Help With Spinning

I am unsure on how to perform a spin. If you have any details on how to
help or a Video, which would be preferred, please help.

Much Appreciated,
Jas'o


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unicyclist.org has videos of every freestyle skill like ever, including
spins. I think unicycle.2ya.com has a little bit about 'em too....and
als http://marsht.tripod.com


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I learned to spin by trying to satisfy the level 4 requirement for a 360
degree turn. Practice turning in really tight circles, tight enough that
when you're on a 20" with 127's, your crank will hit the ground due to
lean. Then turn even tighter!

If you manage to get your circle circumference small enough, you will
move your centre of gravity, and be able to turn with much less lean.
When you hit the spin, you'll know it. If you pedal too fast, you'll fly
off! The other sites listed in the post above me are also a good place
to look. Good luck with spins, they're probably one of the most fun
things I'm able to do yet

Also, as a side note, high tire pressure will help with this. The tires
on my unis are (over)inflated to 80psi, and the gain in control over 60
is amazing, and makes spins very easy to get into, even from a
standstill. Pirouettes also become easier to to as well.

Good luck!

-Dave


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flyer
I learned to spin by trying to satisfy the level 4 requirement for a
360 degree turn. Practice turning in really tight circles, tight
enough that when you're on a 20" with 127's, your crank will hit the
ground due to lean. Then turn even tighter!


That has to be the best description for a spin that I've heard so far.
Thanks for the advice!


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so what exactly is the difference between a spin and a pirouette???

Jas'o


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In a spin, the rider (the rider's upper body at least) spins on an axis
while the lower body and unicycle ride in a tight circle. In a
pirouette, the rider and unicycle spin on an axis. A spin can be
maintained indefinitely, but a pirouette rarely lasts more than about
four revolutions. The pirouette is far more difficult.


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So the level 4 360 degree turn is a super tight turn, not a spin at a
total stand still? And I am having trouble spinning but can pirouette


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I have been working on the level 4 360 degree turn too. Are you supposed
to do a action-reaction turn or one revolution (360) of a spin? Which is
easier? When i ever i try either i fall off. i have a 20" wheel with
150mm cranks i think.


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The 360 degree turn on level four requires you to ride into a circle one
meter in diameter, turn all the way around, and ride out the other side.
It's just a really tight turn. Action-reaction and leaning turns are
both acceptable. I don't believe anyone can pirouette, but not spin,
since the pirouette is a much more difficult extension of the spin. To
do a pirouette, you do a really tight, fast spin, then stop the wheel
and pull your arms in so that you and the unicycle spin several times on
an axis. (In theory; currently I rarely get much beyond one revolution
before losing balance or momentum.)


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So a action-reaction turn in a circle is one revolution of a pirouette?


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