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    Hydrophidian
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    I'm an avid juggler and am looking to learn how to ride a unicycle.
    I'm having trouble finding a proper guide for buying my first uni.

    My problem is that, I am sort of a big guy and am concerned that I'll
    break a weaker one or, that I just won't fit properly onto an average
    one.

    I am 6'5" and weigh roughly 230lbs, if that helps anyone. I'm also
    30yo. I know that most people learn how to ride when they're much
    younger but, considering my background in skateboarding and my ability
    to ride a rola-bola really well, I don't really see it as being out of
    reach.

    I've seen tons of articles on how to ride one but, not one that helps
    people pick one out that will fit them.

    I'm just looking for something to ride around. I probably won't be
    doing anything more than juggling while riding it. Just needing to
    know a few pointers about wheel size, tire pressure, seat height,
    total weight, brands, prices, etc..

    Thanks alot,
    -Rico

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  2. blueharmony
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    I suggest something like the Nimbus II:
    http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1056
    (w/ the 400mm seat post)

    It's stronger than the standard freestyle models yet retains simplicity
    and ease of movement. The Torker LX is another alternative for about
    half the price, but I don't know how well it would hold up given your
    physical size.

    Don't worry about beinig too old to learn unicycling, I learned at 46
    and love it. The learning curve is pretty flat so give it some time.

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  3. saskatchewanian
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    The LX should hold up fine if you don't do any kind of hopping or drops
    with it. If you do plan on dooing anything where you hop at all at
    230lbs I would definately get something splined like the Nimbus ISIS.

    Since you are 6'5" a 24" unicycle might be more your size to learn on.

    'Nimbus 24\" ISIS cruiser'
    (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1057)
    'Torker LX 24' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=675)

    I would personaly lean towards getting the LX and put the money you
    saved into a MUni (Mountain Unicycle) or Trials unicycle later if you
    decide to go that route. It isn't much fun to hop on a skinny tire
    anyway.

    There are many examples on these forums that show that it is never to
    late to learn, and you have an excelent base to work off of. You should
    be riding in no time!

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