OneWheel - The Deadliest EV 

I have a brand new GT-S in its box. New video coming soon. Let me know if you have questions.

I outran a nosedive once, had to run like 30 metres. Proudest moment of my life, although I'm very happy noone was around.

This has to be one of the realest reviews I’ve seen of the OneWheel. It’s not over highlighting the risks without carefully acknowledging how riders need to be warned and careful when operating such a device. So glad I stumbled upon this video. Still want a OneWheel lol

It’s super fun. The floating feel is real. It’s the closest thing to surfing or deep powder snowboarding I’ve ever felt. However, I will probably never ride one again. Within 4 days of buying one, (I’m also 62 lifer skater and snowboard) I had a spectacular low speed 2 mph crash that ripped all my hamstrings right off the bone. Back foot came off the board, front stayed on. Helicopter ride to Shock Trauma, 4 days in the hospital, and six weeks non weight bearing before I can even start rehab. I thought my demise would be a high speed crash. This board doesn’t necessarily want to kill you, but it will if you make the slightest dumbass mistake, like I did. Yet and still, I’m tempted. It’s so fun. BEWARE!

I've been riding my OneWheel a lot, and I'm working on a follow-up video. If you have any questions feel free to ask me and I'll answer them in the upcoming video.

3 people have died due to mechanical failure of the motor shutting off resulting in the nose dive. I had mine for almost 2 years and rode it almost every single day. I just left the ER with 2 major facial lacerations, a fractured nose in several places, dental damage and spinal brain fluid leakage for a nose dive a block away from home due to mechanical failure. I considered myself to be a very advanced rider and extremely athletic. There was zero way to brace properly for such a fall when it’s like driving a car at speed and the brakes completely lock up on your car out of nowhere. You’re at the mercy of fate. Future motion knows this problem and many others exist and have done little to nothing to fix or recall these machines that they KNOW have life threatening risks. I go into surgery next week. In good conscience I will not sell my board. I would never be ok with another human experiencing what happened to me. I’ll never ride mine again. I loved my ONEWHEEL. Like I said, I rode it to work just about every single day, but I was unaware of the ALL TOO COMMON MECHANICAL FAILURE. I am grateful to still be alive. And I feel an obligation to bring awareness to this dangerous malfunction that can be present in any ONEWHEEL BOARD. With such a dangerous risk I could no longer ever recommend the fun of riding a ONEWHEEL from Future Motion to anyone.

I just got a GT. Grew up skateboarding and surfing. I realized after about 30 seconds how dangerous these things are. Decided to put buy wrist, knee, and ankle wraps, and put on all my old hockey gear. So glad I did because when you wipe out on concrete at full speed you are literally sliding 2-5 seconds. I don't care how ridiculous I look, gotta protect those bones and joints! Plus if you avoid injury thats more time you can be out practicing and actually enjoying it!

A friend of mine passed away last year after he crashed his OW.... I did not feel it was appropriate to ask his family for any details, but I do know he hit a pothole, and was not wearing a helmet.

CPSC is more or less trying to shut OneWheel down and make people stop riding Onewheels and as a person who made this video, I do not agree with CPSC about this at all. I still ride my OneWheel every chance I get and it has been one of the best joys in my life. And if you're here because of the title or the intro of my video, do not watch half of the video, finish the whole thing. My video is built to show you what can go wrong, so you don't push your luck and respect the devices limitations. As a former skateboarder, windsurfer and a terrible BMX rider that broke many bones riding that bike, I can tell you that every sport has its own dangers. I just believe OneWheel's dangers were not obvious until you face them and that is why my video is scripted the way it is. So, I do not agree with CPSC's decisions, however, I feel like more people should be reminded that they're on a single wheel board that balances itself and it has hard limitations. You can fill out this form and join the petition: www.surveymonkey.com/survey-taken/?sm=UH6rwACNr9o71He38_2B1LN405r6TwVmpNQzJUnE2FXTeTggpgfE_2B0n8GpHilfNuQDMjJI36698Tg0jLH7OEHBuJ6Z1phEw4Oi4vlpEPBJt_2FY_3D Or you can send an email to: info@cpsc.gov, rtrumka@cpsc.gov

I’m sorry, “It looks like a bandaid which is actually great foreshadowing” made me lol!

Had my first nose dive during my first 10 miles. 10,000 miles later and I haven’t had once since.

Before getting one, I’d scoff at this and say well I’ll be fine, I can be careful and I won’t fall. I’m now sitting here, a month into owning one, with a broken collar bone, cringing at the idea of falling again.

I feel like this should be the PSA that people watch before they're allowed to buy one. They are super cool, very powerful, and useful. But also dangerous and require careful attention, and practice.

Thanks for the shout out at 13:28 even if it wasn’t by name or user name on leaderboard. “Every single day!” 1 year 97 days to date.

I’m 57 years old, a career SOF Officer and have done many a crazy shit in my adult life. Floating is the bomb. My kid brother (40) turned me on to the Pint when I got back from a tour in Africa. I bought one about a month ago. I’ve burned-in-wasted-twice but I jumped back in the saddle. Floating is surfing, is snowboarding anywhere, anytime. Life will never be the same.

My dad had a horrible crash on a one shell that ripped is acl, mcl?(not sure if it’s a thing but it was something like that) and ripped his quad. He was out for a few months and couldn’t wait to get back on it. I’ve ridden on it and absolutely love it. The reason he crashed was because he had a very heavy backpack and didn’t realize that the one wheel was kicking back because of the weight. It also made the crash a bit worse

Too funny that I JUST ate it on my OneWheel like three days ago! 🤣 And I was riding it all day the next morning!

They now have little wheels that you can put under the front that prevent the board from digging in during a nose dive and it works well. This should have been incorporated into the design from the start and would have prevented many injuries.

As a Onewheel rider who experienced a major fall recently, I’m going to say, I am EXTREMELY lucky I only got some moderate scrapes and didn’t break any bones.

Fantastic review. The first time I got on it, I could feel how unstable and dangerous it could be at speed, and yet could not stop grinning. Very fun to ride, but you’ve got to respect the potential for injury.

HHahHa hey I’m in the video at 0:29!! Right after Casey!! Haha. Yea, I tore my acl. But I’m back at it riding everyday again now! Whoop. Love the Onewheel.

they made the onewheel fangs or something like that and theyre just little wheels you put on the front and they help with nosedives by just rolling and not stopping and yeeting you off

Life long skateboard snowboarder and I loved my plus. However, its ease of use and lack of safety failsafes makes it incredibly dangerous. The worst part is if you try and voice your concerns in any of the OW groups or forums they burn you ad a heretic. I had mine turn off going down a slight hill with 24% battery and was able to somersault out safely but criticized for saying if you can’t safely ride it below 30% battery it shouldn’t work under that charge. I still love it and now the limits for the most part But it’s definitely a Dad killer. Poor bastards

I'm still loving my XR. Didn't upgrade to GT.

"If you don't chase the top speed and ride your onewheel to have fun, you're going to have a great time. "

As a rider of nearly 2 years I can confidently say that *99.9% of nosedives are USER ERROR* Most people try to go fast too quickly, push uphill too hard, or the biggest culprit is going too fast on a low battery. Once you understand the OneWheel and its limits _nosedives_ become a thing of the past.

This feels like the advice I used to give about riding motorcycles. It’s trying to balance the risks you will encounter with the amazing experience that it is. You can’t make the decision for people, especially given the chance of an accident. It has to be their choice. That said, i still want one of these badly..

Thought this would be a hit piece discouraging anyone from buying one, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how candid this review was. I've been a snowboard instructor for ~20 years, so I really appreciate the discussion about technical aspects and limitations, and how user input / error can lead to a bad time (and hence what to keep in mind when operating one). I knew there would be a learning curve and that it would take some practice before using it on difficult terrain, but this reinforces that and reminds you to stay humble when starting out. I think I want one even more than before, even if all those 'extras' are actually essential and will make that bottom line hurt more than it already does.

60 miles on my Pint and I have not fallen once. I love this thing and how I can turn around in tight spaces. Best purchase made last year.

The level of production of iPhoneDo videos is unmatched in RU-vid.... period

Once you get the fangs (the 2wheels on the front) your fear of crashing is not so scary. The fangs makes such a huge difference. Now I go all out with no fear of kissing the ground. Also the front nose slide is super fun. Granted you have to go into your app and go to the custom settings to activate it. But it's so much funner than I ever thought it would be.

It seems like they need an idler wheel upfront, so when the nose dives it has the potential to roll rather than act as a break. Although you have convinced me I’ll stick to a bicycle!

"It's shaped like a band-aid, which is actually a foreshadow..." HA. Got mine last week, already ate it, and Im all healed up and ready to ride some more! Love it.

"You're going to say Happy Birthday to the ground" lol!

I have rode skateboards for 6 years, rode one of these yesterday and nosedived around 10mph and was slammed into the ground. Dislocated my arm and cant work now. Thanks onewheel.

Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience and mentioning the notable facts about the Onewheel. I love my board, the pros definitely out weigh the cons.

Welcome to the Odub love club! After 2 years and 4K+ miles, I can confidently say the smiles don’t ever stop coming.

I love this video! At first I was “ah come on man, it’s not that bad” then you wrapped it up with how great of a device it was then you won me over lol

Just picked up my OW last week and I agree on everything you said. Always a edge of danger but it is easily the most fun device I’ve ever used. Great video!!!

This vid was the first I ever heard of a Onewheel. My first thought a minute in was "Wow, dangerous. I wouldn't ride one." It got me watching more videos though, and long story short I bought one. I put 400 miles on the board before my first and only nosedive. My fault. I regret nothing. Funniest thing I've ever ridden and I've rode a bunch of stuff. Just remember the 3 most important rules; 1. Respect the board (it's and your limitations) 2. Safety gear 3. Don't fall!

Great post. I was thinking about buying an XR for me and a Pint for my 12yo son. I think I may reconsider now. You pointed out a lot of limitations that I hadn't considered before!

This is probably the 1st honest review I've seen. Your caution and honesty will literally save lives, thanks.

Great video. Got mine two weeks ago. I currently have a massive lump on my elbow, bruising all the way down my forearm, scarring on my hip and knee, and an unwipable smile on my face. It is dangerous, but much less so if you respect the board, and it is ridiculously fun.

“From the top it looks like a bandaid which is a great foreshadow.” F’in hilarious, mate

40 solid years of skateboarding, including 8+ bombing hills in S.F. and that's not only a deathtrap, but embarrassing as well. Good vid- you're saving lives. Nothing assisted. Thank you, *A.

Great review. I actually busted my ass on my XR when I first got it. I had it on a lower mode trying to play it “safe” and go slower but all that mode did was initiate kickback at a lower speed. I didn’t understand what was happening. I wasn’t “fighting” the kickback, I was trying to regain my balance because the kickback was throwing me off balance I felt like I was going to fall backwards. I tried to regain my balance and the board kept speeding up. Mind you I wasn’t leaning forward, the board was still leaning back and speeding up. Since it was leaning back I didn’t understand why I wasn’t slowing down and since it was leaning back far back I “fought” to regain my balance and this thing ends up at about 25 mph going through a stop sign with the nose up. It was then I pancaked on my back at 25 mph. My helmet saved my life.

Fun fact: U.S. Olympic equestrian trainer Daniel Stewart, who I trained under, used a simple version of this called a "balance board" (i.e. rocker board) to also improve balance in riders.

After 2k miles on my XR, I switched to a Hoosier treaded tire and I am in LOVE again. It took a couple miles to get used to it, and I first I regretted it. But happy to say I’m shredding way harder than ever, especially on trails

I had a "happy birthday" today on my Pint. First one I couldn't explain. I was going super slow and up a very gentle incline. Luckily I just got some bruises and scraped skin. Like he says, it throws you down so it is harder to react. He makes a good balanced assessment of the Onewheel. Just wish it weren't so dangerous because it is my favorite thing.

Woah. That intro. I've been debating an evolve offroad vs the one wheel to upgrade my cheaper skateboard I have now. I'll have to try one before deciding this summer. What's the range again on the one wheel?

New to your channel and only half way through your video. I just had to stop and say “your great”! I’m enjoying the thoughtful insight laced with man cave humor...” happy birthday to the ground” I look forward to subbing and seeing more. Thank you!

“I can’t wait to test the limits...” Safety gear and being sensible will save you, bro. I’m 45 and overweight and I’m having a GREAT TIME!!!

Yeah, I’m sitting here with a bruise all the way down my leg from a nasty fall on my Onewheel last week end. ... I can’t wait to get back out and ride.

The Onewheel company just needs to update the app to include a alert when you exceed the parameters it's that simple.

Hey, what's the camera you're using while cruising on the beach? Love the quality!

20" 24" Pedal unicycles are cool enough for me. They can be really slow and tricky. But are really safe with a skilled rider.

I’ve owned my OneWheel only about a year, but it has still driven me to 3 birthday parties.... hosted by the ground. Love this video! Happy Birthday y’all! 🖤

no I get it out of my head... that line... "Happy Birthday to the ground" lol

First time I watched this video, I told myself I'd never get a Onewheel. In fact, the exact words which came out my mouth rhymed with "duck hat". Of course, I ended up getting one, and haven't let a day go by where I don't ride it.

My friend was almost killed by one of these just a couple of months ago. Sounds very cliche, I know, until it's you or someone you know. He was in a coma for weeks and we weren't positive he was going to make it, but one day he miraculously pulled out of it. I ride three wheelers, I'd never ride a one wheeler.

I thought I was watching a production film for a few. Dang, bro. You make amazing edits in your RU-vid videos

I thought you were going to talk about the nosedives in a deeper way given the video title and fall clips. They don't just happen from going over the top speed. Entertaining video

It’s been 3 years since you made this video. Has Onewheel made any adjustments to the features your mention in the beginning?

One of the very best product reviews I have ever seen, for anything.

Always look where ure going. Im waiting for a surgery as ive broke off the tip of my elbow, just because i looked away for a split second and hit a big bump on the sidewalk...

In my couple years of riding the Onewheel, I have never nosedived above 10 mph. If you understand how to ride the board and respect it's limits, it can be a very safe vehicle. I use it to commute and as a filmmaking tool. It's amazing!

Awesome, and amazing bro 👍🏾 💯 I bought my PINT on July 16th and as of a couple days ago I reached 300miles. Now along the way I've feel many times, and have 4 big falls, pulling a groin is 1. But I keep ryding learning and understanding 💯 showing love from #LASVEGAS #GreedyHungry ayyyyeeeee!

I'm almost 60 and absolutely addicted. Over one thousand miles. Once I hit hard enough I stayed off the wheel for about a month, shoulder pain

I have to say this again. Your reviews are the most informative and unbiased. Keep it going old mate, and cheers to you!

I always thought these were pretty cool but once I started researching which eBoards to get I discovered Electric Unicycles and just couldn’t turn down the value for your money you get with them. The range and speed for the price is just too great, even if they have a stigma of being nerdy or uncool.

wonderful video my dude! It was posted 6 months before I purchased my XR, Just seen it today and enjoyed. Absolutely slammed the sub and like while following up with the comment

Life long surfer and skater here. One wheel is extremely fun, hard to get off of, sad when the battery is almost gone. BUT it’s the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done! Crashing in water can hurt but crashing on a OW can (and did me) put you in the hospital! Many times I’ve wanted to cut mine into 1000 pieces and send it back along with a giant juicy terd! Bottom line is, if you’re single, have fun. If you’re a family person and you have people who count on you, you’re an idiot for getting on one! Its not “if” it’s “when”

I hit a speedbump at night, didn't see it.. blew out my knee

This is an excellent production. Love my Onewheel, despite nearly breaking my hip. I simply did not pay attention to the instructions.

I was trying to figure out what to buy I might just get a meepo V3 instead but I like this too any advice?

Awesome review and product! What is the track in the action montage?

Editings ,quality and ‘happy birthday to the ground‘ .They are all amazing . Good work kral 👑

Most concise and complete description of this board I have seen. I've fallen twice and once was on an uphill grade and motor just stopped. and then one time forgetting to take both feet off leaving just one. my knee did feel like it was doing the jen claude splits. you have to be very cautious with it not push it to far and it's fantastic.

i tried a friends one wheel. he had two. we raced them and i fell, but i rolled a buch and it wasnt to bad, i was trying to see how fast i cud go on a rubber track and field track. i also went pretty fast into a thick tree root. i flew like 3-4 ft in the air but i landed it. i was 75% expecting to wipe out there but my fried was amazed by the air i got. it was pretty insane. i love the idea of a one wheel.

I borrowed an XR and ate ground on my first ride. Bruised from ankle to hip and decided I had to have my own so I ordered my own that very night. This review is hilarious and 💯 accurate!

Yup! I broke my collar bone, tore a bunch of tendons in my shoulder and now have a titanium bar with 9 screws in my shoulder because of a one wheel...

I have a boosted board mini that hasn’t been used once since i got my pint. I walked away from two nosedives caused by not swiching to elevated mode while going uphill.

This guy deserves more subscribers, can't believe his not over 1 million subs, surprised he's not over most well-known RU-vid vloggers reviewers. He's extremely funny too~

what's the name of the electric skateboard iPhonedo is using in 9:33?

Great video! I bought the plus a couple years ago and loved it but after around 1,200 miles and many nosedives later I no longer trust them and have moved on to EUC. THE Onewheel also makes my knees hurt. I live in the mountains and the weak little Onewheel can’t handle the off-road stuff like the EUC especially if you throw a rough grass hill in there. If you are watching this and thinking of getting a Onewheel I very strongly suggest getting an electric unicycle instead. Top of the line ones are practically the same price as a XR but get more than double range, higher speed ( meaning if you ride about 18-20mph or slower like me you’ll never overpower the system and eat shit), better off road capability, most have a trolley handle like a luggage case for easy transport, more natural standing position reducing fatigue by a lot so you can use that extra range and during most fails you simply end up going from riding to trotting instead of kissing pavement, can jump up curbs instead of bonking, can ride down stairs, some versions have an included mud guard so you can save $100. Actually you save more than that if you factor in all the items needed to complete the Onewheel turd just to be able to do some (not all) of the stuff I do on my $2,000 KS16X. You need a fender, flight fins, an external battery even on their XR. Still won’t go the 70-90 miles my 16X will on a charge and still can’t handle the mountain bike trails we ride 🤷🏽‍♂️. Still gotta carry it so you might as well get that $100 handle too 😂. With an EUC you’ll wipe the smile right off a Onewheel riders face as you run circles around them safer and for less money. Onewheels are cool if you don’t want to do a whole lot of adventure riding, go very far, or if you don’t mind charging a lot. Idk about the XR but the plus only goes about 3-5 miles max in the winter on smooth pavement and it’s rated at 5-7 miles. This is like less than half an hour of riding around with range anxiety on top of that. I don’t see the XR being worth the price. Enough rambling. If I saved just one person from wasting their money or getting hurt then it’s worth it!

Huge props for your reality check to start the video. Awesome video, interesting mode of transportation.

Just crashed mine on March 9th. Still not sure what happened, maybe hit a rock or anode dive. Broken wrist and broken bone in my arm. Surgery yesterday March 22, and now I have a titanium plate and 9 screws. Should bought some wrist guards. Be warned my friends. At least wear wrist guards. I was on a pint. Stay safe my friends.

I fell off my one wheel 4 years ago. I smashed my left elbow and wrist. I had to get pins installed in both. I had 2 surgeries and 6 months of rehab. I can extend my arm to about 90% of its full motion. I should have been wearing protective gear. EVERYONE should wear protective gear. Don’t be like me. Also luckily I had health insurance. The whole thing came out to be over 60,000 dollars. (I live in the US)

Honestly, I was skeptical of this video but you sir, are correct. Respect it and don't chase the top speed and you'll have a great time. Push it and it will kick your @$$. I just got the OneWheel Pint and am super cautious. I'm only about 5 miles in and I'm hooked!

One wheel has changed my life in the most positive way! It has helped so much more than hinder. Thankful for it ♥️

I think that these things should have a remote controller in case of some of the models starting to drive on its own so that they could be turned off if that would happen Especially the GT had the ghosting problem and even hurt someone when it drove off

Great vid. Thank you for the introduction to this magical piece of engineering

3:19 did you just use a speilburg shot? Amazing my dude

I have 550 miles on my XR and love it!! I ride it everywhere. There's a look of confusion on the faces of motorists when they see a fat old man riding all over town on one wheel. They won't get it until they get one of their own.

Yeah I've never pushed it to the max. Cause I've fallen off my road bike going 30 miles an hour....one of the most painful experiences Id say people should never have to go through...so I am always cautious when riding now or whatever I do...great video! I love my PINT - and use it just for fun and filming.

I'm here after riding one for the first time last night.... on tarmac, with no safety gear and i was hammering that thing for top speed. I came off and split my eye open requiring stiches and my left arm is mangled and swollen up. I think i still want one tho!

I love mine, and it has been an amazing addition to my day to day life. However, I have gone down hard like so many others. Gear up and float on.

There are a bunch of Kitesufers in Tampa,FL area that love OneWheel, but I will pass on it and keep riding my electric scooter. fuck OneWheel...I did fall hard on one and never again!

Can you ride it facing left? On a skateboard i kick with my left and lead with my right.

Been there, and within five hours had the ripped shirt, shorts, knee, elbow, broken ribs, 12+ months of painful recovery... but what a feeling that ride is!