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Hi, I'm beginning to try some silly stuff on my uike now that this whole riding around the place stuff seems to be sussed. I've been trying to learn to bunnyhop, but with only limited success - I can go from idle to bunnyhopping, but can only get about 2 or 3 inches off the ground - am I missing something, or is this a case of keep trying and it'll work? Thanks Bob -- beelsebob2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ beelsebob2's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4787 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Low tire pressure, jump with your ankles, fat tire if you don't already have one, and grab the seat. Other than that just practice. I still remember a year ago when I was psyched over a 10" hop. Eventually you should be able to get at least about 18". Probably more like 24" with seat out. http://www.muniac.com has a good hopping advice section. -- gerblefranklin I don't break equipment, I make it cheaper. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gerblefranklin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4295 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Low tire pressure, jump with your ankles, fat tire if you don't already have one, and grab the seat. Other than that just practice. I still remember a year ago when I was psyched over a 10" hop. Eventually you should be able to get at least about 18". Probably more like 24" with seat out. http://www.muniac.com has a good hopping advice section. -- gerblefranklin I don't break equipment, I make it cheaper. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gerblefranklin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4295 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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My hop improved from about 4" to 12" in a month of practice. So just practice. And lower your seat a little so you can pull the uni higher up with your hand. The height improves while practicing, because you'll get more control over the jump. A good stillstand helps a lot. I really can't still stand too well but it'll improve with practice too. -- joona - )-O --Neat Mad as a moose (or atleast Minimoose) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ joona's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4436 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Bunnyhops
My hop improved from about 4" to 12" in a month of practice. So just practice. And lower your seat a little so you can pull the uni higher up with your hand. The height improves while practicing, because you'll get more control over the jump. A good stillstand helps a lot. I really can't still stand too well but it'll improve with practice too. -- joona - )-O --Neat Mad as a moose (or atleast Minimoose) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ joona's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4436 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Bunnyhops
Thanks for the replies, I've lowered my tyre pressure a bit and lowered my seat - things are feeling a little more friendly... I made my first 360° turn today in 6 hops, still needs a good bit of work, but it's coming along... need to find myself some nice soft stairs that aren't going to horribly injure me - hmmm... Kinda unlikely Bob -- beelsebob2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ beelsebob2's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4787 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Bunnyhops
Thanks for the replies, I've lowered my tyre pressure a bit and lowered my seat - things are feeling a little more friendly... I made my first 360° turn today in 6 hops, still needs a good bit of work, but it's coming along... need to find myself some nice soft stairs that aren't going to horribly injure me - hmmm... Kinda unlikely Bob -- beelsebob2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ beelsebob2's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4787 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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You'll probably do just fine on the stairs. At least I've never hurt my self while hopping or riding stairs up or down. Riding down is the easier part if you lean forward enough. Hopping up is really easy if the stairs are wide. A bit harder if they aren't. Remember to wear at least wrist pads if riding stairs. I'd say your most likely to hurt your wrists if you fall. -- joona - )-O --Neat Mad as a moose (or atleast Minimoose) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ joona's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4436 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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You'll probably do just fine on the stairs. At least I've never hurt my self while hopping or riding stairs up or down. Riding down is the easier part if you lean forward enough. Hopping up is really easy if the stairs are wide. A bit harder if they aren't. Remember to wear at least wrist pads if riding stairs. I'd say your most likely to hurt your wrists if you fall. -- joona - )-O --Neat Mad as a moose (or atleast Minimoose) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ joona's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4436 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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Wrist pads sound like a good tip - Down stairs I've already had one bruise making fall, but that was my first ever try and I had it seriously wrong. I can now get down them confidently - the problem is once I'm there I kinda go "hmm... now I need to do something, and the only option seems to be get off and climb the stairs again". Bob -- beelsebob2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ beelsebob2's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4787 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/28875 |
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