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Re: Can i Be Good

Brian O. · 2008-05-22T03:48:18+00:00

Hello i am a novice unicycler tat started december 18th 2007 sure i can jump stairs and stuff but i dont like to do big jumps. My question is can i be conisdered a "good" unicycler if i dont do big jumps (big as in like 4stairs or higher). I just like to MUni that kind of stuff. So can i be considered good without doing "tricks" i guess you could call it...🙂 Thank You! Ride because its fun and you enjoy it. Don't be concerned with what other people think of your riding. There is no cutoff minimum number of stairs you need to clear before you are considered "good". There are plenty of amazing freestyle and flatland riders who don't do any stairs at all. -- Brian O. *'ProjectUNI' (http://www.projectuni.com) - *The First Serious Unicycle Computer Game* - -ProjectUNI update available 'here!' (http://www.projectuni.com/?page_id=9)-* - Follow the 'progress.' (http://www.projectuni.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brian O.'s Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10744 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70128 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com

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Brian O.
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22 May 2008, 03:48 UTC #1

kokomo said:
Hello i am a novice unicycler tat started december 18th 2007 sure i can
jump stairs and stuff but i dont like to do big jumps. My question is
can i be conisdered a "good" unicycler if i dont do big jumps (big as
in like 4stairs or higher). I just like to MUni that kind of stuff.
So can i be considered good without doing "tricks" i guess you could
call it...🙂
Thank You!
Ride because its fun and you enjoy it. Don't be concerned with what
other people think of your riding.
There is no cutoff minimum number of stairs you need to clear before
you are considered "good". There are plenty of amazing freestyle and
flatland riders who don't do any stairs at all.
--
Brian O.
*'ProjectUNI' (http://www.projectuni.com) - *The First Serious Unicycle
Computer Game* - -ProjectUNI update available 'here!'
(http://www.projectuni.com/?page_id=9)-* - Follow the 'progress.'
(http://www.projectuni.com)
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peleschramm
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22 May 2008, 03:51 UTC #2

yeah, so it really depends who you ask.
You can be good at downhill techwise, or uphill or cross country
endurance wise, even though there aren't any drops. It really depends
who you ask.
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jaseman
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22 May 2008, 05:03 UTC #3

I am in a similar boat to you, as i can only really go down gutters,
etc, but since there's not many people that unicycle in my area, i
think that i appear to be pretty good when i'm on the street. So the
fact still stands that it sorta depends who you ask.
CHeers Jase?
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joemarshall
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22 May 2008, 06:04 UTC #4

yeah loads of good muni riders are scared of drops. We did world cup mtb
downhill courses last year in the alps and none of us did many big
drops or ups or whatever.
There's a skill to riding fast and flowing well on mountain bike trails
that many trials riders don't have even if they can do a six footer.
Also endurance, speed, power are key things that can make even us
scaredy cats better than many of the trialsy riders.
Joe
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Unicorn
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22 May 2008, 06:10 UTC #5

You could practice skinnies and railings and be supper good at those
without doing big jumps. However jumping 4 stairs if they are standard
8" inch stairs is not a small drop. That is about picnic table height
and if you have good control over the unicycle that kind of drop should
be more than enough to impress people.
Unicorn
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unicycledood
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22 May 2008, 07:46 UTC #6

As you progress you'll probably change you mind and want to go HUGE.
But whatever, ride for fun.
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Eddbmxdude
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22 May 2008, 08:07 UTC #7

Before I started riding Muni I was quite scared of big drops and big
gaps. When I started progressing a bit in Muni I found I wanted to go
off higher and higher drops and do bigger, more daring gaps. This has
moved my trials riding on loads and I go for more ballsy gaps and stuff
than I have ever done before.
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uni98
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22 May 2008, 08:34 UTC #8

If you can do parkour like that then I reckon you shouldn't be scared or
else just tried and go for it and don't care if you don't make, your
better then me except I have been riding for less then you so yeah...🙂
P.S nice jews harp LOL!
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sp4rky-m4rky
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22 May 2008, 09:31 UTC #9

Haha thats the stupidest thing I have heard in a while, congrats 😄
Just being supertive 🙄
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epistolize
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22 May 2008, 11:12 UTC #10

just do what you enjoy doing and try what you want to learn because it
makes you feel good. if you are dedicated to riding before you know it
people will begin to recognise you and look up to you. look at the
story of Shaun Johannesson. if you love riding you will improve- it's
like a law of nature 🙂 no matter what style.
...........................
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Hazmat
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22 May 2008, 11:29 UTC #11

kokomo said:
Hello i am a novice unicycler tat started december 18th 2007 sure i can
jump stairs and stuff but i dont like to do big jumps. My question is
can i be conisdered a "good" unicycler if i dont do big jumps (big as
in like 4stairs or higher). I just like to MUni that kind of stuff.
So can i be considered good without doing "tricks" i guess you could
call it...🙂
Thank You!
I think you shouldn't rely on others to tell you how good you are. If
you believe in yourself so much that you are a *GOOD* unicyclist. Then
that's all you need to know. I for one believe we are all good
unicyclists. From the basic/learners to the professionals. 😄
catinabag1 said:
in the eyes of the general public just being able to ride a unicycle
makes you a sexy beast!😄
+1 on that my friend. 😄
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kokomo
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22 May 2008, 12:58 UTC #12

joemarshall said:
yeah loads of good muni riders are scared of drops. We did world cup mtb
downhill courses last year in the alps and none of us did many big
drops or ups or whatever.
There's a skill to riding fast and flowing well on mountain bike trails
that many trials riders don't have even if they can do a six footer.
Also endurance, speed, power are key things that can make even us
scaredy cats better than many of the trialsy riders.
Joe
Its not that i am scared of the jump i want to try it but i went of a 3
nailed it and now my tires flat and i cant ride at all!:p
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I do Parkour try it heres my favorite video of
Parkour
And this is my other favorite hobbie
video

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kokomo
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22 May 2008, 13:06 UTC #13

Thank You for all the advice and tips you guys really help and now i
wanna go ride but i gotta go to school. (at least theres only 2 mroe
days W00T!)
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I do Parkour try it heres my favorite video of
Parkour
And this is my other favorite hobbie
video

Have A Great Day!😄
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Cowinacan
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22 May 2008, 14:59 UTC #14

Anybody that can ride a unicycle is awesome, and yeah, you're doing
great!
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Jerrick
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22 May 2008, 22:36 UTC #15

kokomo said:
Its not that i am scared of the jump i want to try it but i went of a 3
nailed it and now my tires flat and i cant ride at all!:p
Pinch flat?
Just pump up your tire a bit more so your not hitting the rim, but your
still able to get compression.
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there's love and inspiration, i don't think you can go wrong.
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