Mike Parenteau - 2009 Video

 Couldn't agree with you more. I don't think showing people tossing there bikes in anger should ever be shown in any video.

 3rd on that. Get back up and try again. No need to act like I am so great I cannot believe I didn't make that so I will feign anger.

 I dont see the big deal on showing his frustraion better than seeing the trick landed like it was done first try. Why not see the other side of it E.g how frustrating and how many times you may have to keep trying. Even the best riders at some point fall to frustration.

 I agree with lambera03. It really gives an insight on how much concentration and hard work is put in to executing a big trick, showing that it takes more to be a good rider than just "balls". If you've seen NWD 9 (or even the trailer) showing the riders frustrations adds another dimension to the average film. That said, I feel it milked a bit in this clip.

 So dchaney389, do you get pissed when you see pro riders throw their bikes, helmets, etc... I really doubt you do since you decided to specifically target this article and not riders in general who do these things. How's being a hypocrite working for ya pal?

 We can't forget that with all triumphs come many defeats and falls. The reality of this video shows us that it is frustrating and annoying to not attain perfection- Many of the videos we see are the perfect air time tricks and huge distances, but what we don't see are the broken rims, the popped tires, the bent seat posts, the torn shirts, the mud on the backs and the "over and over again" attitude of success. Do something long enough, you'll get it right.

 That was quite the logical jump there, cyrix... I'm definitely not suggesting that pros, or folks who make sweet vids shouldn't ever fall. Actually I really appreciate when film makers include some of that stuff. It helps keep everyone grounded. It was the whining in this video that got me. Not sure why that makes me a hypocrite... Maybe you were having a bad day. I hope jumping down my throat helped you feel better.

 Probably because its a gimmick, keep the unicycles at the circus for the bears. There isnt any thing ground breaking about it. Sure its pretty crazy that they are riding them were they are i just dont see it getting past being a party trick. Props for shredding a unicycle that hard though haha

 +1 It just no fun to watch - Doesnt get me stoked at all, for anything really (even circus antics!).

 It's actually really hard. I used to think it was a gimmick until I met Kris Holm in Vancouver- an amazing athlete who does Muni and trials. Most people aren't patient enough to learn and get proficient. It requires an amazing amount of focus and concentration; like riding a nonstop skinny with obstacles. I learned last year and it has improved my riding more than anything else in the last 5 years. It's also very fun and you can toss it in your trunk to ride anytime.

 100%,purely can't agree with ya enough m8,it's never gonna go no where,in the last 3 months i think i've seen "including this" 3 articles on unicycles and i genuinley thought the 1st
one was a wind up,just some one having a laugh,then i learnt it was serious and he was getting support from his local "mtb shop,mainly mtb's".That support could be going to some young dh rider,or slopestyle rider.
I'm sorry it was you who got the rant HAROPROJACK but it just grinds on me,time and a place
and all that stuff.
Look after yaself m8,and keep the 2 wheel revolution alive.
Gringo.

 because moto costs too much...

 Because not everyone has access to moto trails...

 becuase moto uses lots of gas, and thats bad for the environment ...

 hippies

 Gas Sucks and there are so few motos spots in So Ca.

 The Zip Hoody is nice - does anyone know the name of the model / brand? Thanks! The Schwalbe Video is great. Sweet camera work.