Couldn't have said it better!

I keep thinking about this and chuckling.

I had a great ride on some MTB trails yesterday. Got in way over my head and it got... Interesting

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis That's the way to learn 👍

EUC being addictive is facts.

Any advice for an old guy who wants to give it a try? I have time and money, and believe that dirt tracks & trails could be my playground. After decades, I’m pretty burned out on mountain biking, but need something to get me back in shape

More more MOAR !! (Thanks for making,posting,sharing). When I grow up I wannabe just like you! 🎉🎉🎉

Yes! So happy to hear that! I don't know if you've tried trail riding yet (be cautious at first!), but it's actually a really good leg and core workout compared to just cruising pavement. I'm struggling with overweight, inactivity, and just getting older myself. EUCs are such a fun way to get moving.

I'm 60 years old and I hate exercising...but I love the electric unicycle. Nothing makes me lazy! I like to run errands for my family and friends on my electric unicycle.

I ride alone most of the time, but I occasionally enjoy riding with others. I hope you find your people!

I’ve never seen another person on one here. When I go into the office and the weather isn’t too bad I ride my V8S to the VRE station and then from the station in DC to work. I ride an EXN High Torque when I’m not going to be going up and down stairs and trolleying around. I do see OneWheels occasionally, and lots of scooters and e-bikes, of course. I know there are a couple DC ride groups, but I mostly don’t go downtown on weekends. I went to Paris a couple of months ago and saw seven or eight over the course of a week, I think they are catching on in places where people are less likely to drive.

Amazing. I MIGHT be up to 350 or so by now.

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis Like you, I pushed off and started riding. I was impressed by how fast you got it. I could ride decent after about 15 minutes, but I couldn’t start or stop. 2nd day I rode 6 miles making myself start and stop every few hundred feet. That was it and I was hooked! It feels like flying (my first love).

What an inspiration, thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

That's so great to hear!

I haven't walked a dog on mine, but I did try to pull a log. Didn't work.

It's taken me a while to figure out not everything is for everyone. A friend of mine suggested we get Onewheels and he barely touched his before selling it and I fell in love. Go figure? It was a very long time ago, but I had a solid foundation of balance-y sports like skiing and snowboarding in my youth, and I figure that helped me quite a bit in my willingness to just hop on and trust it (and myself). I do think most people would find Onewheel a bit easier to learn, but I also think they're easier to crash in, so it probably all balances out a bit. Success or not, I like your story.

I may be guilty of being overconfident at times myself. I've been unable to ride for two months because that section of trail that my brain said, "Probably should walk this" got overridden by, "Nah, i think I can do it"

I've ridden the V11 in rain, but I didn't realize it's THAT waterproof.

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis Battery cases are hermetically sealed, controller is under that sarcophagus under the handle. But, there were few different versions/iterations of the model, and only on the latest they managed to properly seal the motor bearings. Older versions before that tended to break their bearings after a little puddle of water.

Amazing

If you want to do it, you can do it! What part of the state are you in?

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis Dayton Ohio

I love it

"I got this", "I don't"... so relatable. I like the way you say things.

These devices are surprisingly good for mental health in ways that people don't understand if they don't have "issues". I get it, glad you're finding a happy space! Be careful with the heat seeking missiles (vehicles)

Like I said, it's hard to pick and owning both is ideal. The more I ride the EUC though, the more I just want that speed and power as a chunky fella.

I don't believe in luck really, but I do hope you get an EUC!

I can't even imagine how peppy these things would feel at your weight. I was almost double that starting out. I'm still over 200 but dropping... lol, I will NEVER be 130lbs again. 180 is a dream!

Your a heathy 200 imo sir ! And yes. They do zip with my light weight. Great for battery consumption !!!

Good points. I love the feeling of snowboarding uphill too (Onewheel)

I can't remember what the sound was actually supposed to be, maybe an owl? lol

Yes, indeed

Thanks!

I'd love to hear how it goes for you. I've heard the transition from an analog unicycle isn't all that direct, but the balance skills should definitely be there.

I love speed, but a 50mph faceplant on pavement isn't what I want to do anymore.

@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis I'm 38 went down at about 40mph a year ago recovery wasn't bad

I hope you love the V14. Looks like a great machine.

Thank you. It's so much fun.

Haha, do it!

One thing makes it slightly inaccurate. Between the first tries in the driveway and the tennis court, there was another few minutes of struggling to free mount, and a few holding onto the fence (which I didn't find helpful) but my camera malfunctioned so I couldn't include it. I think Onewheel did help a lot. I just told myself, "trust the machine, relax, a little speed is your friend" and that makes a huge difference.

I love it

Yosemite Sam, I love it!

And a Onewheel, and skis, and a snowboard, and... Anything else that's a little bit sketchy. Thanks!

I got up pretty quickly. Control was a different beast. I've found (so far) that a little time on easy-ish trails made everything accelerate.

Thanks!

Working hard. Thanks!

Mounting definitely took some practice, but I did know from Onewheeling that a little speed is easier. Once I realized a little push and step up works way better that stepping right on while stationary, it became pretty simple

That's quite a compliment. Thank you. I have somewhat of an advantage that I was pretty athletic when young and skied and snowboarded at a pretty high skill level. 25+ years away from that didn't help much though. My beginning was rough but I did get up and ride awkwardly the first time. I think doing those goofy parking lot drills helped a lot, and then venturing onto easy trails really helped boost the confidence! Keep at it and you'll be ripping soon (If your nerves allow it, haha).

How are you doing now?

@@SkellumsJuice It finally "clicked"! I'm loving it! Thank you for asking. How's the video production going? 😀

@@tomspencerful Good! 🤣 I didn't realize I had anything posted. 😅 I've gotten much better! My very first EUC (v12) is in the mail. Can't wait to get going 😁

It does make sense. Sure takes commitment getting used to it.

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis that’s literally how I described it. Take a chance and commit to falling into the turn

Turning best has been described in many ways. I like Mr. Law Laxina’s: shift weight to toe on outside foot, and to heel the on inside foot.

I hope you give it a shot and can do it safely. Put on all the pads, injuries aren't as fun as riding. If I were going to give advice to someone who has done nothing similar, I'd say start out holding onto a rail or fence and spend a good amount of time getting used to how the wheel balances and responds to various subtle movements before taking off. Also, like I tell people learning to snowboard, if you can stop in control, everything else will come. Step on, step off, in control, until it's second nature. My theory is that when the wheel inevitably dies something that scares you, you'll be more.likely to dismount safely and gracefully. All the best to you!

Sweet. Good for both of you!

я использую гугл переводчик. Я рад, что вы нашли мое видео, даже в России.u i am using Google Translate. I am happy you found my video, even in Russia.

I guess I didn't know any better and it worked out. I am definitely more of the "just go for it" type of person though, after I decide being scared shouldn't stop me.

I agree with the therapy thing. It may not make sense to some, but it's real.

Yes! I realized they can get very slick when I used to run. I try to never cross them mid turn, unless it's totally dry out.

I've tried them on a different wheel. You're absolutely right.

I have a Part II planned that may not shake out quite as I expected due to an injury yesterday, but yes, I'm familiar with the speed wobbles!

Muck on! I hope you get it rolling and love it.

Incredible! I'm going to tell people about you when they tell me I'm too old for this nonsense. 🙂

Thanks a ton!

Sorry to hear you're crashing, but I REALLY hope you keep at it, safely, of course!

As soon as the ankle is strong enough again...

I've really been pushing my limits pretty hard in the EUC. A little too hard. Let's just say I'm in pain at the moment. 😁

Glad to hear! Have fun!

I'm learning that ATGATT is the way. Thank you.

Thank you so much!

Ouch!

Safety gear works, but yes the lessons were painful@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis

Whoohoo!

I think the higher top speed makes it pretty easy to really rack up miles on these versus Onewheel. I've got about 1300 miles on my Onewheel GT though, they add up on the higher range wheels.

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis The speed and battery capacity

How is it so far?

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis First day very shaky the second day i was doing circles around my truck holding on and trying to go down the driveway . get veryhot and tired seems quickly more effort than it looks on tv. Had stuff to do so havent tried in a couple days . will gat back on asap doesn't seem like its going to be super hard just need some time on it.

I'm putting in the work. 🙂

Thank you

Do it! I really like the V11, it's a very well rounded wheel.

There are a few lots in the area that are low traffic. I was behind a Walmart, but I've used a local park and even a factory that doesn't have a night shift.

Thank you

it didn't take long at all.

No? It probably helps that I've been on a Onewheel and I had a sense of how it would balance before I even got on.

Well, honestly, I thought I'd be able to just step on and go. I'm not sure why. 🙂

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis Confidence is fun like that lol. Dunno how much you been riding already but lookin super smooth on the trails and during skill drills.

Very kind 🙂

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis I was 66yrs old, 3yrs ago, when I started my PEV experience, 1 OW & 1 EUC. I now have 2 OWs & 2 EUCs. You mastered the EUC much quicker than I did.

Yes! I kind of forget about seated riding. I tried it once in my yard and didn't get very far. I don't mind standing so I haven't had a good reason to learn. In my list: Seated, backward, master one-footed riding. Seated will be first most likely.

@@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis I’ve ridden one-footed on my V13 in basically a superman pose going down the road at about 75-80 km/h 😁

That would be fantastic. If they are interested, go for it. I enjoy anything I can do with my children these days.

I pretty regularly ride 14 miles round trip now to get a cup of coffee. I'm not sure if the coffee is an excuse to ride, or if the ride is an excuse for coffee.

By the end of the video, I had figured that out. So true!

Niiiiiiice!

I've thought about getting my CDL just for fun, but no, I'm not a trucker (I pretty much hate driving more than a few hours). Onewheeiing is definitely pleasantly similar to snowboarding. Love it.

Haha. I didn't know anything about this world when a friend suggested we get Onewheels. I fell in love, he sold his, go figure. I'm not sure I had even heard of EUCs at that point. I was a bit hesitant to try it, but I'm glad I did. I still can't talk smack about Onewheels because I love them, but they feel so limited now!

More or less the same with my GT. I've almost forgotten how to stop on it. 🙂

I know we're all built different, but I actually have balance issues from a head injury and I don't really have a problem while riding. I've never tried a hoverboard, but an EUC is far more powerful and able to balance an adult than those little hoverboards. If you try an EUC, definitely gear up and keep your speed down while learning.

I'm not sure at all how many days, but I'd guess I had around 100-150 miles on it before I tried one leg riding at all.

Incredible progress, and incredible goals. There are quite a few wheels that will handle 300 lbs. I'm 100% sure at 287 you can find a great wheel that will carry you safely, I'm just not the best to make a recommendation as I only have experience in two different wheels. I think there are a few in the comments who could help you decide

I'm 300#+ with gear. I've ridden on wheels from 300Watts to 3000 Watts. All of them are possible to operate and learn on but speed and acceleration are limited on lower power wheels, while the structure can be limiting even on 3000Watt wheels so selecting is critical if you intend to get the maximum utility from your wheel. If you're new to learning, the 16x (non-suspension) and V11 (suspension) are reasonable options. The problem arises in that you'll learn quickly and after 3-12 months, you're going to want to upgrade. This happens to be the same amount of time needed to expose all the preliminary design flaws in new model EUC that comes out. So for instance, if you may eventually an off-road beast like the V14 (currently in Beta testing), then learn on the 16x for the next 6-12 months and expect the bugs will be worked out of the V14 Adventure by the time Version 2-3 is released. {Most issues become known fairly quickly and parts can be upgraded, modified or replaced with aftermarket improvements from the community.} Most 300# newbies to the EUC hobby should stay away wheels that are still being modified as improvements are released... like the Commander Pro has some problems with the suspension motor mount brackets that are not yet resolved but would more likely negatively effect heavier riders due to strength/design flaws {Otherwise it's a fine wheel it will eventually be fixed, and this is normal for the industry to have growing pains when wheels come to market}. The S22pro is also another wheel which has not yet proven itself (even though many structural flaws have already been "fixed") but I personally cannot tolerate the maintenance intervals required for cleaning and replacing the roller-sliders every 6-12 months depending on use. {The entire Kingsong lineup of suspension wheels is unworthy of purchase- imho.} Personally, I'm waiting the a used V14 Adventure, which will take about 1-2 years before people seek to upgrade to the next greatest offering... by then, issues are known; for example, it would be worthwhile to get a Version 2 of the S22pro and need to upgrade the sliders but it's not worth getting the S20 or S22 unless the motor has been "pinned" and the controller updated, which leaves those early adopters with an unreasonable drop in both the value and price of their EUCs. Feel free to ask questions... the best part of the EUC hobby (other than the joy of riding) are the enthusiasts. {Lastly, plan to budget at least 2x the cost of your wheel on protective gear and aftermarket accessories... literally TWICE! ,,,so the gear should be bought to OUTLAST the next few wheels that you buy , so cheap gear is more costly than anyone expects. I buy the best used qear I can find because $900 knee braces and a $1200 carbon-fiber helmet are not in my budget if purchased new, even at 50% off.}

I don't think wider EUCs really make a difference, but I haven't ridden that many. About all I can really say is once you have the feel for standing on it and learn to trust the forward/backward balance, learn how to step on and off without going anywhere. Once you know you can step off with control, a LITTLE speed is beneficial. It's way easier to balance when it's moving say 6-10 mph. If you get scared, just lean back to slow down and step off. That's probably terrible instructions, but it made sense for me.

I wish I had some way of knowing, but I don't. I think this was over about a three week span, but I simply don't know how many days or hours. I'd say most of the riding past the first couple days of learning to stay upright and in control were 10-15 mile coffee runs on country roads, so a decent amount of miles for sure.

I'm not sure, probably 5 weeks I think with a pretty big gap between my first and second attempts. Once I felt like I had good control, I was riding a lot toward the end.

@MaynardsMidlifeCrisis you seemed to get it fast and I know I might eat these words, but I feel like I will too. I tend to pick up stuff quickly and I spent a tremendous amount of time on motorcycles and one wheels in Los Angeles and Chicago.