Question on level 1 skill

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One of the requirements for level 1 is to mount “unassisted”. Does this
mean without holding onto something, or is it only that no other person
is to assist?

Klaas Bil

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RE: Question on level 1 skill

> One of the requirements for level 1 is to mount “unassisted”. Does this
> mean without holding onto something, or is it only that no other person
> is to assist?

This means no support at all. In theory, you are on a flat plain with nothing
else around (except a unicycle). But if you want to do it on gravel or ice,
that’s okay too.

It also means no curb or other wheel-stopping device.

Stay on top (or keep practicing, you’ll get it), John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone
http://www.unicycling.com

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RE: Question on level 1 skill

> Is it acceptable to hold the wheel with one hand while mounting?

Yes.

> I know it sounds awkward, but I found it easier to learn to freemount
> that way.

Stick with it, and you won’t have to hold the wheel for long (unless you’re a
short guy on a Coker, then it might take a little longer…

John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com

“Matter matters” - Mike Anderson (of Anderson Solone Inc.)

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Re: Question on level 1 skill

Klaas Bil wrote:
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> One of the requirements for level 1 is to mount “unassisted”. Does this
> mean without holding onto something, or is it only that no other person
> is to assist?

It means unassisted from any kind of support, such as from a wall or a person.

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RE: Question on level 1 skill

> This means no support at all. In theory, you are on a flat plain with nothing
> else around (except a unicycle). But if you want to do it on
gravel
> or ice, that’s okay too.
>
> It also means no curb or other wheel-stopping device.

Is it acceptable to hold the wheel with one hand while mounting?

I know it sounds awkward, but I found it easier to learn to freemount that way.

> Stay on top (or keep practicing, you’ll get it),

Definitely true. The advice here has saved me a lot of practicing though. :slight_smile:

Thanks,

Jim

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