@@txslow6 It's probably what everyone says lol, it's just the learning curve, I kept at it & have been riding my V8 for over 2½ year's, even take it off-roading 😁
@@popeyepanther4519 The V8 is a great all round wheel, I've had mine for well over 2years - I think I paid about €1000 for the 480wh (refreshed version) - still going great & being one of the most popular wheels you can get spares easily 👍
at 58 years old i just got my first ever euc, the ninebot s1. used your tutorials and am kind of riding within the hour. thanks for your helpful hints and videos.
I learned how to ride my KingSong 16X in 15 minutes. I put ten miles on it 30 minutes after that. I’m a month into owning my very first EUC and I now have around 600 miles so far. I absolutely love this damn thing. If you are watching this video then you may have already ordered your electric unicycle and I’m here to tell you that you made the right decision.
I have been looking at these for so long I am not if I want a one wheel GT or a uni wheel one like these but these go a little faster which is what I want.
TBH, I like my onewheels more. Got both same time (KS S16 pro). Onewheels are just more "fun". Their superpower is going slow and loitering around an area. EUC is better for getting somewhere--unless their are high winds! Bicycle/scooter is most practical for occasional riders
@@W4RD1N8ERthis is coming from a onewheel GT rider, get an EUC. I still love my onewheel but if you want range and true freedom, the EUC can get you far.
54 years old tried holding on to the wall, tried using grocery cart. Then I just went for it and am proud to say I have been riding my gotway Nikola all over Milwaukee Wisconsin!
Dude I bought this over 4 years ago and on my first try I broke my thumb.. and never again and then I bought a ONEWHEEL then a BAJABOARD witch is my favorite but now watching your video on the new board 45 mph and watching this video... you finally gave me the courage to give it another shot.. and so far it’s my 4th day and so far so good... THANK YOU BROTHER!
@@TheSerious28 lol I'm sure that thing is built to withstand common falls. And c'mon if you are a noob you are going to scratch up your first electric unicycle. It's like if you are learning how to skateboard but protecting it like it's your iPhone. You probably ain't going to get too far learning how the board.
Nice one Kuji, I tried to teach my dad this way but he’s too stubborn. I let him try on grass for about 10 min, free mounting and cartwheeling (68yrs old too) then had him use me as a “wall”. Took him about an hr to be able to ride around the soccer field and about a week to feel confident enough to go on a proper ride. Once he was comfortable around cars, maybe a month or so of twice a week rides I took him off road. I can’t stress enough how fast you can get better if you get out onto some technical dirt trails. I’m so happy I stumbled on this hobby. It’s given my dad and I a safer way to play vs canyon carving on sport bikes. These things can toss ya off, it can hurt and you may even break something but ya should live to apex another day! He has about 1000 miles under him now and riding on pavement is second nature. I haven’t been able to try to teach anyone else, my friends think they are cool and know it would be fun, just think they will get hurt. Next time I find a taker I’m making them watch this before hand.
Got my first wheel today. V10f. If you can find a 20-30 foot narrow hall where you can reach both sides with your arms, it can really help with learning to move forward and backwards pretty confidently without fear of falling over. Maybe tape some padding to the sides of the pedals though so they don't scratch the walls / floor. Also made learning the whole staying in one spot by quickly moving forward and back pretty easy. I'd suggest taking loads of breaks. Do it for 10-15 minutes at a time then take a break for a few hours. Next time you get on it, many of the wobbles will be gone. I'm guessing it's because you're using a lot of muscles you're not used to that tire out quickly, and your brain continues processing what you went through unconsciously while you rest.
First: I love that you started by suggesting to adjust tire pressure - It's the kind of thing I doubt most people think about on any pneumatically tired vehicle, and gets people thinking about dynamics rather than just getting on and riding. Second: two possible suggestions from a motorcyclist who had you come up in the suggs (Inmotion suspension test, #algorithm) who has never ridden any kind of unicycle, but is now thinking strongly about getting one after one video - 1) I think you said it and she seems to mention it, but KEEP YOUR EYES UP/focused on where you want to go. Motorcycle general wisdom is that you will go where you are looking - looking down equals falling down. 2) BREATHE - this is the most general advise ever, but it may be the most generally overlooked. Held breath is the doorway to anxiety. We tend to do so when "trying hard" or "trying to focus". (goes to look up e-wheels for beginners)
I wonder if you should try to use a hoverboard first. They have two wheels, but the idea of planking forward to go forward is the same as Unicycle. I have a feeling hoverboards are very easy to learn, and i know 6 year olds ride them like nothing. I'm not saying it's exactly the same, there's differences for sure.
@@sergeya4989I only just had this thought, I used to commute on a hoverboard when I was in school so im pretty familiar with using my weight to move. I feel like the hardest part would be nailing balance at a stop, cause you don't have the lateral stability of having parallel wheels.
Thanks Kuji! This was the only tutorial I used to learn to ride and was doing circles around a cul-de-sac after 3 sessions totaling maybe 45 minutes. I was WAY shakier on my first "no-wall" effort than the woman here, but after playing around some more I am riding with few wobbles - until I need to turn. Still learning how to do that consistently smooth. Would love another video about technique that goes beyond what you show here. :) Definitely appreciated how succinct the video was compared to other tutorials out there.
I learned in my apartment hallway so I recommend the "Hallway Method" to everyone who lives in an apartment building: you will have two walls on either side of you to grab, and soft carpet under you, it's much easier then learning on concrete with just one wall!
I too used the apartment technique I called it the Indy 500 as I went in circles around my apartment with two walls as I did not want to scratch my wheel. Once I took it outside I was riding in 5 minutes. Little did I know my wheel would eventually become one big scratch!
I've watched a bunch of tutorials, and this was the last one before I actually tried riding my first EUC. I kept hearing your instructions in my head, and eventually it clicked. Still got a lot to learn, but at least I can do a decent distance in the parking lot. Thanks!
@@benjaminhobbs2623 I went with Inmotion V8F, which I loved! Only problem was my desire to ride often outlasted the battery. I’ve since upgraded to a KingSong KS-16X. What are you getting?
@@alsojohnson Love it! I have heard nothing but good things about the 16X. Think me wise or foolish but I went with the Veteran Sherman. It gets here in a week or two 😬 I know it will be a monster to learn on but once I can finally ride, I am hoping it will prevent me from buying multiple wheels and save me money in the long run.
@@benjaminhobbs2623 Wow, mad respect man! From everything I've seen and read, the Veteran won't leave you wanting (well, maybe suspension?). Congratulations!
Practice for 5-10 minutes at a time with 5 minute breaks. It will help your brain "get it". (You can learn with a friend!) Practice on solid ground. Carpet or grass are hard to learn on! Like a bicycle, you need to go fast enough... Aim for a fast walking pace. Good luck and have fun!
As a noob here's my thoughts from today when I actually got moving and balanced (my second hour ever). Use your chin as the acceleration pedal. Chin out more, faster you go. Chin back in, slow down. This really helps me shift my CofG and my toes naturally balance me. Just a thought for you. Everything you covered was spot on and heck this sport is amazing. Levitation just like in my dreams !!!
Brilliant tip Gazza - made a difference immediately. And automatically brings you CofG without having to think about it. A massive step forward in learning. Many thanks for posting...
Thanks! I totally used this video to learn to ride. Even got foam pads for my shins and ankles. Took me about 4 hours to go from absolutely nothing to riding paved bike paths with confidence. I owe you one!!
@@popeyepanther4519 absolutely. I kept it for about a year, put 1500km on it and then sold it to a friend and got a KS16x b/c I wanted a bit more range and speed. I was very happy with it though.
Use a leash when you're learning, especially in public. Keep one hand on the leash (slack, not tight). When you inevitably fall off, it will prevent the wheel from flopping to the ground or running away and hitting people or other objects.
Just make sure that you disable the 'spin kill' button (connecting to wheel via bluetooth in the mfg app) if you have a wheel that disables when you pull on the handle. You don't want that thing turning off on you while youre riding!
Exactly. I tried to practice first near a rail but later I put a leash on and it instantly helped me to free ride immediately! I strongly recommend it for first timers (additional benefit is that when hopping off you are not damaging your wheel covers and even later when free riding on the street the wheel doesn't escape hitting a car or something). Yes, make sure to disable the spin kill switch (tape 2 spacer to the switch for example thus preventing it to get pressed by the leash)
Since im on the hi weight limit, ive elected to put the pressure closer to the top limit to make it easier for it to roll and not burn it out. Now, most of these videos advocate to put your foot centered on the foot plate but ive discovered through trial that it helps me control the addition of speed by placing the balls of my feet about 10 mm off the front edge. Its just as fun to "discover" these little detais each day as it is to ride further each day.
+Jimmy Chang, Your video of teaching that kid and running into the two high schoolers and them riding was what got me to keep watching more videos. Your kids riding so effortlessly on all your toys even better! You make it possible for all to enjoy
One funny thing about learning to ride is.... you only get that feeling once. That first time, or those first few rides are so awesome. Its a great memory, make sure you enjoy your time starting out.
Great tutorial. I would also submit one suggestion for clothing. Avoid wearing jeans or anything that has a hard inner seam-line that puts heavy pressure against your ankle/ inner leg. Make sure there are no creases in the pant leg pinned between leg and wheel.
I use soccer shin guards on the inside of my skinny legs. They were getting sore while practicing mount/dismounting. They make a big difference now because I don't hesitate to lean against the wheel as I did when I was sore. I just got my EUC at 60 years old. I gave up trying to learn to ride a skateboard because I thought I would kill myself when the board would shoot out from under me (forward or backward). This is not a problem with an EUC - only left and right, but you can just step off. I never felt at risk learning to ride my Inmotion V8. I crashed it a lot, but I haven't yet landed on anything other than my feet.
I had been trying for about 2hrs on and off to ride my V5, I kept feeling like I was starting over every time I would take a break and the try again. Not to mention my feet would KILL me after 5-10 mins. I finally decided to try wearing work boots and placing my feet more forward on the pedals with my toes "hanging" over the front of the pedals. I could instantly finally ride and even turn with those small changes! Moral of the story, don't just give up.... it IS possible, try different things, everyone gets things just a little different! Thanks for the video Kuji even tho you seemed to have disappeard from the tubes!
I know that feeling when I learned to ride the Ultimate Wheel, which is not electric. Initially I tried to just push off. I lost a lot of time learning that way and finally found a road with a nice fence of about 50 metres. That helped me get the hang of it in the end. In some youtube vidz they say you shouldn't learn that way, but that worked for me. Same as EUC where some peeps say you should learn 1 foot first and others let you put both feet on the EUC while holding on to the wall right away. I guess once should try everything and stick to what works.
Great video! Quite impressive that you taught her in an hour and a half. Your approach to teaching was practical and to the point. It took me 4 hours total to learn at one hour a day. I learned by trial and error.
a 5 yr old video, but still useful. I also just got my first EUC, the Kingsong S16Pro. It is 33kg or something. I tried it for a few minutes and it is very difficult. I've been riding non-electric unicycles for 9 years, so I figured I could learn this too. I can also ride an Ultimate wheel, which is basically a narrow wheel without pedal cranks. The cranks a welded directly onto the wheel. I figured it would be something like that, but a UW is less than 1kg. Like with all of these things, they just take time and you have to keep trying until it clicks. That is why I got into riding unicycle in the first place. Everyone can do it as long as you are persistent. That took me 3 weeks of 2 hours a day initially and another week of learning to freemount. If I can ride EUC in just a few days, I shouldn't complain.
This video was sent to me by Jason at ewheels.com. I am 58 and yes I am daring to ride an EUC because it looks like a lot of fun! There are some good tips in this video like telling me not to fight getting onto the EUC until I learn to ride. Telling me about the tire pressure, not to hunch, look in the distance and lastly advising not give up are all good tips as well. I like the way you put actual verbiage up to emphasize important information. All though this gal did it in 1.5 hours, Its taking me a little longer because this is a self journey. Also as a side note: I was dressed up in full safety gear while practicing in a park. I was warned by an older gentleman (what do you think I am) that this is the fastest way to break a bone. I just shrugged it off as I know the risks I am taking. I did take a bad fall, but the helmet and wrist guards did its job I am here typing this note. Great video, thanks.
Nice 👍. How are you doing now riding ur EUC ? We have a RU-vid channel (electric unicycles sliders gliders) check us out sometime you get time. Stay safe out there and keep riding ✌️
Dude, you rock thank you so much for your videos I purchased mine from someone else who purchased it broke his thumb on the same day he got it and his father told him that he had to sell it and I was the person who purchased it and because of you and your videos and your adrenaline your speed in the way you taught her I am now super stoked, thanks again man I hope that you are well and family
happy for all you fast learners! But I struggled and I never gave up on a 2.5 inch wide tire. I think that makes all the difference, 3' inch tire minimum .But as time goes goes on, I feel disciplined on a 2.5 inch tire because I have no room for error.And I ninja sense my tire pressure. I have a homie on ninebot 3' tire, learned fast, got on my king song 18XL whole different beast . I said I told you. that loose dirt on a 2.5 inch tire is like ice.
Great video - I figured out today that a lower pressure was probably a good thing. The baseline of 1.5hrs is good for me to measure my progress. Except I'll be attempting this in my flat first before wrecking the cars in the car park!
make sure you can keep control of the wheel with your right foot so it doesnt go crashing into things! Also, make sure you dont pick up the wheel (causing the wheel to spin out fast) and then putting it back down on your floor causing burnout marks!
I have found using a chain link fence like at a baseball field works great because the grass creates more friction, it's a softer landing in case of a fall, and the chain link fence is an excellent gripping tool for finding your balance
IN the 90s I used to teach people how to inline skate. I quickly learned that if you give a beginner a hockey stick and a ball they will learn 1000x faster, as in seconds. It takes the focus off the fear and nature takes over.
Another issue is that if you are 200 lbs or more plus the weight of your equipment, you need to buy a bigger wheel rated at 250 lbs or more which means it will be more difficult to learn, and thus will take more than 1 hr to master completely. I’m experiencing this problem now.
Get the newbie perspective from step by step too. and yes the fear of scratching the EUC distracts you from learning comfortably. They should make noob-skin for the EUC to put on during practise mode.
Jeff, you'll notice a lot of comments are from older guys. One of the reasons I'm buying on is because I said the same thing as you - then slapped myself because at 57 I'm young enough.
I came from a Boosted Board, Xiaomi M365, and a OneWheel. I just got a used KingSong 14S and its a learning curve. This video helped alot and I will go out and try again
I'm moving to N.Y. later this yr and this is the best transportation for me. I won't have a car. It sucks owning a car when u have to pay the car note and insurance. And u don't have a high paying job lol.
It seems that those over 50 want to learn to ride. I am very encouraged by the comments above. Thank you. Hopefully you will introduce us to a person over 50 or 60 who has been able to do it with skill. It would encourage us !! I'm 56. Thanks Kuji Excelente Tutorial
Yeah, thanks. But ive taught dozens of people... ive noticed skateboarders pick it up REAL quick. Some of them would have made a terrible video since they learned in literally like two minutes. Other skateboarders in 5-30 minutes, but most of us will be in the 1-4 hour range.
Thanks for this Kuji. As an absolute beginner this is by far the best tutorial I've come across. Made a massive difference to my learning experience - keep up the good work...
am having a hard time with my thick calves, i'm resorting to sticking out my feet away from the shell just to have leg room. 4th day - learning for 4 hrs in total. Crashed hard and hurt my left leg today for saving my wheel. Never save your wheel, it will only both hurt you and the wheel.
She is clearly awesome at it because I got the same one and every day I try for one hour but in nyc sidewalk. Hard. People walking I have to stop etc. not many places to practice around home. I was extremely frustrated and regretted buying it. I swear. The. I watch this video and want to keep trying. It is very heavy and difficult but I see others flying around with one so I know I will be able to. It will sure take me a long time but for a 44 yo guy with hip and shoulder surgeries I have to give myself some credits too. But the little progress I make everyday shows me I am in the right direction. Hope I don’t break a bone. Thanks for the video
I believe in you! Just give it a few more sessions. Bring a friend along if you can to lean against and slowly start depending on them less and less. Its better than using a wall. The biggest risk is not while learning, but when you become overconfident with high speeds. Stay under 20mph, wear protection, and youll stay in the safe zone.
I found videos like this really useful when I started learning... I hated that saying "It'll just click" haha but it does!! and then its just this amazing floaty feeling... As always nice video Kuji :)
yeah, it totally "just clicks" once you get your muscle memory to respond fast enough to swing the wheel back underneath you. At first you have to think about it, but then once you can reduce that time just a little... everything falls together subconsciously.
I'm 60 years old, but don't feel a day over 90. Too many full contact sports and a couple of car accidents have taken their toll. I gingerly attempted some of your tips yesterday for the first time on my new King Song 18XL. I'm sore today, but want to ride confidently soon enough. I'm waiting for my new Meepo Hurricane to arrive as well. My bucket list is getting shorter. Woohoo!
I started with a V8F (a slight upgrade from the V8 Doro (the girl) is riding) about 6 months ago, when I was a young 69 1/2 (70 years old now). I mostly followed the advice in this video, except that I used yaw steering via arm flailing (flail left to steer right and vice versa), at slow speed (3 to 5 mph) which was good enough to do laps around a tennis court on my first attempt at arm flailing. I moved to a long straight, and as mentioned by Kuji, found my V8F became stable at around 6 to 8 mph, and I didn't have to focus on balance. This allowed me to work on speed control and tilt steering (inner foot down, outer foot up) for turning.
For slower speed, it might help to teach yaw steering via arm flailing, flail left to steer right, flail right to steer left, to steer into fall for balance and to direct the EUC. Dora does this at around 7:20 into the video, but later on, she's going fast enough for the V8 to become stable, which was Kuji's point in getting Dora to ride a bit faster on her first point to point attempts.
Very cool. I noticed that the first time she made 10 meters was as soon as she stopped looking down. That would be the first thing I’d be saying to/teaching people.. “you go where you look!” Look down, gal down. Look ahead, move ahead :)
The reason for looking ahead is to get a better view of the horizon to see that it's level and also your inner ears balance better when looking straight ahead. Similar to a bicycle, at sufficient speed, an EUC will become stable (left | right), so the rider doesn't have to focus much on balance. With experience, a rider will be able to look around (such as looking to the side for cross traffic, or down at the feet just after mounting to adjust them if needed) and move arms without upsetting balance on an EUC.
When I was learning to ride an euc, I used different method that maybe it's not as good as this one, since I spent about 4-5 days learning. But anyway here it is: 1) try to hold a wheel (one foot on a floor, another on the pedal) how? - yes. 2) do spinning around 3) ask ur friend to hold ur both hands and run backwards, after some time he/she can hold one of ur hands. Ride like this until u feel comfortable to ride without a hand 4) ride, ride, ride. Yay! Now u r a euc master My wheel: ninebot one s2 (2200+ km)
Just started riding my v10f today and I got comfortable enough to ride around the block in under 2 hours! Both it and my ankles have a few more scuffs and scrapes than when I started!
Super nice tutorial! I spent 3 hours today learning my first wheel - Inmotion V11Y. Its hard. The max distance I made was like 20-25 feet. But I still dont feel comfortable at all. And yeah its very tiresome. I will try to follow couple of your advice tomorrow when practicing. Thanks again!
Shin guards (e.g., soccer/football version) work really well to alleviate the pressure on lower leg. Obviously, you need to rotate it slightly to face the wheel, not the front. I use just one on my dominant leg, and find that it really helps to take that initial control of the wheel. Set it up under your pants to avoid scratching the wheel.
