Flash Flood MUni! Must See! (Unicycling)

[Gunner193]

Terry, my man, you're my role model regarding unicycling! I'm actually learning by your videos (shame I can't even pedal forwards right now).

I can't wait to get my retirement (or at least a vacation) and go for uni riding as you do...

[ttt8699]

@Gunner193 Hey Gunner, glad if my videos inspired you to take up uni! I love that! 

[bradsedig]

Great suff guys, come ride in Arizona lots of cool places........

[ttt8699]

@bradsedig I really want to come ride south mtn, I just need to plan for it in my schedule. but now it's starting to get hot so I will have to wait until maybe November now.

[RicksonByArmbar]

Terry, what do you do for a living? You live in the 2nd most expensive part of the country, have tons of expensive gear, and seem to have a lot of free time.

[ttt8699]

@RicksonByArmbar Hi Rick. I'm a piano technician but semi retired now, so I'm very fortunate to have lots of free time for riding. Not rich by any standard though, but comfortable.

[RicksonByArmbar]

@ttt8699 that's cool! I'm clearly in the wrong business! I just got a 36" coker (as a gift) but I'll be lucky if I get to ride it once a week. Any tips for me? I've ridden one but can't freemount it yet.

[Curradus]

I was wondering how you keep your feet on the pedals, because whenever I get my foot slightly wet it is like walking in a ice rink without skates. Is it good pedals or good shoes, or both?

[ttt8699]

@Curradus yeah it's pretty much both shoes and pedals. I have 5.10 high impact shoes which have amazingly good grip even when wet, and the pedals are also very grippy called "drillium" made by speedplay. Pricey at about $109 per pair, but well worth it imo.

[Curradus]

@ttt8699 Thanks for the quick reply. i'll have to get some of those pedals:)

[brandishae]

Dude! You are extreme! Gotta give ya props.

[sungerful]

I want to start making videos, but what do you use to stop your camera getting wet???

[caseypappalardo]

you rock im trying to uni but i stink i guess my home is with the atvs

[vadgeviper]

My only question is WHY!

[ttt8699]

My answer: WHY NOT? Why do people ride bikes, climb mountains, wrestle crocodiles, lol! MUni is the most challenging, FUN, awesome sport and it's just about the most efficient way to get fit and stay fit! IT'S FUN! :)

[vadgeviper]

That's fair enough. I'm just jealous cause i cant do it!

[ttt8699]

I bet you could. I didn't even start until I turned 50! It's one of those things that once you learn, you're hooked! I thought the idea of MUni (mountain unicycling) was crazy, but once I got out there and got into it, it has changed my life is a million great ways. But I realize that just the mere thought of learning might be the first big negative that will prevent a person from even getting started.

[vadgeviper]

Nup. Tried it... i sucked.

[monocyclism]

Wow some great footage there! The sound track really conveyed the feeling of the flood. Talking of footage your 5-10's took a beating there Terry. Did they stand up ok to that treatment?

[ttt8699]

Thanks Geoff...haven't heard from ya in ages! Those shoes were an old beat up pair I wore since I knew they would get soaked. :)

[gabrielfamilathe]

That is absolutley amazing terry. you just keep pushing it!

[ttt8699]

Thanks. I just came from Wilson park where I shot some "USC"!...Uni-SLALOM-Cam! It turned out awesome and I used my 36er!

[lizzieswe]

Really nice! Here in Sweden (where I live) it's almost 40 cm of snow, it sucks :(

[ttt8699]

Sweden is the country of my ancestors! I really want to visit or maybe even move to there someday!

[MrUnitard95]

nice 5/5

[ttt8699]

Thanks! :)

[tikifan1]

Very peaceful to hear the river. I miss the rain.. and it looks like a few other brave souls were out enjoying the trail. Really enjoyed this video, great footage! And can't wait to see you in the final for 50 Athletes over 50! I know you are going to be very impressed with what Don has created.

[ttt8699]

Yeah I love that place a lot and find much peace and solace there. I am looking forward to Don's book for sure and he emailed to tell me he will be visiting my area at the end of the month.

[SirSkillz13]

It looks like you're having way too much fun!

Must be rough getting all that rain...try living in coastal British Columbia! (actually that's definitely a LOT of rain, even by my standards!!)

This video was really fun to watch!

[ttt8699]

Thanks, I had more than usual fun making it! I was thinking that any minute a HUGE wall of water and mud would come crashing down the canyon! luckily it didn't! :)

[Upchuck1x1]

Loved the video, geezer! So glad to see mother nature "reworking" the recent trail work in Sulli.

[ttt8699]

Thanks, yeah i just hope the Gas co. doesn't bulldoze it again!

[2hot2shr]

Very good.

Ur almost as good making the movies as you are on the uni.

[joejumps4fun]

Loved it!! A lot of beautiful shots and looks like a lot of fun! :)

[ttt8699]

Thanks Joe! yeah it was really fun!

[donn1999]

Wet 'n wild is right! Wish I had trails like that here!

[ttt8699]

I hope this rain improves the trail!

[zse4376]

haha, Bingo!. Love it geezer!

[ttt8699]

Thanks!

[freakuni1]

that was awesome! one of you best!

[pixuma]

HAHA!!! the dog!!

[ttt8699]

yeah..two different ones!