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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
A couple weeks ago I ate it pretty badly. I've just gotten to a point in learning to unicycle where I'm wanting to try things I never tried 20 years ago when I used to ride. I tried riding off an 8" step and obviously didn't do it right. As I fell forward my left arm went out ahead of me, fingers outstretched. It was probably a good thing that I didn't fall straight down on my arm, but as I moved forward I rolled over on top of my left pinky finger. No permanent damage, but two weeks later I'm just now getting full movement back. This ugly wipeout coupled with Terry's recent video got me thinking... What sort of tips can the experienced riders offer a relative newcomer as far as how to fall without serious injury? Am I correct in thinking I would have been better to fall with my hands in more of a fist shape to avoid injuring fingers? Any suggestions appreciated. I've certainly learned the value of a pair of gloves, and I've just gotten some leg protection (661s). Thanks Kurt -- zogola ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zogola's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/17893 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
zogola;1152847 wrote: A couple weeks ago I ate it pretty badly. I've just gotten to a point in learning to unicycle where I'm wanting to try things I never tried 20 years ago when I used to ride. I tried riding off an 8" step and obviously didn't do it right. As I fell forward my left arm went out ahead of me, fingers outstretched. It was probably a good thing that I didn't fall straight down on my arm, but as I moved forward I rolled over on top of my left pinky finger. No permanent damage, but two weeks later I'm just now getting full movement back. This ugly wipeout coupled with Terry's recent video got me thinking... What sort of tips can the experienced riders offer a relative newcomer as far as how to fall without serious injury? Am I correct in thinking I would have been better to fall with my hands in more of a fist shape to avoid injuring fingers? Any suggestions appreciated. I've certainly learned the value of a pair of gloves, and I've just gotten some leg protection (661s). Thanks Kurt 'Dakine wrist guards ' (http://tinyurl.com/48w3np)are excellent and can be worn UNDER your gloves. They provide wrist and palm protection. And when falling the worst thing to do is tense up! Stay loose and "roll" with it naturally if you can. Always let the uni GO when you fall so you can remain free from any entanglements. Unis are replaceable, but you're not. Also for you I would also highly recommend the 661 2x2 elbow/arm guards. I've taken a few spills where I've just let my arms take the impact and got up totally unscathed wearing the 2x2's. Do NOT make a fist or anything like that. Your body will fall in a naturally defensive way if you let it, but stay loose. The wrist guards are designed to protect your palm also, so if I bail and I'm going down, I put my arms and hands out and let the 2x2's and palm guard take the impact. -- MuniAddict ::'UniGeezer.com' (http://unigeezer.com) '' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/member.php?u=12920):: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MuniAddict's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12920 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
I don't know about a fist, seems like that might break your fingers. I got some nice kh gloves with splints. Super nice for falls, there are some other brands, but I'm not so sure of their name. Splints make a huge difference. If you've got to fall going to the knees when you can, or landing like you would do a push-up have served me well. -- wickedbob R.I.P MITCH HEDBERG 'Add wickedbob to your ignore list' (http://tinyurl.com/3dfrko). Ducttape wrote: haha! I'm rubbing off on people again.... My posts don't count they came from MR...would they matter anyways? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ wickedbob's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/14353 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
Take 2 and a half years of gymnastics. -- hungry4uni ŤŔϊãĻş ЦИΪĈҰĆĻέ my sponsor' SixSixOne' (http://www.sixsixone.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hungry4uni's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16147 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
hungry4uni;1152856 wrote: Take 2 and a half years of gymnastics. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that as an otherwise fairly inactive 39 year old, I tend to fold more than I bend! Good advice though, I'm sure anything that improves flexibility would help avoid injury. Kurt -- zogola ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zogola's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/17893 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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How about adding some pushups to your exercise routine? The poster who recommended landing in a pushup position reminded me how many times I actually HAVE fallen in this configuration. Being able to absorb some of the shock with strong (but yelding) counter-pressure from your arms (a result of pushups) might be a big help and confidence builder. Sometimes it's just not possible to go with the flow and roll where the momentum takes you, because there might be a very large pointy rock awaiting you! -- munimutant ------------------------------------------------------------------------ munimutant's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16222 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Take a few martial arts classes. A lot of them will have classes just on learning how to fall and roll. Doesnt take years of classes either. -- Jerrick '*500$ /$549.99*' (http://tinyurl.com/6ywusa) *Press Alt+F4 to fix post stretch.*[SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC][SIGPIC]JC~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jerrick's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11632 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
MuniAddict;1152850 wrote: 'Dakine wrist guards ' (http://tinyurl.com/48w3np)are excellent and can be worn UNDER your gloves. They provide wrist and palm protection. And when falling the worst thing to do is tense up! Stay loose and "roll" with it naturally if you can. Always let the uni GO when you fall so you can remain free from any entanglements. Unis are replaceable, but you're not. Also for you I would also highly recommend the 661 2x2 elbow/arm guards. I've taken a few spills where I've just let my arms take the impact and got up totally unscathed wearing the 2x2's. Do NOT make a fist or anything like that. Your body will fall in a naturally defensive way if you let it, but stay loose. The wrist guards are designed to protect your palm also, so if I bail and I'm going down, I put my arms and hands out and let the 2x2's and palm guard take the impact. Thanks for the suggestions Terry. Years ago I rode alot but I never had any interest in riding on top of things, or over things, or through things, or on the edge of things, etc. I think part of the interest is from the access to videos that weren't available then and part of it is strangely related to the simple fact I'm getting older. Know what I mean? Kurt -- zogola ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zogola's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/17893 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
zogola;1152876 wrote: Thanks for the suggestions Terry. Years ago I rode alot but I never had any interest in riding on top of things, or over things, or through things, or on the edge of things, etc. I think part of the interest is from the access to videos that weren't available then and part of it is strangely related to the simple fact I'm getting older. Know what I mean? Kurt haha we're all getting older, but I would gladly trade 53 for 39, lol! But it's clear that you don't really have the desire to do drops off of 7' tractors and 8 stair sets like me haha! I can't blame you! The way I look at it, as long as I can do what I do, I'll continue to do it, albeit as time goes by, I will probably ride MUni mostly for the fitness aspect, not for the big drops and stuff. -- MuniAddict ::'UniGeezer.com' (http://unigeezer.com) '' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/member.php?u=12920):: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MuniAddict's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12920 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tips please--- How to fall and avoid injury.
I think I'll draw the line at 4 sets. And no tractors. -- zogola ------------------------------------------------------------------------ zogola's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/17893 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/74930 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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