Sidestreet Reny Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 5 hours ago, Rehab1 said: @Damp Rabbit I totally agree. Hopefully when this event finally gets off the ground, the plans are to have a free style routine that can include any rountine you desire. If you want a comedy routine go for it. If jumping out a helicopter and landing on a bed of marshmallows is your style submit it. If pulling a group of happy disabled children in wagons through Disney World is your style (would be mine) have at it! Have fun and the voting members will join in and vote. Example.. Who would have thought this youtube video would have garnered so many votes. Be original and just have fun! Ok here is my 2 cents, sorry if I offend. Wasn't this supposed to be a riding competition, displaying actual EUC skills that we have cultivated while riding the actual EUC? Not showing what you can do "while" you are riding the EUC at the same time, giving people something to laugh at, face palm from fails or just by showing something with nothing to do with riding the EUC. This would most likely just be reinforcing the idea that EUC's are only TOYS (no it's not a hover-board!) as well as making light of some peoples efforts. As fun as riding is (and this shit is hella fun!!) it is still not just a joke to me, I love my wheel, I take her seriously, I ride with artistic drive and ride with pride in my creativity. As I am sure @Jonathan Tolhurst and many other "trick" riders (as well as those listed blow) would attest to. BTW as competition goes, and this is important.....It should always be about the riders first and the spectators enjoyment second. Quote On 6/23/2016 at 7:04 PM, Sidestreet Reny said: These guys are all sick riders and these are only some of the ones I know. The first cat Damien Gaumet is the shit, he doesn't even need his damn hands! I listed videos from Spain, France, Russia, U.K., Switzerland, Germany, Finland and the U.S. so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Will there be a "best fall / most unco" category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 @Sidestreet Reny Still feeling my way through the darkness on this competition. You make a valid point. Solution: More Categories. Concern: will dividing up the $1000 prize in half or thirds decrease interest? Some have said even $1000 is not enough to bring out all of the talent. Unfortunately while trying to 'give at the office' so to speak, financially my contribution may not be enough to get this off the ground. The moderators are very interested in the competition but the necessary time required to organize this event appears to be the obstacle. I am reaching out to companies that organize video competitions but when you contact them and read the fine lines there are costs involved. That dilutes the prize money even further. After suffering a huge theft at my office this past year I simply cannot donate any more money and time in my life trying to make up for the $70k theft is a rare commodity in my life. I was hoping there would have been more interest in the competition by this time. It also would be nice if EUC manufacturers would come forward and donate one of their products to the cause thus increasing interest. Ideas and thoughts appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEC Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 22 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: @Sidestreet Reny Still feeling my way through the darkness on this competition. You make a valid point. Solution: More Categories. Concern: will dividing up the $1000 prize in half or thirds decrease interest? Some have said even $1000 is not enough to bring out all of the talent. Unfortunately while trying to 'give at the office' so to speak, financially my contribution may not be enough to get this off the ground. The moderators are very interested in the competition but the necessary time required to organize this event appears to be the obstacle. I am reaching out to companies that organize video competitions but when you contact them and read the fine lines there are costs involved. That dilutes the prize money even further. After suffering a huge theft at my office this past year I simply cannot donate any more money and time in my life trying to make up for the $70k theft is a rare commodity in my life. I was hoping there would have been more interest in the competition by this time. It also would be nice if EUC manufacturers would come forward and donate one of their products to the cause thus increasing interest. Ideas and thoughts appreciated! I'd say - if possible - keep the main $1k prize for main "professional" event. Then - have a few side / more leisure categories with lesser prices (like EUC Forums and manufacturers branded t-shirts, bags, gloves, caps etc.) to allow those of us less "skilled" also to participate in the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 @Rehab1don't rush it, it's a great idea, give a little more time for donors to come forth. I would imagine that if Freeman gave an EUC to Sidestreet Reny, some of the other manufacturers might donate some ad money. But the distance and language barrier might cause delays. Or maybe some of the distributors, like Segway/ninebot, they are a large company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 @steve454 I appreciate that! This started out to be a fun concept. Not so sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sidestreet Reny Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 1 hour ago, steve454 said: @Rehab1don't rush it, it's a great idea, give a little more time for donors to come forth. I would imagine that if Freeman gave an EUC to Sidestreet Reny, some of the other manufacturers might donate some ad money. But the distance and language barrier might cause delays. Or maybe some of the distributors, like Segway/ninebot, they are a large company. Some companies don't really care much, they all seem to be cool with the advertising they do already, it's weird. In my experience international brand awareness and logo saturation is key, weather it is via T-shirts, decals, the web, sponsored events etc. The language barriers are big as well, yer right. Btw they never gave the wheel to me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 27 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: @steve454 I appreciate that! This started out to be a fun concept. Not so sure now. Imo It started out fun because it was spontaneous and was just about riding. Man @Rehab1 it was cool you even tried to do it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 @Sidestreet Reny Thanks man! We'll keep plugging away. Hopefully it will come to fruition someday in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damp Rabbit Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 On June 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM, Rehab1 said: @steve454 I appreciate that! This started out to be a fun concept. Not so sure now. Maybe you could scale it back a bit and try something more low key as a learning experience. Keep it to something you want and don't try to please everyone or it will get away from you. You could test the waters asking for short videos and offering t-shirts for prizes and that should give you an idea of how many people will make them and will start a community around the contest. As for getting sponsors I think once you can show you have an audience sponsors will be more exited to donate prizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 On 6/20/2016 at 11:55 AM, Sidestreet Reny said: I am down! I could use the loot. How do you unify the different styles of trick riding? We are all a bit different. @Sidestreet Renygreat post of that French person Hirsute. As a circus performer, all he has to do all day is get better. No wonder he is so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, steve454 said: @Sidestreet Renygreat post of that French person Hirsute. As a circus performer, all he has to do all day is get better. No wonder he is so good! He is soooooo dope! I wanna go play music with their circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 49 minutes ago, Sidestreet Reny said: He is soooooo dope! I wanna go play music with their circus. Aren't you a little old to roll-away and join the circus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 On 6/20/2016 at 11:55 AM, Sidestreet Reny said: I am down! I could use the loot. How do you unify the different styles of trick riding? We are all a bit different. @Sidestreet Renygreat post of that French person Hirsute. As a circus performer, all he has to do all day is get better. No wonder he is so good! @Sidestreet Renyhave you done any guitar or harmonica playing while riding a wheel? Combine two different forms of creativity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/17/2016 at 4:58 AM, steve454 said: @Sidestreet Renygreat post of that French person Hirsute. As a circus performer, all he has to do all day is get better. No wonder he is so good! @Sidestreet Renyhave you done any guitar or harmonica playing while riding a wheel? Combine two different forms of creativity I'm on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 hello, is it finish? I'm in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 @Rehab1 So do we have to send a video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 @Hirsute Final rules have been drawn up. Expect an announcement concerning video submissions and contest rules along with the grand prize by tommorow. Thanks! Should be exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Great! Take your time, for the moment i broke my biceps and i can't do handstand... In few week it will be better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ouch. Sorry to hear! ...almost there. Just working through the last few details of the contest with the moderators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 The talent contest rules will be posted tomorrow morning in the general discussion. The new contest name is The EUC Video Talent Contest . Instead of a $1000 grand prize the winner becomes the owner of a brand new Inmotion V5F+. The contest begins August 1st and runs through September 30, 2016. The EUC Moderators will be over seeing the contest, @Jason McNeil will be guarding the wheel and EUC Forum members will be voting for their favorite video. Should be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Fantastic! I cant wait to see these videos! Guys, lets give kudos to @Rehab1, a selfless donor and the creator of the Contest. He has made it happen - this will be mad fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 @Rehab1 is and always will be the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Rehab1 said: The talent contest rules will be posted tomorrow morning in the general discussion. The new contest name is The EUC Video Talent Contest . Instead of a $1000 grand prize the winner becomes the owner of a brand new Inmotion V5F+. The contest begins August 1st and runs through September 30, 2016. The EUC Moderators will be over seeing the contest, @Jason McNeil will be guarding the wheel and EUC Forum members will be voting for their favorite video. Should be fun! this means that we will have until September 30 to realize a video ? that would be great , that would leave me time to heal my arm ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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