10 Reasons FOR & AGAINST the Onewheel GT 

Glad to see you riding a Onewheel with a big smile again Jimmy!

Glad I held on to my box! Wasn't until 1700 miles on my GT that the motor just pooped out and died on me. It was pretty annoying but i will say, FM took care of me, and FAST. They replaced the entire wheel and motor free of charge, shipping and everything. Happy to be riding again. Thanks for the awesome vid Jimmy!

I accepted the risks when I bought my board. I accepted the blame when I exceeded my skill and broke my leg. The only thing I didn't accept was defeat -- I may still have a limp, but I'm back on my board and better than ever. Some people think I'm crazy. Some people are proud that I didn't give up. I'm just happy.

OMG! Dude! Your comments about the CPSC ruling are spot on! Exacty the way I've felt about it from the first time I heard it. I bought a Pint X in March of 2022 and, without any board sport experience per se, I pushed myself just enough to learn how to ride it. I thought it looked like so much fun about 4 years prior when I first saw a video about it. When I finally plulled the trigger and bought one, I was bound and determined to ride it. It took me until mid June 2022 to finally be confident enough to join the local Facebook group on a ride and I've never looked back! I soon outgrew the limits of the Pint X and bought a GT in September of 2022. Now both are a HUGE part of my life. I ride one or the other every chance I get. I thought about selling the Pint X but I love each one for different reasons, Just a couple days ago, I invited some of my coworkers, including my supervisor and his manager, to try one out since they expressed interest in riding it. They learned it so quickly with my help, I was amazed. Now their enthusiasm is so high, I'm hoping they'll be able to purchase their own. I've also told them about the CPSC ruling and they agree with my opinion (and yours, BTW) and are accepting the risks involved. That's the way it is with any such activity or sport. I really think nearly any PEV the risks are nearly the same, most of all the electric unicycle which are capable of speeds much faster than the Onewheel. It makes me feel that, for some reason, the CPSC has unfairly singled out Future Motion/Onewheel as the scapegoat of the uptrend of PEVs. Everything comes with risk, especially any kind of motorized sport and those who choose to partake in that sport. Granted, I've fallen several times, gotten bruises and such but I wholeheartedly believe it was not the fault of the board, mostly just balance issues and my inexperience in riding. In March, I experience my first nosedive on the GT but that was because I tried to beat traffic crossing a street and tried to accelerate faster and harder than the board was capable of. I accepted the consequences of my (truly) mistake and had a black eye to show for it. But I got right back on and rode it the next day. As the old saying goes, "If you fall off the horse, you have to get right back on and ride." The enjoyment I get out of my Onewheels by far exceeds the expense and injuries I've sustained. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. Truly one of the most worthwhile purchases I've ever made and I can't say that with enough enthusiasm.

Those issues still exists. I just bought a brand new Pint X less then 40 miles on it, I’ve had to send it back twice already for repairs due to 1. bad motor the first time, 2. The board ghosted the first ride back from Future Motion. Board still rides so much worse then my first one wheel Pint X, the board is a lemon and FM refuses to correctly fix the board. If you do decide to support this company just beware they blatantly lie and absolute give zero concern to customers satisfaction and will most likely deny any warranty by saying they fixed it but not accurately fixing anything. They’re amazing boards but the company is the worst.

Love the onewheel content! You were one of the reasons why i got a onewheel and now after 4000 miles i still love it! No nosedives, even though I push my XR to the max.

I own a pint I've overpowered it easily and nosedive going up hills or going from a decline to an incline quickly. I've had some nasty falls and I wear my helmet every single time I ride. I'll tell you what though, I've kayaked, Rock climbed, repelled heights greater than the Statue of Liberty and that adrenaline is the same adrenaline I get from one Wheeling. I've owned this pint for 4 months and I'm selling it and upgrading to a gt. I believe it's worth it for the safety features and strength in torque. This was amazingly informative. Love from Utah.

Been on the fence on getting a Onewheel. Mostly due to not being able to swap that battery out. Paying $2,500 for a device that better be around for life. That is a crazy amount of money to spend on something that could be a paper weight.

I have broken my ankle on the GT. I was riding at 10 to 15 mph and I hit a loose patch of gravel. The board came unstable and I jumped off and my front foot landed in front of the board. The board still had movement to it and ran into my ankle. That is when it broke. I thought I had just bruised until I put weight on it and it became dislocated. I have a pint as well and I don’t think it would have happened if I was on the pint. The GT is just so much heavier and makes you feel like you have this sense of confidence unlike the other boards. I think it’s more dangerous than other models because of how much power it has. Me breaking my ankle was totally my fault though because I was being a bit reckless. I will still keep my GT and I have had a blast on it so far and hopefully still will. I hope you are safe out there and having fun.

I ride mine all over town. I run errands with it. I take it to job sites and cruise the local areas, I use it to get lunch when my Model Y is charging… I love this thing! Almost 2000 miles.

Great video - when operating any motorized vehicle there are risks....Understand the risk, follow the safety instructions, ride within your skill level....I bought the GT last December, waited until April to get my hands on it....Bought a Pint X to learn how to ride in the meantime.....Two of the best "Impulse" buys of my life......I cruise at 10-15 mph carving up sidewalks and trails in my area.....These OneWheels are fun, entertaining, and emotionally therapeutic!

Great video Jimmy! Since you ride all sorts of electric vehicles I was wondering if you ever had the desire to add Electric Mountain Boards to your quiver? I personally ride a MBS Electric Mountain Board and chose this instead of the One Wheel for 3 important reasons. Firstly range my Mountain Board is only limited to the size of Lipos I put in the battery box. My current range is 50 miles approximately. Secondly the ability to ride it like a snow board, carving jumping etc. lastly the dreaded nosedive.

Hi Jimmy, nicely said. Congrats on your GT and I am glad you are enjoying it. The agency's statement sounds like it was prepared by the plaintiffs' bar. I read somewhere that there have been four deaths since 2014 and while each one is sad and unfortunate, I also heard that each one involved a rider without a helmet. FM seems to go above and beyond not just designing the safety features that you mentioned in your video into the board, but in the accompanying material and videos they always advise wearing safety gear, most importantly a helmet. I agree with you, most of the crashes likely involve rider error.

So sad that Onewheel is not consumer repair friendly an wont let you replace your own battery, that is the only obstacle still stopping me from buying one, just can’t see paying $2500 for ride around product that I’m not allowed to do such a basic electronic repair, another good video👍👍

Very very well put at the end, thank you!!

I would love to see a comparison of the Pint X and GT. I know what the specs say, but I’d like to hear from someone who has ridden both. I’m trying to decide which vehicle is better for me, so a comparison would be great. Thank you for your thoughtful content.

First off congrats on more Onewheel content, and your new channel. When the GT was released I honestly believed it was built for you. I mean it looks slick, does not look like it was Homebuilt, and all the little things that you have commented on in the past. That said, I was super impressed by your critique, and your outspokenness. And then came the controversy, wow, we have really been through a lot. I just wanted to say that the interview that you had with Kyle was extremely eye-opening, and I believe the questions that you asked and the answers you got really gave us a more intimate look inside of the company. Thank you for that. All the best, keep them coming, and enjoy the ride. I do think that the GT was a board built for all the wrong reasons, they make sense to future motion, but they don’t make sense to the majority of Rogers that I know. However, I now understand that we are not that demographic that they are selling to. To really have a great GT you need to get rid of the tire get rid of the foot pads and possibly lower the axle. For the amount of money that you would have to spend it really is difficult for me to even contemplate getting one. Aoxomoxoa

The thing is with saying it’s only dangerous when you push it to hard is that you shouldn’t be able to push it to hard that’s like if a tablet got so hot it could burn you if you overclock it but when you boot it up it lets you easily overclock it

Great to see you back on a Onewheel, looking forward to your thoughts of the Enduro and Kush

Glad you are back to doing onewheel content and being a voice for the community. I wanted to ask though, where did you get that jacket

The lower your battery is and the heavier you are, the less your going to be able to send it. As a community, we don't want to admit that we are all on a 1 wheel rotating axis and when we overpower physics, we are going over the edge. With 2 or more wheels you just slow down or stop. We are all just basically riding an inverted pendulum... pendulum riders. 99% more of a inherent physics problem rather than design issue. The other 1%, yeah maybe loose nuts in older models but look what people do to their cars. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that when you've got all this extra juice (PintX and GT), you're much safer and less chance of nose diving. That's why you hardly see GT crashes because it's got all that battery and torque. I think FM can use that as a great argument to the CPSC. OG Pints and XRs are no longer sold and that PintX and GT is inherently safer since they have bigger batteries and enhanced safety features built in. FUTURE MOTION, discouraging battery upgrades, you are endangering everyone with older model Onewheels rather than protecting them.

Risk is everywhere but people need to take responsibility for the risks they take. A helmet and wrist guards are great at minimizing risk.

I remember when i bought my onewheel and i watched all your videos waiting for mine to come. Then you had like 450 subscribers and i subscribed.

Welcome back to the flow, back to one wheel! I recognize most of the locations in this video, so I look forward to another encounter with you in the wild as I patrol the neighborhood routes and trails. 🤙

This is the weigh in I’ve been waiting for.

This is great! Getting my first one Friday! Hoping the learning curve isn't too hard. Is it ok to ride on the sidewalks in CO? I'm in Highlands Ranch, trying to avoid as many Karens as I can.

I'm assuming that's Bodhi Harrison on the coin.

How long did it take for it to ship to you from purchase??

Another great review! Thanks for the insights. Your logo/profile photo for your new brand 'Freshly Charged' here is pure genius! 😄

Would this be a good first onewheel to get or is the pint x a good one?

I love riding my GT. Go on trips every month with the dog to ride. I’ve fallen, when I rode over rocks by accident, but no major fall because I respect the tech and my own skills. It’s a joy if you take your time, build necessary balancing muscle and don’t try to ride through push back

Hey Jimmy, love the comparison about other sporty/fun activities that also pose risk, very true This video might have gotten me a little closer to finally making a OneWheel purchase The issues with the early GT most definitely kept me away, keep these vids coming Love to hear your opinion about this product👍🏼

They trying to take it away like they took away three wheelers

What camera did you use on the Mountain Biking trip?

Ill wait to get mines. Got a tynee mini 2 instead for now.

Great content as usual, Jimmy. Keep up the good work and, "Let us Ride."

Well balanced content with pros and cons!

Thank you so so much for making this video. I’ve been waiting for it for so long.

I have congestive heart failure and stage 4 kidney disease, death by Onewheel would be glorious. Live your life people 🤘😜🤘

Is the pint good?

Glad Onewheel content is back in this (new) channel, finally !

Im going to be a first time onewheel purchaser. im on the fence between pint x and GT.... cant decide!

After rereading the report it is clear to me this has less to do with the product and more with the company. CPSC seems to have an ax to grind with FM and has gone this route because they pushed back on the recall suggestion. It's clear in the language of the notice CPSC is not adequately familiar with how the devices operate. Stating boards "suddenly stopped while in motion" but not extrapolating. My use and understanding is that the board can not simply stop on its own. Did they mean board stop functioning or referencing nose dives? This is my biggest problem with the situation rn. There is abundance of vagueness and little definitive statements about what makes it dangerous. I'm left wondering if the design FM implemented in firmware or hardware has a legitimate failure or if CPSC acted before understanding.

Thats funny, the tire breaker and pressure gauge are the same ones from amazon, for the same price.

Saving up for a GT... Here in Denmark there is also strict rules about PEV´s especially speed limitations on fx e-scooters are to have a max speed of 20 kmph "12,4 mph" helmets and lights are a law also while you can still ride on e-bikes without helmets and go much faster legally which is completely silly! i will get my OW GT in the new year and i will ride it no matter what the law says! i will wear the needed safety gear "always helmet"

ok... I am a little jealous... TFL has been out of stock on the kush wide GT pads FOREVER....

What Jacket are you wearing Jimmy, so stylish 😊

I wonder if I need to try Onewheel again, it's been many years. Side stance when bailing tho... 🩼🩼

Thank you for the video! Onewheel riders = Darwin awards for PEV's. When I look on youtube I can see riders in cities with minimum or no safety gear at all + racing. This CPSC issue is purely self-inflicted problem, of course accidents do happen. To CPSC it doesn't matter who gets hurt or why they get hurt, but the increase in insurance fees do matter. The easiest way to prevent this is to slap a ban. And this is just the start. We have seen many other PEV's limited or banned in certain areas in the states too, there is a lot of youtube content people racing/speeding PEV's in public paths and near pedestrians, kids will copy. Only need one bigger accident to pedestrian or a few fatalities to riders and we reach the statewide news. This SPSC actions against Onewheels feels like a beginning of more strict regulation we have been requesting ourselves with stupid attitude by a few irresponsible riders. Please ride safe and leave racing to quiet areas to prevent unreasonable limitation like we have already here in the EU (for these exact reasons we start to see mirror in the USA).

More one wheel content! And where can I get old Jimmy Chang merch??

Great video. Keep shredding. 😎

My friend wants one but he's over 300 lb with the board bend or break down and would it still work under his weight I know it won't go as far but I don't want to get one and he gets one and we can't ride and learn together

Mountain biking scares the shit out of me and I ride a motorcycle.

What are your thoughts on FM dictating after sales market in regards to product services?

Its Bodhi Harrison from floatlife on the coin

Now, I do not have a one wheel. As I said in a statement earlier. But my younger brother does own a one wheel. Through him I've heard nothing but praise about these devices. Just like with anything else. You need to build a certain skill level in order to safely operate these machines. People are so quick to blaming the machine when they get injured. But nine times out of 10 it is the person operating the machine that caused the injury by improperly using the device. Banning an item because of somebody's ignorance with said item? I just believe is a little overstepping. Require more warnings. Require certifications (That's a little much, I know), but banning the item all together I think is far past a little too much. Kind of crosses the line into babying people. Just my opinion. Great video as always man. Have a great day!!!

If I had the money i would bought GT. I have the pint and i love it, but the battery is so bad.

Happy to see you back on a Onewheel!!!

ooof that scratch sound at 8:28 as the board hit the sidewalk. I had the original onewheel and didn't have that issue. Is this a common issue with the latest GT's?.

nicee! might get one now

My criticisms aside, this is a great perspective on the Onewheel. I thought you slowed your Onewheeling down because there were safer alternatives, such as EUCs and eScooters. Did the GT make the OneWheel just as safe, or did the GT now relegate the safety of those devices? Perhaps too much generalization, but I think they are all comparable in safety. Except the handlebar on scooters makes me not want to ride those.

If the GT is the safest, is the OG Pint the most unsafe?

Please consider making a video regarding the new Chinese one wheel knockoff?

i wanna see which footpads you like the new flat footpads and the rears

Very good video

Have you tried TLT board. Its not as fun as a Onewheel but its an exelent alternative. Faster, safer but harder to learn. I love both.

Is it any more dangerous than an EUC? Not having ridden a Onewheel, I certainly don't know. I do ride an EUC and falls from that device certainly carry the risk of injury. And they go a lot faster than a Onewheel. 36 pounds seems like a featherweight compared to some of the big EUC's and the Super Scooters are both way too big and heavy for my taste. P.S. Not discarding the box is sage advice for any PEV.

Everything is a risk walking down the road, driving a car, taking a bus, in fact just living

Well... I'm quite happy that FM did improve this beast, and don't get me wrong, it seems to be very cool. But the right to repair thing is still clearly a problem. I mean, i live in France, if anything goes wrong about some inside of it, it'll cost me so much, i just can't risk it. At least let the french official seller (RideOn) repair in France, it's economically and environmentally the least dumbest way. That's the only thing i ask. While this requirement won't be met, i'll stick with my XR, and if it dies, i'll switch to VESC.

Nice truck!

could you make a how to GT battery disconnect video, theres nothing about it i can find on youtube and i havent been able to get my board to work since thank you

Is it safe to buy it rn in 2024??

Welcome back guys 🤘🏻

Jimmy love the videos I just wish you would of used the reasons against buying a Onewheel GT rather than use the words it may not be safe. Every reason that you said was not safe had nothing to do with safety. I normally would care but Onewheel community is in a fight right now to keep riding and you kept using the words not safe when nothing that you said had anything to do with actual safety. You have a voice in this community Love you buddy keep up the good work just a thought

5:33 lol

Man I really want one of those

It is the fact that it can still nose dive and just shut off is the problem. With the VESC it’s shows that it can be changed and future motion still leaves that function.. seems like punishment for pushing the boards limits.

One wheel is like juul and motorcycles… we understand risk

Dude what is this guys day job. He's got to be loaded af to buy all this stuff and have a brand new Rivian

Like you guys, I'm an avid EUCer & tho I cant see myself on a OW (too slow no range & just too little everything else, I get the sideways float thingy. CPSC is an organisation looking for a reason for its being. Afterall the cushy bureauracrats need justification for their monthly paycheck. Why? Name me any motorized sports that isn't "dangerous'. If thats the case, we mights banned everything & just walk. Wait...dont peeps fall while walking?? 😁

If only the ones making the laws saw things like this and escooters the same way. Anything is dangerous when used incorrectly. If you buy something like this take the time to learn how to use it.

Nice Video 👍 I got a pint for Christmas 5 ✨ Stars Robert Meadows

The anti right to repair stuff kills it for me, I want one but I will only buy things I know I can service myself and not be at the mercy of a company deciding they will dane to allow my property to fix

Mr. Harrison

I'll keep my XR...it doesn't push back and will nose dive around 18 mph...but I have always out ran it. I have only 100 miles on it.

Hat type of car was that

Well in that case I'm sure motorcycle is on that list of do not own.

"What do we need to do to get you on a GT?" "$200,000"

So they would like you to sign a petition but there's zero incentive? You figure they'd do something? 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Very well said and love what you have to say about it!

Onewheel is honestly the best EV, and people should have the choice of what risk they put themselves in as long as they are not affecting others. My GT is my life and I ride it every day, it is the main reason I’m outside most the time. We don’t need the Fastest or the one with the most range as this is so fun and does so many things for each rider. #letusride thankyou to #futuremotion for making my life x100 better. Thanks from Australia 🤙👌👍

Agree. As long as that device isn’t a death trap or prone to accidents beyond user ability and manual understanding, it should be “use at your own risk” much like the analogous grandfathered in examples you mentioned. Plus, I’m not big on anyone telling me what I can or can’t do *so long as it’s not hurting anyone else 👌.

#letusride

I'm 62 and one thing I can tell you, there is risks in everything. I know people who have died on bicycles, ladders, ........ One thing I can tell you, getting out and living your life is worth the risk, the one wheel has very little risk. However, I am not happy with their service policy, everything breaks or needs service.

cpsc need s al ife that is not fake

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I think the safety concern is the board ghosting not anything else. What we saw with the trotter was it tipped over when no one was on it but the one wheel doesn't do that. I have a feeling that's what the cpsc is going after . If it's not idk what it could be if it's that it ejects you when u overpower it thats a user error issue most of the time . Proud xr owner still loving my board but it's now winter and snow is starting to fall so the slow times be coming xD

No way to buy this, I am from EU waaaay far from the only service center :D. I much rather have my V12HT bought cheaper than this weak joke of a product :). And regarding the safety - it is impossible for me to overpower V12HT, not hard to overpower and nosedive weak onewheel.

Warning：You might choke on eating eggs and the result could be fatal

Euc >>>> one wheel