skill level testing

As NUC is approaching, I figure I might want to see if I can’t pass some
of the level tests… so, to any of the ever so wise people out there, I
have a few questions:

Level 2: Mount with left foot, mount with right foot. – Does the type of
mount matter? Must the mount be the same on both sides? I can do a
right-footed reverse mount in my sleep, but usually mess up the
left-footed version.

Level 4: Seat out skills – I often will brush my arm against my body
while doinf seat-out (especially seat behind). Is this acceptable? If not,
and I do brush myself, can I continue riding until I make 10m without
brushing anything? Sharp 360 degree turns? How sharp is sharp enough?

Level 6: seat-out figure 8. Can I switch which hand holds the seat while
riding in the figure 8?

Since I’m doubtful I’ll even make it to level 5, I’ll stop there :slight_smile:

good day, jeff lutkus


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> Level 2: Mount with left foot, mount with right foot. – Does the type
> of mount matter? Must the mount be the same on both sides? I can do a
> right-footed reverse mount in my sleep, but usually mess up the
> left-footed version.

The purpose of this one is to show that you can get on the unicycle with
either foot. Any type of mount using a “primary and secondary” foot will
do (not a jump mount).

> Level 4: Seat out skills – I often will brush my arm against my body
> while doinf seat-out (especially seat behind). Is this acceptable? If
> not, and I do brush myself, can I continue riding until I make 10m
> without brushing anything?

Yes and yes. If you are shooting for the USA levels, you are allowed to
touch your arm or even the seat to your body. The IUF levels, though
almost identical otherwise, require that you do the skills as they are
defined in the IUF Standard Skills List which can be seen at:
http://www.unicycling.org/iuf/rulebook/iufrules/7sslist.html

So, if you want to be thorough and do it the IUF way, if your arm or
seat touches, just continue another 10 meters without touching and
you are fine.

> Sharp 360 degree turns? How sharp is sharp enough?

For this, refer to the USA Rulebook:
http://www.unicycling.org/usa/competition/

The USA book contains a lot of detailed information about how to pass the
levels. It shows how all of the “sharp” turns must be completed within a 1
meter square area.

> Level 6: seat-out figure 8. Can I switch which hand holds the seat while
> riding in the figure 8?

Yes.

Have fun, and good luck!

John Foss President, Unicycling Society of America President,
International Unicycling Federation jfoss@unicycling.com
www.unicycling.com

>> Level 2: Mount with left foot, mount with right foot. – Does the type
>> of mount matter? Must the mount be the same on both sides? I can do a
>> right-footed reverse mount in my sleep, but usually mess up the
>> left-footed version.
>
>The purpose of this one is to show that you can get on the unicycle with
>either foot. Any type of mount using a “primary and secondary” foot will
>do (not a jump mount).

Actually, for this I have had a rider ask if he could do the jump mount
for Level 2. I made sure that he understood that he would have to do the
jump mount with each foot in back. He understood so I told him it was ok.
This is a lot harder and most level 5 riders couldn’t do the jump mount
with either foot back. Of all the level testing that I have been in
contact, that was the first time anybody has asked to do the jump mount
for level 2.

-Andy

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> Actually, for this I have had a rider ask if he could do the jump mount
> for Level 2. I made sure that he understood that he would have to do the
> jump mount with each foot in back. He understood so I told him it was
> ok. This is a lot harder and most level 5 riders couldn’t do the jump
> mount with either foot back. Of all the level testing that I have been
> in contact, that was the first time anybody has asked to do the jump
> mount for level 2.

I would accept this on a test also, though I’d consider it not to fit the
spirit of what level 2 is asking for. If the rider chooses to do this
much-harder variation, it still eliminates any further chance to repeat a
mount with the opposite foot. This can only be done at level 2.

Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone jfoss@unicycling.com
www.unicycling.com

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