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Old July 28th 08, 08:44 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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ian.stockwell wrote:
I would try riding without any, other than a helmet and cycling
mitts/gloves and see how you get on, if you feel vulnerable then get
some, otherwise keep going.



Well, some people land on their feet more than others, and you may not
know until it's too late. One bad fall is all it takes.

A friend of mine who was learning (and has "great balance and good on
his feet"), rode away from his support, fell off and broke his wrist.
If he wore the wrist guards I had for him he would have been fine, but
he insisted he didn't need them. He refuses to try anymore.


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Old July 28th 08, 09:27 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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skilewis74 wrote:
Well, some people land on their feet more than others, and you may not
know until it's too late.




Fair point, I am only 5' 6" and not only stocky by name, so maybe that
helps me land on my feet.
I'm not saying that mine is the only way, in fact I know from meeting
several other UK riders that I'm unusual, especially considering my
age, but I just know that I feel more comfortable without, so that's
the way I ride.
I would NEVER go out without helmet and gloves though.


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