Holy smokes ! I just tried this style yesterday after watching this video and I can’t believe the difference. Acceleration with the knee instead of the body is not a better way to ride , it’s THE way to ride . It’s more efficient and dramatically safer . This is a game changer and likely a life safer ! Can not thank you enough! Can’t wait to check your other videos!
I'm fairly new to EUC's just got my first one about 3 months ago MSX 100v. When I first started out I would ride with both my feet planted on the pedals. But, after watching some of your earlier videos on how you ride and trying that style out for myself. I too now ride with my left foot forward for acceleration and my right foot stays flat for stability. All while bending my knees if need be for bumps and potholes etc. Trying to go back to having both feet planted on the pedals just feels so weird and unnatural now when comparing it to this style. Thank you for sharing this and allowing me to steal your riding style it truly is superb!
Grant Hitchcock Welcome to the EUC community. I was new last year. I’m still learning some things but I’d say U-Stride’s training was my go-to. I’m also going to try this technique.
As many have said, excellent advice. I've been riding for a few months and lucky to have a couple really skilled riders explain this to me recently. I think if you're just starting and learning to stay on the wheel, don't worry if you're doing this or not. This seems to be the way though for really effective turning both when going slow and at speed. Also a good mitigation for speed wobbles. I would just add if it was not already said, practice with both sides. I mean learn to use either side as the toe pressure side, even though you probably have a preference. You can pump back and forth and get a lot of control that way and get some blood back in your feet! 💪
Man learned so much from your videos! I think we have the same style of riding. some reason I’ve watched some other bloggers doesn’t work for my style. Thank you so much. ❤ your all videos!
U stride this is one of the best technique videos on the net for EUC riding, the day I adopted your method was the beginning of my journey of being a better rider! I have been riding for two years now and this is the core technique to being in control on an EUC! Respect to you for putting this knowledge out there and explaining it so well!
This method not only gives you better control of your EUC, but it also provides less stress and foot fatigue, left and right. I learned this on my own and I'm glad you used it too.
Beginner here. 220km of riding so far. After watching this video my euc riding experience went from "I like it" to "omfg I can't wait for the next time I'll ride". Your style of riding makes me feel like I have a lot of freedom to move and maneuver at show and "fast" speeds. (I ride a v8f so that's not that fast). Thank you for making this informative videos. It really helps new riders like myself. 👍
Don't think I ever told you this, but watching this video helped me feel so much more comfortable riding when I started out late last summer. Still riding the same style now, right leg closer to the wheel with a flat foot and left foot as my "gas pedal". Thank you!
I just got an EUC a little over a week ago and there are so few resources for helping people ride better. I have the basics down, I can ride around pretty confidently now. But I wish that there were more how-to videos when it comes to intermediate/advanced technique. I really appreciate this vid! If you ever feel the urge to do more content on advanced riding I would happily watch.
I have a bookmarks folder full of euc training videos from UA-cam. A couple of my favorites: 1. ua-cam.com/video/b_sMspzq4ac/v-deo.html 2. ua-cam.com/video/Y0hur2rfXk0/v-deo.html I just got my Nikola+2.7kWh wheel and I'm just starting.
I have practised it and surely it works. It's one of the best method of acceleration. I weigh 110 kg and ride a v10 very comfortably applying this guy's instructions.
as a beginner and struggling to find the best position to ride I've watched all and i mean that litterally of videos riding positions and stopping wobbles, this is the best position to ride, my confidence level is crazy high, thank you bro!!
Good points man. Before I graduated from the parking lot, I learned to depend on my ability to do "the twist" (rotate my hips and legs to overcome instability). Even now, I have to constantly remind myself to rely on my lower body to save me from another ER visit. (That's a drunken OneWheel story). Right now, I'm trying to train myself to keep my upper body straight and use it only for balance, while using my lower body for control.
Newbie with about 300km of experience, I was sceptical but having tried it on my last 40kms these methods feel safer, more controlled and I got less speed wobbles! Thanks for sharing these tips, I feel like I discovered fire!
As a new EUC rider, I found that fitting firm foam strips higher up than the existing side pads, and protruding about 1 centimetre thicker than the existing side pads, meant that my ankles no longer rubbed on the EUC casing and both legs were permanently in contact with the EUC (other than sharp turns at low speed) preventing wheel wobble, and gives more smooth control as the rider and EUC become one body. ( I used circular cross section swimming noodle, cut to length and then trimmed for shape and width to fit my EUC)
I only have few hours on EUC, but already had experience with a "wobble". Fast acceleration or breaking seems to cause this with strong gravity shift, plus the all the extra reasons like bad posture. In attempt to understand cause of "wobble" or how to recover/avoid, I found this video. Having found this technique at this point -> Pure Gold. THANK YOU! Might have saved me from many faceplants or just plain saved my life.
This is super helpful. I'm trying to learn from YT, because I live in Salt Lake City and haven't seen anyone else with one of these except myself. So it's a bit of a steep learning curve when you're self-taught. Anyway, man thanks for posting this. I know how much work it is to make videos. Respectfully!
U-Stride I ran my first mountain biking trail a few weeks ago with this. I’m getting it fast. I also just today started using your peddle foot technique. However I use the left foot when I go right and right foot to go left. I was just riding on my right and peddle footing my left but something changed today. Thanks again!
First wheel I ever rode and bought was a Sherman max wrote it three days in a row didn’t get it until you showed me your foot trick before the foot trick I never passed 15 miles an hour now I’m doing 35 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I actually fell hard for the first time on my V8F a few weeks ago whilst going at about 32Km/h (20mph) - riding tucked and then attempting to Brake normally on seeing oncoming traffic… Based on what you are describing in this video is what I believe is sent me into a violent speed wobble which I couldn’t recover from! Awesome technique and really helpful content! Thank you so much for sharing 👍👍🙏
Because I’ve skated and snowboarded for years I do the opposite in what I consider to be a goofy footed stance. Left foot planted and right foot slightly ahead and raised but my upper torso has a slight twist to the left, weird but works for me
I do the same since my first low speed drift on muddy grass. Somehow this stance makes my body a dead weight which is much easier to feel for correcting the fall direction.
@@cyberglider wow good observation because I strongly believe if you're going to crash, you should crash properly and predictably. I've crashed several times in this stance (due to high speed testing) and each time I crashed it was predictable, I felt I had enough time to figure out how an where I was going to crash.
I'm left-handed, my left leg is dominant. In my case, which foot would slide in relation to the other. By the way nice tips. I do watch your every single video. Regards from 🇧🇷
People have different riding styles that work for them, but this is a great technique for everyone to consider. the important thing here is the center of gravity and the pivot-point. It is dangerous to just lean forward, if you go to far, you have no way to save your self, because the pivot-point is at your waist, with your center of gravity... above your waist.. This video shows how you lower your center of gravity and change your pivot-point from your waist, down to your ankles and knees, making it easier make quick corrections without face-planting :p Here is how I look at it to explain what this technique actually does: In this video, you press with your feet, having the pivot point at the ankel and knee. If you lean forward like many do, your pivot point becomes your waist, with the weight of your upper body being used to lean forward, and where you have to make big movements to posision your upper body. In this style, you have very little control if you push too far, if you go over, you faceplant. You are using and moving and reacting with the weight of your whole upper body, with the pivot point at your waist... In a car, that can be compared to having a high center of gravity and loose suspensions (the waist) like in a big SUV that make the weight of the car move around on top.. In the style shown in the video, you stiffen up the suspension by using the ankle and feet to make short stiff changes, by using the knees and ankles as the pivot point you kind of move the center of gravity down, more like a sports-car with stiff suspensions, short, stiff changes where you don`t have to move around a lot of weight (your upper body does not move, it`s just your ankles and knee that move). You can kind of look at it as different parts of a car, one of the cars being a sports-car and the other a big SUV. The common style of riding where you lean forward is like driving a big SUV with loose suspensions, a high center of gravity and a long gear-shifter. Your center of gravity is around your waist, to move you lean forward and back with your entire upper body. that makes for big movements, a high center of gravity, and loose movements. (And if you lean to much forward, you tip over, just like a SUV in a tight turn, the suspensions wobble and the high center of gravity flips it... - - The way shown in this clip is like a sports-car. You move the pivot point, and kind of your center of gravity low, from your waist, down to your ankles and knees. This makes the movements you have to do a lot smaller and stiffer, as you are just pivoting the joints of your knee and ankle, instead of moving your entire upper body. Just like a sports-car`s stiff suspensions. with the pivot point so low (Ankles) if you loose balance, all you need to do, is to move your knee ore ankle a bit, and the wobble is gone. The stiff suspension and lowered center of gravity makes the car turn without a lot of wobble (From the loose suspensions) and the high center of gravity that makes the SUV flip... Same change of movement with the gear shifter. A long stick is loose and it has to be moved a lot to make changes (Just like with your upper body having to move forward and back... ) With a short stiff gear shifter, (The ankles and knees) the movements are shorter, more precise, require less movements and therefor makes for faster corrections if you loose balanse/control in a turn...
I like the look of this technique very much, I'll try it out on my next ride. Only about an hour in so far, and one place I've been struggling is accelerating to get up hills, think this might help me. My right shin has a bruise the size of my fist from last nights practicing, but it's so fun I don't care.
Had to change my riding style a bit but your advice was very helpful. feels safer. I’m a leaner because it looks cooler but I was badly injured leaning hard into the acceleration. Thanks
Wow sorry for your crash man but it's for the better. I've crashed many times which helped me appreciate riding a lot more and understand danger alot better. I'm glad I could help a bit. Happy riding man
Great VId as always!!!! LOVE THE RIDING style! All of your vids are ALWAYS SUPER on point and I love that you focus so much on safety first - even though you ride fast. Just got my MSX 100V 1860Wh (first wheel). Any tips on right turns would be awesome -but love your vids AND your channel! Great work boss!!
Goodness gracious my man. That's a powerful wheel you have there. Well it's not a wheel to learn on but for your sake just take it slow and get padding from ewheels if you can or wrap it up with cardboard painted black with black duck tape or something, I've seen some people do that. As far as turning for now just use your waist and throw your weight left and right. It will take time just be patient. But congratulations man
@@UStride Thanks again for the tip on the tape - only one question... Can I easily take the tape back off without damaging the wheel if I go the padding route from ewheels? If no damage - I'm ordering after your comment - and thanks!!! Coming from a GXR with multiple spills so fear is not too much of a factor - although this is a different game...
Very informative video Not to get off the subject but wanted to know that area where your riding I live in Cambridge, crazy traffic and pedestrians everywhere Had my V11 for about three months
I would say this should be thought just after gaining command over your wheel, heel and toe action while riding makes a difference in turning and accelerating. The techniques that you share makes a difference in EUC.
What a great tip! I'm a newbie with 200 km on my KS-18XL. Being a 200lbs guy, this is something I will incorporate in my riding technique . Liked and Subscribed !
@@UStride I rode 3 times this week(still winter ugh) and your technique felt better each time! Now , could I ask you to do the equivalent "Fast Braking Video ". I would very much appreciate that. On another note, I watched your instructional video so many times before I got my wheel on how to ride. I know people were kidding you about the "do it 30 times" but honestly ,that was the key, repetition . Well done!
I just started riding. Learning staged. Im learning on my brothers old wheel. I find my feet hurts after a while maybe because they’re both planted flat on both pedals. After watching this video maybe this my answer to why my feet hurts while riding. Im too flat footed on the pedals. Again I’m just learning I’m sure some of it is just learning curve and my feet, calf and muscles not used to this motion and position but I will definitely try your method and see if I’ll have a better control of the wheel.
Really good vid, I use the same technique.. I credit that to my time riding motorcycles, using one leg to hold on to the bike and the inner leg to control lean angles.
A realy good video, I discovered this method on my own in third day of riding euc ( a week in so far) and I just found a comfirmation video! Thank you!
I know this is an old video and maybe the settings weren't available then, but were/are you using Soft, Medium or Hard settings and what are your thoughts about which one to select with your technique that you shared. I find it very intriguing. I'm new and will give it a try. Thanks for the video.
Hey. Cool video as usual. I noticed that euc world app in the corner of your video. I didn't know about that app I'm kinda new to riding. Been using wheel log it works good. Tried using the gotway app it doesn't work right. Love the euc world app, works great. Thanks for showing that app in your video.
Gonna try this. I’m about 6’ pushing 200. I’m also at the ugly side of 40 so not looking to fall too many times! I like that, better chance to outrun a fall or cutout. Also, I have a bad habit of “stepping off” the wheel when I get into something hairy. That way lies groin injury. Common with skaters...they put one foot and weight down on the ground, keep the other on the still moving board, not good. I think this method might make you less likely to just side step off. Will test
I never been in any major crashed, but I think this method have helped me prevent many potential crashes. Basically, one feet for accelerating, another for braking, and legs are always slightly bent. Then slowdown and alternate feet once in a while. When decelerating hard, I sit down backwards.
Another awsome stuff from U-Stride! Your style, the so called cricket is amazing! I have a 100V MSX for 2 month as my first wheel, and you helped me a lot with your earlier videos. But this one is super cool! That instant replay action is wonderful, I have to learn it ASAP, very helpful! Standing with the body straight and accelerate with the left foot, while the right one provide the stability: super technique! Your riding styles video promises to be very interesting. As soon as it appears I will click on it instantly, as I did it with this one too. Safe riding bro and keep doing what you do, because you are literaly a Gift to the EUC community! Thank you so much! :)
Wow that's intense man. Thanks so much. I also noticed you watched my very long video on electric Unicycles lol. Appreciate it man. Working on the video right now
Hi bro thank you for this awesome video. Now i ask: does it work also with power pads like grizzla pads? what's the best way to run the euc with power pads, flat foots?
I recognized that place right off the bat Stride, that's Pope John Paul Park : ) dam that place looks terrible in the winter. Anyway nice riding skills. I to use my toes to accelerate, alot more than leaning. Great technique. 😜👍
@@UStride sure is! Hey Stride got a question for you, I always use my phone for a speedometer when I ever go riding but what happens when I forget the phone or leave the phone in the truck or wherever, then I go riding without the phone, will it still record the miles I previously rode when I rode without it When I pair up with it later?
Lol 🤣🤣 Rob i'm not trolling you just had to say this is U- Stride whose real name is Jediah. Tishawn is a different guy- he has a channel with his name- equally awesome rider though!! 😁
My dominant leg is my right one and the left one is for maneuverability don't get me wrong I sometimes use the left for maneuvering also but 90% of the time I use the right one for maneuvering
Your videos are very helpful but as a beginner, I can start the wheel without holding on to support but my problem is I can’t keep my balance, I always take sharp turns to the left or right, so you have any tips to help out?
Also I've found myself trying out this technique and I like it a lot. I'm still new and very much figuring things out, but I find myself alternating which foot is planted and which is lifting on the ball/toe. When I turn, my outside foot plants and the inside lifts. If I carve, I find that alternating smoothly between each foot seems to work well. Do you stick with the same left foot as the lifting foot when turning to the right?
Great video bro. I appreciate you giving your insight and info as usual. I would like to ask 2 questions. #1 Are you left handed? #2 Why do you lean the left leg and bend the left foot and not the right one? Is it just a point of comfort for you or is it more beneficial than doing it on the right leg?
Good question. I'm right handed. The reason is because the eight foot is what I use for control remember? I'm more confident depending on my strong foot to gain more control and stability Nat high speeds. The right foot just acts as a counter to what the right foot is doing which is applying more weight on that side. Hope they made sense. Example I can ride with one leg but only with my strong foot on the pedal. I can't do it with my left foot which is the weaker leg/foot
@@UStride Ok I got it. I guess that makes sense. I've had people ask me about that so I couldn't effectively respond since I don't ride that way. Now I have a little insight to pass on to them, thanks again bro.
U-Stride I was testing.. now I discovery that I was testing with the wrong foot... :) I like the ideia of keep the strong foot on the pedal not using it to acelerante. I was not testing with that foots, I will do more tests on it. The ideia seems good and more effective with the strong foot straight
I gotta say this method has been extremely helpful, i only weigh about 135lbs and on both my nik+ and msx 100v i had issues going above 30mph, i was doing the michael Jackson and nothing was happening, with the pivot foot and using my thigh and ball of my foot im able to easily reach 38mph now. I even use my flat foot and press with my toes to get a little boost.
That's awesome man. I had a few people tell me they were not able to reach the speeds I reach on the 84V MSX but I could see why they were not able to now. And many would get wobbles which I couldn't understand how they were getting wobbles. But I'm glad you reached 38mph. Best part is you're not leaning forward like Michael Jackson lol to do it. Congrats man
@@UStride for me i had to build up my leg muscles, and being my weight i run both wheels around 20-23 psi. Anything higher and i will get wobbles no matter what at higher speeds.
Hi bro i wanted to inform you that I have purchased the 2020 msx 100v 1800wh 21700 cells tesla battery with new version and motherboard im so excited to ride it
Congratulations man. You won't regret it but your time with it. If it's your fist big wheel then give yourself about 2-4 weeks of consistent riding to get used to it
@@marwanali4061 nice nice so you'll be fine actually but still gibe yourself time. For me I was shocked how easy the transition was from 16inch to 18inch it was beautiful, but you have a 100V so you will feel torque which is a plus 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@@marwanali4061 I haven't looked at the battery brand and haven't been to be honest. I should start to take a look. As for speed yours is faster then mine but about 7 to 8 mph I believe
This video it is pretty much the way I stand and ride. The only difference is I have one foot further forward on that pedal so my feet are not equally next to each other. One is more forward than the other with my toe hanging off the pedal. My rationale for this being more stable is that if you were riding on the bus and you had both feet next to each other you are not as stable when the bus turns or stops or over bumps. Whereas if you had one foot slightly in front of the other do you have a better chance of not falling forward or backward. When I ride off road the foot that is forward has to also step backward when going downhill. Since off-road train is much bumpier and both feet need to be flat on the pedal.
@@UStride thanks for the reply. I like your videos and I think the best value is a commentary . Lots of good info in what you talk about . By the way I am located to in Vancouver Canada so the climate and off-road terrain here is quite different than other UA-camrs locations. It is much like in Seattle or the North West US. Think of lots of rain and Rocky rooty trails.
@@wheelerdan7313 that's intense man thanks for the feedback. I will try to add more commentary moving forward since you're not the only one mentioning the need for commentary. Thanks a lot man. Different weather means different challenges which will ultimately make you a well rounded rider
I have another question and news I recently purchased and received a eWheels MSX 1860 because one I’m a larger guy and 2 I didn’t want to start off with something I’m gonna grow out of in a month, I recently saw a video of the wheel accelerate with out load can an EUC reach that speed with load?
@@TheChase76 I saw it also, I think it's around 57mph. No the wheel cannot reach these speeds with load. I usually subtract about 5 mph from the top no load speed but every wheel is a bit different. Eitherway if this is your first wheel, I say goodluck and take it easy man, it's not a wheel to learn on at all. But eitherway congratularions
Thanks I understand what your saying but I take it slow and easy, I graduated off the wall for a bit and practicing slow short movements and braking and gear up I’m coming off of E-Skate and I respect the machine and now have an actual understanding of every learner video I’ve seen
You talk about this stance being good over 30 mph. I've never been on a wheel that fast. I put padding just above my ankles so I can grip and jump. It helps reduce the wobble during hard braking. But it's designed for a flat foot stance. I like how yours is lighter and more maneuverable, easy to adjust on the fly.
Yeah I see people adding padding to the side of their wheel but I see why now. It's for jumping and climbing steep hills apparently. Fortunately for me I don't do stunts maybe one day. The only stunt I want to know is jumping curbs
Another new rider here lol dealing with wobbles... curious your dominant leg is the right one does that mean you do things w/ your left had as your dominant hand? I've noticed my left leg is more balanced since it's the leg I start with, thus making me think I would be using the right to maneuver What thing I love about your style aside from what you mentioned is that you don't have to carve to get ride of wobbles because they're not even there to begin with 😁
I'm learning to ride EUC and I managed to drive it quite well for noobie after like 3 hours. I started to look on different styles and came across this video. I like this approach and it is something similar to what felt for me natural when I started to learn. However, I've one question. I typically stand on left foot and right leg is in constant contact with the wheel. This works well when I'm turning left as my right leg is in contact with the wheel which "locks it" nad makes very stable and controllable. However, when I try to turn right the wheel gets wobble because its still tight to my right leg while the whole body starts to lean a bit into the turn - so, I'm thinking now I should switch legs so that right will accelerate with heel and toe and left will lock into the wheel for control - but this feels very tough to do as now I'm effectively trying to teach my body mirror of my posture depending on the left or right turn and it feels unsafe to switch into non-dominant leg. Is there any advice to this? I feel that if one leg is primarily in control of the speed and turning and the other one is primarily for grip and stability then ultimately it requires two different mechanisms to turn - one for turning left and different for turning right.
Hi! I have just one concern about this method. What if you run into some potholes at high speed that causes your feet to jump 1 or 2 inches forward on the pedals. In think in this case your left foot will slip off from the front of the pedal. What do you think about it?
Yes absolutely, howvever something I didn't mention in this video is bending your knees when you encounter such situations and also more specifically you need to learn how to adjust your feet while on the move. You never want to be stuck static riding with your feet. You should have the ability to adjust both feet at any given time while riding
This is a cool technique. Is it still relevant today with power pads? You’re a mad man going that fast without pads! (From the perspective of an EUC noob in 2024:)
Hi Jediah, I'd like to suggest my 2 cents to this. I sometimes ride like that too. I find that while the dominant leg (your right leg) is doing the control while lifting the non-dominant leg to help accelerate, the stance doesn't allow me to break for an emergency break. I was often surprised by jay walkers, cars that jumped out and having to break fast from this stance. What I do is, I will move my dominant leg a quarter way towards the back, letting the heel hang off the pedal a little. When I have to break hard and fast, my left foot comes down obviously, and my right foot can better grab the pedal the same time like someone hanging by the cliff with all their might. :D
Yeah I know what you mean. One thing I would add is when you're attempting emergency braking don't forget to bend your knees and sometimes your butt into the ground as if you're going to sit on the wheel with both feet pressing down obviously while leaning backwards. It's worked for me on many occasions but there were times where emergency braking wasn't enough due to my speed and distance of the object in-front of me(something sudden for example) and I would have to maneuver out of the way while emergency braking at the same time. So braking and maneuvering go hand in hand, never rely on one strategy. But good work otherwise man. I'm learning from you guys also 😁
U-Stride Yes, agree. When lifting the heel, I just have it barely raised so that I’m not that far off from slamming down when in need. Also not to cramp it up. The other thing is to alternate the lifting foot and let the non-dominant foot relaxed to avoid developing cramps.
I have a question - does this work in reverse. If lifting your left heel helps with your acceleration avoiding leaning to much forward, then can you lift your left toe in braking to avoid leaning too far back? Your doing some interesting videos here, thanks for putting in the effort.
Hi U-Stride, I followed your tips to get started and they worked for me. Would you recommend this technique for new rider? I feel like I hit a wall on acceleration, and this morning I just set a new personal best of 19.5 mph on the Tesla V2. But I'm only able to accelerate at new records like + .2mph each day and I feel like my mind is telling me it doesn't want my body to be leaning so far forward.
Have to check that lol. I tour as much as I can but I rarely have time to look. Thanks a ton man. Just checked it looks like Kay Gee is tied with me. Gotta get back on the road lol
U-strde, are you left-handed/right-footed? That's what I am, just wondering if it that's how it carries over for me. I ordered a tesla as my first wheel and want to ride like you.
I ride on the Z10. A common problem is voblin at speed. I watched your video and tried it yesterday. Yes, it’s much better, but it turns out that I ride only on one leg. So? If you find time, take another management video with spreads.
Do you still ride like this? I've watched some of your newer vids and it seems like both of your feet stay flat and you lean your body more. Have you modified this style or reverted back?
The only thing I do not like about my Nikola is it's slow to accelerate & decelerate no matter what mode soft, medium, hard. I really have have to put my body into it just to get what feels like sub moderate accelerate/decelerate. Mine is the 2100 watt hour 84 volt so she's a heavy girl :)
@@slickjimmy76 that explains it. I rode the 100V and dude the performance is just insanity. It feels like a small wheel once you start riding it. But you really feel the weight when turned off. My review ua-cam.com/video/Lf2jJJYarjU/v-deo.html
No. I tried different apps for ACCELERATION but I hated them. Might have to do it the old fashioned way, a = (V-Vi)/t where V= final velocity and Vi=initial velocity. Something like that
@@UStride well... the simplest thing to do is accelerate, looking at wheellog and counting seconds in mind. If you can count them properly. I do, though I know people who are really bad at it. So, I get 30 mph for 7s on monster. Later the logs confirmed it. And a couple of days ago we tested msp, and the record was 4,68s according to the log files. It was with pads, and, as the rider said, it's not the limit. I doubt that anyone can accelerate that fast without them. I'm not telling it's necessary, but still. It's awesome to be like a rocket. Btw, your style seems UNstable, when you rely only on one foot and not grab the wheel tight with both legs. And you lean too, and it's okay, because you can't accelerate without getting your weight forward. What I do is grab the wheel and make it lean with my shins. And the pads help a lot and make the wheel really comfortable. Love them. Did you see, what Kruglyak does? Russian power pads? Sorry for long read.
Nice~ You've only discovered the start of one piece of the puzzle, albeit a major piece. Keep going. You should aim to be ambidextrous, not only orientated one side, although this is also how I started evolving 2-3 years ago.
Lol I'm going to look up that word right now. But very good point thanks man ***am·bi·dex·trous:*** able to use your right and left hand equally. ***In my case it would be legs/feet***
@@UStride it's possible, I can tell you that's how I currently ride. But off the bat, yes, it's tough, but just keep playing and never be satisfied with it. I can tell you there have been many many stages in my riding progression / technique over the years.
Holy smokes ! I just tried this style yesterday after watching this video and I can’t believe the difference. Acceleration with the knee instead of the body is not a better way to ride , it’s THE way to ride . It’s more efficient and dramatically safer . This is a game changer and likely a life safer ! Can not thank you enough!
Can’t wait to check your other videos!
Hahaha thanks man.glad it helped
I'm fairly new to EUC's just got my first one about 3 months ago MSX 100v. When I first started out I would ride with both my feet planted on the pedals. But, after watching some of your earlier videos on how you ride and trying that style out for myself. I too now ride with my left foot forward for acceleration and my right foot stays flat for stability. All while bending my knees if need be for bumps and potholes etc. Trying to go back to having both feet planted on the pedals just feels so weird and unnatural now when comparing it to this style. Thank you for sharing this and allowing me to steal your riding style it truly is superb!
Hahaha no problem man. I'm just glad you were able to figure out what works for you.
Grant Hitchcock Welcome to the EUC community. I was new last year. I’m still learning some things but I’d say U-Stride’s training was my go-to. I’m also going to try this technique.
@@TheLillianYoung sweet I hope it works for you seriously
As many have said, excellent advice. I've been riding for a few months and lucky to have a couple really skilled riders explain this to me recently. I think if you're just starting and learning to stay on the wheel, don't worry if you're doing this or not. This seems to be the way though for really effective turning both when going slow and at speed. Also a good mitigation for speed wobbles. I would just add if it was not already said, practice with both sides. I mean learn to use either side as the toe pressure side, even though you probably have a preference. You can pump back and forth and get a lot of control that way and get some blood back in your feet! 💪
What a excellent way of controlling your EUC. Like your “dominant “ foot becomes your gas pedal, other foot heel is my brakes.
Man learned so much from your videos! I think we have the same style of riding. some reason I’ve watched some other bloggers doesn’t work for my style. Thank you so much. ❤ your all videos!
I like how U-Stride gets to the point and actually delivers what the video title says.
U stride this is one of the best technique videos on the net for EUC riding, the day I adopted your method was the beginning of my journey of being a better rider! I have been riding for two years now and this is the core technique to being in control on an EUC! Respect to you for putting this knowledge out there and explaining it so well!
100%!!
This method not only gives you better control of your EUC, but it also provides less stress and foot fatigue, left and right. I learned this on my own and I'm glad you used it too.
Beginner here. 220km of riding so far. After watching this video my euc riding experience went from "I like it" to "omfg I can't wait for the next time I'll ride". Your style of riding makes me feel like I have a lot of freedom to move and maneuver at show and "fast" speeds. (I ride a v8f so that's not that fast).
Thank you for making this informative videos. It really helps new riders like myself. 👍
I tried your technique on my Tesla v2, it's impressive, no need to bend down a lot to accelerate hard, thank you for sharing these driving techniques
No problem man.
Don't think I ever told you this, but watching this video helped me feel so much more comfortable riding when I started out late last summer. Still riding the same style now, right leg closer to the wheel with a flat foot and left foot as my "gas pedal". Thank you!
Nice man. Glad it worked out for you
@@UStride I'm right footed. Can I use it to accelerate instead of the left
I just got an EUC a little over a week ago and there are so few resources for helping people ride better. I have the basics down, I can ride around pretty confidently now. But I wish that there were more how-to videos when it comes to intermediate/advanced technique. I really appreciate this vid! If you ever feel the urge to do more content on advanced riding I would happily watch.
I have a bookmarks folder full of euc training videos from UA-cam. A couple of my favorites:
1. ua-cam.com/video/b_sMspzq4ac/v-deo.html
2. ua-cam.com/video/Y0hur2rfXk0/v-deo.html
I just got my Nikola+2.7kWh wheel and I'm just starting.
I have practised it and surely it works. It's one of the best method of acceleration. I weigh 110 kg and ride a v10 very comfortably applying this guy's instructions.
as a beginner and struggling to find the best position to ride I've watched all and i mean that litterally of videos riding positions and stopping wobbles, this is the best position to ride, my confidence level is crazy high, thank you bro!!
I’ve been applying your suggestions about acceleration and maneuvering and I find them to be very useful. Thanks for the video lesson
Np
Good points man. Before I graduated from the parking lot, I learned to depend on my ability to do "the twist" (rotate my hips and legs to overcome instability). Even now, I have to constantly remind myself to rely on my lower body to save me from another ER visit. (That's a drunken OneWheel story). Right now, I'm trying to train myself to keep my upper body straight and use it only for balance, while using my lower body for control.
You got this man
Newbie with about 300km of experience, I was sceptical but having tried it on my last 40kms these methods feel safer, more controlled and I got less speed wobbles! Thanks for sharing these tips, I feel like I discovered fire!
As a new EUC rider, I found that fitting firm foam strips higher up than the existing side pads, and protruding about 1 centimetre thicker than the existing side pads, meant that my ankles no longer rubbed on the EUC casing and both legs were permanently in contact with the EUC (other than sharp turns at low speed) preventing wheel wobble, and gives more smooth control as the rider and EUC become one body. ( I used circular cross section swimming noodle, cut to length and then trimmed for shape and width to fit my EUC)
This tips are amazing, I tried them and it works :D now I can get speed witthout getting that horrible wobbles. Thank!
Awesome
I only have few hours on EUC, but already had experience with a "wobble". Fast acceleration or breaking seems to cause this with strong gravity shift, plus the all the extra reasons like bad posture. In attempt to understand cause of "wobble" or how to recover/avoid, I found this video. Having found this technique at this point -> Pure Gold. THANK YOU! Might have saved me from many faceplants or just plain saved my life.
Haha glad I can help. Also more riding time helps to.
cool vid.. i found out this technique before seeing this video, i'm so glad that i'm doing something right by feel.. thanks for the video..
This is super helpful. I'm trying to learn from YT, because I live in Salt Lake City and haven't seen anyone else with one of these except myself. So it's a bit of a steep learning curve when you're self-taught. Anyway, man thanks for posting this. I know how much work it is to make videos. Respectfully!
Yeah man when I started I didn't see any riders for months so you're fine. Also you will get there just keep at it
U-Stride I ran my first mountain biking trail a few weeks ago with this. I’m getting it fast. I also just today started using your peddle foot technique. However I use the left foot when I go right and right foot to go left. I was just riding on my right and peddle footing my left but something changed today. Thanks again!
had a speed wobble before, keep speed limit 30 and below, until use this technique i won’t worry about speed wobble again thanks sir
First wheel I ever rode and bought was a Sherman max wrote it three days in a row didn’t get it until you showed me your foot trick before the foot trick I never passed 15 miles an hour now I’m doing 35 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I actually fell hard for the first time on my V8F a few weeks ago whilst going at about 32Km/h (20mph) - riding tucked and then attempting to Brake normally on seeing oncoming traffic… Based on what you are describing in this video is what I believe is sent me into a violent speed wobble which I couldn’t recover from!
Awesome technique and really helpful content! Thank you so much for sharing 👍👍🙏
Thanks for your tips. I actually tried this and it works.
Because I’ve skated and snowboarded for years I do the opposite in what I consider to be a goofy footed stance. Left foot planted and right foot slightly ahead and raised but my upper torso has a slight twist to the left, weird but works for me
As long as it works man. I snowboard also and I'm goofy
I do the same since my first low speed drift on muddy grass. Somehow this stance makes my body a dead weight which is much easier to feel for correcting the fall direction.
@@cyberglider wow good observation because I strongly believe if you're going to crash, you should crash properly and predictably. I've crashed several times in this stance (due to high speed testing) and each time I crashed it was predictable, I felt I had enough time to figure out how an where I was going to crash.
I'm left-handed, my left leg is dominant. In my case, which foot would slide in relation to the other.
By the way nice tips. I do watch your every single video. Regards from 🇧🇷
People have different riding styles that work for them, but this is a great technique for everyone to consider. the important thing here is the center of gravity and the pivot-point.
It is dangerous to just lean forward, if you go to far, you have no way to save your self, because the pivot-point is at your waist, with your center of gravity... above your waist..
This video shows how you lower your center of gravity and change your pivot-point from your waist, down to your ankles and knees, making it easier make quick corrections without face-planting :p
Here is how I look at it to explain what this technique actually does:
In this video, you press with your feet, having the pivot point at the ankel and knee.
If you lean forward like many do, your pivot point becomes your waist, with the weight of your upper body being used to lean forward, and where you have to make big movements to posision your upper body.
In this style, you have very little control if you push too far, if you go over, you faceplant. You are using and moving and reacting with the weight of your whole upper body, with the pivot point at your waist...
In a car, that can be compared to having a high center of gravity and loose suspensions (the waist) like in a big SUV that make the weight of the car move around on top..
In the style shown in the video, you stiffen up the suspension by using the ankle and feet to make short stiff changes, by using the knees and ankles as the pivot point you kind of move the center of gravity down, more like a sports-car with stiff suspensions, short, stiff changes where you don`t have to move around a lot of weight (your upper body does not move, it`s just your ankles and knee that move).
You can kind of look at it as different parts of a car, one of the cars being a sports-car and the other a big SUV.
The common style of riding where you lean forward is like driving a big SUV with loose suspensions, a high center of gravity and a long gear-shifter. Your center of gravity is around your waist, to move you lean forward and back with your entire upper body. that makes for big movements, a high center of gravity, and loose movements.
(And if you lean to much forward, you tip over, just like a SUV in a tight turn, the suspensions wobble and the high center of gravity flips it...
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The way shown in this clip is like a sports-car. You move the pivot point, and kind of your center of gravity low, from your waist, down to your ankles and knees. This makes the movements you have to do a lot smaller and stiffer, as you are just pivoting the joints of your knee and ankle, instead of moving your entire upper body.
Just like a sports-car`s stiff suspensions. with the pivot point so low (Ankles) if you loose balance, all you need to do, is to move your knee ore ankle a bit, and the wobble is gone. The stiff suspension and lowered center of gravity makes the car turn without a lot of wobble (From the loose suspensions) and the high center of gravity that makes the SUV flip...
Same change of movement with the gear shifter. A long stick is loose and it has to be moved a lot to make changes (Just like with your upper body having to move forward and back...
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With a short stiff gear shifter, (The ankles and knees) the movements are shorter, more precise, require less movements and therefor makes for faster corrections if you loose balanse/control in a turn...
Thank you for the guildance it is helpfull from a I dont know what to expect point of view.
Thanks Dad!
I like the look of this technique very much, I'll try it out on my next ride. Only about an hour in so far, and one place I've been struggling is accelerating to get up hills, think this might help me. My right shin has a bruise the size of my fist from last nights practicing, but it's so fun I don't care.
Had to change my riding style a bit but your advice was very helpful. feels safer. I’m a leaner because it looks cooler but I was badly injured leaning hard into the acceleration. Thanks
Wow sorry for your crash man but it's for the better. I've crashed many times which helped me appreciate riding a lot more and understand danger alot better. I'm glad I could help a bit. Happy riding man
Great VId as always!!!! LOVE THE RIDING style! All of your vids are ALWAYS SUPER on point and I love that you focus so much on safety first - even though you ride fast. Just got my MSX 100V 1860Wh (first wheel). Any tips on right turns would be awesome -but love your vids AND your channel! Great work boss!!
Goodness gracious my man. That's a powerful wheel you have there. Well it's not a wheel to learn on but for your sake just take it slow and get padding from ewheels if you can or wrap it up with cardboard painted black with black duck tape or something, I've seen some people do that. As far as turning for now just use your waist and throw your weight left and right. It will take time just be patient. But congratulations man
@@UStride Thanks again for the tip on the tape - only one question... Can I easily take the tape back off without damaging the wheel if I go the padding route from ewheels? If no damage - I'm ordering after your comment - and thanks!!! Coming from a GXR with multiple spills so fear is not too much of a factor - although this is a different game...
UPDATE eWheels will be sending me some tape so I'll be good to go!!! Thanks for all of the love and expertise!! You're one of the greats my ma!!!!
@@beatkillahfan awesome man. Glad to hear
@@beatkillahfan you know I'm not sure about that but if you email or call ewheels he's very good at answering calls and emails
Thanks for this vid, im in my third week but learning fast, been practicing this advice every day :)
Very informative video
Not to get off the subject but wanted to know that area where your riding
I live in Cambridge, crazy traffic and pedestrians everywhere
Had my V11 for about three months
This is Dorchester pop jon Paul Park
Great technique. Thanks for taking the time to upload. Any other tips on your riding skills and techniques would be much appreciated. Cheers 👍
I would say this should be thought just after gaining command over your wheel, heel and toe action while riding makes a difference in turning and accelerating. The techniques that you share makes a difference in EUC.
Thank you for that info! I need to learn this also.
Awesome advice! Thanks for sharing. I’ll definitely be giving your suggestions a try. 👊👍
Ill have to try this out. I have been kinda doing this but with both heels slightly lifted. I still have to lean forward but not as much.
What a great tip! I'm a newbie with 200 km on my KS-18XL. Being a 200lbs guy, this is something I will incorporate in my riding technique . Liked and Subscribed !
Nice man. Glad I could help. The KS-18XL is an awesome wheel for beginners. Happy riding 😎
@@UStride I rode 3 times this week(still winter ugh) and your technique felt better each time! Now , could I ask you to do the equivalent "Fast Braking Video ". I would very much appreciate that. On another note, I watched your instructional video so many times before I got my wheel on how to ride. I know people were kidding you about the "do it 30 times" but honestly ,that was the key, repetition . Well done!
@@mfd1068 thanks for the feedback on my training video. But yes I will also create a video on hard braking at high speeds
I just started riding. Learning staged. Im learning on my brothers old wheel. I find my feet hurts after a while maybe because they’re both planted flat on both pedals. After watching this video maybe this my answer to why my feet hurts while riding. Im too flat footed on the pedals. Again I’m just learning I’m sure some of it is just learning curve and my feet, calf and muscles not used to this motion and position but I will definitely try your method and see if I’ll have a better control of the wheel.
Really good vid, I use the same technique.. I credit that to my time riding motorcycles, using one leg to hold on to the bike and the inner leg to control lean angles.
A realy good video, I discovered this method on my own in third day of riding euc ( a week in so far) and I just found a comfirmation video! Thank you!
I know this is an old video and maybe the settings weren't available then, but were/are you using Soft, Medium or Hard settings and what are your thoughts about which one to select with your technique that you shared. I find it very intriguing. I'm new and will give it a try. Thanks for the video.
@@Funcentric I don't remember what setting I had
@ what setting do you use nowadays?
It's so cool, I like your style of riding. I'd like to learn it. I think it's even easier for me as I'm very light (56kg) on a "big" wheel KS 16X.
Hey. Cool video as usual. I noticed that euc world app in the corner of your video. I didn't know about that app I'm kinda new to riding. Been using wheel log it works good. Tried using the gotway app it doesn't work right. Love the euc world app, works great. Thanks for showing that app in your video.
Wheellog and EUC WORLD all are similar, pretty much the same
Thanks for this man. Gonna try this technique tomorrow. Oh I finally can ride lol. Thanks for the encouragement!
Np
Gonna try this. I’m about 6’ pushing 200. I’m also at the ugly side of 40 so not looking to fall too many times! I like that, better chance to outrun a fall or cutout.
Also, I have a bad habit of “stepping off” the wheel when I get into something hairy. That way lies groin injury. Common with skaters...they put one foot and weight down on the ground, keep the other on the still moving board, not good. I think this method might make you less likely to just side step off. Will test
Hy everyone im a new ,new guy getting in to the euc world im 239 pounds is the in motion v11 a good beginners wheel or in motion v 12 thanks.
Max weight for the V11 is 300lbs so you should be good
www.ewheels.com/product/inmotion-v11-1420wh-battery-2000w-motor-pedal-suspension/
I never been in any major crashed, but I think this method have helped me prevent many potential crashes. Basically, one feet for accelerating, another for braking, and legs are always slightly bent. Then slowdown and alternate feet once in a while. When decelerating hard, I sit down backwards.
Man loved your video and helped me a lot, I could control much better and achieved my top speed. Thanks
Glad I could help
Another awsome stuff from U-Stride! Your style, the so called cricket is amazing! I have a 100V MSX for 2 month as my first wheel, and you helped me a lot with your earlier videos. But this one is super cool! That instant replay action is wonderful, I have to learn it ASAP, very helpful! Standing with the body straight and accelerate with the left foot, while the right one provide the stability: super technique! Your riding styles video promises to be very interesting. As soon as it appears I will click on it instantly, as I did it with this one too. Safe riding bro and keep doing what you do, because you are literaly a Gift to the EUC community! Thank you so much! :)
Wow that's intense man. Thanks so much. I also noticed you watched my very long video on electric Unicycles lol. Appreciate it man. Working on the video right now
Hi bro thank you for this awesome video. Now i ask: does it work also with power pads like grizzla pads? what's the best way to run the euc with power pads, flat foots?
Gonna do an icecream ride this evening, will try it out. Only second day im riding an euc.
I ride this way thanks to your videos!
Awesome thanks man. I'm trying thanks for your motivation
I'm trying your style but my knees hurts after 20 minutes. Any suggestions?
I recognized that place right off the bat Stride, that's Pope John Paul Park : ) dam that place looks terrible in the winter. Anyway nice riding skills. I to use my toes to accelerate, alot more than leaning. Great technique. 😜👍
Yup it looks dead in the winter but still fun to ride 😁
@@UStride sure is! Hey Stride got a question for you, I always use my phone for a speedometer when I ever go riding but what happens when I forget the phone or leave the phone in the truck or wherever, then I go riding without the phone, will it still record the miles I previously rode when I rode without it
When I pair up with it later?
Love the technique Tishawn. Gonna give it a go! 👍😎
Yeah I hope you like it
Lol 🤣🤣 Rob i'm not trolling you just had to say this is U- Stride whose real name is Jediah. Tishawn is a different guy- he has a channel with his name- equally awesome rider though!! 😁
@@TheCreativeNomad I noticed that and I wasn't sure if he was serious or not so I just let it slide 😂
@@UStride Lol nah from what I've seen he's a decent guy, honest mistake.
@@TheCreativeNomad no worries it's a compliment
Great advice
that's exactly how i ride :) it's all in the knees
Awesome vid 😎
Looks like helpful tips. I'm newbie on euc and have v8f, how about knees pain or any tiredness in your legs?
When you start you will have aches. That's normal. But no knee pain, keep them bent
Hi, but what's your dominant leg? Left (the one you use for speeding up) or right (the flat passive one)?
My dominant leg is my right one and the left one is for maneuverability don't get me wrong I sometimes use the left for maneuvering also but 90% of the time I use the right one for maneuvering
Your videos are very helpful but as a beginner, I can start the wheel without holding on to support but my problem is I can’t keep my balance, I always take sharp turns to the left or right, so you have any tips to help out?
great tip, im a bigger rider, so lean forward has always scared me, because I only have a V8
Yes indeed. Try to find another way
Also I've found myself trying out this technique and I like it a lot. I'm still new and very much figuring things out, but I find myself alternating which foot is planted and which is lifting on the ball/toe. When I turn, my outside foot plants and the inside lifts. If I carve, I find that alternating smoothly between each foot seems to work well. Do you stick with the same left foot as the lifting foot when turning to the right?
Great video bro. I appreciate you giving your insight and info as usual. I would like to ask 2 questions. #1 Are you left handed? #2 Why do you lean the left leg and bend the left foot and not the right one? Is it just a point of comfort for you or is it more beneficial than doing it on the right leg?
Good question. I'm right handed. The reason is because the eight foot is what I use for control remember? I'm more confident depending on my strong foot to gain more control and stability Nat high speeds. The right foot just acts as a counter to what the right foot is doing which is applying more weight on that side. Hope they made sense. Example I can ride with one leg but only with my strong foot on the pedal. I can't do it with my left foot which is the weaker leg/foot
@@UStride Ok I got it. I guess that makes sense. I've had people ask me about that so I couldn't effectively respond since I don't ride that way. Now I have a little insight to pass on to them, thanks again bro.
@@ThaBlackCobra most def bro
U-Stride I was testing.. now I discovery that I was testing with the wrong foot... :) I like the ideia of keep the strong foot on the pedal not using it to acelerante. I was not testing with that foots, I will do more tests on it. The ideia seems good and more effective with the strong foot straight
@@mariotomas6571 yeah because your strong foot is what will save you in an emergency.
I gotta say this method has been extremely helpful, i only weigh about 135lbs and on both my nik+ and msx 100v i had issues going above 30mph, i was doing the michael Jackson and nothing was happening, with the pivot foot and using my thigh and ball of my foot im able to easily reach 38mph now. I even use my flat foot and press with my toes to get a little boost.
That's awesome man. I had a few people tell me they were not able to reach the speeds I reach on the 84V MSX but I could see why they were not able to now. And many would get wobbles which I couldn't understand how they were getting wobbles. But I'm glad you reached 38mph. Best part is you're not leaning forward like Michael Jackson lol to do it. Congrats man
@@UStride for me i had to build up my leg muscles, and being my weight i run both wheels around 20-23 psi. Anything higher and i will get wobbles no matter what at higher speeds.
@@jamesm217 23PSI? You must be under 160lbs
@@UStride yes sir 135-140lbs
Are you right handed or left hiw do you choose what leg to pressure? Your dominant side?
I'm right-handed
Hi bro i wanted to inform you that I have purchased the 2020 msx 100v 1800wh 21700 cells tesla battery with new version and motherboard im so excited to ride it
Congratulations man. You won't regret it but your time with it. If it's your fist big wheel then give yourself about 2-4 weeks of consistent riding to get used to it
I used to ride tesla
But yeah what do you think of the speed and the battery brand?
@@marwanali4061 nice nice so you'll be fine actually but still gibe yourself time. For me I was shocked how easy the transition was from 16inch to 18inch it was beautiful, but you have a 100V so you will feel torque which is a plus 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@@marwanali4061 I haven't looked at the battery brand and haven't been to be honest. I should start to take a look. As for speed yours is faster then mine but about 7 to 8 mph I believe
my rs lands tuesday. thank u!
This video it is pretty much the way I stand and ride. The only difference is I have one foot further forward on that pedal so my feet are not equally next to each other.
One is more forward than the other with my toe hanging off the pedal.
My rationale for this being more stable is that if you were riding on the bus and you had both feet next to each other you are not as stable when the bus turns or stops or over bumps. Whereas if you had one foot slightly in front of the other do you have a better chance of not falling forward or backward.
When I ride off road the foot that is forward has to also step backward when going downhill. Since off-road train is much bumpier and both feet need to be flat on the pedal.
Nice nice, I like your example because I'm not really an off-roader. So yeah that's makes sense as well
@@UStride thanks for the reply. I like your videos and I think the best value is a commentary . Lots of good info in what you talk about . By the way I am located to in Vancouver Canada so the climate and off-road terrain here is quite different than other UA-camrs locations. It is much like in Seattle or the North West US. Think of lots of rain and Rocky rooty trails.
@@wheelerdan7313 that's intense man thanks for the feedback. I will try to add more commentary moving forward since you're not the only one mentioning the need for commentary. Thanks a lot man. Different weather means different challenges which will ultimately make you a well rounded rider
So your always in an action ready stance with with a forward tilt?
Exactly no matter what happens I should be ready to do what's necessary to get out of the way, accelerate, brake etc etc
I have another question and news I recently purchased and received a eWheels MSX 1860 because one I’m a larger guy and 2 I didn’t want to start off with something I’m gonna grow out of in a month, I recently saw a video of the wheel accelerate with out load can an EUC reach that speed with load?
@@TheChase76 I saw it also, I think it's around 57mph. No the wheel cannot reach these speeds with load. I usually subtract about 5 mph from the top no load speed but every wheel is a bit different. Eitherway if this is your first wheel, I say goodluck and take it easy man, it's not a wheel to learn on at all. But eitherway congratularions
Thanks I understand what your saying but I take it slow and easy, I graduated off the wall for a bit and practicing slow short movements and braking and gear up I’m coming off of E-Skate and I respect the machine and now have an actual understanding of every learner video I’ve seen
@@TheChase76 oh nice, I find boarders in general get this EUC thing pretty fast. So you will fine
You talk about this stance being good over 30 mph. I've never been on a wheel that fast.
I put padding just above my ankles so I can grip and jump. It helps reduce the wobble during hard braking. But it's designed for a flat foot stance.
I like how yours is lighter and more maneuverable, easy to adjust on the fly.
Yeah I see people adding padding to the side of their wheel but I see why now. It's for jumping and climbing steep hills apparently. Fortunately for me I don't do stunts maybe one day. The only stunt I want to know is jumping curbs
Nice style! Great video. ❤️
Thanks sir
Another new rider here lol dealing with wobbles... curious your dominant leg is the right one does that mean you do things w/ your left had as your dominant hand?
I've noticed my left leg is more balanced since it's the leg I start with, thus making me think I would be using the right to maneuver
What thing I love about your style aside from what you mentioned is that you don't have to carve to get ride of wobbles because they're not even there to begin with 😁
I'm learning to ride EUC and I managed to drive it quite well for noobie after like 3 hours. I started to look on different styles and came across this video. I like this approach and it is something similar to what felt for me natural when I started to learn. However, I've one question. I typically stand on left foot and right leg is in constant contact with the wheel. This works well when I'm turning left as my right leg is in contact with the wheel which "locks it" nad makes very stable and controllable. However, when I try to turn right the wheel gets wobble because its still tight to my right leg while the whole body starts to lean a bit into the turn - so, I'm thinking now I should switch legs so that right will accelerate with heel and toe and left will lock into the wheel for control - but this feels very tough to do as now I'm effectively trying to teach my body mirror of my posture depending on the left or right turn and it feels unsafe to switch into non-dominant leg.
Is there any advice to this? I feel that if one leg is primarily in control of the speed and turning and the other one is primarily for grip and stability then ultimately it requires two different mechanisms to turn - one for turning left and different for turning right.
How do you like this wheel compared to the Tesla?
Useful technique! But question, does it always have to b ur left foot? Or can it be ur right or dominant foot thts raised ?
Whatever works for you TBH
Hi!
I have just one concern about this method. What if you run into some potholes at high speed that causes your feet to jump 1 or 2 inches forward on the pedals. In think in this case your left foot will slip off from the front of the pedal. What do you think about it?
Yes absolutely, howvever something I didn't mention in this video is bending your knees when you encounter such situations and also more specifically you need to learn how to adjust your feet while on the move. You never want to be stuck static riding with your feet. You should have the ability to adjust both feet at any given time while riding
is that a Icon Airflite helmet
steel bird air 2
U ride do you have a video on turning?
Does your tire wear out faster on one side?
I'm guessing yes.
Yes
@@UStride your riding style keeps the wheel tilted slightly to one side while straight line riding.
I do like your style though, good flow.
@Paul Wunschel yes but you can fix that easily. One of my subs mentioned it to me and I adjusted accordingly
This is a cool technique. Is it still relevant today with power pads? You’re a mad man going that fast without pads! (From the perspective of an EUC noob in 2024:)
I think it feels more different than it actually is, bent knee or not you still have to lean forward to go forward.
Gaining acceleration isn't the problem. But recovering from a little stone or dip or bump...maaaaan😆...near Impossible. Safe riding @AJ Rowe👍🏼
god damn awesome video !
Hi Jediah, I'd like to suggest my 2 cents to this. I sometimes ride like that too. I find that while the dominant leg (your right leg) is doing the control while lifting the non-dominant leg to help accelerate, the stance doesn't allow me to break for an emergency break. I was often surprised by jay walkers, cars that jumped out and having to break fast from this stance. What I do is, I will move my dominant leg a quarter way towards the back, letting the heel hang off the pedal a little. When I have to break hard and fast, my left foot comes down obviously, and my right foot can better grab the pedal the same time like someone hanging by the cliff with all their might. :D
Yeah I know what you mean. One thing I would add is when you're attempting emergency braking don't forget to bend your knees and sometimes your butt into the ground as if you're going to sit on the wheel with both feet pressing down obviously while leaning backwards. It's worked for me on many occasions but there were times where emergency braking wasn't enough due to my speed and distance of the object in-front of me(something sudden for example) and I would have to maneuver out of the way while emergency braking at the same time. So braking and maneuvering go hand in hand, never rely on one strategy. But good work otherwise man. I'm learning from you guys also 😁
U-Stride Yes, agree. When lifting the heel, I just have it barely raised so that I’m not that far off from slamming down when in need. Also not to cramp it up. The other thing is to alternate the lifting foot and let the non-dominant foot relaxed to avoid developing cramps.
I have a question - does this work in reverse. If lifting your left heel helps with your acceleration avoiding leaning to much forward, then can you lift your left toe in braking to avoid leaning too far back? Your doing some interesting videos here, thanks for putting in the effort.
man thats wild, ill have to try that. Thanks U-Stride
Sure thing man. Thanks
Hi U-Stride, I followed your tips to get started and they worked for me. Would you recommend this technique for new rider? I feel like I hit a wall on acceleration, and this morning I just set a new personal best of 19.5 mph on the Tesla V2. But I'm only able to accelerate at new records like + .2mph each day and I feel like my mind is telling me it doesn't want my body to be leaning so far forward.
My congratulations! Euc world grants U-stride a title "Highest average riding speed of a single tour" in the category "Fast & furious". Crazy 42 kmh!
Have to check that lol. I tour as much as I can but I rarely have time to look. Thanks a ton man. Just checked it looks like Kay Gee is tied with me. Gotta get back on the road lol
U-Stride you can find it on the main page euc.world at the bottom. I've done a screenshot: dropmefiles.com/6VDN7 There is a gold medal. Way to go!
U-strde, are you left-handed/right-footed?
That's what I am, just wondering if it that's how it carries over for me. I ordered a tesla as my first wheel and want to ride like you.
I'm right handed and I'm right footed. My riding style is also consistent
I ride on the Z10. A common problem is voblin at speed. I watched your video and tried it yesterday. Yes, it’s much better, but it turns out that I ride only on one leg. So? If you find time, take another management video with spreads.
Do you still ride like this? I've watched some of your newer vids and it seems like both of your feet stay flat and you lean your body more. Have you modified this style or reverted back?
excellent video!!
The only thing I do not like about my Nikola is it's slow to accelerate & decelerate no matter what mode soft, medium, hard. I really have have to put my body into it just to get what feels like sub moderate accelerate/decelerate. Mine is the 2100 watt hour 84 volt so she's a heavy girl :)
Do you have the 84V or the 100V?
@@UStride 84 volt.
@@slickjimmy76 that explains it. I rode the 100V and dude the performance is just insanity. It feels like a small wheel once you start riding it. But you really feel the weight when turned off.
My review ua-cam.com/video/Lf2jJJYarjU/v-deo.html
have you measured the acceleration with your method from 0 to 30mph?
No. I tried different apps for ACCELERATION but I hated them. Might have to do it the old fashioned way, a = (V-Vi)/t where V= final velocity and Vi=initial velocity. Something like that
@@UStride well... the simplest thing to do is accelerate, looking at wheellog and counting seconds in mind. If you can count them properly. I do, though I know people who are really bad at it. So, I get 30 mph for 7s on monster. Later the logs confirmed it. And a couple of days ago we tested msp, and the record was 4,68s according to the log files. It was with pads, and, as the rider said, it's not the limit. I doubt that anyone can accelerate that fast without them. I'm not telling it's necessary, but still. It's awesome to be like a rocket.
Btw, your style seems UNstable, when you rely only on one foot and not grab the wheel tight with both legs. And you lean too, and it's okay, because you can't accelerate without getting your weight forward.
What I do is grab the wheel and make it lean with my shins. And the pads help a lot and make the wheel really comfortable. Love them. Did you see, what Kruglyak does? Russian power pads?
Sorry for long read.
@@UStride have you now? :-)
@@sergeprokz no not yet...haven't made the time for it yet
I weigh close to 100kg. What kind of first time euc should I be getting?
I weigh 97kg , and I got inmotion V12 HT and I am very happy .
Nice~ You've only discovered the start of one piece of the puzzle, albeit a major piece. Keep going. You should aim to be ambidextrous, not only orientated one side, although this is also how I started evolving 2-3 years ago.
Lol I'm going to look up that word right now. But very good point thanks man
***am·bi·dex·trous:*** able to use your right and left hand equally. ***In my case it would be legs/feet***
@@UStride LOL, yeah, both sides equal, so you don't have a strong side.
@@houseofjob yeah that's gonna be tough but a good idea
Dude I just realized that's you Chris. It's been a while I haven't even seen you on the telegram. Nice to hear from you man
@@UStride it's possible, I can tell you that's how I currently ride. But off the bat, yes, it's tough, but just keep playing and never be satisfied with it. I can tell you there have been many many stages in my riding progression / technique over the years.
💡 This helps explain how your the 4 degree tilt back preference enhances control. 🙏
It looks like your right leg is leg locked most of the time you accelerate, is that so?
Yes
@@UStride Ok cool, thanks!