Giraffe in Austin

tempting... i might be scared of it also...

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onefiftyfour said:

*tempting... i might be scared of it also... *

Oh, don't be such a sissy.... besides, it's time to upgrade your 20"
anyway.

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We were talking about it today -
I am interested, and not scared, however, I just don`t see a practical
use for it. I am not sure why anyone would want one (for more than a
week).

Perhaps some readers can enlighten me.

P.S.
We don`t have many parades here.

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ChangingLINKS.com said:

*I am interested, and not scared, however, I just don`t see a
practical use for it. I am not sure why anyone would want one (for
more than a week). *

That is pretty much the deal over here. I wanted to try it and they are
pretty cheap so I knew I wouldn't be out much.

If you are interested in it, let me know.

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newtouni,

i will post a link to this thread to our local email list. are you on
that list?

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onefiftyfour said:

*i will post a link to this thread to our local email list. are you
on that list? *

I was at one time, but I don't seem to now. Thanks for posting the
Giraffe to the list. How do I start getting the group msgs again?

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If you are asking why you would want a giraffe unicycle for more than a week is
because it makes you taller than everyone else. I am as tall as the big dump
trucks across my street. There are only a few people that are taller than you,
so you feel better about yourself.

ChangingLINKS.com said:

*I am interested, and not scared, however, I just don`t see a
practical use for it. I am not sure why anyone would want one (for
more than a week).

Perhaps some readers can enlighten me.
*

Although, I would never choose a giraffe over a more practical uni, I
think they are great fun. A girafffe would be an excellent addition to
your collection of uni's and would enable you to develop some cool
giraffe skills. Any trick that you do on a giraffe ia automatically more
impressive than the same trick on a smaller uni! Freemounting a giraffe
is fun and people like to see it. The catapult mount (straight to the
pedals without touching the wheel) is also pretty cool and impressive. I
got tired of the slowness of the 20" wheel size so I geared my giraffe
to make it equivalent to a 31.5" wheel size (I also have a sprocket on
the other side of the hub, so if I flip the wheel around it becomes
equivalent to a 37" wheel... bigger than a Coker!). The 37" size is
really awkward, but the 31.5" size is quite manageable and it makes the
giraffe more practical. I can buzz around on my geared giraffe faster
than the guys on 24" and 26" wheel uni's and I have a much better view!
Plus, the 31.5" size actually makes giraffe pirouettes easier! I love
giraffes!

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There is a juggling club in Austin, it meets at the Episcipol Church
Near Madam Mams, at the corner of Whitis and 27?th street on Thursdays
at 7:00 PM. Take the Giraffe to a meeting. You will have a great time,
and you might change your mind about selling it.
carjug

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I decided to give the Giraffe a serious try today. I did the often
suggested 'pickup truck launch'.

I hit it on the first try. I just rode it a few times in a straight
line several 100 feet. It was pretty easy. Man, you really get a good
view of things way up there.

Conclusion: I am a uni dufus. I can freemount, etc. But I can't idle.
I can turn my NIMBUS26 but not smoothly. So, if you ever wondered if
you can ride a Giraffe, you probably can.

If you do ride a uni, at least borrow a Giraffe for a test ride. It is
a pretty cool experience.

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Hey y'all! Theres a few of us in San Antonio that would appreciate The
grande tour if some of you can find the time.We're riding cokers, muni,
and city trials. Theres sometimes five of us,with 4 in training, it
would be good to see some different styles of riding.
or perhaps y'all would like to come down and join us sometime. Bring
that giraffe with you. I'd like give it a shot.
Jeff

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Hey unidad,

If you ever feel like comming up to dallas/fort worth theres a group
that rides up here...the fort worth unipsychos. Tue is coker night and
fri is street/trials riding anywhere from 5-10 peps out.

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Hey unidad,

If you ever feel like comming up to dallas/fort worth theres a group
that rides up here...the fort worth unipsychos. Tue is coker night and
fri is street/trials riding anywhere from 5-10 peps out.

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Very cool, we'll plan a trip.
Thanks for the invite maroastedpeanuts.
Jeff

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