Thanks for your comment. To be fair, my feet aren't nearly as big and furry as Hobbit feet, lol I'm mostly just a stout 5 foot 2 inch 145 pound "homebody" Big LOTR fan mother of four waiting for my kids to get married and hopefully have the supreme delight of grandchildren, all in good time. Do you ride EUC?
If I ever get bored and have thousands of dollars laying around,lol....Maybe in a few years they'll have EUC's with removeable batteries or revised rules so I can take it on a plane trip somewhere
Thanks for your comment. Have you managed to find a group to ride with? Have you successful avoided major injury on your two year adventure? I'm actually almost at two years- my V5F arrived on December 27th 2021. I haven't yet ridden with any group-maybe I'll try that in the new year as there is a group in Chicago that wouldn't be too far to meet up with.
Good for you, "average 54 year-old"! I am 64 and the going isn't as quick as it would have been decades ago, but I'm still improving after about 5 years. I don't see riding up stairs in my future, but maybe riding down. Backward and idling are still a work in progress and seated riding is coming along. Consider more off-road riding. I've found that to be a big skill improvement exercise and a heck of a lot of fun.
Thanks for your ideas. Its nice to know that there's much more to learn and I didn't break the thing yet!😀I never did learn seated and not even very sure I ever need to learn backwards. Hoping I'll run into someone who wants to borrow my V5F to learn..
After over 2 years on EUC, I think it's like drawing a picture with your feet. And the safety is knowing what you're driving on and keeping a 360 view of what's around you. The two times I fell off is because I didn't care what was going under my tire. Slippery spots and speed bumps are the big things to watch out for.
Thanks for your comment. So far I have stuck to very familiar areas- the times I have wiped out I can trace the causes to fatigue and simple lack of focus and trying out unfamiliar shoes, and not eating, drinking, resting and stopping enough on a long ride- also one time I was wearing a much heavier backpack than what I was used to, riding in an unfamiliar area with lots of people- came around a corner and twisted my upper body much faster than usual which sent me into an unrecoverable extreme wobble- mostly hurt my ego, LOL
God is good!! 🙏 I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I ride year round. Winter boots help. Keeps your feet warm. You can get heated gloves. The only downside I find with riding in the winter is a lose my wrist protection because I wear a winter gloves in the cold. I think it’s great that you’re riding. I just turned 54 yesterday and driving a ElectricUnicycles in the funnest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Have a blessed day!!
Wow! Thank you so much for the comment. I am hoping to ride over to to a church meet up this morning- it's definitely a funny hobby- a strong combination of tech, art, and athletics - Thanking God for the struggles we faced during Covid and today- he gives us much joy and victory even in the middle of distressing times and circumstances. Have you ever had a serious wipeout?- I had a few falls this past summer...just bruised thigh and ego...
Thanks for your comment. I'm trying to find where this device fits into my life. The obstacles to practical use are substantial, but worth the time and effort to develop the skills required, wear the gear required, and know your own limits.
I've ridden more the 1st year than the following years, made a leap to the monster pro, I can ride it but not quite comfortable yet. 72 yrs old, been riding for almost 4 years now. It is always good to see the ladies participate
Thanks for your comment. I seriously encourage you to keep at it with learning your bigger wheel- go at it slow and steady check out some of my videos from this time last year-It took me this whole year to get acclimated to the v11 and be able to start and stop at traffic lights with similar confidence and control- as I had on the little one- the bonus on the big wheel is being able to rest your legs against the sides/ saddle and of coarse the more cushy ride from the larger diameter and wider tire - I even only slowly built up to riding between 15-22mph. Is the Monster Pro a suspension wheel? I really wish they made these things in our country. Ride on
EUCs are the future of micromobility. I hope laws keep us able to ride. This is so much fun, so useful and so AWESOME overall. Cheers maam, great video 😃
Thank you for your comment! I am currently unable to ride much at all because of weather and being exhausted from my new physically demanding job, but I am so glad I had the privilege of resources, time and great EUC UA-cam mentors to learn to ride for a couple years - in my almost 55 year old housewife way. And I am looking forward to the Springtime! Hoverboarding in the house helps me keep that awesome PEV ride feeling going through the winter. Do you think it would be a good idea to initiate some interaction with my local authorities to encourage various sane regulations? Or just do super safe, super reasonable riding in all the right gear with lights etc.. as much as possible so that it is obvious how good they are to everyone who sees me? Reactions I have seen from people here have been 99% positive so far.
You can look up law regulation there, but yeah, reactions are 99% positive, so as long as you're protected you should be safe and people/police stopping you should be in a possitive way @@HeaveHoEUC
You bunch of young whippersnappers! 😂 70, and on a V12 HT. I started four years ago on a V8f..( there was covid..I was bored! ) I discovered EUC after watching ..NonStopNeal on UA-camd. The has some drill isn’t videos for slow cruisers where he was exploring a different European city by EUC each week. He’s well worth watching on a winters evening! I live in Italy, so have the other problem. I ride all winter but very little in July and August as it’s just too hot. In the summer months gear is minimal tbh. Knee and elbo pads with wrist guards, T- shirt and shorts. When I started, I never quite realised it was so addictive! Thanks for your video..much enjoyed 👍
Thanks for your comment, wise man of superior longevity! Covid got me trying out the hoverboard inside my home as my first euphoric glimpse into the possibilities. Then I saw Wrong Way on UA-cam- he is in Poland - his opening sequence cruising effortlessly around a corner on EUC - and his informative reviews of wheels in various price ranges and for various skill levels was how I decided on my V5F. My general goal with EUC is to be able to use it to the utmost practicality as transportation for daily activities- getting to work, grocery shopping, church, visiting friends, etc. I need more practice!
Take your time, wear the safety gear- these things take a lot more conditioning and conscious focus than we realize and we have to always assess our skill level and readiness to ride- riding tired or dehydrated without the right shoes and choosing our routes poorly can all contribute to crashes- I still mostly only ride in ideal weather in the early hours of he morning before there is much traffic... Enjoy! Freshly Charged is a good channel for PEV content.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with the EUC, I am happy for you there is this possibility available in your Country. I live in the Netherlands and with my age (67) I want to start riding the coming months, whatever happens. These wheels are not allowed on public roads and I have to get used to off-road tracks most of the time to make me feel comfortable with it. With lots of spare time for photography trips I like to use the wheel in Southern Europe to have a lot of fun 🙂, and enjoy my freedom the most. Internationally we should team up as EUC-users and make it more acceptable for the younger ones to use these new means of transport as they do with bicycles the same. It would really help those who are responsible for regulation and law, now and in the future. Thanks for youre post, and enjoy every moment.
To be honest, there is an antiquated law in my town against riding Unicycles - with the exception of getting special permission from the police chief to ride one in a parade,LOL. I emailed my local representative and informed him about my hobby and described our modern wheels as a completely different device that I believe should not be restricted so severely as the old ordinance states. Almost 2 years riding in public and I have never been harassed by police. I ride all around town but I do my best to be responsible and alert and I often ride in the early morning. I see Personal Electric vehicles like EUC's as a turtle just starting out the race with the rabbit. One new rider at a time we will keep moving forward and people will find ways to monetize them as recreation, we don't even have shops yet to take them for repair, nor do we have a store to go buy the latest model- it's all mail order. We have such an advantage with EUC's that they are silent and elegant so we are not disturbing the peace with them and before anyone realizes what we are riding- we dazzle them with the care we take to ride safely and courteously-I hope you will find many beautiful places to ride and enjoy many hours of riding bliss..Ride On.
Awesome! I'm 50 and I ride almost every day of the year in Portland Oregon. It's gets wet and cold but I just wear warm things. I'm a casual rider / commuter. I love my V11 too, it was my first wheel, and I have a Sherman Max too. The Sherman is so much easier to ride than the V11, despite the greater weight. I wish more people I knew were riding! If you're ever visiting Portland, you can borrow my V11.
Thank you for your comment and kind - hearted offer! I did find that learning V11 was somewhat difficult with my small frame- took a while to become somewhat agile with it. I still have a long way to go to improve my skills for sure, very glad especially when us 50 + people venture forth on EUC! I also hope that more people I know will try it. I actually was able to get at least 30 different people young and older to try my hoverboards inside my house-but EUC seems to be an extremely personal voyage of discovery and I get a little nervous at the idea of letting people try out my EUC inside my house so I haven't actually invited anyone to do that ..yet.
@@HeaveHoEUC The high pedals on the V11 are tricky and intimidating for new riders. I've been tempted to pick up a V8s or similar for teaching new riders and short grocery rides. Plus I could take it anywhere, so small and portable.
I agree that I would not have wanted to learn on a V11. Using a small light wheel really helps to get the confidence & muscle memory for the balancing aspect to gel when first learning. Yet, once I got acclimated to it, and my body got conditioned in the right areas to control the bigger wheel easily, there was no going back to the small wheel for the drastically better ride for these over 54 and previously damaged knees of mine!
Funny you mention that ! I'm the E-bike guy who's just decided to try an EUC since my E-bike has allowed me to park my car. I'm just over the Bridge up here in the Couv and nearly every outing on the E-bike involves the Marine Dr trail between the bridges. South on one brudge, North on the other puts me @ around 24 miles per outing. I was still working at PDX the yr I picked up my E-bike and made that 22mi round trip often, but haven't ventured much further into Portland, on the E-bike, than that. InMotion is dumping the price on new V11's for the Holiday sales but the new V14 is just about to be released & my instincts are saying, wait for it. eWheels are still evolving rather rapidly & that makes the new models more attractive for this first time buyer. Nice to hear you're enjoying your Wheel so much, even in this challenging weather we get here in the Pacific NW.
Glad to hear your wheel is holding up well. I'm enjoying my master pro on the trails more than road riding. Suspension makes the trails so much fun. At 57 people think im crazy to ride this contraption 🤣. If only they knew how much fun it is to float along the ground. Best wishes.
That's one of the reasons I have this channel- we gotta let people know that you don't have to be a super athlete nor a rocket scientist to learn these things! Thanks for consistently commenting on my content- it makes a difference in my motivation to keep posting things.
I'm very glad- that's the lion's share of the reason I have this channel-encourage others to try new things and be informed of potential joys and risks/ safety precautions etc. Ride On!
That is so great that you can ride to work- unfortunately I get super self conscious and nervous just thinking about bringing the V11 to work and the attention I would draw etc.. I also start worrying about wiping out and looking stupid in front of everybody. I suppose that in reality, people won't all be staring at me- it's so funny because normally I love attention....Thanks for watching my video and for your kind comment, Ride On !
You're awesome!! I wish my wife, mom, or grandma would ride with me!! My wife bought me my V5F last year for Christmas, I have right around 800 miles on it (mainly from walking/running my dog). I've been wanting to upgrade so bad. Last week I pre-ordered the leaperkim Lynx! Can't wait to start using it for my daily work commute! I'm gonna show this to my wife, mom, and grandma and see if I can get them to learn how to ride lol. I'll let them use my V5F. Stay safe out there!!
I was able to get all my kids to ride hoverboard but none of them have wanted to try the EUC. And my husband is a serious cyclist so he and I like to go ride trails together sometimes-him on his bike and me on my wheel- maybe the women in your life can get into something that fits their comfort level better. But yeah, If people only knew how great it feels, more would venture forth..
Great to see someone in your demographic ride! Being 60 yo male isn't as unusual though being good at it and teaching younger riders it commands a level of respect I didn't anticipate when I started. Now when I talk about my motorcycle, people seem to believe me (EBR 1190, can do 9s 1/4 mile).
I live in Icecold Denmark my dog demands daily EUC rides - so I dress warm and ride everyday. MC boots and skiing gloves keeps me warm even in -2 C. Im 61. Dakine Skiing gloves with wrist protection is wonderfull for cold weather.
Fun to bump into this EUC channel suggested by UA-cam. I learned my first steps on the v5f, nowadays it’s my wheel for trying out new skills and just for having fun riding indoors. Will not part from it. Have a nice day! Greetings from Finland
Wow, thanks for your comment. Its pretty neat to be able to connect this way across such a great distance🙂. I haven't ridden my V5F indoors since I put a huge gouge in my pretty wall,lol. I find it difficult to switch between riding the small and large wheels. I start a new job tomorrow and if my V5F will fit in the locker there, I will probably try riding it to work once I'm settled in. Do you ride in snow?
@@HeaveHoEUC Nope, I’m just riding for fun. I consider a mechanism balancing a wheel depending on friction to the surface somewhat suspect. Not risking it in this way.
ua-cam.com/video/DnRdbn4KCJw/v-deo.html I don't plan on doing it either but I do like to watch Adam on The Wrong Way channel do it from my spot inside in front of my electric "fireplace" LOL
Great video! My dad thinks I'm too old to ride my EUCs. I'm a casual rider too. In NYC, I don't know what terrain I'll stumble upon so I keep it simple and safe.
Thank you for your comment. Hmm does your Dad know that there are multiple 72+year old people riding? If people only come to realize how rich the experience is, they will understand why we do it. Ride On!
My wife was 64 when she learned to ride KS S 16. What I have learned, women should be extremely cautious doing so as physically they are more fragile than men and even a minor fall might put an end to such a great and fun activity. Unfortunately my wife fell off her EUC while being on a night ride. Actually no injuries, but she got really scared and never rode again. Anyway, good rides to you, protection gear and helmet as well as speed awareness are you best friends while riding!
I'm sorry that your wife had a scary crash- my worst crash to date left me with a large bruise and shook me up a bit. Riding EUC is no joke- I like to ride on a new and well lit road if I have to ride at night - with minimal car traffic in a designated bike lane. Here's an account of "What went Wrong" when I crashed- ua-cam.com/video/g0TeXCpjXrk/v-deo.html I agree that every person should be extremely cautious and every person is vulnerable to their own particular idiosyncratic weaknesses and fragility. One day I may give it up and life will be just as glorious without EUC in it- I am a wife and mother after all! Thank you for sharing. Ride On
Thank you for your comment. It's about time I got a decent pair of gloves, I do have a helmet with a wind shield, but I don't have lights on that one yet, and wool socks could help the cold toes issue, but they don't fit well inside my riding shoes. Do you ride in cold weather?
@@HeaveHoEUC I have previous motorcycle gear with good wind protection. Riding in moto gear and boots took a while to adjust to, but the gear adapts to all weather with protection and vents. The boots give added heel support and ankle protection. As for gloves, The Onewheel Sender Wrist Guards are a goof full finger option.
Thanks for your comment, I hope people will be inspired to try anything new that they are interested in seeing the absurdity of my success at acquiring this new skill. Do you ride EUC?
Wow congratz! I feel the V11 is arguably one of the most (if not the most) consolidated EUCs in the market (at least here in Brazil, if not worldwide).
For cold hands, try some snowboarding gloves with built in wrist braces (Dakine makes an affordable pair), or they make gloves built specifically to go over wrist guards (Demon makes a pair). Personally, I'm looking for a pair of mittens/gauntlets to either go over my Demon Flexmeters, or an all in one mitten solution with built in wrist braces. For cold feet, definitely layer. I go with a thin cotton dress sock and a thick wool sock over the top. Then just throw on some winter boots. If your boots have a decent tread but you're slipping on the pedals, you can always upgrade the pedals to something with spikes for more grip; looks like you just have the default sand paper ones on there. Legs, snow pants that can slip on over whatever pants you're wearing. And of course a gaiter / Balaclava to cover your face and neck, or you can tie a scarf to cover your face / neck. Just be wary of fogging up your visor. Have fun!
Thank you for these great suggestions- I'm pretty picky about the shoes I wear to ride but it's clear I need new ones that will allow for layering socks in the cold. The grip tape on my v11 pedals is very grippy still and my tiny little pads offer me just enough to feel secure without feeling like I will get stuck when I want to dismount. I long for like a whole body suit with all the gear built in - you should see the ridiculous process I go through to Wear my safety Gear,lol But I think it helps put me in a hyper alert state of mind that says-yeah-you are about to go where the cars go so you better be ready to avoid contact with them and help them avoid contact with you. Ride On!
Congratulations on your EUC journey. Ride safe! Edited: I stand corrected, I did not realize that the V5F also used the similar trolley handle to the V10F.
Thanks for your input. Yeah, I think they are pretty much the exact same design just smaller diameter. I wonder how many of us over 50's there are riding EUC?
@@HeaveHoEUC Edited: I stand corrected, I did not realize that the V5F also used the similar trolley handle to the V10F. I think that I've read/seen that PEV riders especially EUC & OneWheel, average age is fairly old due to cost. I started 3yrs ago with a OW and the V8F at the age of 66. I've got 2 OWs and added the Veteran Patton. I've got 3900+mi on OW and 1000+mi on EUC. I originally didn't find the V8F to be fun but did find it to be a very practical commuter. The Patton is changing that for me so I see my EUC riding exceeding my OW miles by the end of next year.
Thanks for the advice, I've been thinking about meeting up with some Chicago Riders but I think they are still out of my league - there's a "Fast" and a "chill" I wonder what to call the level I ride at-probably "crawl"LoL- I wear a lot of gear even though I only travel between 15-22mph on a wheel that can go 31-34mph
Enjoyed the testimony of your EUC journey to date! That is fantastic, and I hope you get many "warm enough to ride" days this winter! I would be elated if I could get my wife to "Just try it". Your husband is very lucky!! 😜
The "Wonder and Usefulness of EUC's" well said! I appreciate your content as well- we need all types of perspectives of how people fit their EUC's into their life as a whole without them taking over completely. Yes we need full time EUC riders and content creators but also people who don't have the situation where they can ride a hundred miles every week and analyze the motors etc...Ride On!
Boots are good for foot comfort... and ski pants over a base layer in cold weather. I started riding using a tether, attached to handle... and still do... it helps to stop feet lifting going over bumps etc... and if I have to step off, also helps prevent EUC falling over and getting damaged...
Thank you for the ideas, I have seen people using tethers online, personally I am not comfortable with having that wheel tied to me yet. Will keep it in mind for the future as I improve. I have a seat but haven't learned to ride seated and I don't even ride backwards yet.....Happy Thanksgiving! I'm about to eat some pumpkin pie!
@@HeaveHoEUC ... I wasn't suggesting tethering the EUC to you... 😱... No, the tether is attached to the EUC handle and I hold a loop at the other end in my hand... so I can let go at any time... If I step off, moving slowly, I can hold on, and keep the EUC upright... If I fell off at speed I'd be letting go, protecting myself!
I buy one for the grandkids and after I learn to ride it I had to have one for myself now I have a mten4 T4 and the ex30 I was 235 lbs when I started riding now I'm 185lbs the euc changed my life
Thank you for your comment! I love how it helps us get in better shape as you mentioned. I started riding after losing 35 pounds but I know that these two years of riding have made me much stronger even though I've not lost weight doing it. I have a new, very physically demanding job and I know that putting 2100 miles on these two wheels got my core ready to take on that challenge! Ride On!
God bless you! I understand how you can get hooked on an EUC, I'm 68 and started with the V-11. It took a few falls, and sure it hurts, but now I use all of the gear. Keep on riding, we all have to do what we enjoy in life.
This wheel has really helped motivate me to get more active and hope to age more healthy. Even the job I have now is such a blessing- I love the people I work with- it is a very welcoming place and helps me see that while the wheel is good, my most important focus is people. Thanks for your comment, I am glad every time I hear of others in the over 50 bracket taking a leap of faith to learn to ride.
Thanks! You are a rider after my own heart with that cape! and I just shared your Reverse Trick or Treating video on my Face Book! Wear Your Safety Gear, God is Good- Ride On!
Thanks for your comment. I wanted to ride the big wheel to my new job, however I'm nervous about drawling that much attention to myself as a newbie since I really need to be able to park it inside somewhere. Also the new job is physically demanding and I'm too tired after my shift at this point to do the extra work of safely riding home. Maybe by Spring I'll be conditioned enough to start using it for work.
Thanks for the encouragement! I've no time nor energy to ride- today is the 3rd day in a row doing my new Cart Wrangling job 8 hours/day on my feet pushing carts and loading groceries into cars- after years of housewifery which involved much sitting around crocheting, LOL! I love the work but it will be a while before I have any left over time and energy to ride-insert frowny face here
Thanks! Haven't ridden in about 6 weeks. High 38 degrees F tomorrow with rain, I might have to bite the bullet and cruise around the neighborhood to see if I still know how to ride
I started euc riding about 3 weeks ago and am absolutey hooked. Got a hammy down v10 and i ride very aggressively in traffic the whole nine because i find it the most exhilarating and fun. I really want to upgrade already. I find it awesome that youre also a enthusiast.
That's great, I hope you are fully geared up. Sounds like you haven't crashed yet, I'm very happy for you! Some reactions I have had" that looks so futuristic" " you look like a spaceman". Whenever possible I ride in low traffic and in the early mornings - the V11 is about 60 pounds which is still a beast to drag up and down a few steps. Wear your safety gear God is Good, Ride On!!
@HeaveHoEUC hey amen sistah!!! Ride on!!! I certainly have already fallen and got a small fracture for being too confident. It's already almost healed up but I kept riding while I had it because I just enjoyed it that much. I couldn't stop myself. Admittedly, I would have done it differently if I could do it again, but I love that I've gotten so comfortable and so much more vigilant and safe since it happened.
It seems you are much younger than me, I learned the V5F when I was 53 years old and I started on hoverboard a year before that, I face planted on hoverboard with just the cheap set of wrist, knee and elbow protection and a good regular bike helmet on and was happily uninjured. I have had only one EUC crash that made me rethink whether to continue riding it or not ( huge bruise on left hip) but no broken bones. The exhilaration factor helped me decide to keep going but to be super cautious about wearing my gear, being well rested, and making better decisions on my longer rides. Please wear the gear- full face helmet as the minimum- you only have the one body! Thanks for you comments, hopefully you are not AI, I haven't heard of anyone pick up EUC so fast that they were riding gearless in traffic at 3 weeks.... 😂
@HeaveHoEUC I am most certainly not AI and I'm 33 years old. And yes I adjusted to this v10 and learned very quickly because I was riding every day and very confidently aggressively learning, which is why I fell like 5 times, 1 of which resulted In a very minor fracture in my arm. I also have been riding on skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and bikes all my life. I take your advice. You sound like my mother, which I appreciate. Except, she begrudgingly accepts that she can't stop me from riding. She'd throw my wheel out if she didn't respect and love me.
I'm sorry to hear that man, such a bummer. Your choice to learn was smart, now just take care of yourself and baby that wheel for a while. Fall in love with safety and leave that dangerous rider mentality behind-we all battle the impulse to be reckless- it will be an ongoing job to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves- Ride On!
I have the V5F as well. I love it. I can carry it i to the train and that extends the range quite a bit. I also got the V12 recently. Much heavier though.
Yes the transition from the small wheel to the heavy one is definitely a process- it takes a while to build up the stamina to control those things on the stop and start and stand with one foot on the ground at intersections when necessary- the ride is such a blast it is tempting to start going out on longer rides before you get fully acclimated to the increased physical demands on your body. I just started a very physical job and had to stop riding even on good weather days for the past few weeks. Now however I think I may get a short cold ride in soon on the V11. Sadly the lockers at work aren't even big enough to fit the v5f- and I could just tuck it away behind the coat rack- however I'm a bit fearful that somebody would move it and accidentally turn on the power button resulting in some sort of damage or injury. Once I pass the probationary period of 45 days maybe I'll ask if there is a spot in the warehouse that they will let me park the V11. Have a great time breaking in your V12!ua-cam.com/users/shortsf-Guipi2_TU
Hey, it could be fun to try to ride with a group. My group has a good amount of people in it and I think the oldest is in his 50s? We always try to keep the group together without rushing anyone out of their comfort zone. So if someone isn’t comfortable going too fast, we enjoy a nice slow ride together. Some of us go ahead for a bit but we turn around or wait for our friends. We also have Bluetooth headsets that we join a group call with. So we can always talk to each other during the ride.
That sounds very inviting! It's possible that I just need another year of practice and experience before I'll be ready to join a group- also I just started a full time job which is very physically demanding compared to my 30+ year gig as a low activity housewife. By Spring time I hope to be stronger and maybe even ride the wheel the short distance to work, but my free time will be very limited. Right now my feet have some blisters to heal from before I ride again...and I needed 2 days to recover from one 8 hr. shift and now I need to work 3 -8hr. shifts on three consecutive days- this will be a challenge without adding the idea of riding EUC as well. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right!?
Thank you! I don't have lots of time to ride now that I just started a new job on my feet all the time and have a small boo boo on my bunion that needs to heal! I wish I felt comfortable with a selfie stick on the V11 but who knows maybe I'll buy an insta - 360 once I save up enough for that. It is a relief to have enough experience on the wheels to know that I am not going to forget how to ride it- maybe that is a silly thing to think in the first place but I used to get paranoid that I would forget how to do it.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your euc. I have a v8s and love mine. I’ve noticed my ankles don’t hurt but get swollen the day after riding. Does anyone else notice this?
Hmm, swollen ankles next day? How long are you riding, time and distance wise when you get the swelling? I don't get that but I am in a season of not riding very much-( it's 12 degrees outside right now) my longest ride was last summer I did 47 miles in 3 hours and didn't have any swelling the next day ( on My V11 suspension wheel . I have been riding EUC since I started learning December 27th 2021. However I did ride hoverboard for a good 10 months before that). And I rationalized that strong ankles would be important so I started doing heel raises to strengthen mine. Are your ankles rubbing on the wheel-? My v5f came with these small oval pads-maybe your v8s had those too Maybe changing your stance a bit could help -one foot slightly forward from the other and just slightly further from the body of the wheel. Age,weight, ride time, and your particular physique/medical history, stance etc I'm sure it all plays into why you get the swelling and you might be surprised that changing something small could alleviate that- I experienced the inner leg above the ankle bruising in the early weeks of rides over one mile before I was super confident on the wheel-due to clenching the wheel while learning to find and maintain balance-it wasn't painful and the bruising subsided and did not recur. Thanks for your comment-have a great day and Ride On!
@@HeaveHoEUC this is my second year on my Euc. I’m in Georgia and we had a two day window of good weather where it was in the 70s. I looked it up after I sent you the message and snow skiers have this issue when they start skiing again and with ill fitting boots. I kind of feel like it’s the same movement. I’m not very aggressive with my euc. I was just wearing my keens and going around the neighborhood and beltline. (A few hours and 30ish miles) After a day rest they’re normal but the cold weather has returned.
Where do people ride indoors? I did a tense couple seconds in Gurnee Mills' Hall of mirrors a few years ago (What was I thinking?!)ua-cam.com/video/DTvvh9oA5GQ/v-deo.html but I never tried to just nonchalantly ride throughout the whole mall.
Thanks for your encouragement - wish I could make more/ better videos- right now the weather is icy, and I'm getting acclimated to the physical demands of a full time job on my feet 8 hours a day- I have blisters on my toes- once those heal and the temperature gets above 40 degrees F maybe I'll ride the V11 to work!!
Agreed! The closest thing I can compare it to would be the one time I went snow skiing down a hill-however I had very little control on skis and I never went skiing again. With EUC I learned to gain good control and that is the battle: to master the thing and get maximum enjoyment. The trick is avoiding injury and not annoying the other road users in the process.
Thanks for your comment! I just started a new job as a cart "wrangler" at a huge grocery store in town so I'm no longer worried that I'll get out of shape sitting inside all winter-I'll be ready to ride in the Spring. Starting day four and every muscle is sore -poetry,LOL
The euc is such a convenient vehicle. I’m looking but won’t make the jump until suspension is ubiquitous, bms is technically adequate, ip rated, lighter weight, lifpos4 battery fireproofed, blah, blah, blah …and my fear of the learning curve is overcome.
Nothing is perfect - including each of us riders. You won't take the plunge until you accept this one fact- you will eventually crash to one degree or another and you will survive the embarrassment if it happens in public. So - you need safety gear and a deep sense of personal responsibility. I commend your high standards and careful planning, knowing yourself and your limits is essential especially considering the special care needed in storage conditions and battery care/ charging of the wheel, slow and steady. They are not more dangerous than cars. Put some padding on your wheel, Hop off and dump the wheel at low speed to preserve your body. Lastly, it's worth the risk and the hard work - if you have the means and the time to get one and learn it I encourage you to stop depriving yourself of the joy you will have the moment it clicks and you ride silently and swiftly with confidence down a trail and calmly simply shift weight to your heels and stop the wheel at will. It won't always be difficult - yet -it will always demand a certain level of vigilance to be a responsible operator.
@@HeaveHoEUC it’s not the embarrassment i fear, i’m an athletic 74. At 74, bone healing is honestly too slow regardless of how athletic i am. On suspension, years of sports has me near getting knee replacement. I fear, without suspension i’d suffer swelling behind my patella after a decent ride. After 6-10 games of racquetball, my knees swell and rest/recovery is needed. I now ride an escooter that has suspension, it’s my pev as of now. Well those are the reasons behind my words.
I understand better now. I am not a Dr. but I did have surgery on my right knee about 8 years ago to repair the "terrible triad" 3 of the four ligaments that hold the knee together so I am familiar with the experience of knee swelling from that. Until 3 years ago most of the previous 25 years I was 30 pounds overweight and I've given natural birth to 4 children. It sounds like you are in much better physical condition than me- I do zero cardio and riding these things doesn't seem much like exercise but it clearly takes some core stamina and conditioning. It would surprise me greatly if the process of learning EUC would be as hard on knees as even one game of racquetball! Did I mention I have extreme bunions on my feet as well? How fast do you travel on your escooter -how big are the wheels? I read on here that lots of people think that a bigger wheel gives adequate cushioning..I could talk EUC for hours......Have a Great Day and Keep Riding regardless of wheel count.
@@HeaveHoEUC 23mph on the escooter, could do 32 but it’s not needed in the city. Tires 10x2.7”. The 72 lbs is no fun carry up 2 flights of stairs, but suspension comes with a weight cost. Maybe the smaller diameter tires transmits more road vibrations and jolts than 14-16” tires, nephew bought a non-pneumatic/non-suspension escooter and he cries about it. Running in racq is softened with muscle control, hitting concrete is my fear since i no longer bounce.
ua-cam.com/video/xM15YgHlN0o/v-deo.html You might like this guy's information . Inmotion V5F 14" wheel is only like 26 pounds. I have never taught anyone to ride EUC but have helped many many people try out my hoverboard, some like my son got right on and rode almost immediately and all managed to get on hoverboard and at least stand on it and move slowly around the rug and then step off, and I still insist that there are significant enough parallels to EUC that it is worth the extra step if caution and safety is your goal- to learn a hoverboard indoors if only to get accustomed to the #1) height of your first small EUC #2)hands free control #3)forward facing with feet next to each other #4)control with feet and similar mind body wheel connection which is unique to these two PEV's Full disclosure- I've had 3 medium wipeouts 1st one 9mph on V5F "jacked-up" my shoulder- didn't see a Dr. limited mobility for a while but I still rode - pretty much back to normal now. Next one, low speed uncontrolled wobble on v11 I was fatigued near the end of a 30 mile ride-wearing bad shoes, had little sleep the night before, made some poor choices and there was a substantial crosswind. That one hurt. Result- melon sized bruise on upper rear thigh commonly referred to as "saddle bags",lol. That one made me seriously question my keeping the wheel. A month or two after that crash, I had another one less severe but landed in nearly the same area on body- again some poor choices I was wearing a heavier than usual packpack in crowded unfamiliar area and did a longer than usual upper torso turn to look behind me while coming out of a turn and swung back to the front too quickly which because of the backpack I assume it sent me into an extreme wobble- I wiped out, got up immediately and got back on. But again- never any broken bones, no Dr. visits. I kept my max speed to 9-12 on V5f and 15mph on v11until I had a lot of miles on the bigger wheel- now my max is 22 even though the v11 will do 31-34 mph. PEV's are no joke- you are doing well to ride your scooter-I do not have escooter skills.
Thank you for your thoughts. My husband sometimes talks about getting a 3d printer, so if that ever happens I might experiment with that. I get easily overwhelmed and I'm getting ready to start a new job tomorrow.... Seems like pads would be great for stairs for sure... Some Day!
@@arevee9429 Thanks for your encouraging tips, once my cash flow improves, maybe I'll be ready to upgrade my extremely minimal diy dollar store pads to something more supportive- I'm a bit stubborn and still get a bit nervous of having that locked in feeling. Maybe I just need to watch more videos from you and the other pros to do researching & pick which type to try out, seems like it would be nice if the wheels would come with pads as a minimum standard - included in base price since people say they are so helpful in its safe operation.
Hello Samara! Is it as cold there as it is here? Looks like you ride on ice and snow- I have not been so brave to do that here yet. Thanks for watching- I have to recommend the V11 for it's great suspension which is much easier on the knees!
Please have the v11 checked if it has the LG m50t battery cells. A lot of wheels (even cars) with those cells caught on fire. Mine included (Gotway MSP). Please be safe.
Thanks for your comment. I have had this wheel for a little over a year now with no problems. I have no idea how to have the wheel checked-but I will shoot off an email to EUCO where I bought the wheel and ask them- thanks for the heads up
Thanks for your comments. Starting that job tomorrow in order to fund all the great suggestions for better gear & wheels &have something to share with others... Ride On!
I have been wanting to do that, but I am very timid and nervous about riding in new areas and have never done a group ride before. If I had a ride buddy who would sort of babysit/ figuratively hold my hand through it I might try it sometime..
Thanks for your comment. Yeah, they say they have a "chill" group which doesn't exceed 25 mph- I usually don't go over 22- I set the speed limit on my v11 at 25 mph even though they say it will go 31-34. I think maybe next spring or summer I could scope out the route they post ahead of time-like ride it in the early hours of a Saturday morning -to help me get accustomed to the sights and sounds and conditions of the area- then I will be able to focus more on safe riding and meeting the people, or it dawns on me that I could just go meet the people first without my wheel!!!! That would be a good solution to get my feet wet with them! They have a Friday night ride with a lakefront fire pit area reserved I think for December 1st! What group have you ridden with?
@@HeaveHoEUC I ride in Melbourne - only been on one group ride so far ( I got a kingsong 16x about a month ago :)), and it was with a bunch of eskate, onewheel and scooter rides - I was the only EUC there! We mostly stuck to bike paths and so on, with a few residential streets so it was a pretty easy ride. I'd say just go for it with your wheel - go a little early to the staging point, chat with people and enjoy the ride. You can just follow everyone else, and I can't imagine they'll be consistently going much faster than 22mph - that's a pretty solid pace. Either way, you won't know until you try :)
Thanks for the advice- what are "cowboy work boots"? Is that cowboy boot style with a rubber sole or something? I will probably be buying some work boots for work and if they could do double duty as riding boots that would be terrific.
Hi, I just bought the INMOTION V11Y last week and I was wondering if I was too old to ride one of these things. I gonna try to ride it in the backyard this Easter Sunday. I turn 62 on August 9th. Your video helps me to at least try it, right? I see all the kids riding these things on UA-cam and why can’t I, right? Mark
I'm 55 now and I did start on hoverboard and then the smaller V5F. If you lived down the street from me I would definitely loan you my hoverboard and V5F to sorry of ramp up to the V11 but you are a stronger male so maybe it will go fine - it took me months to learn EUC first in my basement then on 24x24 foot patio. My only advice for you is to wear the safety gear and definitely celebrate tiny accomplishments, like riding 5feet,then 10 feet etc.. and put it away right after you have a success and then build on that the next day - patience and persistence are needed, don't give up!! Listen to your body- Ride On!
Question since you seem to be around. I did buy a full face helmet, body armor, elbow, knee and palm protectors. I also bought the power pads. Can I put them on for my first rides or keep them off? Mark
I was at Menards like a good Hobbit- buying pots and soil and plant food for repotting my baby lemon trees that I started from seed when I saw your comment on my phone and responded. I'm home now and from my perspective- when learning and always, I want to be able to hop off the thing if I feel I need to bail and having power pads on, in my mind, made me think it would inhibit me hoping off- ( I found that the grip tape on the pedals was sufficient to feel secure )but on the other hand- the power pads could be some sort of protection for padding the wheel when it dumps over. I still only use the very minimal home made pads with a tiny bump in the front for added security shown in the video. Always listen to that part of you that advises caution and patience- it will be worth the wait, and then you need to keep reminding yourself to be vigilant once you learn it-you don't want your friends and family saying "I told you so" if you injure yourself in a bad crash ( also being hurt sucks)- you want them to see your safety and success and say to themselves " he can do it - I might be able to do it" I have crashed and sustained a bruised hip last summer. So yes there is a steep learning curve- I'm still a novice with 2200 miles under my belt. And I was mostly sedentary for 30 years until I started riding so it might be much easier for you.
I am determined to see just how many miles I can rack up on the V11 before something breaks ( 1950 miles as of today), gave my V5F to someone else so they can learn without worrying about the expense. The V11 is still heavy for me to cart around up and down stairs and in and out of my truck!
@HeaveHoEUC I love the determination. Yes weight can make a big difference. I got my 12 year old the begode falcon. At only 55lbs it's the perfect size for him.
Thank you for watching- I just started a new day job which will definitely help me get in even better physical condition by the time Spring comes around again to ride more.
You are my favorite unicycle rider on the planet.
Thank you.You have some of the best ride footage with all the glorious scenery and great perspectives.
never thought i’d see a hobbit lady on a unicycle, respect queen
Thanks for your comment. To be fair, my feet aren't nearly as big and furry as Hobbit feet, lol I'm mostly just a stout 5 foot 2 inch 145 pound "homebody" Big LOTR fan mother of four waiting for my kids to get married and hopefully have the supreme delight of grandchildren, all in good time. Do you ride EUC?
@@HeaveHoEUC That’s awesome! I currently ride an EX30. If you ever get bored of the V11, the 134V Begode suspension wheels are lots of fun.
If I ever get bored and have thousands of dollars laying around,lol....Maybe in a few years they'll have EUC's with removeable batteries or revised rules so I can take it on a plane trip somewhere
@@HeaveHoEUC Holaaaa!! My dream is a wheel with the benefits of current advanced wheels, that weighs 20 kilos. Gracias por tu video, From Medellin
I am 60 and love my Begode Master. It's my second year ridding EUC.
Thanks for your comment. Have you managed to find a group to ride with? Have you successful avoided major injury on your two year adventure? I'm actually almost at two years- my V5F arrived on December 27th 2021. I haven't yet ridden with any group-maybe I'll try that in the new year as there is a group in Chicago that wouldn't be too far to meet up with.
Good for you, "average 54 year-old"! I am 64 and the going isn't as quick as it would have been decades ago, but I'm still improving after about 5 years. I don't see riding up stairs in my future, but maybe riding down. Backward and idling are still a work in progress and seated riding is coming along. Consider more off-road riding. I've found that to be a big skill improvement exercise and a heck of a lot of fun.
Thanks for your ideas. Its nice to know that there's much more to learn and I didn't break the thing yet!😀I never did learn seated and not even very sure I ever need to learn backwards. Hoping I'll run into someone who wants to borrow my V5F to learn..
@@HeaveHoEUC Yes, I am also glad not to have had any broken bones. Yet. But there have been some interesting crashes. Good gear rules!
Yeah- I was pretty shaken up when I got my melon sized hip bruise!
After over 2 years on EUC, I think it's like drawing a picture with your feet. And the safety is knowing what you're driving on and keeping a 360 view of what's around you. The two times I fell off is because I didn't care what was going under my tire. Slippery spots and speed bumps are the big things to watch out for.
Thanks for your comment. So far I have stuck to very familiar areas- the times I have wiped out I can trace the causes to fatigue and simple lack of focus and trying out unfamiliar shoes, and not eating, drinking, resting and stopping enough on a long ride- also one time I was wearing a much heavier backpack than what I was used to, riding in an unfamiliar area with lots of people- came around a corner and twisted my upper body much faster than usual which sent me into an unrecoverable extreme wobble- mostly hurt my ego, LOL
God is good!! 🙏
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I ride year round. Winter boots help. Keeps your feet warm. You can get heated gloves. The only downside I find with riding in the winter is a lose my wrist protection because I wear a winter gloves in the cold. I think it’s great that you’re riding. I just turned 54 yesterday and driving a ElectricUnicycles in the funnest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Have a blessed day!!
Wow! Thank you so much for the comment. I am hoping to ride over to to a church meet up this morning- it's definitely a funny hobby- a strong combination of tech, art, and athletics - Thanking God for the struggles we faced during Covid and today- he gives us much joy and victory even in the middle of distressing times and circumstances. Have you ever had a serious wipeout?- I had a few falls this past summer...just bruised thigh and ego...
Best of luck and congratulations!
Love the way you talk about your connection and process with your EUCs.
Thanks for your comment. I'm trying to find where this device fits into my life. The obstacles to practical use are substantial, but worth the time and effort to develop the skills required, wear the gear required, and know your own limits.
I've ridden more the 1st year than the following years, made a leap to the monster pro, I can ride it but not quite comfortable yet. 72 yrs old, been riding for almost 4 years now. It is always good to see the ladies participate
Thanks for your comment. I seriously encourage you to keep at it with learning your bigger wheel- go at it slow and steady check out some of my videos from this time last year-It took me this whole year to get acclimated to the v11 and be able to start and stop at traffic lights with similar confidence and control- as I had on the little one- the bonus on the big wheel is being able to rest your legs against the sides/ saddle and of coarse the more cushy ride from the larger diameter and wider tire - I even only slowly built up to riding between 15-22mph. Is the Monster Pro a suspension wheel? I really wish they made these things in our country. Ride on
EUCs are the future of micromobility. I hope laws keep us able to ride. This is so much fun, so useful and so AWESOME overall. Cheers maam, great video 😃
Thank you for your comment! I am currently unable to ride much at all because of weather and being exhausted from my new physically demanding job, but I am so glad I had the privilege of resources, time and great EUC UA-cam mentors to learn to ride for a couple years - in my almost 55 year old housewife way. And I am looking forward to the Springtime! Hoverboarding in the house helps me keep that awesome PEV ride feeling going through the winter. Do you think it would be a good idea to initiate some interaction with my local authorities to encourage various sane regulations? Or just do super safe, super reasonable riding in all the right gear with lights etc.. as much as possible so that it is obvious how good they are to everyone who sees me? Reactions I have seen from people here have been 99% positive so far.
You can look up law regulation there, but yeah, reactions are 99% positive, so as long as you're protected you should be safe and people/police stopping you should be in a possitive way @@HeaveHoEUC
Ha, it's a current form of mobility... If the euc snobs (80 km/h riders) don't get them banned for good...
You bunch of young whippersnappers! 😂 70, and on a V12 HT. I started four years ago on a V8f..( there was covid..I was bored! ) I discovered EUC after watching ..NonStopNeal on UA-camd. The has some drill isn’t videos for slow cruisers where he was exploring a different European city by EUC each week. He’s well worth watching on a winters evening! I live in Italy, so have the other problem. I ride all winter but very little in July and August as it’s just too hot. In the summer months gear is minimal tbh. Knee and elbo pads with wrist guards, T- shirt and shorts. When I started, I never quite realised it was so addictive! Thanks for your video..much enjoyed 👍
Thanks for your comment, wise man of superior longevity! Covid got me trying out the hoverboard inside my home as my first euphoric glimpse into the possibilities. Then I saw Wrong Way on UA-cam- he is in Poland - his opening sequence cruising effortlessly around a corner on EUC - and his informative reviews of wheels in various price ranges and for various skill levels was how I decided on my V5F. My general goal with EUC is to be able to use it to the utmost practicality as transportation for daily activities- getting to work, grocery shopping, church, visiting friends, etc. I need more practice!
Such a great video!
67 ....just bought a onewheel.... probably EUC for my next birthday.... rock on!
Take your time, wear the safety gear- these things take a lot more conditioning and conscious focus than we realize and we have to always assess our skill level and readiness to ride- riding tired or dehydrated without the right shoes and choosing our routes poorly can all contribute to crashes- I still mostly only ride in ideal weather in the early hours of he morning before there is much traffic... Enjoy! Freshly Charged is a good channel for PEV content.
@@HeaveHoEUC 👍
Thanks for sharing your experiences with the EUC, I am happy for you there is this possibility available in your Country.
I live in the Netherlands and with my age (67) I want to start riding the coming months, whatever happens.
These wheels are not allowed on public roads and I have to get used to off-road tracks most of the time to make me feel comfortable with it.
With lots of spare time for photography trips I like to use the wheel in Southern Europe to have a lot of fun 🙂, and enjoy my freedom the most.
Internationally we should team up as EUC-users and make it more acceptable for the younger ones to use these new means of transport as they do with bicycles the same.
It would really help those who are responsible for regulation and law, now and in the future.
Thanks for youre post, and enjoy every moment.
To be honest, there is an antiquated law in my town against riding Unicycles - with the exception of getting special permission from the police chief to ride one in a parade,LOL. I emailed my local representative and informed him about my hobby and described our modern wheels as a completely different device that I believe should not be restricted so severely as the old ordinance states. Almost 2 years riding in public and I have never been harassed by police. I ride all around town but I do my best to be responsible and alert and I often ride in the early morning. I see Personal Electric vehicles like EUC's as a turtle just starting out the race with the rabbit. One new rider at a time we will keep moving forward and people will find ways to monetize them as recreation, we don't even have shops yet to take them for repair, nor do we have a store to go buy the latest model- it's all mail order. We have such an advantage with EUC's that they are silent and elegant so we are not disturbing the peace with them and before anyone realizes what we are riding- we dazzle them with the care we take to ride safely and courteously-I hope you will find many beautiful places to ride and enjoy many hours of riding bliss..Ride On.
You’re so awesome! Commendable seeing you getting into this hobby!
Ditto to your group of riders! Thanks for your comment-Ride On
Awesome! I'm 50 and I ride almost every day of the year in Portland Oregon. It's gets wet and cold but I just wear warm things. I'm a casual rider / commuter. I love my V11 too, it was my first wheel, and I have a Sherman Max too. The Sherman is so much easier to ride than the V11, despite the greater weight. I wish more people I knew were riding! If you're ever visiting Portland, you can borrow my V11.
Thank you for your comment and kind - hearted offer! I did find that learning V11 was somewhat difficult with my small frame- took a while to become somewhat agile with it. I still have a long way to go to improve my skills for sure, very glad especially when us 50 + people venture forth on EUC! I also hope that more people I know will try it. I actually was able to get at least 30 different people young and older to try my hoverboards inside my house-but EUC seems to be an extremely personal voyage of discovery and I get a little nervous at the idea of letting people try out my EUC inside my house so I haven't actually invited anyone to do that ..yet.
@@HeaveHoEUC The high pedals on the V11 are tricky and intimidating for new riders. I've been tempted to pick up a V8s or similar for teaching new riders and short grocery rides. Plus I could take it anywhere, so small and portable.
I agree that I would not have wanted to learn on a V11. Using a small light wheel really helps to get the confidence & muscle memory for the balancing aspect to gel when first learning. Yet, once I got acclimated to it, and my body got conditioned in the right areas to control the bigger wheel easily, there was no going back to the small wheel for the drastically better ride for these over 54 and previously damaged knees of mine!
Funny you mention that ! I'm the E-bike guy who's just decided to try an EUC since my E-bike has allowed me to park my car.
I'm just over the Bridge up here in the Couv and nearly every outing on the E-bike involves the Marine Dr trail between the bridges. South on one brudge, North on the other puts me @ around 24 miles per outing.
I was still working at PDX the yr I picked up my E-bike and made that 22mi round trip often, but haven't ventured much further into Portland, on the E-bike, than that.
InMotion is dumping the price on new V11's for the Holiday sales but the new V14 is just about to be released & my instincts are saying, wait for it.
eWheels are still evolving rather rapidly & that makes the new models more attractive for this first time buyer.
Nice to hear you're enjoying your Wheel so much, even in this challenging weather we get here in the Pacific NW.
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Glad to hear your wheel is holding up well. I'm enjoying my master pro on the trails more than road riding. Suspension makes the trails so much fun. At 57 people think im crazy to ride this contraption 🤣. If only they knew how much fun it is to float along the ground.
Best wishes.
That's one of the reasons I have this channel- we gotta let people know that you don't have to be a super athlete nor a rocket scientist to learn these things! Thanks for consistently commenting on my content- it makes a difference in my motivation to keep posting things.
That is so awesome! I'm sharing this video with my wife for inspiration on her EUC journey. Keep it up and stay safe. 🤩
I'm very glad- that's the lion's share of the reason I have this channel-encourage others to try new things and be informed of potential joys and risks/ safety precautions etc. Ride On!
Hi, good vibes from Mexico, I have a ninebot z10, and I use it to goto work every day, I'm really happy.
That is so great that you can ride to work- unfortunately I get super self conscious and nervous just thinking about bringing the V11 to work and the attention I would draw etc.. I also start worrying about wiping out and looking stupid in front of everybody. I suppose that in reality, people won't all be staring at me- it's so funny because normally I love attention....Thanks for watching my video and for your kind comment, Ride On !
You're awesome!! I wish my wife, mom, or grandma would ride with me!! My wife bought me my V5F last year for Christmas, I have right around 800 miles on it (mainly from walking/running my dog). I've been wanting to upgrade so bad. Last week I pre-ordered the leaperkim Lynx! Can't wait to start using it for my daily work commute!
I'm gonna show this to my wife, mom, and grandma and see if I can get them to learn how to ride lol. I'll let them use my V5F. Stay safe out there!!
I was able to get all my kids to ride hoverboard but none of them have wanted to try the EUC. And my husband is a serious cyclist so he and I like to go ride trails together sometimes-him on his bike and me on my wheel- maybe the women in your life can get into something that fits their comfort level better. But yeah, If people only knew how great it feels, more would venture forth..
Great to see someone in your demographic ride! Being 60 yo male isn't as unusual though being good at it and teaching younger riders it commands a level of respect I didn't anticipate when I started. Now when I talk about my motorcycle, people seem to believe me (EBR 1190, can do 9s 1/4 mile).
Congrats
I live in Icecold Denmark my dog demands daily EUC rides - so I dress warm and ride everyday. MC boots and skiing gloves keeps me warm even in -2 C. Im 61. Dakine Skiing gloves with wrist protection is wonderfull for cold weather.
Thank you for you comment and the tip for good cold weather riding gloves!
Fun to bump into this EUC channel suggested by UA-cam. I learned my first steps on the v5f, nowadays it’s my wheel for trying out new skills and just for having fun riding indoors. Will not part from it. Have a nice day! Greetings from Finland
Wow, thanks for your comment. Its pretty neat to be able to connect this way across such a great distance🙂. I haven't ridden my V5F indoors since I put a huge gouge in my pretty wall,lol. I find it difficult to switch between riding the small and large wheels. I start a new job tomorrow and if my V5F will fit in the locker there, I will probably try riding it to work once I'm settled in. Do you ride in snow?
@@HeaveHoEUC Nope, I’m just riding for fun. I consider a mechanism balancing a wheel depending on friction to the surface somewhat suspect. Not risking it in this way.
ua-cam.com/video/DnRdbn4KCJw/v-deo.html I don't plan on doing it either but I do like to watch Adam on The Wrong Way channel do it from my spot inside in front of my electric "fireplace" LOL
Great video! My dad thinks I'm too old to ride my EUCs. I'm a casual rider too. In NYC, I don't know what terrain I'll stumble upon so I keep it simple and safe.
Thank you for your comment. Hmm does your Dad know that there are multiple 72+year old people riding? If people only come to realize how rich the experience is, they will understand why we do it. Ride On!
My wife was 64 when she learned to ride KS S 16. What I have learned, women should be extremely cautious doing so as physically they are more fragile than men and even a minor fall might put an end to such a great and fun activity. Unfortunately my wife fell off her EUC while being on a night ride. Actually no injuries, but she got really scared and never rode again. Anyway, good rides to you, protection gear and helmet as well as speed awareness are you best friends while riding!
I'm sorry that your wife had a scary crash- my worst crash to date left me with a large bruise and shook me up a bit. Riding EUC is no joke- I like to ride on a new and well lit road if I have to ride at night - with minimal car traffic in a designated bike lane. Here's an account of "What went Wrong" when I crashed- ua-cam.com/video/g0TeXCpjXrk/v-deo.html I agree that every person should be extremely cautious and every person is vulnerable to their own particular idiosyncratic weaknesses and fragility. One day I may give it up and life will be just as glorious without EUC in it- I am a wife and mother after all! Thank you for sharing. Ride On
Finding the right gear definitely helps with the riding experience, especially when the temperature gets cold.
Thank you for your comment. It's about time I got a decent pair of gloves, I do have a helmet with a wind shield, but I don't have lights on that one yet, and wool socks could help the cold toes issue, but they don't fit well inside my riding shoes. Do you ride in cold weather?
@@HeaveHoEUC I have previous motorcycle gear with good wind protection. Riding in moto gear and boots took a while to adjust to, but the gear adapts to all weather with protection and vents. The boots give added heel support and ankle protection. As for gloves, The Onewheel Sender Wrist Guards are a goof full finger option.
Definitely an inspiration! You're killing it!
Thanks for your comment, I hope people will be inspired to try anything new that they are interested in seeing the absurdity of my success at acquiring this new skill. Do you ride EUC?
Wow congratz! I feel the V11 is arguably one of the most (if not the most) consolidated EUCs in the market (at least here in Brazil, if not worldwide).
For cold hands, try some snowboarding gloves with built in wrist braces (Dakine makes an affordable pair), or they make gloves built specifically to go over wrist guards (Demon makes a pair). Personally, I'm looking for a pair of mittens/gauntlets to either go over my Demon Flexmeters, or an all in one mitten solution with built in wrist braces.
For cold feet, definitely layer. I go with a thin cotton dress sock and a thick wool sock over the top. Then just throw on some winter boots. If your boots have a decent tread but you're slipping on the pedals, you can always upgrade the pedals to something with spikes for more grip; looks like you just have the default sand paper ones on there.
Legs, snow pants that can slip on over whatever pants you're wearing. And of course a gaiter / Balaclava to cover your face and neck, or you can tie a scarf to cover your face / neck. Just be wary of fogging up your visor. Have fun!
Thank you for these great suggestions- I'm pretty picky about the shoes I wear to ride but it's clear I need new ones that will allow for layering socks in the cold. The grip tape on my v11 pedals is very grippy still and my tiny little pads offer me just enough to feel secure without feeling like I will get stuck when I want to dismount. I long for like a whole body suit with all the gear built in - you should see the ridiculous process I go through to Wear my safety Gear,lol But I think it helps put me in a hyper alert state of mind that says-yeah-you are about to go where the cars go so you better be ready to avoid contact with them and help them avoid contact with you. Ride On!
Congratulations on your EUC journey. Ride safe!
Edited: I stand corrected, I did not realize that the V5F also used the similar trolley handle to the V10F.
Thanks for your input. Yeah, I think they are pretty much the exact same design just smaller diameter.
I wonder how many of us over 50's there are riding EUC?
@@HeaveHoEUC Edited: I stand corrected, I did not realize that the V5F also used the similar trolley handle to the V10F.
I think that I've read/seen that PEV riders especially EUC & OneWheel, average age is fairly old due to cost. I started 3yrs ago with a OW and the V8F at the age of 66. I've got 2 OWs and added the Veteran Patton. I've got 3900+mi on OW and 1000+mi on EUC. I originally didn't find the V8F to be fun but did find it to be a very practical commuter. The Patton is changing that for me so I see my EUC riding exceeding my OW miles by the end of next year.
@@HeaveHoEUC- I stand corrected, I did not realize that the V5F also used the similar trolley handle to the V10F.
It’s fun,you feel young again
Thanks for your comment- Well Said!
You are the coolest ! Make sure you get the ride protection gear . And stay out of Chicago.
Thanks for the advice, I've been thinking about meeting up with some Chicago Riders but I think they are still out of my league - there's a "Fast" and a "chill" I wonder what to call the level I ride at-probably "crawl"LoL- I wear a lot of gear even though I only travel between 15-22mph on a wheel that can go 31-34mph
Enjoyed the testimony of your EUC journey to date! That is fantastic, and I hope you get many "warm enough to ride" days this winter! I would be elated if I could get my wife to "Just try it". Your husband is very lucky!! 😜
Thanks for sharing your experiences and bringing attention to the wonder and usefulness of EUC's!
The "Wonder and Usefulness of EUC's" well said! I appreciate your content as well- we need all types of perspectives of how people fit their EUC's into their life as a whole without them taking over completely. Yes we need full time EUC riders and content creators but also people who don't have the situation where they can ride a hundred miles every week and analyze the motors etc...Ride On!
Boots are good for foot comfort... and ski pants over a base layer in cold weather.
I started riding using a tether, attached to handle... and still do... it helps to stop feet lifting going over bumps etc... and if I have to step off, also helps prevent EUC falling over and getting damaged...
Thank you for the ideas, I have seen people using tethers online, personally I am not comfortable with having that wheel tied to me yet. Will keep it in mind for the future as I improve. I have a seat but haven't learned to ride seated and I don't even ride backwards yet.....Happy Thanksgiving! I'm about to eat some pumpkin pie!
@@HeaveHoEUC ... I wasn't suggesting tethering the EUC to you... 😱... No, the tether is attached to the EUC handle and I hold a loop at the other end in my hand... so I can let go at any time... If I step off, moving slowly, I can hold on, and keep the EUC upright... If I fell off at speed I'd be letting go, protecting myself!
I buy one for the grandkids and after I learn to ride it I had to have one for myself now I have a mten4 T4 and the ex30 I was 235 lbs when I started riding now I'm 185lbs the euc changed my life
Thank you for your comment! I love how it helps us get in better shape as you mentioned. I started riding after losing 35 pounds but I know that these two years of riding have made me much stronger even though I've not lost weight doing it. I have a new, very physically demanding job and I know that putting 2100 miles on these two wheels got my core ready to take on that challenge! Ride On!
God bless you! I understand how you can get hooked on an EUC, I'm 68 and started with the V-11. It took a few falls, and sure it hurts, but now I use all of the gear. Keep on riding, we all have to do what we enjoy in life.
This wheel has really helped motivate me to get more active and hope to age more healthy. Even the job I have now is such a blessing- I love the people I work with- it is a very welcoming place and helps me see that while the wheel is good, my most important focus is people. Thanks for your comment, I am glad every time I hear of others in the over 50 bracket taking a leap of faith to learn to ride.
Love your videos!
Thanks! You are a rider after my own heart with that cape! and I just shared your Reverse Trick or Treating video on my Face Book! Wear Your Safety Gear, God is Good- Ride On!
Goat. Will definitely ride with you if I ever catch you
What is the next Group Ride you will be doing?
Very inspiring to see your enthusiasm for the wheel!
Thanks for your comment. I wanted to ride the big wheel to my new job, however I'm nervous about drawling that much attention to myself as a newbie since I really need to be able to park it inside somewhere. Also the new job is physically demanding and I'm too tired after my shift at this point to do the extra work of safely riding home. Maybe by Spring I'll be conditioned enough to start using it for work.
Love that you’re part of our community! 👊🏼
Thanks for the encouragement! I've no time nor energy to ride- today is the 3rd day in a row doing my new Cart Wrangling job 8 hours/day on my feet pushing carts and loading groceries into cars- after years of housewifery which involved much sitting around crocheting, LOL! I love the work but it will be a while before I have any left over time and energy to ride-insert frowny face here
great vid! subbed!
Thanks! Haven't ridden in about 6 weeks. High 38 degrees F tomorrow with rain, I might have to bite the bullet and cruise around the neighborhood to see if I still know how to ride
I started euc riding about 3 weeks ago and am absolutey hooked. Got a hammy down v10 and i ride very aggressively in traffic the whole nine because i find it the most exhilarating and fun. I really want to upgrade already. I find it awesome that youre also a enthusiast.
That's great, I hope you are fully geared up. Sounds like you haven't crashed yet, I'm very happy for you! Some reactions I have had" that looks so futuristic" " you look like a spaceman". Whenever possible I ride in low traffic and in the early mornings - the V11 is about 60 pounds which is still a beast to drag up and down a few steps. Wear your safety gear God is Good, Ride On!!
@HeaveHoEUC hey amen sistah!!! Ride on!!! I certainly have already fallen and got a small fracture for being too confident. It's already almost healed up but I kept riding while I had it because I just enjoyed it that much. I couldn't stop myself. Admittedly, I would have done it differently if I could do it again, but I love that I've gotten so comfortable and so much more vigilant and safe since it happened.
@@HeaveHoEUC also I do need to get gear.
It seems you are much younger than me, I learned the V5F when I was 53 years old and I started on hoverboard a year before that, I face planted on hoverboard with just the cheap set of wrist, knee and elbow protection and a good regular bike helmet on and was happily uninjured. I have had only one EUC crash that made me rethink whether to continue riding it or not ( huge bruise on left hip) but no broken bones. The exhilaration factor helped me decide to keep going but to be super cautious about wearing my gear, being well rested, and making better decisions on my longer rides. Please wear the gear- full face helmet as the minimum- you only have the one body! Thanks for you comments, hopefully you are not AI, I haven't heard of anyone pick up EUC so fast that they were riding gearless in traffic at 3 weeks.... 😂
@HeaveHoEUC I am most certainly not AI and I'm 33 years old. And yes I adjusted to this v10 and learned very quickly because I was riding every day and very confidently aggressively learning, which is why I fell like 5 times, 1 of which resulted In a very minor fracture in my arm. I also have been riding on skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and bikes all my life. I take your advice. You sound like my mother, which I appreciate. Except, she begrudgingly accepts that she can't stop me from riding. She'd throw my wheel out if she didn't respect and love me.
I wrecked my V13. $800 to fix the wheel. I ride dangerous and stupid. Time off is a lesson learned in patience.
I'm sorry to hear that man, such a bummer. Your choice to learn was smart, now just take care of yourself and baby that wheel for a while. Fall in love with safety and leave that dangerous rider mentality behind-we all battle the impulse to be reckless- it will be an ongoing job to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves- Ride On!
I have the V5F as well. I love it. I can carry it i to the train and that extends the range quite a bit. I also got the V12 recently. Much heavier though.
Yes the transition from the small wheel to the heavy one is definitely a process- it takes a while to build up the stamina to control those things on the stop and start and stand with one foot on the ground at intersections when necessary- the ride is such a blast it is tempting to start going out on longer rides before you get fully acclimated to the increased physical demands on your body. I just started a very physical job and had to stop riding even on good weather days for the past few weeks. Now however I think I may get a short cold ride in soon on the V11. Sadly the lockers at work aren't even big enough to fit the v5f- and I could just tuck it away behind the coat rack- however I'm a bit fearful that somebody would move it and accidentally turn on the power button resulting in some sort of damage or injury. Once I pass the probationary period of 45 days maybe I'll ask if there is a spot in the warehouse that they will let me park the V11. Have a great time breaking in your V12!ua-cam.com/users/shortsf-Guipi2_TU
Hey, it could be fun to try to ride with a group. My group has a good amount of people in it and I think the oldest is in his 50s? We always try to keep the group together without rushing anyone out of their comfort zone. So if someone isn’t comfortable going too fast, we enjoy a nice slow ride together. Some of us go ahead for a bit but we turn around or wait for our friends. We also have Bluetooth headsets that we join a group call with. So we can always talk to each other during the ride.
That sounds very inviting! It's possible that I just need another year of practice and experience before I'll be ready to join a group- also I just started a full time job which is very physically demanding compared to my 30+ year gig as a low activity housewife. By Spring time I hope to be stronger and maybe even ride the wheel the short distance to work, but my free time will be very limited. Right now my feet have some blisters to heal from before I ride again...and I needed 2 days to recover from one 8 hr. shift and now I need to work 3 -8hr. shifts on three consecutive days- this will be a challenge without adding the idea of riding EUC as well. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right!?
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Thank you! I don't have lots of time to ride now that I just started a new job on my feet all the time and have a small boo boo on my bunion that needs to heal! I wish I felt comfortable with a selfie stick on the V11 but who knows maybe I'll buy an insta - 360 once I save up enough for that. It is a relief to have enough experience on the wheels to know that I am not going to forget how to ride it- maybe that is a silly thing to think in the first place but I used to get paranoid that I would forget how to do it.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your euc. I have a v8s and love mine.
I’ve noticed my ankles don’t hurt but get swollen the day after riding. Does anyone else notice this?
Hmm, swollen ankles next day? How long are you riding, time and distance wise when you get the swelling? I don't get that but I am in a season of not riding very much-( it's 12 degrees outside right now) my longest ride was last summer I did 47 miles in 3 hours and didn't have any swelling the next day ( on My V11 suspension wheel . I have been riding EUC since I started learning December 27th 2021. However I did ride hoverboard for a good 10 months before that). And I rationalized that strong ankles would be important so I started doing heel raises to strengthen mine. Are your ankles rubbing on the wheel-? My v5f came with these small oval pads-maybe your v8s had those too Maybe changing your stance a bit could help -one foot slightly forward from the other and just slightly further from the body of the wheel. Age,weight, ride time, and your particular physique/medical history, stance etc I'm sure it all plays into why you get the swelling and you might be surprised that changing something small could alleviate that- I experienced the inner leg above the ankle bruising in the early weeks of rides over one mile before I was super confident on the wheel-due to clenching the wheel while learning to find and maintain balance-it wasn't painful and the bruising subsided and did not recur. Thanks for your comment-have a great day and Ride On!
@@HeaveHoEUC this is my second year on my Euc. I’m in Georgia and we had a two day window of good weather where it was in the 70s.
I looked it up after I sent you the message and snow skiers have this issue when they start skiing again and with ill fitting boots. I kind of feel like it’s the same movement.
I’m not very aggressive with my euc. I was just wearing my keens and going around the neighborhood and beltline. (A few hours and 30ish miles) After a day rest they’re normal but the cold weather has returned.
amazing!
Surely you can find somewhere to do a bit of riding indoors this winter !
Where do people ride indoors? I did a tense couple seconds in Gurnee Mills' Hall of mirrors a few years ago (What was I thinking?!)ua-cam.com/video/DTvvh9oA5GQ/v-deo.html but I never tried to just nonchalantly ride throughout the whole mall.
@@HeaveHoEUC go on a Monday right at the open. The floor polishing guy might get p- oh’d…lol.
i love your videos , thx for share :D
Thanks for your encouragement - wish I could make more/ better videos- right now the weather is icy, and I'm getting acclimated to the physical demands of a full time job on my feet 8 hours a day- I have blisters on my toes- once those heal and the temperature gets above 40 degrees F maybe I'll ride the V11 to work!!
@@HeaveHoEUC take care 👌🏻 and you can get better experience with v11 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
These things are so fun
Agreed! The closest thing I can compare it to would be the one time I went snow skiing down a hill-however I had very little control on skis and I never went skiing again. With EUC I learned to gain good control and that is the battle: to master the thing and get maximum enjoyment. The trick is avoiding injury and not annoying the other road users in the process.
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Thanks for watching
You go girlfriend 👏
Thanks for your comment! I just started a new job as a cart "wrangler" at a huge grocery store in town so I'm no longer worried that I'll get out of shape sitting inside all winter-I'll be ready to ride in the Spring. Starting day four and every muscle is sore -poetry,LOL
@@HeaveHoEUC you’ll be a black belt euc er in no time
The euc is such a convenient vehicle. I’m looking but won’t make the jump until suspension is ubiquitous, bms is technically adequate, ip rated, lighter weight, lifpos4 battery fireproofed, blah, blah, blah …and my fear of the learning curve is overcome.
Nothing is perfect - including each of us riders. You won't take the plunge until you accept this one fact- you will eventually crash to one degree or another and you will survive the embarrassment if it happens in public. So - you need safety gear and a deep sense of personal responsibility. I commend your high standards and careful planning, knowing yourself and your limits is essential especially considering the special care needed in storage conditions and battery care/ charging of the wheel, slow and steady. They are not more dangerous than cars. Put some padding on your wheel, Hop off and dump the wheel at low speed to preserve your body. Lastly, it's worth the risk and the hard work - if you have the means and the time to get one and learn it I encourage you to stop depriving yourself of the joy you will have the moment it clicks and you ride silently and swiftly with confidence down a trail and calmly simply shift weight to your heels and stop the wheel at will. It won't always be difficult - yet -it will always demand a certain level of vigilance to be a responsible operator.
@@HeaveHoEUC it’s not the embarrassment i fear, i’m an athletic 74. At 74, bone healing is honestly too slow regardless of how athletic i am. On suspension, years of sports has me near getting knee replacement. I fear, without suspension i’d suffer swelling behind my patella after a decent ride. After 6-10 games of racquetball, my knees swell and rest/recovery is needed. I now ride an escooter that has suspension, it’s my pev as of now. Well those are the reasons behind my words.
I understand better now. I am not a Dr. but I did have surgery on my right knee about 8 years ago to repair the "terrible triad" 3 of the four ligaments that hold the knee together so I am familiar with the experience of knee swelling from that. Until 3 years ago most of the previous 25 years I was 30 pounds overweight and I've given natural birth to 4 children. It sounds like you are in much better physical condition than me- I do zero cardio and riding these things doesn't seem much like exercise but it clearly takes some core stamina and conditioning. It would surprise me greatly if the process of learning EUC would be as hard on knees as even one game of racquetball! Did I mention I have extreme bunions on my feet as well? How fast do you travel on your escooter -how big are the wheels? I read on here that lots of people think that a bigger wheel gives adequate cushioning..I could talk EUC for hours......Have a Great Day and Keep Riding regardless of wheel count.
@@HeaveHoEUC 23mph on the escooter, could do 32 but it’s not needed in the city. Tires 10x2.7”. The 72 lbs is no fun carry up 2 flights of stairs, but suspension comes with a weight cost. Maybe the smaller diameter tires transmits more road vibrations and jolts than 14-16” tires, nephew bought a non-pneumatic/non-suspension escooter and he cries about it. Running in racq is softened with muscle control, hitting concrete is my fear since i no longer bounce.
ua-cam.com/video/xM15YgHlN0o/v-deo.html You might like this guy's information . Inmotion V5F 14" wheel is only like 26 pounds. I have never taught anyone to ride EUC but have helped many many people try out my hoverboard, some like my son got right on and rode almost immediately and all managed to get on hoverboard and at least stand on it and move slowly around the rug and then step off, and I still insist that there are significant enough parallels to EUC that it is worth the extra step if caution and safety is your goal- to learn a hoverboard indoors if only to get accustomed to the
#1) height of your first small EUC
#2)hands free control
#3)forward facing with feet next to each other
#4)control with feet and similar mind body wheel connection which is unique to these two PEV's
Full disclosure- I've had 3 medium wipeouts 1st one 9mph on V5F "jacked-up" my shoulder- didn't see a Dr. limited mobility for a while but I still rode - pretty much back to normal now. Next one, low speed uncontrolled wobble on v11 I was fatigued near the end of a 30 mile ride-wearing bad shoes, had little sleep the night before, made some poor choices and there was a substantial crosswind. That one hurt. Result- melon sized bruise on upper rear thigh commonly referred to as "saddle bags",lol. That one made me seriously question my keeping the wheel. A month or two after that crash, I had another one less severe but landed in nearly the same area on body- again some poor choices I was wearing a heavier than usual packpack in crowded unfamiliar area and did a longer than usual upper torso turn to look behind me while coming out of a turn and swung back to the front too quickly which because of the backpack I assume it sent me into an extreme wobble- I wiped out, got up immediately and got back on. But again- never any broken bones, no Dr. visits. I kept my max speed to 9-12 on V5f and 15mph on v11until I had a lot of miles on the bigger wheel- now my max is 22 even though the v11 will do 31-34 mph. PEV's are no joke- you are doing well to ride your scooter-I do not have escooter skills.
I really commend you to get some 3d printed pads, it changes everything
black Friday is coming up, save yourself some pennies :)
Thank you for your thoughts. My husband sometimes talks about getting a 3d printer, so if that ever happens I might experiment with that. I get easily overwhelmed and I'm getting ready to start a new job tomorrow.... Seems like pads would be great for stairs for sure... Some Day!
@@HeaveHoEUC clark pads and grizzla pads are the most renown and probably have specific ones for the v11.
good luck on your interview !
@@HeaveHoEUC Pads are also good for accelerating and braking and they help keep you on the wheel if you encounter a pothole or bump.
@@arevee9429 Thanks for your encouraging tips, once my cash flow improves, maybe I'll be ready to upgrade my extremely minimal diy dollar store pads to something more supportive- I'm a bit stubborn and still get a bit nervous of having that locked in feeling. Maybe I just need to watch more videos from you and the other pros to do researching & pick which type to try out, seems like it would be nice if the wheels would come with pads as a minimum standard - included in base price since people say they are so helpful in its safe operation.
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I am 59. V8 and 16x. Hello from Samara!
Hello Samara! Is it as cold there as it is here? Looks like you ride on ice and snow- I have not been so brave to do that here yet. Thanks for watching- I have to recommend the V11 for it's great suspension which is much easier on the knees!
Please have the v11 checked if it has the LG m50t battery cells. A lot of wheels (even cars) with those cells caught on fire. Mine included (Gotway MSP). Please be safe.
Thanks for your comment. I have had this wheel for a little over a year now with no problems. I have no idea how to have the wheel checked-but I will shoot off an email to EUCO where I bought the wheel and ask them- thanks for the heads up
Next up 134 volt wheel :D
Thanks for your comments. Starting that job tomorrow in order to fund all the great suggestions for better gear & wheels &have something to share with others... Ride On!
You should ride with the Chicago PEV group sometime.
I have been wanting to do that, but I am very timid and nervous about riding in new areas and have never done a group ride before. If I had a ride buddy who would sort of babysit/ figuratively hold my hand through it I might try it sometime..
@@HeaveHoEUC Group rides are nice, you just follow everyone else :) (granted, maybe some groups are faster/more intense than you're comfortable with)
Thanks for your comment. Yeah, they say they have a "chill" group which doesn't exceed 25 mph- I usually don't go over 22- I set the speed limit on my v11 at 25 mph even though they say it will go 31-34. I think maybe next spring or summer I could scope out the route they post ahead of time-like ride it in the early hours of a Saturday morning -to help me get accustomed to the sights and sounds and conditions of the area- then I will be able to focus more on safe riding and meeting the people, or it dawns on me that I could just go meet the people first without my wheel!!!! That would be a good solution to get my feet wet with them! They have a Friday night ride with a lakefront fire pit area reserved I think for December 1st! What group have you ridden with?
@@HeaveHoEUC I ride in Melbourne - only been on one group ride so far ( I got a kingsong 16x about a month ago :)), and it was with a bunch of eskate, onewheel and scooter rides - I was the only EUC there! We mostly stuck to bike paths and so on, with a few residential streets so it was a pretty easy ride.
I'd say just go for it with your wheel - go a little early to the staging point, chat with people and enjoy the ride. You can just follow everyone else, and I can't imagine they'll be consistently going much faster than 22mph - that's a pretty solid pace. Either way, you won't know until you try :)
My V5F has 2160 km 😁.
So good! 2160km! WOW- that's about 1343 miles! Ride On
Why are you so freaking cute! 🤩
Volt heated glove and heated products in i found cowboy work boots grip euc in a way i can't explain
Thanks for the advice- what are "cowboy work boots"? Is that cowboy boot style with a rubber sole or something? I will probably be buying some work boots for work and if they could do double duty as riding boots that would be terrific.
@HeaveHoEUC when I get to work I'll send you pick of boots
Do they have a steel toe? My son told e I should get steel toed ones
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Hi, I just bought the INMOTION V11Y last week and I was wondering if I was too old to ride one of these things. I gonna try to ride it in the backyard this Easter Sunday. I turn 62 on August 9th. Your video helps me to at least try it, right? I see all the kids riding these things on UA-cam and why can’t I, right?
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I'm 55 now and I did start on hoverboard and then the smaller V5F. If you lived down the street from me I would definitely loan you my hoverboard and V5F to sorry of ramp up to the V11 but you are a stronger male so maybe it will go fine - it took me months to learn EUC first in my basement then on 24x24 foot patio. My only advice for you is to wear the safety gear and definitely celebrate tiny accomplishments, like riding 5feet,then 10 feet etc.. and put it away right after you have a success and then build on that the next day - patience and persistence are needed, don't give up!! Listen to your body- Ride On!
Thank You!
Mark
Question since you seem to be around. I did buy a full face helmet, body armor, elbow, knee and palm protectors. I also bought the power pads. Can I put them on for my first rides or keep them off?
Mark
I was at Menards like a good Hobbit- buying pots and soil and plant food for repotting my baby lemon trees that I started from seed when I saw your comment on my phone and responded. I'm home now and from my perspective- when learning and always, I want to be able to hop off the thing if I feel I need to bail and having power pads on, in my mind, made me think it would inhibit me hoping off- ( I found that the grip tape on the pedals was sufficient to feel secure )but on the other hand- the power pads could be some sort of protection for padding the wheel when it dumps over. I still only use the very minimal home made pads with a tiny bump in the front for added security shown in the video. Always listen to that part of you that advises caution and patience- it will be worth the wait, and then you need to keep reminding yourself to be vigilant once you learn it-you don't want your friends and family saying "I told you so" if you injure yourself in a bad crash ( also being hurt sucks)- you want them to see your safety and success and say to themselves " he can do it - I might be able to do it" I have crashed and sustained a bruised hip last summer. So yes there is a steep learning curve- I'm still a novice with 2200 miles under my belt. And I was mostly sedentary for 30 years until I started riding so it might be much easier for you.
Thank You so much for taking the time out to give me some advice.
Mark
Are you ready for the V14? :)
I am determined to see just how many miles I can rack up on the V11 before something breaks ( 1950 miles as of today), gave my V5F to someone else so they can learn without worrying about the expense. The V11 is still heavy for me to cart around up and down stairs and in and out of my truck!
@HeaveHoEUC I love the determination. Yes weight can make a big difference. I got my 12 year old the begode falcon. At only 55lbs it's the perfect size for him.
Really inspired. Congratulations
Thank you for watching- I just started a new day job which will definitely help me get in even better physical condition by the time Spring comes around again to ride more.