Onewheel Beginner Tips | Torsional Stability (Heel Toe Balance)

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2 жыл бұрын

Whether you're riding the Onewheel GT, or the Onewheel Pint X (Pints especially, actually), or the Onewheel XR, the ability to stabilize and regain control from a toeside or heelside bump is important to staying on the board during a ride.
Most of my earlier falls were from uneven terrain that would buck the board into a rotation, kicking me off.
Practicing rotational (torsional) stability is an important part of reducing falls and staying confident when you're trying to get from points A to B.
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@randallhash9283 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this video…Have had GT for 2 months…At 74 years of age, I am still trying to get the confidence to ride without some type of rail or wall beside me…But it’s fun practicing..

@blh-rr9fu 8 ай бұрын

Good for you man! I'm 60 and I ride my Pint X a lot. The more protective gear you wear, the better. Helmet at a bare minimum. Knee, elbow and wrist guards are worth their weight in gold. And the best part about a Onewheel, you don't have to go fast to have fun. Much safer at slow speeds, and still a blast.

@TheSonnyhorse 4 ай бұрын

Late reply, but hopefully you are safe and still enjoying your onewheel. I'm 57 and just started riding a couple months ago. I am taking it slow and practicing on road bumps and driveway cutouts, just as discussed in the video. "Exposure training" as the video poster would probably call it.

@OneTrickWheel 2 жыл бұрын

I dig it. Preparing yourself will definitely help down the road (pun intended) when you are not expecting a feature in the road you might not see. A little bit of muscle memory will kick in & hopefully prevent you from coming off you board or falling. Great tips👍X2

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

Indeedy

@nullx8 2 жыл бұрын

you mentioned the earlier videos you made, and I must say the "don't Die" video you made is by far the best OW video I have seen so far. this one just adds perfectly to it.

@oldretireddude Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos. I've got 3200+mi on two OWs over a 3yr period (Pint & GT). The kind of riding that I do is similar to your videos, except I'm a flatlander with few sidewalks, but several adjacent, reduced traffic, neighborhoods with streets in various stages of repair. My happy place is slow carving accompanied by good music, wearing a horseshoe shaped Bluetooth speaker around my neck. Your Pint video highlighting a similar ride has been one of my favorite OW videos. I find that I tend to always get on the board and just go straight to my happy place. This video has reminded me that I really need to spend some more time slowly maneuvering through those technical road features that my happy place tends to avoid. Thanks for the reminder.

@SinCityEsk8 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaayyyy long time no see bud, glad to see the videos comin out again. This is a vey important topic, and it for sure helps out especially if people want to progress to freestyle. Good info dude! 🧠 ⚡️

@TIAGOBEZERRA999 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and the tips... You know onething that still gets me on mey GT Rides? Clibing small Steps. And I not talking about curbs, those are impossible for me yet, I'm talking about unevenness on the road or sidewalks. Most of the times my weel just get stuck on it.

@FloNoTrail 2 жыл бұрын

We are new (since May 400miles) of pint x and I’d say you’re right- stability is directly proportional to hours on the board. Trail riding has helped us too…

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

Building blocks to greatness. They all come in the further you go with this sport

@DrewElia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video, even just watching this lowered my blood pressure with your flow ability.

@GitDatPC 2 жыл бұрын

I have to center my stance as close to the wheel as possible. My toes were going numb from the GT footpad sharp edges. 30 mile street rides on my Enduro GTR 🙂👍

@ericpho4060 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, they all make sense. In that purpose of riding on imperfect road portions in order to get used to the unpredictable instability of the road conditions and have the body react properly without overreacting by doing reactive and sudden moves that harm more than help, I'd strongly recommend doing more trails riding, where instability is the norm.

@randallhash9283 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this video…I love your detailed subscription…Not an owner yet but looking forward to it.

@Tatad3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great tip, Sensei !!! 🙏I'll be practising riding on those driveway lips around the neighborhood to get a feel and familiarize myself of riding at an angle. This will really help with those unsuspecting obstacles that suddenly disrupts your floating and sends an instant shock to your heart 😂🤣 Also, thanks to my new found ultimate floating pair, Skechers lite-weight Glide-Step Sport it's so grippy and light weight that I can now turn around tightly at an angle on my Pint.

@chuck__van 2 жыл бұрын

Very much worth while... there are so many levels upon which you can ride, enjoy and get to know your OneWheel on.

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, there isnt enough attention nowadays paid to riding proply from the start, avoiding issues, at least in the bigger groups

@randallhash9283 4 ай бұрын

Yep….Still riding a little each week…Only have 60 miles in the GT…I take my time and wear safety equipment…It’s a lot of fun…Looking forward to spring here in the mountains of south west VA….Be safe!!

@LuisGrolez 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@hawkwind769 2 жыл бұрын

I did 65 miles ride on Sunday. Number 12 on the leader board😜

@paulcroach7262 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos very good

@richdaillest1 Ай бұрын

This area reminds me of Staten island. cool video, thanks for the tips going to try them on my next ride. I've just been really paranoid to ride lately bc I've gained about 30 lbs in the last 3 years and it's affecting my mobility

@stokedforsuccess100 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I’m in the same neighborhood as you… those are pretty steep inclines on the hills. 🤙

@williowazap 3 ай бұрын

Came for the tips, stayed for the dope AF shoes 👟

@AlphaCrypto81 2 жыл бұрын

For me, to improve my stability muscles, I like to ride mountain bike trails that are really narrow at spots and also very rooty with lots of erosion drops...there's one in particular by my house that is fun to see how long i can stay on my board at speed.

@Lurch685 2 жыл бұрын

I’m too old to bail like that.

@Fordged 2 жыл бұрын

Go back and start spelunking that hole, Mario. I want to meet the Ninja Turtles.

@BirdPhish 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tips...thanks for sharing...

@one_point21_gigawatts 2 жыл бұрын

That was some hole in the middle of the street, more like a bear cave. Good ol NYC DOT, i dont miss that lol. great tips bro preach! 🤙

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

The UK is a pothole mecca, ya get good at riding em and then they become fun!

@one_point21_gigawatts 2 жыл бұрын

@@redboyjan you guys have brick roads ....LOL that can't be fun.

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

@@one_point21_gigawatts ya can avoid the holes or ride em, depends on your mood eh. If it's a playful one, the cobbled streets with inclines and features are a shit ton of fun, mixed in with all manner of poppy, gnarly, interesting stuff to play with as you ride. Bricks occasionally, it's all good to shred mate haha. The many crappy spots that come along are perfect training ground for offroad riding in my city, especially on the back streets of the older more beautiful parts of Nottingham, you imagine when you think of Robin Hood and Nottingham. There's less "walkers" and therefore less popo, win-win. Pick your line and surf the shit out of it, it's amazing now I ain't shit at onewheel of course haha

@one_point21_gigawatts 2 жыл бұрын

@@redboyjan I will forever be jealous.

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

@@one_point21_gigawatts if you in uk then hit me up bro 🤙🏼

@eugeniustheodidactus8890 7 ай бұрын

♥ 👍😎 67 here and considering a onewheel.... I would approach it like I did with airplanes or motorcycles .... lots of practice which leads to mastery. And yes.... definitely protective gear !

@Lurch685 2 жыл бұрын

One skill I’ve developed on my Pint is the ability to “read” pavement and see the ripples and waves. Helps tremendously.

@sdmods619 2 жыл бұрын

Hundreds of driveway dips where I live and a few with steeper angles. I ride over those or if I'm going too fast carve to the inside to avoid it.

@hawkwind769 2 жыл бұрын

Always always, scan ahead... Like a motorcycle for your feet🤙🏼

@phila8234 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mario! Been trying to find a clear cut answer on this but can’t seem to find one online and you seem like the guy to know! I recently bought my first Onewheel last month, it’s an XR. Hardware 4212 Firmware Gemini-4155. I’m not in any hurry to be playing around with batteries yet but should the time come when I need a replacement, is this something I can do or if I unplug it and swap the battery out, will it brick my board? Thanks In advance, keep up the great content!

@redboyjan 2 жыл бұрын

It's intersting you stand much more heel stuck out than I do

@Tatad3 2 жыл бұрын

That can get your foot fatigue more quickly.

@TheBoardGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I prioritize control, and that stance offers me more control. I'm a size 11, so I don't generally have a ton of room to work with on a Onewheel anyway.

@Tatad3 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBoardGarage I agree that that’s where you have more control of the board. Once I start getting foot fatigue, I move my heel closer to the edge of the board 😂

@oldretireddude Жыл бұрын

My comfort stance has my leading foot (mens11) looking much like Mario's, but my rear foot stance has my heel firmly on the board. A byproduct of this, besides being comfortable for me, is that when carving the ball of my sensor foot is right in the middle of the sensor pad, never lifting off either sensor as I lean.

@GenCodeFPV 9 ай бұрын

Very good thanks, riding backwards is hard for me, I’m goofy foot ☺️

@MrEddieNunez 4 ай бұрын

Hey! I am local, based in Ozone Park NYC. Do you still have a shop? I want to change my XR tire and need help.

@Ryan-jx4vh Жыл бұрын

Starting to snowboard this year. The one wheel better or the meepo hurricane to get the snowboard feel?

@Lotzo 2 жыл бұрын

Yo MC... What kind of shoes do you have on?

@cameronhawkins4877 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda wish I had seen this video before I snapped my femur last Wednesday lol. Ride with empty pockets fellas. Ended up losing Control as I was trying to listen to pushback. Hit something on the road and lost control. Was also using an unfamiliar riding profile too. Was pretty much all user error. Can't wait to ride again In 6 months 😭

@jamieanderson9024 Жыл бұрын

Did you get back on it?!

@cameronhawkins4877 Жыл бұрын

@@jamieanderson9024 I do, just far more careful on it and don't really ever go above like 10mph

@cisip 2 жыл бұрын

Do you enable your SimpleStop or disable it?

@ASiggeris 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like on the GT, i had to relearn on the new tire. It’s so wobbly for me. The tires hardness kills it it for me.

@ignasias 2 жыл бұрын

after 900 miles on my GT, I've gotten a bit more used to the tire's bowling ball characteristics. it was bucking me constantly at first but my leg muscles have adapted to absorb most of it. Still cant wait to swap it out for an Enduro though!

@rafaelinmissouri6235 2 жыл бұрын

You might like the c&r footpad. It is way more real state. I have my back toe hanging out and front heel hanging off…

@controller2152 2 ай бұрын

I ordered my GT S-series and I’m wondering what PSI u run? I’m guessing some where around 15 psi

@cookiebuster652 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of camera are you using mario

@chewypinecone 2 жыл бұрын

*me, watching this as a rider with over 2,200 miles*😂 Okay so, both of my brothers were intrigued enough to try my onewheels and they both have become good enough where they can ride with me without constantly falling off. However, it’s almost like they are in this constant state of wobbling but not falling. They always look like they are about to fall but they somehow never do. What they’re doing KILLS them on the lightest of trails though. What do I tell them? How do I teach them how to let the board buck itself around, but not you with it?

@ignasias 2 жыл бұрын

Tell them to stiffen those calves & ankles, look where they want to go (not down at their feet), and most importantly have confidence because worries always bring the wobbles. Hope this helps

@xxcsokixx 2 жыл бұрын

The best way for me was to loosen my hips. Let the board go a bit to the front, a bit to the back and just feel comfortable on it. Carving helped me a lot with learning stability. 1 month old rider here and like 120 miles. I can ride trails at around 12-13 mph confortably and pavement at about 15.

@RickLeon7 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏻👍🏻✌🏻

@Lotzo 2 жыл бұрын

6:05 bro wow! That's a crazy @$$ pot hole 🕳 😱

@michaelm5852 Жыл бұрын

😴 🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼

@brandonpeterson40 2 жыл бұрын

I think your stance is too much on your toes. Better to be more centered on your feet and thereby having your weight centered over the board vs off to one side.

@DrewElia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video, even just watching this lowered my blood pressure with your flow ability.