight on the seat.

Instead of using the search function, follow Skrobo's advice and go
practice. That's all it takes. And don't forget to continue pushing
yourself. you will improve.

One other detail. Your feet should be level (3 and 9 position) when you
hop.

hopping's easy. i've had trials bikers jump curbs their first time on
my unicycle, and yet be unable to ride away.

thats great, i know a biker who his first time landed a 180 unispin.
before he could ride.

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gordito8me said:

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

skianduniaddict said:

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

johnfoss said:

Yes, being old makes you stupid.

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Thank you all. I'll get back on my 20" Torker and start doing it. I
appreciate the instruction and encouragement. It's time to ride!

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I learnt to hop about a month ago by cheating:eek:
Oh yes cheating......

I stopped the wheel from rotating by strapping the rim to the frame,
with the pedals at 3 and 9 oclock, using some toe clip straps.
This made the unicycle into a pogo-cycle😄
Pogo-cycle can't fly out front or backward leaving me to master
mounting and hopping up and down on the spot, side to side, backwards
ect ect without the worry of landing on my [censored]

After about an hour I unstrapped the rim, changing it back to a
unicycle, and hey Presto, with a little more practise, I can now
hop......

Good luck

Dave

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I could hop pretty well before i could even ride an inch. I thought
everyone was like that.

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great info guys. I have just started trying to hop also. can do 10-15
hops. i am using a 26" torker and found it easier when I let some of
the air out of the tire. When you are talking about handles are you
meaning the plastic one on the seat or a different metal one? Can this
be applied to any seat?

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dave_the_b said:

I learnt to hop about a month ago by cheating:eek:
Oh yes cheating......

I stopped the wheel from rotating by strapping the rim to the frame,
with the pedals at 3 and 9 oclock, using some toe clip straps.
This made the unicycle into a pogo-cycle😄
Pogo-cycle can't fly out front or backward leaving me to master
mounting and hopping up and down on the spot, side to side, backwards
ect ect without the worry of landing on my [censored]

After about an hour I unstrapped the rim, changing it back to a
unicycle, and hey Presto, with a little more practise, I can now
hop......

Good luck

Dave

This sounds like a great idea. I'm gonna try it.

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rem48 said:

great info guys. I have just started trying to hop also. can do 10-15
hops. i am using a 26" torker and found it easier when I let some of
the air out of the tire. When you are talking about handles are you
meaning the plastic one on the seat or a different metal one? Can this
be applied to any seat?

The plastic handle on the seat. If you watch some the videos that are
linked in the forum you can get an idea of what is going on when
hopping. It looks awkward, but hey, riding a unicycle looks awkward.

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