Re: yet another stillstand post

muniracer wrote:
> *everytime i see kris stillstand it looks like he is standing up. 
> from your post, andrew, it sounds like you sit down.  which is better,
> standing or sitting? *


Standing up helps in my opinion, as it's easier to move your core
around.   Also, think about stillstand balancing as keeping your core
centred over the unicycle.   Arms help, but core balance is more
important.  You also get better balance in stillstands with arms in
tension rather than flapping loosely all over the place.

I think the best solution to getting better at stillstands is to just
include them in normal rides by thinking of basic trials hopping as
transfers between stillstands.   This way you get to practice them
multiple times every time you ride instead of having to set aside time
to actually practice them.

I think it's also good know how to stillstand in any pedal orientation. 
This is really helpful if you are riding along narrow round railings,
because if you feel yourself losing it a bit you can stop, readjust in
the stillstand, and then keep going.

Kris.


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