He said don’t ride it in your living room but that’s exactly how I learned. At first I was just holding onto a chair and going back and forth, then I started holding onto the counter and riding over to catch the back of couch. The hallway at the office was a game changer though. If you can find a long narrow hallway it’s like a cheat code because you can use the walls as your training wheels and gradually let go as you get the hang of the balance. I’ve seen some videos of people using ski poles too and that looks like it works pretty well. Helmet is not negligible. Wear one! Solved the bug problem too…
Wow you made all the important observations after 2 weeks of riding, that took me 2 months to realize. I've been riding these for 2.5 years now and even after breaking my collar bone, I'm still on it. The convenience factor is just hard to let go!
Nice video :-) thanks for sharing. I have a Gotway ACM and had a Ninebot E+ before that (couple of years ago). I love EUC's and have been using them everyday to commute to work since this time 2 years ago. I am thinking about getting a V8 - the only thing which makes me think twice is the range - maybe spare battery is the answer. BTW - you mentioned turning a few times in your Vid - I always found that when turning at speed it just dropping a foot and using knees (as you naturally would) however at lower speeds in tighter corners it helps to twist hips in the direction you want to go and the EUC (and rest of your body) follows automatically. Also one last thing, when accelerating forward my recommendation is to not lean forward (with a stiff body) but rather bend knees and push your weight forward from your hips down. I say this from experience as if you push a little too hard, as you have kept you centre of gravity under control you can just pull back. If you lean your whole body forward an push too hard gravity wins as all your centre of gravity is 3 or 4 foot in front of the wheel. Anyway don't want to preach just help save on the injuries and increase the enjoyment :-) Happy riding and lots of thanks to folks like you who make the effort to put out the vids for us all to enjoy and lean from.
The range is good for your first ride. For me it got worse and worse. First the battery wouldnt fully recharge. Now it won't go more than like 1 mile. Worked brilliantly for maybe 3 months. Inmotion won't respond to service inquiries.
My son and I have had V8's for a year now. He has 500 miles on his and I have over 300. I'm 58 years old and at the maximum weight for this at 264lbs. Full protection gear. Wrist guards have saved me and also knee guards too. I ride rough mountain roads as you can see from my videos. My only problem is the wheel won't let me go down hills with any speed. I need something more robust. Or I could loose weight. Lol
I have the Ninebot E+ and managed to learn how to use it around 20-30 min. I think the main thing that would help is if you have prior experience in using machines that need balance and use your weight: ex: snowboard, ripstick, skateboard, scooter....
You inspired me to buy one of these! I've been riding OneWheel for a few months now but this just looks too fun. We live super close; I'm just south of you in Westland, but frequently ride out your way, as well as in Hines park! Cheers!
Sweet - hit me up on instagram, maybe we can meet up! I know there's a local riding group that frequents Hines, but haven't had a chance to get together with them yet.
Goin Postal you might want to check out the gotway ACM 16 s+, faster and more powerful than KS16 for about the same price. 22mph is very fast for a cruising speed.
+Odin Once upon a time 'Goin Postal' owned a Msuper V3 (for his first wheel). That episode didn't last long. He'll fill in the blanks. Myself, am not a huge advocate of beginners learning with advanced/powerful wheels such as the ACM or Msuper for their first euc.
Odin's Scrotum - edrush209's comment below is dead on (I'm impressed!). I was told an MSuper would be a great first wheel.. bought it, and ten days later, while training in my hallway, bonked the wall lightly and blew the motherboard. I will never own another Gotway. Between my experience and the many I see on RU-vid blowing boards, I'll pass. I now have 130 miles on my Segway S1 and am ready to upgrade. By the way, I ran my S1 into a wall like 5x harder than the MSuper, and it just laughed it off. No Gotways for this guy, but thank you for the suggestion.
You said precisely what I said, that lots of people will approach you and sometimes that can be a lot of fun however if you're just trying to get somewhere it can be a nuisance. By the way you don't "need" to avoid potholes and cracks the machine is more than capable of handling lots of bumps it's just a matter of the rider having enough experience to maintain control.
great vid. I've gotten over 6 thousand miles on riding my euc. I've gotten my v3s+ up to 38 couple times. I do wear full gear. like to hear from your buddy in mpls as I also live in mpls. I've meet only one other with the euc.
Love my V8. Gotta have a helmet and wrist guards though. I also wear knee, and elbow pads too. And I recently got a helmet mirror so I can see behind me.
I think painful feet is from having to lean forward onto the ball of your foot to go forward. fatiguing without you noticing it until later. It is the same problem the Segway MiniPro and feet pain. You just have to take a break every once in a while.
Sounds good, though you should practice on a Generic/Entry level wheel first, otherwise your ACM (which is an expensive euc) ends up being a crash dummy wheel and gets messed up pretty quick - scratches (maybe cracks) ect.
Daniel Martynovich i recommend the newest 84v ACM 16. its worth the extra $ if you can afford it. i have the 1300wh battery but they make a 1600wh one too. i never worry about range or power.
10:07 And that's the future that we want. If we make an infrastructure for PEVs with as much care as we did with cars, the cities will shrink in size and every place will be near. Streets made for PEVs can be many times narrower and parking lots would become obsolete.
Love my V8. Its the best all-rounder. Definitely the most refined, beautiful and responsive one of the bunch. However, while great in every way, its not fast enough for me. 30kph is pretty slow! GotWay & King Song has faster wheels, but isn't as good an all-rounder as the V8. Inmotion needs to come up with a 50kph V10! I'll upgrade in a heartbeat.
Nice video! I ride a V8 too. You really conveyed how much fun EUCs are. Re air travel, you can't take them on planes. Also, btw, you know you are wearing your wrist guards backwards?
You probably can take onboard the plane an EUC with replaceable battery, keeping EUC in luggage and taking the battery in your backpack with you. KS14D is a suitable wheel probably.
I have a ips 121 and it has a top speed of 24mph and range of 30 miles, 500$ and if you own a IPs than you with know how good these are compared to other ones
Just curious if you've ever owned a onewheel pint? For me that was the best $1000 I've ever spent, but may change when I get an EUC (I doubt it though!)
Inmotion customer support won't fix your wheel when the battery starts dying just a few months after purchase. I bought one of these, within 3 months or so the battery wouldnt fully charge. Inmotion sent me a new charger, same problem remained. Then they said the problem was my phone app, not the wheel. Now just a little over a year after purchase I cannot ride the wheel more than 1 or 2 miles without it turning off and they won't respond to my service emails.
I really like the Inmotion logo much more than the SoloWheel Logo. I bought the inmotion because its beautiful and seams to me that they thought of all the small details. Inmotion is like the iPhone of the Electric Unicycle industry. Im happy that they will keep the Inmotion logo on future wheels even though the Solowheel is still being sold at the same time. Bought my V8 from www.swiftstride.net , when it was on sale . I also got the v5f for my girlfriend and I think that that one probably gives you an even better bang for your buck, much more affordable and still great specs.
I enjoyed your video; getting up close with an electric unicycle and riding around northwestern Livonia, the city where I grew up. I learned to ride a unicycle when I was 17, and rode it all over town. That was 40 years ago (and I'm still riding those) and I'm curious if you've ridden any electric unicycles that have seats? I've seen a few, but don't know if any of those have the power and range of what you're riding in this video.
I also have an Inmotion V8 , which is considered more or less a "starter" wheel even though Inmotion does have one that is smaller (although I consider my V8 sufficient for my needs). Inmotion's currently most advanced wheel is the V11 (at a price point NOT for learners just trying an EUC for the first time) and it does have an optional seat. Just an FYI the speeds are based on kilometers, so he mentioned that the max speed for the V8 is "18.5" mph, this is because it's actually 30 kph. The V11 has a max speed of 50 kph, around 31 mph. There is also another model in between these two, although to my knowledge the V11 is the only one with the seat option from Inmotion. Of course there are other manufacturers/competitors as well.
@@jamesrenaud592 Thanks for that great info! the InMotion V11 looks like a pretty badass (and dangerous) wheel, and the (optional) seat, as well as the suspension make it look really interesting. I would love to play with one of those! I found a video of an American guy demonstrating it in China. I like that he was dressed ready for eating some pavement, because this is a real possibility when "test piloting", or otherwise going real fast over bumps, stairs, and curbs! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yB325Y0Unbg.html For me, I'd probably go with something with a little less ability to put me in the hospital. I might be more interested in figuring out what kinds of tricks you can do with it, like spins and rotational patterns. Don't need so much power for that. :-)
@@Uni-Cyclone yeah the V11 is definitely much more than I will ever need. Some people love all that power and range but for me the benefit of a EUC is also portability, so I have no interest in such a heavy device (and that's not even mentioning the cost or safety factors).
I've never ridden either, but I have seen some vids on RU-vid with traditional unicycle riders having an easier time with the electric wheel. I think the absence of the pedaling movement would make it easier 4 YOU than someone like myself.
I have a V8 also. I would say the answer is "not normally", perhaps if the object is big enough and you are riding very aggressively it could happen, but in general it handles rocks, sticks, and like relatively well (same as a bicycle of a similar size). I would say that, in general, anything that is a threat to the pedals (yes the pedals) is a greater danger.....for example riding in the middle of deep grooves or ruts, or trying to go alongside a curb or uneven surface, because when a pedal catches onto something it's much more likely to throw you off balance....you will continue to go forward but the wheel could be jerked to the side.
I purchased this wheel about a month ago and I love it, wouldn't change anything! This wheel has so much to offer in a very sleek, light weight and affordable package, the build quality is just amazing as well.... I dont even look at my ninebot anymore! I bought my v8 from www.swiftstride.net .
Just got the Segway S1, sweating myself off trying to learn it and my feet are very sore while on it. Once you learn to ride it, does the soreness go away?
David Chan I have ridden these for like 2 years now and I can say that the first week your feet will be sore. But it wont take long until you master it and be able to drive longer distances without pain. I recommend putting bumper strip to the sides where your feet are pressed to the unicycle.
…1. NEVER RIDE WITHOUT PROPER HEAD AND SAFETY CLOTHING. These machines are not toys, especially in the environments you video in. This is proof of the necessity for LOTS of remedial training, and that riders like this will ultimately create more “ accidents” than safe , practical , enjoyable, respectful, people cab N “ live with”….. 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
They're super old rollerblade wrist guards that are starting to crumble lol. But I picked up a set of these and am pretty happy with them as a replacement: amzn.to/2HXCZJ0
It'd be perfect for that. Depends, are we talking San Francisco steep, or just a gradual hill? There's a new more powerful inmotion v10 that just came out (doing a review this week on it) that can handle some pretty steep hills, but that said you probably shouldn't have a problem with other options.
TheTopher I don't think it's that steep since when I walk I don't really feel that my foot would slip or anything like that. Also looking at that kingsong brand (not sure if I spelled that right). Saw a couple of videos just now (different brands/models) taking on some inclined road. It should be OK I think
Nope, seat comes only in model KS-18(not KS-18L). Handlebars are integrated into the EUC(There are brands and models without integrated handlebar, but King Song EUC puts these in every model, starting from KS-16 and finishing with KS-18L.
About your legs. Man, your legs won't be tired. If it's your first euc you will get pain in the ankle, but you will adapt for this(you won't get this pain anymore). EUCs are more comfortable, than hoverboards. Legs get tired faster when you stand on a hoverboard. Hope I helped you! :)
PLEASE HELP ME. My machin makes a noise and I'm afraid if the wheel locks up while driving and I crash. The noise appears when I hit a bump or something and goes away after a while. I recorded it: drive.google.com/file/d/1IRnZuxNJDuDJTfyTOsAaQ7fj1xNnc75C/view?usp=drivesdk When it gets too much it gives me the warning sound. What is it for? Is it too dangerous? How to fix it? Thanks!
Never, ever ride this without a full face helmet, let alone with no helmet. Ensure you are covered, foot to toe with protection, or you will be really hurt when you eventually fall off.
Hello, i´m from Brazil, salvador bahia. Nice to meet you i have a AirWheel X8 Carbon Fiber i´m begining. the streets here in my city are as "Rali" you´re understanding very dificult really, but the machine is very praticle , i go usualy from home to work 10km let´s talk in a whatsapp group ? thanks
Greg Webb its self balancing yes but comparing it to a hover board isn't right. the EU is much faster and more versatile. you can use it as a real transportation device. hover board is a toy by comparison
