sutton629 said:i didnt use any when I started. I have the Kh version but these would be
helpful eventually 'leg protectors'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=404) most of the time
learners just land on their feet but I have cut up my legs pretty good.
Btw tell him to let the unicycle fall, b/c most of the time when people
try to catch it all the time that is when they get hurt. some people
use helmets tho.
for your husband
'unicycle' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=675)
'leg protectors' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=404)
'wrist protection' (http://tinyurl.com/y9fbby)
'helmet' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=392)
that would be a really good gift but at first a unicycle on its own is
good.
I thought it interesting that you always let the uni fall, and you
cut your legs a lot. Could there be a connection ?
I always try to hold onto the saddle when I go down in front. This
keeps the wheel and pedals safely back there, instead of allowing it to
crash into me. And I have never cut my legs on a forward upd !🙂 Just
a thought. I think my real purpose in trying to catch it was to avoid
the sound of fine metal grinding on concrete, but it may have a safety
edge as well.
I vote wrist wraps as the essential gear. I did a lot of palm plants,
and the front of my Harbingers are all scratched up. I think the palm
plant is the most popular way to go down.
I can't really say bad stuff about the helmut and leg gear, except I
bought some and only wore them once. It's so terribly hot here, so
until it cools down I just wear wrist wraps. Knowing that the wrists
can harmlessly plow a lot of pavement allows the arms to save the
knees. So when I ride level streets I don't feel I really need the leg
stuff, even on the 36. For a beginner on a small wheel, the leg stuff
is over kill IMHO.
Helmets are real cheap, maybe buy one anyway, maybe he will want to
wear it. But it's a bit over kill also, on a 20 on a level road. They
aren't as tall as walking, nor faster. None of my friends that I
offered one to wanted to wear it to learn on. But maybe buy one anyway,
he will need it later if he moves onto more dangerous things. Or it
might boost confidence in some riders.
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