Re: Unicycle Grinds?

We celebrate x-mas early and my brother just got a 6 ft long grinding
rail. I haven't been able to try grinding it yet because we've been
snowed in but i took it downstairs to the laundry room and jumped on it
and stuff tons of fun.

Stone is actualy pretty easy to grind on if you wax it up. Most places i
have been to where skaters uhhhh skate they were alreaydy waxed up.

Also for people that want to learn grinding do not try to learn on hand
rails. Try benches first or you will DIE!!!! Just kiddin. you might fall
of and hurt your self start out with benches first.

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unicycleboy said:

*Does anyone know if there is a record for grinding on a unicycle?*

the first of second reply jacked the thread.

I have made a 20 foot long ledge grind (tape measured).

I would hit the ledge unwaxed till you get the balence down. I've had
wax get too slick for me when I didn't have the balence down.

I love marble. it slides like galss, doesn't get damaged, and you can
get 4130 to spark on it.

as for crank/ pedal durability, I have been grinding the same profile
crank and primo pedal for years. Both are as true as the day I bought
them. Thats saying alot, I used to weigh 245lbs

mike

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I use gusset full throttle pedals with grind plates.
I found they made quite alot of difference to grinding marble ledges.

I was thinking of a grind the other day. I can pedal/crank stall and
then drop the seat out infront and catch the frame with my foot. I
wonder how much harder it is whilst grinding? hmmm, Ill have to try
that.

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Quoted message said:

I have made a 20 foot long ledge grind (tape measured).

Wow! I read the record skateboard grind is something like 21 feet.
You're almost there!

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I am sure that the skate record is for a handrail or a flat rail,
because their was a skater at the park who could grind the whole 20'
without much effort.

me7777,
that is called a dropkick grind. they are fun, and aren't that hard. Dan
does it in U2. You can also catch the frame in back.

mike

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cool, I'll have to get practicing that...

just out of interest, what it more efficient, seat in or seat out... I
personally do it seat in... any thoughts?

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