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02-04.-2004, 11:40 PM
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Re: Learning to one foot
one wheeled stallion wrote: > *Try it from one foot idling. * i've been trying both ways with the emphasis on try riding across the hall and lifting one foot, trying to find the fork without shoving my foot on the tyre and faceplanting and one foot idling, trying to get enough oomph into that one foot to actually get it over the top i just can't seem to get it to complete the circle how do u get from one foot idling into the stroke for one foot riding? -- GILD - Waffle-tosser (ocfopgm) -ORIGINALLY POSTED BY A FELLOW UNICYCLIST IN A MOMENT OF SUBLIME INSIGHT- "On the subject of 'significant others' it is a matter of timing and topic whether 'significant' or 'other' is the defining word in that phrase." '[image: http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/sp/84255.gif]' (http://tinyurl.com/ywxgb) Namaste! Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GILD's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/657 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 04:55 AM
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Re: Learning to one foot
when i learned to ride one foot i didnt think of putting my foot on the frame and just extended it back.I still cant put it on the frame very well,but i can go a half mile or so with it extended. -- unidude ------------------------------------------------------------------------ unidude's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5791 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 09:17 AM
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Re: Learning to one foot
Going down a very slight slope helps a lot. But make sure it's not too steep, then it's even harder. And you'll get too used to the momentum of ust moving downwards, rather than just using your own power to pedal. -- James_Potter - ***** ***** ***** -When life gives you lemons, make grape juice. Then sit back and watch the world try to figure out how you did it.- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James_Potter's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3807 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 12:43 PM
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Re: Learning to one foot
today i rode about 20 pedal strokes a few times. about 8 full pedal strokes average. my learning method worked really well! i was really happy with my results after one day. This method: > *When Im riding normal, should I start by putting less and less > pressure on my right foot until I decide to take it off?* -- gpickett00 - Level 2.75 Bicycle is just a short way of saying unicycle with a training wheel. 'Our unicycling video' (http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albuv95) > I like to do things that confuse other people - mix chocolate milk and > orange juice, read books in trees, and other junk like that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gpickett00's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5654 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 01:19 PM
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Re: Learning to one foot
Today i also did the thign with tape and the hose clamp. although i dont even use the crown yet. my foot just sways in the air while i ride -- gpickett00 - Level 2.75 Bicycle is just a short way of saying unicycle with a training wheel. 'Our unicycling video' (http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albuv95) > I like to do things that confuse other people - mix chocolate milk and > orange juice, read books in trees, and other junk like that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gpickett00's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5654 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 01:23 PM
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Am I the only person who found that one-footing uphill was easier? That way you could sort of lean forward and give big pushes. I found going downhill challenging at first cause you had to be controlled in slowing down the uni... ?? Zia -- zia - Unicycling Addict Why would you need two feet, if you only have one wheel? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zia's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/2235 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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03-04.-2004, 01:34 PM
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Re: Learning to one foot
i dont have *ANY* hills where i live so i just do my technique. anyway, it rules yours -- gpickett00 - Level 2.75 Bicycle is just a short way of saying unicycle with a training wheel. 'Our unicycling video' (http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albuv95) > I like to do things that confuse other people - mix chocolate milk and > orange juice, read books in trees, and other junk like that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gpickett00's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5654 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/31512 |
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