Gym Wheel>> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Häufig gestellte Fragen

 

At what age do I have to start practicing ?

The nice thing about wheel gymnastics is, that there is no special age when you have to start practicing. People at all ages start with wheel gymnastics. Elder people practice, because wheel gymnastics is good for the development of the whole muscular system. People with back-problems can build up musceles, that stabilize their back. Practicing wheel-gymnastics can help young children to develop orientation skills and body control. If you want to compete seriously in the world-class you should start practicing at early ages.

 

What wheel-size do I need ?

There are wheel sizes ranging from about 1.35 meters in diameter to about 2.40 meters. There is no reliable rule to find the correct size - it all depends on your personal body stature. People who are about 1.75 m tall should come along with a wheel of qbout 2.20 m in diameter. A rule of thumb is : When you stand straight on the boards, there should be place for two and a half fists between your head and the upper handle. The gymnast should be able to straighten one arm while bending the other.

 

Where can I buy a wheel ?

There are a few vendors for wheels. Find out which one is the best for you. For the real technical skilled people among us, there are also documents how to build your own wheel (please ask at the IRV).

 

How much is a wheel ?

There are two main-factors that make up the price of a wheel : 1) the size of the wheel 2) how many parts the wheel consists of (if it is disassemblable). Large whells are (of course) more expansive than small wheels. You can get wheels in one part - that´s the easiest way to manufacur them ... so this is the cheapest. Further you can get wheels that are divided into 2 or 4 parts. The more parts, the more expensive is the wheel. A normal wheel costs about 620 Euro; a 2-part wheel about 800 Euro and a 4-part wheel 920 DM.

 

What about the transportation problem ?

The formerly well known transportation problem was more or less solved by the development of divideable wheels. One-part-wheels are of course hard to handle. A medium-sized wheel weighs about 40 kg. You can transport them with a pickup, truck or a trailer. Sending them by ship or airplane can become a major problem (very expensive problem). Four-part-wheels are more or less very comfortable to move from one place to the other. You can pack up to three medium-sized wheels in a Volkswagen Golf. Friendly airlines let them pass as normal luggage.

 

Where can I find help to start with wheel-gymnastics ?

The best way is to get in contact with the International federation of wheel-gymnastics > IRV

 

What can I do with a wheel ?

There are three different disciplines : straughtline, spiral and the vault.

 

How are the wheel-gymnasts organized ?

The highest organisation is the IRV. They keep in touch with wheel-gymnasts all over the world and they organize the world-championships that take place every two years.

 

Where does the wheel come from ?

The wheel was developed by Otto Feick - a german man who came from a region in Germany called "Rhön". Therefore the original name of the wheel is "Rhönrad" ("-rad" = german for "wheel").

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