Never tried one but that looks pretty cool! Let us know how it goes. Impressive range!
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I will! I already ordered power pads for it (leg grips) and full motorcycle gear lol, I might be going a bit overkill out of the gate but better safe than broken.
I might be going a bit overkill out of the gate
No such thing. In anticipation of my first EUC, I bought a Motocross Full Face Helmet to use on my e-scooter and I'll be getting elbow/knee-shin protection as well.
Nice, which helmet did you end up going with?
Alpinestars 5M5 with 100% goggles.
Cheers thanks, looks good
I've been helmet shopping
How hard are they to ride? The compactness and range of it looks kind of great but it seems like it would have a steep learning curve.
I'll let you know when it gets here on Monday. But it really doesn't seem that bad:
It looks super fun
Yeah, I feel like I'd kill myself trying to ride an EUC haha. I kind of want to get a Monowheel but they are expensive: For that much I would probably just get a nice ebike.
https://youtu.be/mqrG2bk7eBc one of these?
Lol I can't help but think about that episode of south part where the teacher invents one of these.
I bet it's fun though
FWIW, I don't recommend using the power pads/jump pads/whatever they're called now while learning. They make it harder to get on and off easily, two things you REALLY need while you're learning. You really don't have to worry about getting bounced off at sane speeds, especially on one with a suspension like the V11.
Later on, they will help give you more control when accelerating and braking, but early on, you really don't need it and they could even inhibit your learning.
Other than that, as others have said, gear up. Full face helmet and wrist guards bare minimum at any speed. I have a full face MTB helmet that's super light and airy so I don't feel like Mad Max when I'm rolling. I had an off at like 10-15mph (hit gravel in a turn) and very much regret being lazy about the elbow pads (had on knee, wrist, helm).
Welcome to the club and have fun!
Update: it's freaking awesome! Way too much fun. New obsession unlocked
Thanks! Good points about the power pads, and I'll keep that in mind about the elbow pads too
I'm so excited for it to get here tomorrow
Always wear a helmet, probably also wrist guards. Even better if you have some knee and elbow pads, especially while learning. A small blinking red light attached to your pack could easily save your life.
Ride like you're invisible, you might have a right of way but a car weighs a little bit more than you.
Keep an eye on the battery. If you want to push the limits do it when it's charged. It could cut out if you push it too hard, which doesn't require you to be moving fast. I'd set the speed limit to below the default while you're learning.
They're incredible machines, like riding a magic carpet. Have fun!