Unicycle tutorial (Help with free mounting a 36" uni!)

[jamdallen]

Smith, you may want to try a 29er. I have about 2 inches of seat post left on my nightrider 36er and I'm 6'1".

[SmithScapegoat]

@ttt8699 Im short, will that be a problem to ride one of these?

[unicyclistful]

is it me or ur cranks are in bad shape from the look of it they are not 180 degree from each other, or maybe its on purpose...

[bozocaoca]

Hey man, Some great tips! I'm from Brazil and right now, tryng to buy a 36 unycicle, but I have a big doubt: a break system is really nescessary? I never saw one around here in my country, so maybe you can help me. Just a opinion! (I only like normal rides..nothing about jump rocks and this crazy stuff, just "normal" riding!) aeheaheah

thanks a lot!

[ttt8699]

@bozocaoca I never use a brake on my 36er, mostly because I ride it on mostly level ground. I think it would only be necessary if you would be riding areas where there are lots of hills to go down. Other than that, I just use regular back pressure to stop, which seems to work well enough.

[meangreen4321]

Nicely done! I have a KH 36 unicycle and can you give any tips on doing a "jump mount" with the unicycle upright and landing both feet at the same time?

[ttt8699]

@meangreen4321 Thanks. Search for my video, "Mountain Unicycling with new Kris Holm 36er! ". At about 2:10 in you will see the jump mount on my 36er. It's tricky to do because the saddle is so high up, compared to a smaller uni, but it's doable. It helps to have the saddle lowered and balance the uni so when you let go of it to jump it will stay upright long enough to jump onto it.

[Sn00pyDeluxe]

Nice video! The part about explaining the types you can get was extremely helpful; I will definitely be referring back to this when I buy one. Thanks a lot!!!

[ctujpandJC]

what are u wearing on your arms and legs. what are they called? I've tried to look them up before but I couldn't find them.

[ttt8699]

@ctujpandJC They're made by 661. The arm guards are 2x4 and knee/shin are 4x4

[MrMcGraveProDuctions]

I SAW YOU IN "IN UNISON" ! awesome job :D

[madogblue]

I have been working on my freemounting of my 36er and I have the basics down for static and rolling but I typically fail falling over to the left. My dominate foot is my right one, and I am holding on with my right hand. One huge thing I noticed on this video is that you switch hands immediately when mounted and your right hand swings out to counterbalance falling over to the left. I am going to try this to see if it helps.

thanks!!

[madogblue]

Great Tutorial Terry thanks! When you are mounting where are you looking,at the pedals, or slightly ahead using your peripheral vision on the pedals? thanks!

[ttt8699]

@madogblue Thanks. I'm pretty much using peripheral vision like you mentioned. It helps to try to keep everything in view; the uni, pedals, wheel and the immediate area in front of you.

[madogblue]

Great Video, one of your best

[gunnsteinlye]

Thank you so much! Now I can freemount too. I posted a video response. Funny thing, I couldn't do the static mount, but the rolling mount went well.

[MrArnoldrocks]

Extremely helpful Terry, Thanks. The videos really flicked a switch in my brain. Now, any tips on idling on a 36inch???

[ttt8699]

Thanks. Idling a 36er is tricky die to the mass and weight of the wheel making it hard to stop to reverse directions. the longer the cranks, the easier that will be.

[RobLosAngeles]

MUCH appreciated!

[ttt8699]

You're very welcome!

[DucttapesUnicycle]

Terry, your fisheye had me worried for a bit. I thought your cranks were majorly bent. Good job on the tutorial.

[ttt8699]

YEah it looked that way ,lol. (Sorry for the late reply)

[unidude88]

I'm first one to watch and comment, liekd the tutorial very informative to new 36 riders

[zse4376]

Thanks Chad!