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Title: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Richie London on 26 November 2012, 15:37:37
Just tried to have a go on one and nearly broke me friggin neck. didn't realise how hard it was. the flash little git made it look so simple as well. i won't be tryin that again. I'm too old for all these toys.  :(
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: dbug on 26 November 2012, 15:53:00
Why balance on one wheel when you can have 4? ::)
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 26 November 2012, 16:08:52
Quote from: dbug on 26 November 2012, 15:53:00
Why balance on one wheel when you can have 4? ::)

My sentiments exactly! :y

Crazy invention for show off's. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2012, 16:15:43
Tried it once.

It didn't end well. ;D

I think I'll stick with 2 wheels. ::)
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Richie London on 26 November 2012, 21:33:02
He reckons its easy to learn,all about gettin your balance right. need a few shorts to balance right on that  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: the alarming man on 26 November 2012, 22:09:59
we had a wierdo that used to ride one around here...i say used too as the last i heard he fell off it into the road...not sure if something hit him or not???
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Andy B on 26 November 2012, 22:12:44
I tried riding one about 30 yrs ago, I failed miserably. I tried again a few months ago ........ same result.  ::) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 19:06:39
I CAN ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Andy B on 27 November 2012, 21:41:08
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 19:06:39
I CAN ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

video please!  ::) ::) ::) :y
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Vamps on 27 November 2012, 21:45:43
Quote from: Andy B on 27 November 2012, 21:41:08
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 19:06:39
I CAN ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

video please!  ::) ::) ::) :y

Agreed, anyone can say 'I can'............. :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 21:48:57
Used to as kid-Granddaughter and me went to Weymouth in summer and there was a guy there using one-I had a go-Traveled about 30 feet and then RE-invented gravity-Loved it  ;D ;D Mrs didnt though AND Grand daughter kept on about it for days-secret is dont go slow or---Bang Thump Wallop-fun though-wonder if santa????
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Vamps on 27 November 2012, 21:54:03
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 21:48:57
Used to as kid-Granddaughter and me went to Weymouth in summer and there was a guy there using one-I had a go-Traveled about 30 feet and then RE-invented gravity-Loved it  ;D ;D Mrs didnt though AND Grand daughter kept on about it for days-secret is dont go slow or---Bang Thump Wallop-fun though-wonder if santa????

No, not at your age, you will do yourself a mischief........ :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 21:57:03
Quote from: Vamps on 27 November 2012, 21:54:03
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 21:48:57
Used to as kid-Granddaughter and me went to Weymouth in summer and there was a guy there using one-I had a go-Traveled about 30 feet and then RE-invented gravity-Loved it  ;D ;D Mrs didnt though AND Grand daughter kept on about it for days-secret is dont go slow or---Bang Thump Wallop-fun though-wonder if santa????

No, not at your age, you will do yourself a mischief........ :D :D :D
how did you know that's what Mrs calls me :o :o :o
Title: Re: Anyone ride a unicycle?
Post by: Jukeboxnut on 27 November 2012, 22:00:40
Bloke I used to work with made one, he could never manage it and when he bought it into work I tried it but just could not get the balance right.  Many people at the firm tried it during the following weeks and none were successfull.