Unicycle - Equipment and Safety

Equipment and Safety

Wrist guards

The most common impact points when falling from a unicycle are the feet (an unexpected dismount), but when falling out of control the hands and wrists are the next most common. Of all the safety gear, wrist guards receive the most wear and tear.

Knee and elbow pads

The second most common impact point are the knees followed by the elbows. Knee pads are required for events like racing and MUni.

Helmet

A helmet becomes especially important when partaking in specialty riding such as MUni and, in some jurisdictions, is required for road riding as well as racing; MUni and other events. The helmet is helpful against hitting your head on the ground as for trees and branches.

Shin guards

Shin guards become a necessary piece of equipment when using metal or pinned pedals. These types of pedals grip the shoes better, but can cause injury to the legs.

Cycling shorts

Padded cycling shorts are designed with a seamless, padded crotch, and long enough legs to extend down past the saddle, making them much more comfortable than "normal" shorts.

Gloves

Gloves are required at some unicycling events such as racing. Gloves may be fingerless (but are not recommended). They are also very useful for protecting the hands in Muni and Trials riding.