Get all the gear. Don't learn the hard way. I started at 67 years old. I will be 70 in January. I have five euc's with over 14,000 miles accumulated. Helmet, motocross protective jacket and hip guards. It is like skiing on concrete. BEAUTIFUL! Mountains of Pennsylvania, love it .
Am 73 and got three wheels, V12, V13, and a Sherman S. I learnt 5 years ago on KingSong S16 and upgraded to a V11. Don’t own a car and go everywhere on my wheels. It a lot better then golfing or boating and bring the thrill to life. I ride daily in the past 5 years am sure of over 50,000 miles
Hey Ace. Thank you for your comments. I would like to get a 3rd wheel soon. Something lighter than my Begode Master and faster than my King Song 14 M. Curious where you live as I too would like to eventually have only EUCs as my transportation.
Hats off to you sir! I got the EUC bug at 69 and nearly gave up after shattering my elbow and fracturing my wrist. And yes I was wear gear - a motorcycle jacket with elbow pads and wrist guards. Admittedly, the wrist guards were of a cheap variety so if I had any advice to give, get some good quality wrist guards. My motorcycle jacket was also a cheap one that allowed the elbow pads to move around. I now use dedicated elbow pads under my MC jacket. I also had ankle injuries from the EUC so I purchased some ankle guards. BUT I moved up to a larger wheel and the greater stability eliminated the need for ankle protection. I've taken many falls but there is a point when your body finally "gets it" and riding starts to feel like second nature - like riding a bicycle. Ultimately, the EUS accidents led me to getting tested for osteoporosis and sure enough, I have it. I'm now on drugs to improve bone density. Osteoporosis is not stopping me from riding my EUC but I take wearing gear seriously. My next purchase will be hip armor. Oh, and I wear a full face helmet. It protected the back of my head in one of my early falls so I'm a believer in "all the gear all the time".
awesome information. You are an inspiration! Will treat my EUCs like riding motorcycles as far as safety gear goes. Rode motorcycles my whole life, so I agree about the value of quality gear.
I’m 57 my first wheel was the inmotion v12ht the best thing I’ve purchased in years my next wheel is either the Lynx or the inmotion v14 I believe the average rider age is 50. Keep riding 😂
Gear up. One time I didn’t was when practicing figure of 8s in a car park. When leaving a small dog ran across my path, swerved to avoid, clipped post and came off backwards. All at only 2mph. Had helmet but no back protection- result was 2 broken ribs. Heal much slower in your 60s than when I broke them in my 20s! You’re making good progress - that size EUC is great for learning
Actually, KS14 is not the best EUC to learn on. It is light wich is good, but it is too small for average adult. And grinds into shins too much. A KS16 would be better. And a bigger leg pads right from the start.
I'm 58 and just started! Only three weeks in but I am already cruising public roads and doing 25 mile rides. Practicing slow speed skills and small circles really helps overall.
Awesome progress in just 3 weeks! What wheel do you have? My Kingsong 14M only goes 12.4 mph tops, so it rarely exceeds 10 mph. Will enjoy longer rides once I get my next wheel. Working on those slow speed skills and turns each time I get on the wheel. Thanks!
@@motomert157 I got an Inmotion V12 HT for my first wheel because I didn't want to buy something that I would outgrow too quickly. It's a rather big and heavy wheel to learn on but I'm getting it. Again, I'm practicing at least one hour per day. Including in my living room where I am just working on my balance and start and stop, balancing with one leg on and one leg off, etc. Just this week I learned how to better avoid wobbles, lowering the pressure totally worked for me as well as shifting my weight. I'm now comfortable riding at about 25 mph. But just cruising closer to 18 miles an hour and sightseeing is very comfortable and relaxed. It is a solid wheel and hitting potholes and speed bumps is of little concern. Going off curbs is also easy but I have only been testing going up curbs with grass on the other side! 😂. My bruises from week number one are finally healing. 😂😂😂 my friends think I'm nuts trying to learn this at my age. But I remind them that sitting on your couch and drinking beer and watching TV also has its risks! I don't drink, i'd much rather get my thrills through sports and physical activity. I also have a hyper scooter, Mukuta 10 plus, and a specialized electric mountain bike. Work hard and learn all this stuff now and we will be cruising and having tons of fun well into our 60s! 💪
Dude! I learned to ride a unicycle when I was 44 and my son and I rode in parades. We are getting a Euc and it will be exciting to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing and the very best of luck to you!
Too young. I started when I am 62 and severely with arthritis. Weird thing now if I stop doing EUC my arthritis get worse. Happy doing EUC do not go faster than 40m/h though.
@@PeterLarsenJr If you weight more than 150lb you should goes with a more powerful EUC later. It's for your safety. If your EUC top speed = 22mph . do not goes faster than 15mph. It will shut off if it is over load. Also wear your knee guard, arm guard and helmet.
quick tip: you don't need to move at all to practice mounting and dismounting. just stand in place and get on, get off repeat. getting your ''strong leg'' acclimated is key to stability when starting. eventually you wont need to touch the wheel with you legs at all.
I got my first euc when I turned 72. A King Song S 22 Pro. (I could not afford a learner wheel too). I'm touring on it. Tic toc people. Time's awasting.
Welcome! 53 here and received my first wheel in June, Commander Pro. I can’t get enough of it. Nice work! Keep on learning. Every moment is a new muscle memory.
@@motomert157 Suspension! V12 was in the running early on for me but I was sold on suspension, especially with my knees. Age + Playing and now coaching a very knee intensive sport = necessary. It finally came down to the CP vs. Sherman S. I wanted a bit more speed and frankly, a wheel that would talk to iPhone. Seems silly but also seems silly to not offer it. I was told they were working on it early in the year and I still don’t believe it has happened. Couldn’t be happier with my CP.
Too old? Hell no! Just go for it, try and test new interesting things. I love your energy. EUC is the most fun and environmental friendly way to go to my work and back. It changed my life in traffic with life driving the beautiful coastal bike lanes of Helsinki.
This is great to see. I'm just starting to learn at 62. Getting comfortable wearing gear and still holding on to things but each time I practice I go a bit farther on my own without holding on:)
Thanks for the comments. Yes, at first I would lose control when trying to move a camera around or look at my phone, or turn my head… It certainly gets easier the more we do it! Keep up the good work. I often times take a backpack to carry stuff, or wear pants with big pockets. May not look cool, but I don’t care!
Just the video I needed. I am 51 about to be 52 and reeealy want to give EUC a try. I too am a motorcycle rider but that is it, no skateboard or other device riding. I'm probably going to get myself an EUC for Christmas and hopefully have just as much fun as you are having. Keep up the good work and please post a video of one of your fun ride trips so we can see how far you have come. Take care and happy holidays.
Thanks Michael! I have found a lot of our good motorcycle tips come into play on the EUC. A comment mentioned that they expect to see some good deals on EUCs for Black Friday. I’ll be keeping my eyes open on that as I look for my next wheel.
Don't stop , ride on. I started at 60 and now have 2 euc and can ride backwards I have more than 3000 km . Your only old when you think you are . The best thing is practice new things in controlled conditions at your own pace. Enjoy there is nothing to prove except your having fun .
Awesome comments! Thanks. My backward skill is coming along. Would like to be able to go forward and backward as many times as I want without putting a foot down. So far I think the most I’ve done is 4 forward with 3 backward. Also, when I ride backwards I still can’t look over my shoulder without losing control!
@@motomert157 get the foward motion first fine tune your skill to take off and stop that is what I done .Then I improved my turning and figure 8 . After I started to improve my slow speed and practiced pivoting back and forth trying to stay in a box I drew in gravel . Watch go George he has a good video on this . I found learning on a packed stone dust surface the tire had less grip so I could move the wheel easier and twist it to keep my balance compared to asphalt. Same when I was learning to go backwards I actually learned on smooth packed dirt surface eventualy I migrated to asphalt as you will notice it takes a little more effort. Backwards is hard so keep at it you will find your trick . It takes time . I am working on the figure 8 backward now
Never too old, but where is your protective gear? I always used all my gear, except on one occasion and THAT was the time i fell and hit my head bad. Helmet most important then wristguards.
I’ve been riding for about a year now I started when I was 64. Started with a KingSong 16s @500 miles and went up with the S22 at 65 and logged around 900 miles on it. You’re doing good, it took me a while. The S22 is much easier to ride in my opinion.
I'm 62 all you need is to able to balance, I have thousands of miles on one. I rode motorcycles all my life that gave my really good balance. Have fun!!
I think new riders (myself included) is so used to riding things that require our hands that when we first get on a EUC we looking for something to do with our hands and our arms go swinging everywhere. I learned to ride by wearing a hoodie and making myself put my hand in my pockets, that way my arms don't go all over the place and cause me to fall....That was 2 months ago, I've rode 300 miles now, standing, backwards, and sitting
You picked it up much quicker than i did. At 57 i started on a V8S and it took several sessions to be able to go more than a few yards. After about 200 miles across a year or so (life got in the way) I moved up to a Patton earlier this year. I've got about 300 miles on the Patton and still have times when the thing I've done easily dozens of times causes a problem. There's a notion that it takes at least 500 miles on a wheel to become competent. ATGATT - gear up. Consider getting boots with ankle protection
I cringed when I saw you riding without gear but sighed a huge relief when you opened the Amazon package! LOL 52 years old here - my scooter died and my wife gave me the green light to buy an EUC. I've wanted one for years to ride around our little city's paved trail system. I'm looking at the Inmotion V8S - it seems to be the sweet spot for price and features for my intended use.
@@TheRoadTaken Thanks for the comments. The V8 sounds good. I rode my KS M14 for a couple weeks vefore I wanted more speed. I still ride the M14 thiugh almost everyday. Enjoy the ride!
@@motomert157 Good to know about the M14. My biggest(?) hesitation in buying an EUC (expense) is I'll outgrown it too quickly. I think the V8 will last me quite a while though. My wife and I are going to be traveling in an RV (thus the name "TheRoadTaken") and will be taking the EUC with me to explore. Stay safe and looking forward to watching your other videos!
YOU GO MAN! Took me 2 weeks to get comfortable ripping around on my Patton (first wheel) and it's an 80 lbs top heavy machine. I'm 52, don't let anyone tell you you're too old! Just wear gear, protect your body (especially your head) and have fun!
Thank you! Going out this morning to practice. Will be wearing all the safety gear including one of my motorcycle helmets. A Patton for your first wheel! Wow! Sounds like you went all in.
@@motomert157 If the motorcycle helmet is too heavy, there are lighter mountain bike helmets you can get. As for the Patton - I wanted a wheel I wouldn't grow out of within a year and then want a new one lol. Either way, learning on a beginner wheel is good too, you won't care too much about crashing it while you learn!
You are so right! I practiced skills today for 2 hours trying to learn to ride backwards in my Sedici MC helmet. I was hot and miserable. Tomorrow I will use my bicycle helmet. I will also split my time between practicing exercises and riding for fun!@@kaijjukaijju2080
@@MisterGames That’s great! Lmk which EUC you get. I learned to ride on my KS 14M. After 2 weeks I wanted more speed and range. I have 3 EUCs now and I still ride the KS for short errands.
@@motomert157 My short list is... 16x and s16Pro and V12. The v11y is out due to hassle adjusting and checking suspension. T4 is out due to zero water protection (i am a fair weather rider but sometimes i cannot avoid surface water) and no way to protect it with a padded covering while i learn. I have zero desire for off road trails. Absolutely must be able to do at least 60km distance with room to spare, not crawl to 60. Not sure if the s16pro can do that and there are no full commuting type range tests to judge by that i can find. V12 costs 300 bux more than the x16 in my world, but i am not sure i get 300 bux more value, but do get more weight, which due to momentum alone should soften some path bumps. There are pros and cons for each if them. Music doesn't matter to me. Disco lights do not matter to me. Looks do not matter as i cannot see it when i am riding anyway. And i an not willing to spend 50% more to 2x more coin in my area to get a Master or Lynx. I dont want to rule out the s16 pro so i will keep searching until i find some proper real world range tests.
You should get a helmet and switch to riding in the paved parking lot instead of the grass, it will be more stable. If you're still get bruising on your inside calf muscles with the knee guards, you could buy cloth shin guards and turn them inwards. I'll be 72 this December, and started back in August 2021 on a V8F. It also has a narrow tire (2.125 inch wide), which requires more speed to become stable. I followed the advice of some youtubers and used support to mount and launch, and waited until day 5 before I tried free mount (no support) which wasn't an issue since I could ride reasonably well by then. I could ride a bicycle at really slow speeds and although this was over 15 years ago (I still ride a motorcycle), I used the same approach to start off riding slow, twisting the EUC to steer it by flailing my arms (flail arms left to twist EUC right and vice versa). I had spent about 20 minutes doing beginner stuff like using support to mount, rocking back and forth, and doing short runs near a screened fence. I then ventured away from the fence and was able to do a lap, then laps around a tennis court on my first attempt, but I had to do constant balance corrections due to the slow speed (3 to 5 mph). This is not how I would recommend beginners learn to ride though, but it was revealing in how speed helps. I moved to a long outdoor parking lot, and at around 8 mph, my V8F became stable, I no longer had to make balance corrections, relaxed my arms, and I could essentially just stand still at 8 mph if riding in a straight line. The sudden lack of need to do balance corrections helped me realize that I hadn't suddenly learned to ride, but instead I was simply going fast enough for my V8F to become stable. This is how most beginners learn, use arms for balance at lower speeds, but gradually increase speed during each session which will result in the EUC becoming more stable and at sufficient speed, self-stable. This is when I learned to tilt steer, small tilts at first to see how V8F would respond, then a weave pattern, and finally large radius turns. One thing you and most beginners notice is turning towards the foot that is already on the EUC when mounting is more difficult than turning towards the foot that steps on. Although it took me less than a hour to ride in a straight line and do large radius turns comfortably, learning to turn well took a lot longer since the EUC is tilted to steer, and the rider leans for balance, and it takes time to anticipate how much to tilt and how much to lean depending on turning radius and speeds. A drill I used to learn this was on a long straight, I would lean a bit, then tilt the EUC towards the lean enough to straighten up, weaving side to side while going down a long straight. I then extended the weave by at first only tilting inwards enough to hold lean angle, then tilting more to straighten up. This is a form of counter-steering, tilt more to lean less, tilt less to lean more. At lower speeds, the EUC is tilted more than the rider leans. At higher speeds, like 15 mph or so, the EUC is tilted less than the rider leans, but the 14M can't go this fast. You mention eventually getting a faster EUC, 30 mph or faster. Few riders go faster than 35 mph. On a heavy EUC at higher speeds, like 35 mph, the angular momentum of the wheel is so great that the rider has to press inwards on the upper pad of the EUC in order to tilt it and get it to turn. This is an advanced skill.
@@motomert157 - I'm still riding a 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa, and I can ride it fairly slow, but on my bicycle, I could do a track stand (bike not moving forwards) for 30 seconds or so at a time (the steering inputs are the same in a track stand as when moving slowly, but you have a smaller balance window, and if you go outside the window, you can creep up a bit to recover). I counter-steer on the motorcycle, and was aware that this is also needed for an EUC. With your 14M and my V8F, the sensation is the EUC moves out from under you as opposed to you moving inwards when you lean left | right | forwards | backwards. It's most noticeable when braking by shoving the EUC forwards and sitting back, but I don't think you can brake hard on the 14M. The V8F has limited acceleration, but it can brake fairly well.
58 is just the right age to start. I'm 61 and learnt to ride a year ago. I spend most of my time off road on my S22 and am loving it. This year I've covered 5500km. You're only as old as you feel 👍
I would definitely wear pads and a full face helmet. I don't 'bounce' as well as I used to. I've had 'good use' out of my full face helmet! I would also might want to wait a bit to ride backwards. You are MUCH more likely to fall over. Definitely use a helmet.
Thanks Julian and/or Yvonne! It’s great you are riding so much. I am focusing more on learning what I would say are more basic skills. My first wheel only goes about 10 miles per hour but I am still thankful I had all my safety gear on the two times I crashed it and ended up on the pavement. Now that I am on the cusp of purchasing a faster wheel I just bought some body armor that I will be wearing.
How's the EUC riding going? I hope you're having a great time in your wheel. I'm still on my first wheel. An S22. Over 7000 km and still going well 👍@@motomert157
@@julianandyvonne Going well. I bought the Begode Master and have almost 300 miles on it. I still ride the KS M14 too. I’m so glad I got into this hobby/lifestyle. Last video I uploaded was of riding in Death Valley. That was a blast!
That was really good start. The main tip I have for anyone starting out with EUC is that the key thing is to keep standing on the wheel. It doesn't matter if you got zero control over the direction as long as you manage to stand on it for a while. Learning to ride is all about clocking enough time on the wheel until your reflexes learn what to do to keep the balance. I don't think a grassy field is that great as it is harder then flat ground. The best place would be an indoors corridor where you can touch a wall on either side if you need it. Wobbling is also not a problem and if anything so is it important to not try and drive straight as it's not about learning to drive straight, but teaching the body how to recover when unbalancing in a direction.
Thank you so much for making this video. I just turned 51 but look about 35. I was wondering if 51 is tool old for staring to ride EUC, but you answered my question and inspired me. Thank you so much much for making the video and for the inspiration. Much appreciated!!!
It was my pleasure (and a little pain). Enjoy the journey! I learned on a King Song 14M. Today was day 10 of riding and I did half with the 14M and half with my new Begode Master.
Like hell it is, I do at least 30 kms on a any given weekend in the hills of Jamaica alternating between it and scooter (Janobike T85) ---- 100v Nikola and Kingsong 16x so ta da!! Great views and wind in my face. Early morning tho with less traffic.
Good for you man!! Good way to stay young!! I remember my first week on my V5F, the bruising in the inside of my calves was insane!! I powered through an rode around 100 miles within my first week! I just pre-ordered the new leaperkim lynx and can't wait to get it!! Keep it up man! Best tip I can give you is look where you want to go, not just with your head, but with your shoulders too, and keep knees bent. You'll be a pro in no time!!
My dood, you were really doing it! You've got pretty good balance to pick it up so easily. I do remember how much my legs hurt in the early days of learning to ride. Also, I used to live in Vegas and have to say that is certainly a good city/climate for EUC.
You guys are so brave,some of my friends who are 40 years old ,just afraid of it.I need some friends just like you❤ keep going, will be much easier every day.Hi from Turkey Antalya🙋🏻♂️
Just turned 66 today,had a V11Y for about 4months,gave it to my 38year old son,bought two V5,s for 11 an 12 year old grandsons,few days ago my new V14 arrived we all ride em,take turns on all of them
@@motomert157 The S22 is amazing. I ride a lot of horse trails and the suspension helps with the uneven track. Think one-wheeled dirt bike. For me 28-35mph is plenty fast so the V12 will get you there. Your leg muscles will get acclimated and the unsteadiness disappears in time. You will fall. That’s part of it. Going slightly downhill at 15-20mph on asphalt can cause a wobble/fall in beginners so careful on downhills at first. Keep riding, man.
Hi Edwin, thanks for the comments. I know you can do it! Wear the safety gear and take it slow. Just passed 300 miles on The Black Adder and 160 or so on Mr. Bean.
I'm 55 and been riding an EUC for over a year, first ride EX.N High Torque, now on my second wheel the King Song S22 Pro. The Pro is like so smooth off road at 25 MPH.
LOL, hadn’t given it thought yet, but yes, it will be intimidating doing a first group ride with much more experienced riders! Maybe they’ll make me wear a “student driver” sign.
Its been 8 months now and you are hopefully more confident and skilled...You should be able to fly your drone in front of you as you have two free hands on a unicycle. I didn't learn till I was 70. (now 73) A friend taught me on his old white 18s and I had it going around the netball court after 2 hours of practice. After that two hours I was SOLD and had to get one. Like you I practiced on grass, which is really harder (more difficult) than a smooth surface. I started on 16x Kingsong, then a T4 Begode and now a Lynx. They are all fun to ride especially on downhill mountain bike tracks. Love your video for encouraging new riders especially the older starters like us. Cheers.,
@@dennisgreenfield5234 Thanks for the comments Dennis. I was riding a rental scooter and a bicycle in Boise over the past couple days. It reminded me how much more fun and comfortable it is riding EUCs. Love having my hands free. Keep enjoying the ride! Best.
I'm a little younger, and just started riding an EUC. I finally resolved my wobbling. It used to happen when I would accelerate, and my fix is to stand tall (think "good posture", like you were mentioning) and then slightly tip forward (whole body, not at waist) like that infamous trick by Michael Jackson. I have the KingSong 18XL, and I've hit enough bumps to wish I had suspension. It's such a fun thing to ride. It's my compromise for not wanting to shell out the money for an electric motorcycle. When I used to ride, I never experienced "tank slap" so, I was really frustrated with the EUC wobble.
Great comments! Thanks. I will try your wobble fixing technique next time I get them. I recently purchased my 3rd wheel. 2 have suspension but I still love my little KS 14M. Ride safe and enjoy!
I'm 42 and I've been considering getting one of these but wasn't sure if im too old for it lol After watching this video I'm definitely gonna get one. Any advice on what one is best suited for a beginner thats 13st?
Hey Tony, thanks for the comments. I am happy that I got a KS 14M to learn on. It took quite a beating the first week. On week 2 though I was wanting more speed. I got the Begode Master but I haven’t gone faster than 32 mph on it yet. Also it took over 100 miles of riding to get semi-comfortable riding on streets. So I think if I had it to do again I would go for a middle weight model that can go 20 mph or so for my first EUC. I still may get another wheel as I am not yet able to maneuver the Master as well as I want. I just started some intentional practice to increase my skills on the Master. I do really enjoy mixing it up on long rides between standing and seated riding, so having a seat might be another consideration. As long as you get started I’m sure you’ll enjoy the journey! LMK which wheel you end up getting. Ride safe!
Fantastic to watch. you have a nice way of speaking and quality vocals, I would suggest a fuzzy wind break for the microphone while riding. your also learning very fast as others have noted. Keep up the great work! Stay safe. very good to ride padless to start and very manageable with the wheel chosen, you can try adding the ribbed 1/4" thick foam to the side to help with the feel against the legs
Got mine at age 62... I practiced on empty tennis courts, with hard surface, and mesh walls (to hold on to)... You can get stabiliser wheels which attach to footrests (so you can't fall off)... Also, to prevent wheel wobble, ensure firm padding high up side of wheel so no gap between leg and EUC... your legs then "hug" the wheel... Learning on a hard surface, in a safe open space, should be much easier than grass. I also wear crash helmet, wrist guards and back protection.
Thanks Andrew! I was looking at adding some padding to this wheel. I’m sure it would be a useful upgrade. Yes, the grass was more difficult and I find myself pretty much sticking to pavement now (unless making a b-line to a park restroom!)
I am 78, 79 in January, and have been riding my InMotion V11 for several years now. My wife has her own Ninebot Segway S-Max. We scoot all over downtown Long Beach and often take our pevs with us on our motor trips around the country. In short, there is no top age limit for riding an euc except for one's own state of mind.
Excellent progression 👍 You will want a suspension wheel next. I start V10f, then MSP HT and now on the Master wishing i had gone suspension sooner. You problem will be choosing from all the new suspensions out there. Get something with a BMS. Cheers
Great advice! Thanks Patrick. Looking forward to whatever that next wheel will be. I am also excited to get out there on my ‘training wheel’ to continue to get better with it.
Awesome progress. I am 49 and started riding in March this year in my area. One of the members of the PEV group I am part of is 53 and rides them and let me borrow is extra InMotion V10F for a couple weeks. I learned on that and bought me an InMotion V13 right after. I almost had to learn again because of how big the thing is and high off the ground it was due to shocks. Today I am zooming around town on that beast averaging 30MPH and waiting for version 2 of the InMotion Adventure to get it as second wheel for off roading. Keep at it man and it will just keep getting easier. If you get a V11, remember the shocks will increase your pedal height but after you get used to it, it is no biggie.
Nah! Bahaha! Never too old. I bought my V10F as an early 59th Birthday gift, June summer of 22. Ordered my Sherman S as a Christmas gift to myself the same year. It arrived in March and I've logged over 5111 km on it since. Welcome to the addiction. Enjoy your rides
I started at 66 but laid off for four years, and today was my first day back on the Solo. I am starting over. I am very encouraged by the speed of your progress. I need to get away from the wall. Are your problems turning right from being right-handed or from the torque of the wheel? I will be watching you. Thanks.
I’m reading you guys. I’m 65 and treating w pshysioterapy a dynamic osteophaty of the e pubis. First rehab and then my first ride of this great journey ❤
Need to treat it like learning to ride a bike or motorcycle! You have to get the forward momentum going , so you can balance better and move! Cause just like riding a bike or motorcycle, you can’t balance well the slower you go and you will fall over ! And yeah, always wear the safety pads, wrist guard and pads !
Hey Jeff, thanks for the comment. Enjoy the journey! I started riding EUCs on Halloween last year and I ride everyday when I am home. Be sure to get the safety gear.
55yo man. Just found EUCs and have been watching and researching. I think pads would be a great help but unsure if you can get them on the model you have. I'm looking forward to getting one of these at the beginning of the new year.
Thanks for the comment! I got the KS 14M as my training EUC and now have the Begode Master. I enjoy both for different reasons. Enjoy the journey! It is so much fun. Wear the safety gear!
I'm on my second day of practice. The first day I held on to something while I pendulum back and forth or I stayed next to my fence while riding forwards and backwards. Today I feel more comfortable so at a really slow speed I adventured away from holding on and after about 10 feet of wobbles my legs and hips started working together and I felt like I was in control. Hopefully tomorrow I can pendulum without holding on. I'm learning on a King Song S16 Pro.
I’m currently 57 and own an Inmotion V12 HS and love it. Looking forward for some warmer weather and more time to get out and ride. Definitely pad up and wear a helmet.
@@motomert157 yeah at even at my age the shock absorption of my legs takes its toll. I’d be thinking about a suspension wheel like a Veteran Patton. I think it’s a 16” wheel, nothing big unless you like to sit on the wheel.
my best tip is probably wide stand draw your feet apart diagonally as your base stance so your feet know what to do always, which is establishing stability by pulling against the pull of your other foot going the other way.
i am 44 and considering getting an euc myself. I already have electric scooter, electric longboard, Onewheel so euc is the last thing i want to try and learn, i love my onewheel but i like the extended ranges on euc´s so perhaps i am heading that way as well... man! adult´s and our toys! hahah!
Exactly! First EUC for me was a small one for learning on. Bought the Begode Master for speed and distance. They are so fun it makes me want to call out sick just to ride!
So refreshing … Stay forever young at heart 🎉🥤🍭. It’s a lonely exciting journey on a road lined with naysayers. I got started at 63 last year and learned to cruise on Day 1 … probably had an advantage from being able to ride a manual unicycle. Still haven’t mustered the courage to go backwards.
I like your dog she or he look like a teddy bear. pup pup is beautiful.❤❤❤ how are you doing on your unicycle? I will be 58 and a couple of months. I never rode nothing bike.. tricycle..skates nothing I don’t even know how to drive…. but as of now, I am going to buy me a E trike and learn how to ride it. I think that is better for me at this age.😂😂
@@Mr.And.Mrs.swanson1522 Thanks for your comments Ms. Carletta! Maple Bourbon is a toy poodle (female). I have a few videos uploaded with her traveling around. An e-trike sounds good. I have three electric unicycles now and I look forward to excuses to ride each one any time I can. I am sure you will enjoy that trike!
Get all the gear. Don't learn the hard way. I started at 67 years old. I will be 70 in January. I have five euc's with over 14,000 miles accumulated. Helmet, motocross protective jacket and hip guards. It is like skiing on concrete. BEAUTIFUL! Mountains of Pennsylvania, love it .
Thanks! Great to hear about your experience and tips on safety gear. You live in a great area!
@@motomert157 62, been riding daily for seven years, no gear no problems, just ride a bit on the conservative side
Reinforced ball cap?
Boy am I glad to hear that. I just ordered one for my 69th birthday.
Sure his brains are very young: I try first and I think afterwards!! Take care 👏
Your doing fine, I started at 57, I'm 63 now and still riding strong.... you'll be absolutely fine for years to come .....
Thanks David. Looking forward to the journey!
We have a 71 year old rider from bandung, indonesia
57 -just bought one (34 in my brain 😊)
Just started on a V12HT @78 years. Go figure.
Thanks for the comment. I hope you are enjoying the V12HT. That was one of the EUCs I was (and still am) considering. Maybe it will be my third wheel.
I’m 54 been riding for 2 years I have 4 Eucs 🤘😜🤘
Keep it up !! Thanks brother!!🙏
Awesome! This is how it should be.
Hey Donovan. That’s awesome that you have 4 EUCs! My Wife would probably put her foot down if I buy a 3rd any time soon.
Am 73 and got three wheels, V12, V13, and a Sherman S. I learnt 5 years ago on KingSong S16 and upgraded to a V11. Don’t own a car and go everywhere on my wheels. It a lot better then golfing or boating and bring the thrill to life. I ride daily in the past 5 years am sure of over 50,000 miles
Hey Ace. Thank you for your comments. I would like to get a 3rd wheel soon. Something lighter than my Begode Master and faster than my King Song 14 M. Curious where you live as I too would like to eventually have only EUCs as my transportation.
Hats off to you sir! I got the EUC bug at 69 and nearly gave up after shattering my elbow and fracturing my wrist. And yes I was wear gear - a motorcycle jacket with elbow pads and wrist guards. Admittedly, the wrist guards were of a cheap variety so if I had any advice to give, get some good quality wrist guards. My motorcycle jacket was also a cheap one that allowed the elbow pads to move around. I now use dedicated elbow pads under my MC jacket. I also had ankle injuries from the EUC so I purchased some ankle guards. BUT I moved up to a larger wheel and the greater stability eliminated the need for ankle protection. I've taken many falls but there is a point when your body finally "gets it" and riding starts to feel like second nature - like riding a bicycle.
Ultimately, the EUS accidents led me to getting tested for osteoporosis and sure enough, I have it. I'm now on drugs to improve bone density.
Osteoporosis is not stopping me from riding my EUC but I take wearing gear seriously. My next purchase will be hip armor. Oh, and I wear a full face helmet. It protected the back of my head in one of my early falls so I'm a believer in "all the gear all the time".
awesome information. You are an inspiration! Will treat my EUCs like riding motorcycles as far as safety gear goes. Rode motorcycles my whole life, so I agree about the value of quality gear.
I’m 57 my first wheel was the inmotion v12ht the best thing I’ve purchased in years my next wheel is either the Lynx or the inmotion v14 I believe the average rider age is 50. Keep riding 😂
Keep your heart young and that's what matters, have fun and enjoy the ride, and always wear safety gears.
Thanks! I am wearing the safety gear all the time now. Luckily I had a helmet on one day when I would have otherwise hurt my head on a fall.
Gear up. One time I didn’t was when practicing figure of 8s in a car park. When leaving a small dog ran across my path, swerved to avoid, clipped post and came off backwards. All at only 2mph. Had helmet but no back protection- result was 2 broken ribs. Heal much slower in your 60s than when I broke them in my 20s! You’re making good progress - that size EUC is great for learning
Thanks Steve. Planning on wearing the gear now on.
Actually, KS14 is not the best EUC to learn on. It is light wich is good, but it is too small for average adult. And grinds into shins too much. A KS16 would be better. And a bigger leg pads right from the start.
@@copypastor Hi Copypastor. Thanks for the comment. I haven’t been on the KS16s but that sounds about right.
I am 60. Just started ridding my Begode Master last year and enjoy it ever since.
I'm 58 and just started! Only three weeks in but I am already cruising public roads and doing 25 mile rides. Practicing slow speed skills and small circles really helps overall.
Awesome progress in just 3 weeks! What wheel do you have? My Kingsong 14M only goes 12.4 mph tops, so it rarely exceeds 10 mph. Will enjoy longer rides once I get my next wheel. Working on those slow speed skills and turns each time I get on the wheel. Thanks!
@@motomert157 I got an Inmotion V12 HT for my first wheel because I didn't want to buy something that I would outgrow too quickly. It's a rather big and heavy wheel to learn on but I'm getting it. Again, I'm practicing at least one hour per day. Including in my living room where I am just working on my balance and start and stop, balancing with one leg on and one leg off, etc. Just this week I learned how to better avoid wobbles, lowering the pressure totally worked for me as well as shifting my weight. I'm now comfortable riding at about 25 mph. But just cruising closer to 18 miles an hour and sightseeing is very comfortable and relaxed. It is a solid wheel and hitting potholes and speed bumps is of little concern. Going off curbs is also easy but I have only been testing going up curbs with grass on the other side! 😂. My bruises from week number one are finally healing. 😂😂😂 my friends think I'm nuts trying to learn this at my age. But I remind them that sitting on your couch and drinking beer and watching TV also has its risks! I don't drink, i'd much rather get my thrills through sports and physical activity. I also have a hyper scooter, Mukuta 10 plus, and a specialized electric mountain bike. Work hard and learn all this stuff now and we will be cruising and having tons of fun well into our 60s! 💪
I'm 47 and I thought I was too old to enjoy It... You are an inspiration bro... Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the comments! Just passed 300 miles on the Begode Master. Always looking for reasons to ride!
Dude! I learned to ride a unicycle when I was 44 and my son and I rode in parades. We are getting a Euc and it will be exciting to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing and the very best of luck to you!
Thanks for the comments! EUCs are so awesome! Just purchased my 3rd one. Plan to ride all 3 of them for different things. Enjoy the experience!
Too young. I started when I am 62 and severely with arthritis. Weird thing now if I stop doing EUC my arthritis get worse. Happy doing EUC do not go faster than 40m/h though.
I’m also 62 and have my first EUC on order. It’s one with the max speed of 22 mph so that’s about as fast as I want to go.
@@PeterLarsenJr If you weight more than 150lb you should goes with a more powerful EUC later. It's for your safety. If your EUC top speed = 22mph . do not goes faster than 15mph. It will shut off if it is over load. Also wear your knee guard, arm guard and helmet.
quick tip: you don't need to move at all to practice mounting and dismounting. just stand in place and get on, get off repeat. getting your ''strong leg'' acclimated is key to stability when starting. eventually you wont need to touch the wheel with you legs at all.
Thanks for the tip. My legs will be happy when I get that good!!
That is a very good tip and its the same one I used . Mounting and dismounting with good control ,it builds the legs muscles .
Man, the fact that you learned on grass alone is impressive! Very nicely done!
I got my first euc when I turned 72. A King Song S 22 Pro. (I could not afford a learner wheel too).
I'm touring on it.
Tic toc people.
Time's awasting.
Thanks for the comments Arthur. So true! I am sure you are enjoying the S22 Pro.
56 yr old here -- rode my KS16X every week until last year when it got burned in the Maui fire. NEVER TOO OLD!
Oh man! Praying that you get another wheel soon. It must be incredible to ride around Maui!
saw title and had to comment.
im with you, Pops!
im 47.
getting my first euc (v14 or Lynx) real soon... can't wait.
do you, Pops! with you!
/Bklyn👑
Thanks for the comments. I am enjoying both the small EUC I bought to learn on and my Begode Master that I take out on longr rides. Enjoy the journey!
Nice. I was 60 when I started; you were quicker to pick it up than me. I ride most days now.
I moved to Vegas to ride motorcycles year round, now it looks like I’ll be riding EUCs year round!
Welcome! 53 here and received my first wheel in June, Commander Pro. I can’t get enough of it. Nice work! Keep on learning. Every moment is a new muscle memory.
Thanks! You got a really nice 1st wheel!! I think my next wheel will be the Inmotion V12 HT, still not sure though.
@@motomert157 Suspension! V12 was in the running early on for me but I was sold on suspension, especially with my knees. Age + Playing and now coaching a very knee intensive sport = necessary. It finally came down to the CP vs. Sherman S. I wanted a bit more speed and frankly, a wheel that would talk to iPhone. Seems silly but also seems silly to not offer it. I was told they were working on it early in the year and I still don’t believe it has happened. Couldn’t be happier with my CP.
Too old? Hell no! Just go for it, try and test new interesting things. I love your energy. EUC is the most fun and environmental friendly way to go to my work and back. It changed my life in traffic with life driving the beautiful coastal bike lanes of Helsinki.
How cool to be in Helsinki! I plan to ride EUCs more and hopefully ditch the Jeep for good soon.
This is great to see. I'm just starting to learn at 62. Getting comfortable wearing gear and still holding on to things but each time I practice I go a bit farther on my own without holding on:)
Thanks for the comments. Yes, at first I would lose control when trying to move a camera around or look at my phone, or turn my head… It certainly gets easier the more we do it! Keep up the good work. I often times take a backpack to carry stuff, or wear pants with big pockets. May not look cool, but I don’t care!
Just the video I needed. I am 51 about to be 52 and reeealy want to give EUC a try. I too am a motorcycle rider but that is it, no skateboard or other device riding. I'm probably going to get myself an EUC for Christmas and hopefully have just as much fun as you are having. Keep up the good work and please post a video of one of your fun ride trips so we can see how far you have come. Take care and happy holidays.
Go for it bro!
Thanks Michael! I have found a lot of our good motorcycle tips come into play on the EUC.
A comment mentioned that they expect to see some good deals on EUCs for Black Friday. I’ll be keeping my eyes open on that as I look for my next wheel.
I’m 53 now. Started when I was 51. You are in the best time of your life. 💯🔥
Thanks Jim! Very encouraging. Having a blast on the EUC. I keep sneaking in rides and practice sessions as much as I can.
@@motomert157 have fun brotha. 💯
Well done keep it up it's great fun, I'm 62 and started 15 months ago so your young enough
That’s awesome! I hope to continue to get better and enjoy all the riding I can do here in Southern Nevada.
Congrats on learning the EUC!!! Definitely an addicting toy and one to be very safe with - especially when learning. Continue to learn and have fun!!
Thanks Doc, heading out on an urban trail today. Rather learn at parks and trails instead of the street!
Don't stop , ride on. I started at 60 and now have 2 euc and can ride backwards I have more than 3000 km . Your only old when you think you are . The best thing is practice new things in controlled conditions at your own pace. Enjoy there is nothing to prove except your having fun .
Awesome comments! Thanks. My backward skill is coming along. Would like to be able to go forward and backward as many times as I want without putting a foot down. So far I think the most I’ve done is 4 forward with 3 backward. Also, when I ride backwards I still can’t look over my shoulder without losing control!
@@motomert157 get the foward motion first fine tune your skill to take off and stop that is what I done .Then I improved my turning and figure 8 . After I started to improve my slow speed and practiced pivoting back and forth trying to stay in a box I drew in gravel . Watch go George he has a good video on this . I found learning on a packed stone dust surface the tire had less grip so I could move the wheel easier and twist it to keep my balance compared to asphalt. Same when I was learning to go backwards I actually learned on smooth packed dirt surface eventualy I migrated to asphalt as you will notice it takes a little more effort. Backwards is hard so keep at it you will find your trick .
It takes time . I am working on the figure 8 backward now
Never too old, but where is your protective gear? I always used all my gear, except on one occasion and THAT was the time i fell and hit my head bad. Helmet most important then wristguards.
Thanks Johan, been wearing the gear most always now. If only we had a crystal ball that would tell us when our crashes would be!
Never too old!
I don't know you but I am proud of you, it just goes to show, you're never too old to learn, Don't stop practicing 😮😂
I’ve been riding for about a year now I started when I was 64. Started with a KingSong 16s @500 miles and went up with the S22 at 65 and logged around 900 miles on it.
You’re doing good, it took me a while. The S22 is much easier to ride in my opinion.
Thanks Man, I am looking forward to my next wheel so I can put some serious miles on it!
35kg for sure not easer to learn :)
I'm 62 all you need is to able to balance, I have thousands of miles on one. I rode motorcycles all my life that gave my really good balance. Have fun!!
I think new riders (myself included) is so used to riding things that require our hands that when we first get on a EUC we looking for something to do with our hands and our arms go swinging everywhere.
I learned to ride by wearing a hoodie and making myself put my hand in my pockets, that way my arms don't go all over the place and cause me to fall....That was 2 months ago, I've rode 300 miles now, standing, backwards, and sitting
You picked it up much quicker than i did. At 57 i started on a V8S and it took several sessions to be able to go more than a few yards. After about 200 miles across a year or so (life got in the way) I moved up to a Patton earlier this year. I've got about 300 miles on the Patton and still have times when the thing I've done easily dozens of times causes a problem. There's a notion that it takes at least 500 miles on a wheel to become competent.
ATGATT - gear up. Consider getting boots with ankle protection
nice, keep on practising.
You're never too old to have fun!
I cringed when I saw you riding without gear but sighed a huge relief when you opened the Amazon package! LOL
52 years old here - my scooter died and my wife gave me the green light to buy an EUC. I've wanted one for years to ride around our little city's paved trail system. I'm looking at the Inmotion V8S - it seems to be the sweet spot for price and features for my intended use.
@@TheRoadTaken Thanks for the comments. The V8 sounds good. I rode my KS M14 for a couple weeks vefore I wanted more speed. I still ride the M14 thiugh almost everyday. Enjoy the ride!
@@motomert157 Good to know about the M14. My biggest(?) hesitation in buying an EUC (expense) is I'll outgrown it too quickly. I think the V8 will last me quite a while though. My wife and I are going to be traveling in an RV (thus the name "TheRoadTaken") and will be taking the EUC with me to explore.
Stay safe and looking forward to watching your other videos!
YOU GO MAN! Took me 2 weeks to get comfortable ripping around on my Patton (first wheel) and it's an 80 lbs top heavy machine. I'm 52, don't let anyone tell you you're too old! Just wear gear, protect your body (especially your head) and have fun!
Thank you! Going out this morning to practice. Will be wearing all the safety gear including one of my motorcycle helmets.
A Patton for your first wheel! Wow! Sounds like you went all in.
@@motomert157 If the motorcycle helmet is too heavy, there are lighter mountain bike helmets you can get. As for the Patton - I wanted a wheel I wouldn't grow out of within a year and then want a new one lol. Either way, learning on a beginner wheel is good too, you won't care too much about crashing it while you learn!
You are so right! I practiced skills today for 2 hours trying to learn to ride backwards in my Sedici MC helmet. I was hot and miserable. Tomorrow I will use my bicycle helmet. I will also split my time between practicing exercises and riding for fun!@@kaijjukaijju2080
Full Face MTB helmet is much better than a bike helmet. Protect your head/face at all costs. @@motomert157
56 looking for my first. Already have 2 escoots. I get a lot of looks riding down the street with my santa beard.
@@MisterGames That’s great! Lmk which EUC you get. I learned to ride on my KS 14M. After 2 weeks I wanted more speed and range. I have 3 EUCs now and I still ride the KS for short errands.
@@motomert157 My short list is... 16x and s16Pro and V12. The v11y is out due to hassle adjusting and checking suspension. T4 is out due to zero water protection (i am a fair weather rider but sometimes i cannot avoid surface water) and no way to protect it with a padded covering while i learn. I have zero desire for off road trails. Absolutely must be able to do at least 60km distance with room to spare, not crawl to 60. Not sure if the s16pro can do that and there are no full commuting type range tests to judge by that i can find. V12 costs 300 bux more than the x16 in my world, but i am not sure i get 300 bux more value, but do get more weight, which due to momentum alone should soften some path bumps. There are pros and cons for each if them. Music doesn't matter to me. Disco lights do not matter to me. Looks do not matter as i cannot see it when i am riding anyway. And i an not willing to spend 50% more to 2x more coin in my area to get a Master or Lynx. I dont want to rule out the s16 pro so i will keep searching until i find some proper real world range tests.
You should get a helmet and switch to riding in the paved parking lot instead of the grass, it will be more stable. If you're still get bruising on your inside calf muscles with the knee guards, you could buy cloth shin guards and turn them inwards. I'll be 72 this December, and started back in August 2021 on a V8F. It also has a narrow tire (2.125 inch wide), which requires more speed to become stable. I followed the advice of some youtubers and used support to mount and launch, and waited until day 5 before I tried free mount (no support) which wasn't an issue since I could ride reasonably well by then. I could ride a bicycle at really slow speeds and although this was over 15 years ago (I still ride a motorcycle), I used the same approach to start off riding slow, twisting the EUC to steer it by flailing my arms (flail arms left to twist EUC right and vice versa). I had spent about 20 minutes doing beginner stuff like using support to mount, rocking back and forth, and doing short runs near a screened fence. I then ventured away from the fence and was able to do a lap, then laps around a tennis court on my first attempt, but I had to do constant balance corrections due to the slow speed (3 to 5 mph). This is not how I would recommend beginners learn to ride though, but it was revealing in how speed helps. I moved to a long outdoor parking lot, and at around 8 mph, my V8F became stable, I no longer had to make balance corrections, relaxed my arms, and I could essentially just stand still at 8 mph if riding in a straight line. The sudden lack of need to do balance corrections helped me realize that I hadn't suddenly learned to ride, but instead I was simply going fast enough for my V8F to become stable. This is how most beginners learn, use arms for balance at lower speeds, but gradually increase speed during each session which will result in the EUC becoming more stable and at sufficient speed, self-stable. This is when I learned to tilt steer, small tilts at first to see how V8F would respond, then a weave pattern, and finally large radius turns. One thing you and most beginners notice is turning towards the foot that is already on the EUC when mounting is more difficult than turning towards the foot that steps on. Although it took me less than a hour to ride in a straight line and do large radius turns comfortably, learning to turn well took a lot longer since the EUC is tilted to steer, and the rider leans for balance, and it takes time to anticipate how much to tilt and how much to lean depending on turning radius and speeds. A drill I used to learn this was on a long straight, I would lean a bit, then tilt the EUC towards the lean enough to straighten up, weaving side to side while going down a long straight. I then extended the weave by at first only tilting inwards enough to hold lean angle, then tilting more to straighten up. This is a form of counter-steering, tilt more to lean less, tilt less to lean more. At lower speeds, the EUC is tilted more than the rider leans. At higher speeds, like 15 mph or so, the EUC is tilted less than the rider leans, but the 14M can't go this fast. You mention eventually getting a faster EUC, 30 mph or faster. Few riders go faster than 35 mph. On a heavy EUC at higher speeds, like 35 mph, the angular momentum of the wheel is so great that the rider has to press inwards on the upper pad of the EUC in order to tilt it and get it to turn. This is an advanced skill.
Wow! Thank you for all this information. It is great that you have so much experience at both motorcycling and using an EUC.
@@motomert157 - I'm still riding a 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa, and I can ride it fairly slow, but on my bicycle, I could do a track stand (bike not moving forwards) for 30 seconds or so at a time (the steering inputs are the same in a track stand as when moving slowly, but you have a smaller balance window, and if you go outside the window, you can creep up a bit to recover). I counter-steer on the motorcycle, and was aware that this is also needed for an EUC. With your 14M and my V8F, the sensation is the EUC moves out from under you as opposed to you moving inwards when you lean left | right | forwards | backwards. It's most noticeable when braking by shoving the EUC forwards and sitting back, but I don't think you can brake hard on the 14M. The V8F has limited acceleration, but it can brake fairly well.
58 is just the right age to start.
I'm 61 and learnt to ride a year ago.
I spend most of my time off road on my S22 and am loving it.
This year I've covered 5500km.
You're only as old as you feel 👍
I would definitely wear pads and a full face helmet. I don't 'bounce' as well as I used to. I've had 'good use' out of my full face helmet!
I would also might want to wait a bit to ride backwards. You are MUCH more likely to fall over. Definitely use a helmet.
Thanks Julian and/or Yvonne! It’s great you are riding so much. I am focusing more on learning what I would say are more basic skills. My first wheel only goes about 10 miles per hour but I am still thankful I had all my safety gear on the two times I crashed it and ended up on the pavement. Now that I am on the cusp of purchasing a faster wheel I just bought some body armor that I will be wearing.
How's the EUC riding going?
I hope you're having a great time in your wheel.
I'm still on my first wheel. An S22.
Over 7000 km and still going well 👍@@motomert157
@@julianandyvonne Going well. I bought the Begode Master and have almost 300 miles on it. I still ride the KS M14 too. I’m so glad I got into this hobby/lifestyle. Last video I uploaded was of riding in Death Valley. That was a blast!
@@motomert157 I'm so pleased that you're enjoying your wheels.
I'll check out your death valley ride. That must have been a hot ride! 🥵
That was really good start. The main tip I have for anyone starting out with EUC is that the key thing is to keep standing on the wheel. It doesn't matter if you got zero control over the direction as long as you manage to stand on it for a while. Learning to ride is all about clocking enough time on the wheel until your reflexes learn what to do to keep the balance. I don't think a grassy field is that great as it is harder then flat ground. The best place would be an indoors corridor where you can touch a wall on either side if you need it. Wobbling is also not a problem and if anything so is it important to not try and drive straight as it's not about learning to drive straight, but teaching the body how to recover when unbalancing in a direction.
Hey Znail. Thanks for the comments! Spot on.
😊good workout, far more fun than couch surfing the web!
Thank you so much for making this video. I just turned 51 but look about 35. I was wondering if 51 is tool old for staring to ride EUC, but you answered my question and inspired me. Thank you so much much for making the video and for the inspiration. Much appreciated!!!
It was my pleasure (and a little pain). Enjoy the journey! I learned on a King Song 14M. Today was day 10 of riding and I did half with the 14M and half with my new Begode Master.
well done, everything turns out well in a year you will fly!
Like hell it is, I do at least 30 kms on a any given weekend in the hills of Jamaica alternating between it and scooter (Janobike T85) ---- 100v Nikola and Kingsong 16x so ta da!! Great views and wind in my face. Early morning tho with less traffic.
Make sure you check wheel air pressure also
Good for you man!! Good way to stay young!! I remember my first week on my V5F, the bruising in the inside of my calves was insane!! I powered through an rode around 100 miles within my first week! I just pre-ordered the new leaperkim lynx and can't wait to get it!!
Keep it up man! Best tip I can give you is look where you want to go, not just with your head, but with your shoulders too, and keep knees bent. You'll be a pro in no time!!
My dood, you were really doing it! You've got pretty good balance to pick it up so easily. I do remember how much my legs hurt in the early days of learning to ride. Also, I used to live in Vegas and have to say that is certainly a good city/climate for EUC.
You guys are so brave,some of my friends who are 40 years old ,just afraid of it.I need some friends just like you❤ keep going, will be much easier every day.Hi from Turkey Antalya🙋🏻♂️
Thanks for the comment Horasano! I have enjoyed 2 trips to Turkey!! Riding EUCs is so much fun.
Just turned 66 today,had a V11Y for about 4months,gave it to my 38year old son,bought two V5,s for 11 an 12 year old grandsons,few days ago my new V14 arrived we all ride em,take turns on all of them
@@stevenmcbride2776 Thanks for the comments Steven. It’s awesome that EUC riding is something you do as a family!
That was a better first day than mine was. I started at 57 and I went from a 16S to an S22 after 1 month. Keep riding and keep us updated.
Thank you for the reply. Still thinking about the V12 HT for my situation. Are you happy with the S22?
@@motomert157 The S22 is amazing. I ride a lot of horse trails and the suspension helps with the uneven track. Think one-wheeled dirt bike. For me 28-35mph is plenty fast so the V12 will get you there. Your leg muscles will get acclimated and the unsteadiness disappears in time. You will fall. That’s part of it. Going slightly downhill at 15-20mph on asphalt can cause a wobble/fall in beginners so careful on downhills at first. Keep riding, man.
Im 50 and just started learning.. 3weeks in and I still can't ride omg... U inspire me to practice more thanks..I got a begode A2 my 1st euc.
Hi Edwin, thanks for the comments. I know you can do it! Wear the safety gear and take it slow. Just passed 300 miles on The Black Adder and 160 or so on Mr. Bean.
I’ve been riding for 10 years and I’m 64. It’s a blast! On my forth wheel now.
I'm 55 and been riding an EUC for over a year, first ride EX.N High Torque, now on my second wheel the King Song S22 Pro. The Pro is like so smooth off road at 25 MPH.
That’s great to hear. So unsure of what to get for my next wheel!
Its goin good!
You doing great, keep it up, you will be riding with the big boys any day now. Blessings to you
LOL, hadn’t given it thought yet, but yes, it will be intimidating doing a first group ride with much more experienced riders! Maybe they’ll make me wear a “student driver” sign.
Awesome 😎 thanks brother!!🙏
Its been 8 months now and you are hopefully more confident and skilled...You should be able to fly your drone in front of you as you have two free hands on a unicycle. I didn't learn till I was 70. (now 73) A friend taught me on his old white 18s and I had it going around the netball court after 2 hours of practice. After that two hours I was SOLD and had to get one. Like you I practiced on grass, which is really harder (more difficult) than a smooth surface. I started on 16x Kingsong, then a T4 Begode and now a Lynx. They are all fun to ride especially on downhill mountain bike tracks. Love your video for encouraging new riders especially the older starters like us. Cheers.,
@@dennisgreenfield5234 Thanks for the comments Dennis. I was riding a rental scooter and a bicycle in Boise over the past couple days. It reminded me how much more fun and comfortable it is riding EUCs. Love having my hands free. Keep enjoying the ride! Best.
I'm a little younger, and just started riding an EUC. I finally resolved my wobbling. It used to happen when I would accelerate, and my fix is to stand tall (think "good posture", like you were mentioning) and then slightly tip forward (whole body, not at waist) like that infamous trick by Michael Jackson. I have the KingSong 18XL, and I've hit enough bumps to wish I had suspension. It's such a fun thing to ride. It's my compromise for not wanting to shell out the money for an electric motorcycle. When I used to ride, I never experienced "tank slap" so, I was really frustrated with the EUC wobble.
Great comments! Thanks. I will try your wobble fixing technique next time I get them. I recently purchased my 3rd wheel. 2 have suspension but I still love my little KS 14M. Ride safe and enjoy!
Very nice, you doing a fantastic job, keep it up.🥰
Thanks! Having a blast.
65 and looking forward to my batch 2 v14
I'm 42 and I've been considering getting one of these but wasn't sure if im too old for it lol
After watching this video I'm definitely gonna get one.
Any advice on what one is best suited for a beginner thats 13st?
Hey Tony, thanks for the comments. I am happy that I got a KS 14M to learn on. It took quite a beating the first week. On week 2 though I was wanting more speed. I got the Begode Master but I haven’t gone faster than 32 mph on it yet. Also it took over 100 miles of riding to get semi-comfortable riding on streets. So I think if I had it to do again I would go for a middle weight model that can go 20 mph or so for my first EUC. I still may get another wheel as I am not yet able to maneuver the Master as well as I want. I just started some intentional practice to increase my skills on the Master. I do really enjoy mixing it up on long rides between standing and seated riding, so having a seat might be another consideration. As long as you get started I’m sure you’ll enjoy the journey! LMK which wheel you end up getting. Ride safe!
Thanks! Yes, I am understanding the ATGATT philosophy. The couple crashes I have had have proven the value of the safety gear!!
Fantastic to watch. you have a nice way of speaking and quality vocals, I would suggest a fuzzy wind break for the microphone while riding. your also learning very fast as others have noted. Keep up the great work! Stay safe. very good to ride padless to start and very manageable with the wheel chosen, you can try adding the ribbed 1/4" thick foam to the side to help with the feel against the legs
Thanks for the tip on the mic and the padding. I was this close to going to Ace Hardware for padding yesterday, but instead kept riding and learning.
Not bad for day 2 your picking it up pretty 👍 it's all about the fun
awesome you're a fast learner!!! SUBSCRIBED :)
Thanks! Trying to improve every day.
Awesome . From all the comments I feel like a young guy at 46 I just got my V14 a week ago put 100km on it and loving it
Wow! That’s great! I am hoping to do a 50 mile ride on the Black Adder (Begode Master) soon. (You are a young guy!)
Got mine at age 62... I practiced on empty tennis courts, with hard surface, and mesh walls (to hold on to)... You can get stabiliser wheels which attach to footrests (so you can't fall off)... Also, to prevent wheel wobble, ensure firm padding high up side of wheel so no gap between leg and EUC... your legs then "hug" the wheel...
Learning on a hard surface, in a safe open space, should be much easier than grass. I also wear crash helmet, wrist guards and back protection.
Thanks Andrew! I was looking at adding some padding to this wheel. I’m sure it would be a useful upgrade. Yes, the grass was more difficult and I find myself pretty much sticking to pavement now (unless making a b-line to a park restroom!)
Lol I seen 87 year old rider who started at 86 😂. And he rides his v11 on snow
I am 78, 79 in January, and have been riding my InMotion V11 for several years now. My wife has her own Ninebot Segway S-Max. We scoot all over downtown Long Beach and often take our pevs with us on our motor trips around the country. In short, there is no top age limit for riding an euc except for one's own state of mind.
Thank you for the comments! Your story is awesome to hear and gives me hope that one day my Wife will give the EUCs a serious try.
Excellent progression 👍
You will want a suspension wheel next. I start V10f, then MSP HT and now on the Master wishing i had gone suspension sooner. You problem will be choosing from all the new suspensions out there. Get something with a BMS.
Cheers
Great advice! Thanks Patrick. Looking forward to whatever that next wheel will be. I am also excited to get out there on my ‘training wheel’ to continue to get better with it.
I am 59 years old and this is inspirational! :)
Thabks Michael!
Awesome progress. I am 49 and started riding in March this year in my area. One of the members of the PEV group I am part of is 53 and rides them and let me borrow is extra InMotion V10F for a couple weeks. I learned on that and bought me an InMotion V13 right after. I almost had to learn again because of how big the thing is and high off the ground it was due to shocks. Today I am zooming around town on that beast averaging 30MPH and waiting for version 2 of the InMotion Adventure to get it as second wheel for off roading. Keep at it man and it will just keep getting easier. If you get a V11, remember the shocks will increase your pedal height but after you get used to it, it is no biggie.
Thanks for sharing your journey on EUCs! There are so many choices/options to consider for my next wheel.
Thanks for the comments! Still not sure if I should go for a suspension wheel, or the Inmotion V12 HT.
Nah! Bahaha! Never too old. I bought my V10F as an early 59th Birthday gift, June summer of 22. Ordered my Sherman S as a Christmas gift to myself the same year. It arrived in March and I've logged over 5111 km on it since.
Welcome to the addiction. Enjoy your rides
Wow! Great experience for overall short time. I think an EUC like the Sherman S might be my 3rd wheel.
I watched this video and it motivated me to get one myself, it will arrive soon
I'm 58 too ... Started 3 years ago on same wheel as u... Now got 2x inmotion v11s and a v14 on the way heh... It's a journey
That’s cool! Still debating between V12 HT or HS OR V11 for suspension! Aaaaaaahhhh!
I started at 66 but laid off for four years, and today was my first day back on the Solo. I am starting over. I am very encouraged by the speed of your progress. I need to get away from the wall. Are your problems turning right from being right-handed or from the torque of the wheel? I will be watching you. Thanks.
I started at 66, 5 wheels later and 5k miles I now have the S22 Pro
That’s awesome Rodney! I’m going to reconsider which wheel should be my next. Was thinking the V12 HT, but now I’m not so sure.
I’m reading you guys. I’m 65 and treating w pshysioterapy a dynamic osteophaty of the e pubis. First rehab and then my first ride of this great journey ❤
Best wishes to you! Enjoy the ride!
Need to treat it like learning to ride a bike or motorcycle! You have to get the forward momentum going , so you can balance better and move! Cause just like riding a bike or motorcycle, you can’t balance well the slower you go and you will fall over ! And yeah, always wear the safety pads, wrist guard and pads !
Thanks Bryan. Great advice/tips!
Thanks for supporting Ukraine! God bless you!
100 per cent the right thing to do!
Nice work for the first time. Better than my 👍🏾
Thanks Myleaux. BTW, cute pomeranian!
People tie brushes under the pedals/foot rests where they first start kinda like training wheels
62 here, getting ready to start!
Hey Jeff, thanks for the comment. Enjoy the journey! I started riding EUCs on Halloween last year and I ride everyday when I am home. Be sure to get the safety gear.
👊 great progress, if you feel the power of a stronger wheel you will be hooked
Yes, I am sure you are right. Mynext wheel will ptobably be the V12 HS or HT. Then who knows what will be tempting and on the market after that.
my commander HT, to fall in love with , you can drive and feel the power, take your time bit by bit , welcome new wheeler
55yo man. Just found EUCs and have been watching and researching. I think pads would be a great help but unsure if you can get them on the model you have.
I'm looking forward to getting one of these at the beginning of the new year.
Thanks for the comment! I got the KS 14M as my training EUC and now have the Begode Master. I enjoy both for different reasons. Enjoy the journey! It is so much fun. Wear the safety gear!
I'm on my second day of practice. The first day I held on to something while I pendulum back and forth or I stayed next to my fence while riding forwards and backwards. Today I feel more comfortable so at a really slow speed I adventured away from holding on and after about 10 feet of wobbles my legs and hips started working together and I felt like I was in control. Hopefully tomorrow I can pendulum without holding on. I'm learning on a King Song S16 Pro.
@@KyleKick909 Great job Kyle! I am sure you will be comfortable riding soon if you keep at it.
51 i have 500 miles done on my v 14.never go out without all the pads on, good fun
@@juliefarr2376 Thanks for the comments! I would like to try a V14 one day.
I want to get one as a company vehicle. So I can one day have the flex of starting a business with one wheel 😂🥁 aha aha aha.
I’m currently 57 and own an Inmotion V12 HS and love it. Looking forward for some warmer weather and more time to get out and ride.
Definitely pad up and wear a helmet.
Thanks. Been wearing the safety gear now. Still debating on next wheel. Am thinking the V12 HT, or HS.
@@motomert157 yeah at even at my age the shock absorption of my legs takes its toll. I’d be thinking about a suspension wheel like a Veteran Patton. I think it’s a 16” wheel, nothing big unless you like to sit on the wheel.
my best tip is probably wide stand draw your feet apart diagonally as your base stance so your feet know what to do always, which is establishing stability by pulling against the pull of your other foot going the other way.
That’s a good one. Thanks! Now I need to get better at carving. The pros make it look so easy.
i am 44 and considering getting an euc myself. I already have electric scooter, electric longboard, Onewheel so euc is the last thing i want to try and learn, i love my onewheel but i like the extended ranges on euc´s so perhaps i am heading that way as well... man! adult´s and our toys! hahah!
Exactly! First EUC for me was a small one for learning on. Bought the Begode Master for speed and distance. They are so fun it makes me want to call out sick just to ride!
Of course it's not too old and you did a lot better than most people. You need a full face helmet and knee, wrist and elbow pads.
Thanks David! I now have all the safety gear and wearing it helps with the confidence.
Looking good 😊.
So refreshing … Stay forever young at heart 🎉🥤🍭. It’s a lonely exciting journey on a road lined with naysayers. I got started at 63 last year and learned to cruise on Day 1 … probably had an advantage from being able to ride a manual unicycle. Still haven’t mustered the courage to go backwards.
Thanks for the comments Ian! Loving this journey, just need to retire so I can have more time to ride! Someday. Stay safe out there.
Keep going with it ..God bless..❤
Thanks Steven. It is a great joy to be learning a new, fun hobby that has practical applications as well. God bless you too!
I like your dog she or he look like a teddy bear. pup pup is beautiful.❤❤❤ how are you doing on your unicycle? I will be 58 and a couple of months. I never rode nothing bike.. tricycle..skates nothing I don’t even know how to drive…. but as of now, I am going to buy me a E trike and learn how to ride it. I think that is better for me at this age.😂😂
@@Mr.And.Mrs.swanson1522 Thanks for your comments Ms. Carletta! Maple Bourbon is a toy poodle (female). I have a few videos uploaded with her traveling around. An e-trike sounds good. I have three electric unicycles now and I look forward to excuses to ride each one any time I can. I am sure you will enjoy that trike!
T4 is a good wheel at a good price