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Old February 9th 04, 09:54 PM
Memphis Mud
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A kid who is starting to visit our MUC Basketball venue has said he
wants to start a unicycle club at his HS. (my alma mater). I figured I'd
advise the "never ridden a uni" kids to get the Torker LX 20" as a
starting point.

My reasoning: Its affordable. Believe it or not, many riders never get
past their first uni. Many riders never jump onto of off of things or
get muddy. So, if you quit, you're not out a ton. The kids that want
more will have had some time to learn what is needed or prefered for
each type of riding.

I'm talking 8 or 10 kids and only the initial purchase. We have to
assume little or no previous experience.

Or should we go over the benefits of 20" and 24" and let them choose? (I
learned on and like my 24").

Or what?


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Old February 9th 04, 10:01 PM
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I would recommend 20". It's what I started on. I've ridden a 24" once.
It felt more stable but less maneuverable.

Torker LX 2004 sounds good to me. I just bought one a few weeks ago and
realized its not strong enough for the trials I am doing now. I have
been riding a few years but didn't start trials until I got my Torker.
But a new rider wouldn't be doing anything to break a Torker for a while
at least.

I can't see any reason to spend less than $100. Anything you get will be
much worse than the torker.

I wonder if you can get some huge order discount...


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Old February 9th 04, 10:56 PM
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Yeah. I read your thread about how much abuse should a Torker take.
That's why I'm asking.

I think that by the time you can destroy a unicycle, you need a strong
one.


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Old February 10th 04, 09:49 AM
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Memphis Mud wrote:
*Or should we go over the benefits of 20" and 24" and let them choose?
(I learned on and like my 24").
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i'm of the opinion that u're not really able to understand the info
people give u about 20" vs 24" untill u can actually ride

go for the affordable option to get things off the ground
let the kids decide what they want to ride once they can


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Old February 10th 04, 10:19 AM
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The statistics collected show that a 20" is quicker to learn on than a
24" (30% if I'm remembering correctly).


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Old February 10th 04, 01:19 PM
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I glanced at U.com and noticed that the collar is now a hex screw
thingy. Good. I got one for my wife a while ago. It has an adjustable
collar that wraps up over the top of the neck. It S**ks! Impossible to
tighten enough to keep the seat from twisting.

OK then. Unless compelling new evidence arises, the advice for the club
will by get the affordable 20" Torker to learn/perform on.

I'm excited. High school kids have the enginuity and energy to put
together some cool performances.


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Old February 10th 04, 03:59 PM
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I agree about 20" for learning. I think that, too, these kids, once
they learn, will be quick to embrace trials and MUni. If we can create
a uni culture that resembles the "new" skate scene we could start
something huge there. Tirals and MUni is custom made for the burnt-out
skater kid. Unique and rad.

20" Torkers to learn and then... , well, we know all too well where this
leads.

Tommy


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Old February 10th 04, 04:26 PM
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Tmornstar wrote:
*20" Torkers to learn and then... , well, we know all too well where
this leads.*





'yeah,' (http://tinyurl.com/3248f) 'we sure do'
(http://tinyurl.com/3248f)



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Old February 10th 04, 06:04 PM
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GILD wrote:
*



'yeah,' (http://tinyurl.com/3248f) 'we sure do'
(http://tinyurl.com/3248f)
*



Oh heck. Now you've got me checking the sofa for loose change again.


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Old February 11th 04, 01:38 AM
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I'd say go for the Torker LX. The size should be up to them, but if
they aren't sure either will work fine. I believe that the 20 is faster
to learn on, but the 24 is more versatile.

Daniel


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