There are several ways of getting on. These are called mounts. The
expression "freemount" simply refers to a mount where you don't lean on
anything or "cheat" - which is most mounts, really. People who like
that sort of thing learn several different mounts just for the sheer fun
of it.
The one you've described sounds like the popular "rollback" mount. It's
good on smallish wheels (20/24 inch) but can be a bit of a handful on
larger wheels. The advantage is it helps you with later skills like
idling and reversing.
Another option is a simple static mount where you put the cranks
horizontal, roll the uni back a tiny bit to lower the back pedal, then
put your foot on the pedal, your crotch on the seat and spring forwards
and up.
As for dismounting, the safest and most stylish way is to stop, with
your weight on the rear (rising) pedal, then step down off the back.
leaping off the front looks less stylish, and can be less controlled, so
more likely to injure you, the unicycle, or somene else.
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Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling
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