Unicycle Act

[tylercox]

I have until June 15 to put together a uni act for a talent show at my
school. What should I do with the few tricks that I know? Here is a
list of everything I can do:

Hop about 5 times
Idle for however long I want to
Do a 6" drop
Ride on a thin board (not in the air)
Ride on pretty rough dirt and rocks.
Of course the basic stuff (ride foreward, mount, etc.)

Any ideas? Anything would help!


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[gasmaster]

I would suggest learning some different mounts, and have you ever tried
juggling? it always adds to a unicycle act.


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[gasmaster]

I would suggest learning some different mounts, and have you ever tried
juggling? it always adds to a unicycle act.


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[James_Potter]

Well, it sounds like you're not quite ready for a talent show yet.
Give it another year, and then go for it. That's what I would do,
anyway....


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[James_Potter]

Well, it sounds like you're not quite ready for a talent show yet.
Give it another year, and then go for it. That's what I would do,
anyway....


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[digigal1]

Come on James, he didn't ask you if he should. I know you're only 15
but he's 10 and I think anyone doing anything on a unicycle would be
talented in my opinion.


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[James_Potter]

I know, he can if he wants. But I just think he needs more practice.


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[PopeSamXVI]

If you play an instument that isn't piano or harp...or Tibetan Copper
Curved Horn, or sitar, you could play a song.

Actually sitar might work if you contort right. Concertina or accordion
is a good choice.


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[special_liz]

Dude learn to hop over things- looks very impressive whilst in reality
isn't too hard! same with riding on your stomach!! maybe bounce a
basketball or something... drible a hockey ball..... looks a lot cooler
then it really is! really easy to learn as well!


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[tylercox]

Ooooops! Forgot....I can ride on my stomach, also.


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[john_childs]

Jump rope is an instant crowd pleaser. It's a fairly easy skill and
will get the most crowd reaction of anything else you could do.

You may not be able to get the jump rope polished for this show, but
work on it for your next show or any other time that you want to show
off, like during a parade.

The trick to jumping rope is to squeeze the saddle between your thighs.
Then get the toe of your rear foot under the crank or in the spokes.
Put the toe of your front foot in the spokes or wedge your heel tightly
against the crank. Do what works for you, but it helps to have either
your toe wedged in the spokes or your heel wedged tightly against the
crank. After that it's just jumping in place in time with the rope.
The tricky part is keeping the rope from getting tangled in the wheel
and getting the rope started on the first twirl.

Another cheat is to strap a bungee cord under the seat. That makes it
easier because you don't have to squeeze the seat as much and you don't
have to squeeze your feet against the spokes and the cranks as much.

Make sure the jump rope is long enough. A rope that is long enough for
you when jumping on your feet is going to be too short when you get up
on the unicycle.

One of my jump ropes is a piece of climbing rope. You can get it cut to
size and then tie knots at the ends for the handle. Works well, and
climbing ropes come in different colors and are stiff enough that they
don't kink up or get all twisty.


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[john_childs]

There are some general tips for giving your performance more audience
appeal at the USA web site. Here's the link: 'Audience Appeal Workshop'
(http://tinyurl.com/3gbba)

There is usually a workshop or two or three at the conventions on how to
prepare a freestyle routine, standard skill routine, and other
performances. That's one of the good things about going to conventions
is that you can pick up tips for performances and you get to see lots of
performances by other unicyclists.


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