greatest unicyclist?

Off-topic
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since we now have a greatest american (i apologize to those in other countries for the use of only “american”) i think we should nominate who we think the greatest unicyclist is.

rules:
post to nominate
you may not nominate yourself.
if you second a nomination then post the name of the person and then second or third or however many people have agreed.
at the end of this week i will create a poll with the top five nominees for us all to vote for them.

happy nominating :slight_smile:

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Trial? MUni? Street? Freestyle? Hockey? Basketball?

What type of unicyclist should be nominated? Everyone is allowed? Weird poll than :stuck_out_tongue:

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Raphael Lasar.

4

Alex Toms.

5

Claydoh

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I second the nomination of Alex Toms AKA Tomsey

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Andrew Carter

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Well not necesarily for unicycling ability but for contributions to the unicycle community and promotion of the sport in general.

John Foss

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Oh comon!

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Sem Abrahams

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Oh comon!

And while we’re on the subject, I think that while Andrew Carter may not be the “greatest” unicyclist (and I wouldn’t venture to guess who that is), I think that from observing his behavior on this forum and his development as a unicyclist from a teen to a young adult he has displayed the most helpfulness, decency, spirit of sharing, and all around progress of anyone else.

Andrew is an absolute Mensch in my book.

But Greg is way sexier.

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I think you meant, “uncommon,” am I correct?

And, although you could not nominate yourself, you could have at least seconded. I don’t think that’s against the rules.

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How about Reino, the guy in 'this end up’s avatar? He did the hardest unicycle trick I’ve ever heard of.

But before I picked Reino I’d pick Mel Hall.

For contemporary riders I’d have to pick Kris Holm, as he has done much to transform not only our sport, but our equipment, and worldwidw awareness of both!

Thanks for your bid, ThisGuyIKnow. If it makes you feel any better I’ve been:

  • Individual Freestyle world champion 3 times (+ 2 bronzes)
  • Pairs Freestyle world champion 1 time (+1 silver)
  • Racing world champion the equivalent of 4 times (it’s a long story)
  • Also won the world championship cross-country race once, gliding once, and a few other things here and there.

And I invented at least one Freestyle trick all on my own!

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ME!:smiley: J/K i suck. mmmm I say Kris Holm

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I second.

Not only is he an excellent rider, but he’s a nice guy, great teacher, and the greatest pioneer to the sport. IMHO.

I’ve been lucky enough to talk to him quite a bit and am proud to say we know eachother.

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I am avoiding the appearance of any conflict of interest here.

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I gotta say jsm. He’s young, really good, and seems to have a real good attitude and isn’t to cocky. I think if he keeps going he’ll be even more amazing.

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juilien monney or however you spell his name… and xavier collos

Chase

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I second that! (It’s Julien Monney)

Huh? This is for “greatest unicyclist,” not “greatest unicyclist in ten years.” Even then I’m VERY far qualifying.

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the standings so far

Kris Holm 3 nominations
rapheal lasar 2
alex toms 2
andrew carter 2
julien monney 2