Can't believe a brand new youtube channel has this much effort put into its first-ever video. If this keeps up, there's no telling how large it'll grow. See you to the moon.
Yes, he have done his study on how to be successful on TH-cam, he will grow for sure, nice video quality, decent sound quality, decent lights on bg 👍 he will grow for sure, just need to be constant on the content.
Helps to have been doing it for a few a few years on other channels ;) I was wondering why he focused on the Blue Collar Nerds sticker for so long. It's his other channel.
LMFAO RIGHT? This best describes me when I get into something. Will most likely be me if I ever decide to purchase a OneWheel 😅 Since it’s pretty expensive I should probably see if I can test one out from someone I know
MEEEEEE I only have 126 miles on it and as of this Saturday, I’ll have a fender, a charge plug, a Hoosier Nimbus (slick), Sidekicks, and a one-piece float plate. I do realize that it’s way too early to buy a tire but I don’t really care, this will supposedly increase the performance of my board, also it looks so much cooler
as a teen i earned to ride a unicycle in the 70s guys thought i was a nerd till the chicks thought it was cool then let me try please i dd a lot of i call zoomin learning to ride it takes off from under you my dad got tired of buying seats for it from zoomin try it some time now i don't think you can buy one in early 70s i bought mine at a store called brand names for around 20.00 there gonna make a comeback like skateboards did
I had my OneWheel XR for about four hours before it threw me to the ground so hard that I fractured my wrist in two places. Ive been in a cast for about a month now and I might need surgery. The doctor advised me to sell it, but I cant wait to get back on!!! Lesson learned, I bought a set of wrist guards
This is by far the best review I have seen. I've owned a pint for about a month and this is effectively all the research and honest reviews I found complied into one amazing video. Thank you so much for the great video.
My One Wheel just shipped a few days ago. I'm 38 years young and I've never even rode a skateboard so I'm excited and nervous. Of course my friends think I'm crazy and they're all waiting for videos of my spills...lol
Hi there! Just wondering how your experience went! I just discovered this channel and have just bought a used Pint (not the X) a few days ago. 40 years old and about 240-245 lbs. First day took me a while to find the balance and stop the jitters. Looking way ahead and not down definitely helped. After about two dozen embarrassing attempts to mount it (and a sprained left ankle), I finally got the hang of it and rose 2.6 miles! Good luck!
Just found your channel. 👍 Congrats on the Pint, Onewheels are great fun. I've got over 7000 miles on my XRs and the thing I wish someone had told me at the start would be to practice jumping off with both feet. Forget heel lift dismount and simple stop, just practice over and over slowing right down and jump off with both feet. Do it so many times that you can do it nice and neat and your Pint just plops down gracefully... jumping off heelside is best, so your Pint is in front of you. It sounds like a dumb thing to practice, but you program your brain/reflexes for both feet to instantly leave the board at the same time, and be able to do it effortlessly. Then later, when you are in a bail out situation (will happen a lot) you can just get both feet instantly off the board and get them on the ground in a safe footing, trust me, this will save your bacon... 😎
What a brilliant review! I'm 70yrs old and in the process of advertising my bike for sale; I don't want my last ride to be a wreck. Guess I'm not seriously considering a one wheel, but if I were younger I think it would be right up my alley cause it's the closest thing to effortless motion available, that doesn't require a license, etc.kind of like flying on the ground. If you're pretty sure your bod can stand a moderate smackdown I'd go for it
67 when I bought mine, I’d suggest padding up in beginning… I was pretty bruised the first 7 miles- now I’ve got a hundred plus. I like this thing! Don’t regret it at all. If you have more experienced rider to help you learn.
I am 59, and considering one of these. I will say, as I have gotten older, I respect not getting injured, as healing time is longer. I can ride a skateboard just fine, and a unicycle, so I consider myself to have decent balance. I would lean towards the GT, as I weigh in the 190’s. My wife tells me I would get killed on one, but that never stopped any of my other purchases 😂
@@jeffl915 for the record my XR has pulled me up some pretty steep hills with no hesitation, I can understand the attraction of GT, wish one wheel would settle that right to repair issue. But other than that it looks pretty nice. Don’t see myself trading the XR for the GT. My XR seems to work just fine for me…
I just wanted to say thanks so much for this video! As someone who has never experienced ANY board sport and an amateur rollerblader I was nervous ordering and learning a Onewheel. Because of your funny, safe, and realistic approach I was able to get up and ride in about 15 minutes with only one true minor fall. Appreciate you taking one for the team and sharing your learnings so I didn't have to. So glad I ordered one. Only on day 2, and we already have 12 miles on the board. It's a total blast, and already made a new friend/riding partner out of a complete stranger who just saw me riding. P.S. you're right about the stupid plug....lost it on my first day, got replacements at the store that don't fit, and have decided to just replace packing tape between charges.
Great vid. There are tons of vids of people shredding these suckers. I really appreciate Richard's candor and humility allowing us to go along on his learning journey - even when it wasn't pretty.
That because it's easy to shred. When you only go 1mph of course youre gonna fail over and over. The motor disengages when a sensor isnt engaged under 3mph. Thats all on the rider.
Having considered buying a OneWheel I really enjoyed this video and the behind-the-scenes look of learning to ride one. However, since I'm over 70 I'm now thinking an electric wheelchair, clip the speed restrictions and turn it into a mall rocket with flame decals. Maybe even see if it can be made street legal with additional mods. Thanks for this introduction to what looks like a fun way to get around.
I'm 77, and I must be crazy, !!😅 but I just bought a Totter 2, similar to the One wheel, and if I don't end up in the hospital, I just might learn to ride this serious toy !! 😂 Great video! Great information!
Good video. I really agree about the fender. Lucky for me the shop I bought from through one in for free. I'm not sure about the need for charge plug but I don't ride in dirt and water. You treat machines good and they will treat you better. The rail guards are a waste. You can use the same protective tape we use on Mt bike frames and SUP rails. Works awesome! I'm a little on the fence about the Fang thing. I bought a V1 7 yrs ago rode 1500mi and never had a nose dive. My son had a nose dive 50ft from the house? He hit hard and it scared the crap out of him. So I built front safety wheels for it out of some old roller blades...Super easy diy mod. They didn't help my sons fear but I left them on anyway. I put a Two-x battery on my V1 and even though the motor is rated 500w for the given battery voltage my ranged more than doubled. Did I mention that I weight about 250lbs LOL. I put an after market mini lighted voltmeter on it and never looked back. Never needed to carry a phone again. When the Pint came out I had to try it. Wholly crap what a cool board! I rode XR's side by side with my V1/ Two-x and in my world I couldn't feel the difference. I really wanted a new toy anyway. so bought a Pint. I just ride for the ride. I'm not a basher or a speed demon and my Mountain bike is my off road machine of choice. I bought the Pint and 3 different wore out tires later I upgraded the battery to make it a Quart. Personally I love the tighter stance of the Pint. This is a turny little machine and even at 250lbs it will go further than care to ride in one session. I'm 66 now and still 250lbs and still having a blast on my Pint. I've ridden everything and for me it's still my fav! I guess not for everyone.
The process of learning to ride a OneWheel is not at all easy like Future Motion dictates, I had a VERY hard time on it my first week of ownership. This was a great video to watch, seeing your learning process was super on point. But, once I figured out riding stance and letting the OneWheel control itself and read my body movements, I started really enjoying the riding experience. Everyone learns differently, and once you get the hang of it, the OneWheel is an absolutely awesome toy, I love my pint!
Great video. I tried a friends pint for like 10 mins and it was terrifying. Same reactions, thought it would be easier. Had some time to think about it and decided to get one despite my initial experience. Thanks for showing what you went through. It’s reassuring to see how much better you became. Good luck!
Wow it’s so good to see a “learning ____” video made by someone who knows how to film!! Normally the person not only doesn’t know how to film well, but also is trying to do it while learning the thing, resulting in a video that looks like a mobile phone went into a tornado. So full credit for that! Great shots, very informative, and actually gave me some confidence that I might be able to do it haha. Thanks again 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The first time I rode my electric skateboard I was so horrible at it but now it’s amazing and so fun to ride! Once you learn, you are officially a pro in my opinion
I’ve been debating on buying a Onewheel pint for a bit now and your review pushed me over the edge to purchase one. Great job documenting the mindset of becoming familiar with the board and what to expect when learning to ride. Excellent video!
19:44 That is the same reason I ride a motorcycle. I don't drive fast most of the time and after 30 years of riding, I still get a little weary when someone is behind me, especially when i am about to turn in a driveway or stop light. Good to hear that you are having fun trying new things is the spice of life, having it turn out well is the thing that drives you more. Great video thanks for sharing.
This is so accurate. I'm on day 2 with mine and tried starting on grass. Turns out uneven ground is NOT the place to learn. So I've been pissing off my neighbors the last half hour riding up and down the hallway. Still get the wobbles but the hallway is tight and so are the turns, so it helps. Once my helmet arrives I'm gonna hit the parking lot. Made it up to 7 mph and feeling more comfortable. But my dismounts are less than graceful.
at first i thought you over-exaggerated the difficulty of learning to ride this thing, but now that i have finished my own diy onewheel, i am impressed by how quickly you learned
Oh wow, I would've assumed this was a super developed TH-cam channel. With the quality of this video, it felt like the videos of people I watch with over 100k! Great work!
Good day fellow floater! Your learning curve was very close to mine, even though I picked the XR. I have skateboard experience and even with it, I found learning the onewheel still required a lot of practice. But after a month of having it, I have clocked in 587 Km on it at time of writing and I don't regret it one bit. Even with the steep price. (had to get a fender, as the rocks were pooling on the pads and going in unexpected puddles would make things quite messy). Rail guards are doing their job as well, they're scuffed but take the damage instead of the aluminum frame. I often go on hour-long rides, pushing 20+km in distance just because riding that thing is just so amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience, too! Be safe and keep on floating!
This cracked me up. 8 minutes in you were like, I’m getting decently good at going forward. I’m guessing it didn’t take you long to truly internalize just how off that statement was. These things are a beast,man’s will absolutely hurt you, but with injury comes ability. And SO much fun.
Welcome to the float fam Richard!! You're gonna freaking love it, and I cant wait to see more vids! I just started uploading my own ride vids to youtube, lets ride sometime!
I saw one of these for the first time in Mississippi over the 4th of July and have been researching ever since. This is the first video that is the closest to my skill level. I LOVE this video
for anyone with the same experience (the nose dropping when you try to move forward) - if you're riding with your right foot forward (goofy) you have to switch on goofy mode in the app
Go to settings and then board notifications. There’s an option for riding goofy. I just enabled it. I’m interested to see if it makes a difference for me. I’ve definitely had issues with the nose dipping forward like that.
I watched this video when I started really taking interest in getting a onewheel about a year ago and it really convinced me to get one. Thanks for everything!
Change your shoes. I have 2 pair of shoes that cause my foot to not be detected consistently by the front sensor and I'm 220 lbs. Try some Vans or Converse and you will get a better fell for the board and that problem should go away
This was also my issue back when I started. Made it down right dangerous when I first started learning until I realized I needed some nice flat skate shoes, completely changed the game.
so you’re 220? is the lint still a viable option and good purchase? i’m about that much as well and strongly looking into buying one of these. if i’m too heavy for it i’m going to save for the XR. hope you see this and reply
Dude, this video is exactly what I was looking for. Flawless video. Very well put together. Ordering a Pint for my son and I, just needed this confirmation. Thanks again. -Preston
Thanks! Yeah, it's a brand new channel. Gotta start somewhere. I did also get wristguards, but I tend to not wear them. They're definitely the highest friction pieces of gear to put on, especially on the wrist where I also wear a watch. Are there parks or greenways near you? That's usually where I ride.
I started with a Pint, but went to an XR after a couple weeks. Those couple extra MPH make a huge difference. I do appreciate the Pint’s sensor light and overal playfulness, but the XR is much more relaxing ride which is what I want day to day and for commuting.
Thanks for the video. Most of the turning is done with the rear foot so normally people have their dominant foot on the rear like a snowboard. Right "handed" people have left foot forward. Left "handed" people are "goofy footed" with the right foot forward.
@@tonystubbs9189 it’s not really a matter of agreeing or not. It’s observing how things are. Most people who are right footed are not goofy footed. Makes sense because think about which foot you would turn with - the dominant one.
Well anyways this version makes more sense. Left footed and left handed are quite different. And you may not know a large portion of left handed people have become quite ambidextrous in this right handed world. Rightys don't notice this.
thanks very much for sharing your experience of learning how to ride this fun tool. I appreciate your effort for the fact that you gave us a more real and down to earth understanding of how it actually feel when learning all the basic steps including all the struggles and failures that you've gone through which is truly helpful to those who are interested and thinking of buying and using it in the future. Great job and do keep it up. Take care and God bless:)
Thanks, sweet vid. Longtime rider tip: Create a couple Onewheel playlists and enjoy riding to your favorite tunes! I can barely ride now without good tunes.
Best advice I can think of is # 1 look where you want to go just like a motorcycle #2 always be prepared to eat shit and run it out or roll into it. That being said there’s no feeling like floating on a pint!! Best 1000 bucks I’ve ever spent
A friend of mine has a Onewheel, so I thought I'd check out a video to see what they're all about. I didn't think I'd watch your whole video, but I did and found that you were informative, entertaining, and very open about your progress to learn how to ride your Onewheel. Well done!
I really enjoyed your video. I saw it even though I have been using my onewheel pint for over a month now. I completely agree on all your points. It isn't as easy as it looks in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it , it's sooooo much fun! Your video is top quality. Keep up the good work! I subscribed and look forward to seeing more from you. Take care :)
As a onewheel owner myself my advice to anyone who wants a onewheel is if you can't afford basic maintenence on your car then you can't afford a onewheel
Epic review, very nice job! Perma-dickered haha, that's a new one for me. This was very helpful and cool to see the progression from complete noob to riding confidently over a couple of months. Also helpful to think about rider size and model. I'm 200lbs so considering the larger option from your suggestion.
Just got mine today. It’s a surf/snow board on wheels. Its pricey but awesome. It’s easier for those experienced with skate, surf or snow boards. Balance is key! Even if you move forward, you still want your head to be above the wheel and not in front and just turn with you hips like a surf/snow board. You want stand vs bending (unstable) little bend ok but too much bend board starts to shake. When you stop, slow down and come to a stop and hop off with both feet. Bottom line, Practice makes perfect. You will bust your ass but you will learn from it.
Great video! I don’t own a onewheel, but this really encourages me to pull the trigger. Thanks for being so candid about the learning curve struggle. Thanks for the safety tips also. And great editing!…and personality! You’re gonna go far!
Dude... filing this vid under "Vids I wish I had seen before I got my Onewheel!" At least it was confirmation that the Pint is fine for my purposes( picked up a used one cheap) along with affirmation that someday I'll most likely upgrade to the XR for the unpaved factor. Kuckily I have a friend that showed me the ropes you cover in your vid... but I will share this with anyone who sees me floating n wants to know more! Thanks!
Bro great job on your first video! This is quality and I can really tell you put so much time in and it seems to come natural to you! Keep it up man, and I’m excited to see what you got coming for us next. 🤙🏼
I can definitely see how it would be harder for someone to learn that didn't grow up skateboarding, snowboarding or surfing. Even with boardsport experience, pads should be worn because accidents can happen to even advanced riders.
Okay you've convinced me on the padded motorcycle jacket. It's less of a hurdle to riding as far as putting on elbow pads, and it has the shoulders. Plus it can look a lot cooler. If I'm forced to ride in the sun, that's less skin that needs sunscreen, and UV rays also go through regular clothing. Then also just the general skin coverage to prevent grazes on areas that aren't like an elbow. After some research, you actually have the exact jacket I landed on. Except now they have a version 2 that I do definitely prefer. Then there's still other pads, too.
Your early fails were as enjoyable as your later successes. I actually enjoyed this video. The devil is in the details and you were very informative in a clever cheeky sort of way. Thank you for the review.,add more content and i will sub.
The quality, and effort into this video is amazing! When I first got a onewheel I had no idea about push back and completely went straight into the road shoulder first
Don't worry man. The "squirrely" feeling will turn into "wow i can turn on a dime" in just a few weeks. I did the same thing. You'll get it. Don't give up.
@@RichardKohberger yeah just wait til your 50 miles in. Then 100 miles. It'll be like breathing. Still tho. Never get too comfy. These things break clavicles daily. Join the Onewheel Crash Group on FB. Every Onewheel owner should be apart of that group. It provides some much needed perspective.
@@travishamiltontattoos4635 I noticed that when my tire pressure is too low, I get severe wobbling on flat pavement/ sidewalks. Granted the XR has a tire that is more squared than the pint, I keep a closer eye on the PSI now as a result, removes some of the 'squirellyness' when there shouldn't be any :)
@@TheLionheartcartoon well usually its the opposite. Higher pressure =higher carvability because there less tire thats actually touching the ground at any given time. But i guess if the pressure was REALLY low the results would be similar. Almost a mushy kind of feel. Out of the box its supposed to be 20 psi. But I've seen tires vary greatly out of the box. I've seen 13, 23 and 27. Even saw a post where someone's was 37!.
I learned on my buddies Onewheel pint. I had no problem except I wasn’t told about kick back. I think that’s the only thing you need to tell people before they get on for the 1st time and then they will be fine
FEW BITS OF ADVICE 16:59 -lol just turn on the board, the motor will be engaged and the board will sit still Also, no time stamp needed for this one, buy some rail guards/sidekicks! While the sides of your board are made of metal, they will still get quite scratched up overtime. Also, that charge plug is extremely easy to lose. My advice is to just put two little pieces of scotch tape on the flat parts of the plug connecting to your rails, and it just makes me that much more confident when I take this thing somewhere. I’ve already lost one plug somehow. You may also want to consider reinforcing it every time. 8:50 your foot placement is fine, but your shoes are bad for this. From reddit, here’s Glyph8’s explanation on how the footpads work: Front sensor pad (there is no sensor on rear pad) works thus: If < 1 MPH, BOTH sides of pad need to sense pressure. If either left or right side senses no pressure, motor disengages (= the heel-lift stop). If > 1 MPH, ONLY left OR right side needs to sense pressure. This allows lifting heel OR toe when turning or carving. (You can also shift your heel or toe by sliding it rather than lifting it, like you‘re grinding out a cigarette with your shoe). If > 1 MPH and BOTH sides sense no pressure for > 1 second, motor disengages on assumption rider has fallen off (deadman's switch). The 1-second buffer is to allow for your foot leaving the pad briefly due to a jostle/bump/drop etc. without disengaging the motor. It also allows you to quickly shift your foot around. Thanks for reading, and protect yourself and the board!! Have fun :D
Hey man... Great video...I didn't make a first ride video because I didn't want any evidence of how badly I predicted I would ride...I was amazed watching your video... It was just like what I experienced when I tried to ride a Onewheel. It was much harder to learn than I thought it would be but I'm so glad I kept practicing because now it's one of my favorite things to do. I'm right there with you when you say it's so great for a chill, relaxing way to get out of the house. Thanks for making this video!
I agree, the port protector should be included. And I highly recommend the fangs. If you nosedive without the fangs you better know how to tuck n roll and if your not padded up your definitely going to hurt yourself or worse.
I love the video. It’s funny and full of information. Thinking about buying one. But it’s illegal on common ground in Switzerland. It’s a shame. Thx Richard
You’re smart to pad up from the beginning. You will fall. After 3600 miles and several falls I’m starting to get smart and pad up. Everything hurts but I love the wheel. Stay back in your center. Also do some low flexing. You’ll get more stability and find your center easier.
Like This Video? Then you'll love this one where I learn to ride an EUC (Electric Unicycle) th-cam.com/video/9BLfBqdXJpo/w-d-xo.html
Where are you riding?
Can't believe a brand new youtube channel has this much effort put into its first-ever video. If this keeps up, there's no telling how large it'll grow. See you to the moon.
Totaly Agree!
AGREED
Yes, he have done his study on how to be successful on TH-cam, he will grow for sure, nice video quality, decent sound quality, decent lights on bg 👍 he will grow for sure, just need to be constant on the content.
Helps to have been doing it for a few a few years on other channels ;) I was wondering why he focused on the Blue Collar Nerds sticker for so long. It's his other channel.
I didn’t even realize how small this channel was till I saw this comment
The most accurate part of this video is how he ends up buying SO MANY ACCESSORIES after riding for a little bit lmao
LMFAO RIGHT? This best describes me when I get into something. Will most likely be me if I ever decide to purchase a OneWheel 😅 Since it’s pretty expensive I should probably see if I can test one out from someone I know
MEEEEEE I only have 126 miles on it and as of this Saturday, I’ll have a fender, a charge plug, a Hoosier Nimbus (slick), Sidekicks, and a one-piece float plate.
I do realize that it’s way too early to buy a tire but I don’t really care, this will supposedly increase the performance of my board, also it looks so much cooler
@@chewypinecone lol. My onewheel has over 200 miles and I only have a fender.
as a teen i earned to ride a unicycle in the 70s guys thought i was a nerd till the chicks thought it was cool then let me try please i dd a lot of i call zoomin learning to ride it takes off from under you my dad got tired of buying seats for it from zoomin try it some time now i don't think you can buy one in early 70s i bought mine at a store called brand names for around 20.00 there gonna make a comeback like skateboards did
Get a 3d printer lol print the parts
I had my OneWheel XR for about four hours before it threw me to the ground so hard that I fractured my wrist in two places. Ive been in a cast for about a month now and I might need surgery. The doctor advised me to sell it, but I cant wait to get back on!!! Lesson learned, I bought a set of wrist guards
Damn was hoping that you would be selling it lol
@@matias8138 so u could buy it? lol
Tough being unathletic
What you should really do is take falling classes. Before you try that again. Obviously protection can only do so much if you're falling wrong.
@@deaddevilking i sold it and bought a mini cooper, just a different toy
This is by far the best review I have seen. I've owned a pint for about a month and this is effectively all the research and honest reviews I found complied into one amazing video. Thank you so much for the great video.
My One Wheel just shipped a few days ago. I'm 38 years young and I've never even rode a skateboard so I'm excited and nervous. Of course my friends think I'm crazy and they're all waiting for videos of my spills...lol
Hi there! Just wondering how your experience went! I just discovered this channel and have just bought a used Pint (not the X) a few days ago. 40 years old and about 240-245 lbs. First day took me a while to find the balance and stop the jitters. Looking way ahead and not down definitely helped. After about two dozen embarrassing attempts to mount it (and a sprained left ankle), I finally got the hang of it and rose 2.6 miles! Good luck!
Hey Ivan Rivera. I'm loving it!! It was actually easier than I expected except for turning. But now I'm
How did it go?
That's how you start a channel. Quality from the get go.
Just found your channel. 👍 Congrats on the Pint, Onewheels are great fun.
I've got over 7000 miles on my XRs and the thing I wish someone had told me at the start would be to practice jumping off with both feet. Forget heel lift dismount and simple stop, just practice over and over slowing right down and jump off with both feet. Do it so many times that you can do it nice and neat and your Pint just plops down gracefully... jumping off heelside is best, so your Pint is in front of you.
It sounds like a dumb thing to practice, but you program your brain/reflexes for both feet to instantly leave the board at the same time, and be able to do it effortlessly. Then later, when you are in a bail out situation (will happen a lot) you can just get both feet instantly off the board and get them on the ground in a safe footing, trust me, this will save your bacon... 😎
What a brilliant review! I'm 70yrs old and in the process of advertising my bike for sale; I don't want my last ride to be a wreck. Guess I'm not seriously considering a one wheel, but if I were younger I think it would be right up my alley cause it's the closest thing to effortless motion available, that doesn't require a license, etc.kind of like flying on the ground. If you're pretty sure your bod can stand a moderate smackdown I'd go for it
Try a Segway then .
Euc for the win!
67 when I bought mine, I’d suggest padding up in beginning… I was pretty bruised the first 7 miles- now I’ve got a hundred plus. I like this thing! Don’t regret it at all. If you have more experienced rider to help you learn.
I am 59, and considering one of these. I will say, as I have gotten older, I respect not getting injured, as healing time is longer. I can ride a skateboard just fine, and a unicycle, so I consider myself to have decent balance. I would lean towards the GT, as I weigh in the 190’s. My wife tells me I would get killed on one, but that never stopped any of my other purchases 😂
@@jeffl915 for the record my XR has pulled me up some pretty steep hills with no hesitation, I can understand the attraction of GT, wish one wheel would settle that right to repair issue. But other than that it looks pretty nice. Don’t see myself trading the XR for the GT. My XR seems to work just fine for me…
I just wanted to say thanks so much for this video! As someone who has never experienced ANY board sport and an amateur rollerblader I was nervous ordering and learning a Onewheel. Because of your funny, safe, and realistic approach I was able to get up and ride in about 15 minutes with only one true minor fall. Appreciate you taking one for the team and sharing your learnings so I didn't have to. So glad I ordered one. Only on day 2, and we already have 12 miles on the board. It's a total blast, and already made a new friend/riding partner out of a complete stranger who just saw me riding. P.S. you're right about the stupid plug....lost it on my first day, got replacements at the store that don't fit, and have decided to just replace packing tape between charges.
The letterkenny reference is whats i appreciates about this video
Great vid. There are tons of vids of people shredding these suckers. I really appreciate Richard's candor and humility allowing us to go along on his learning journey - even when it wasn't pretty.
That because it's easy to shred. When you only go 1mph of course youre gonna fail over and over. The motor disengages when a sensor isnt engaged under 3mph. Thats all on the rider.
I’d recommend learning if you are goofy or regular before, even stepping foot on the Onewheel
61 years old and I just ordered the Pint X Can't wait!!!
Don’t fall.
It was awesome to see someone ride that didn't appear to be a born professional! Pretty excited to get started. Thanks for the video.
The Rock to Barnes and nobles omfg 😂
I know...I LOL-ed hard at that.
Having considered buying a OneWheel I really enjoyed this video and the behind-the-scenes look of learning to ride one. However, since I'm over 70 I'm now thinking an electric wheelchair, clip the speed restrictions and turn it into a mall rocket with flame decals. Maybe even see if it can be made street legal with additional mods. Thanks for this introduction to what looks like a fun way to get around.
Cool video. You covered all the things one needs to know about Onewheel’s for a beginner.
I'm 77, and I must be crazy, !!😅 but I just bought a Totter 2, similar to the One wheel, and if I don't end up in the hospital, I just might learn to ride this serious toy !! 😂 Great video! Great information!
Good video. I really agree about the fender. Lucky for me the shop I bought from through one in for free. I'm not sure about the need for charge plug but I don't ride in dirt and water. You treat machines good and they will treat you better. The rail guards are a waste. You can use the same protective tape we use on Mt bike frames and SUP rails. Works awesome! I'm a little on the fence about the Fang thing. I bought a V1 7 yrs ago rode 1500mi and never had a nose dive. My son had a nose dive 50ft from the house? He hit hard and it scared the crap out of him. So I built front safety wheels for it out of some old roller blades...Super easy diy mod. They didn't help my sons fear but I left them on anyway. I put a Two-x battery on my V1 and even though the motor is rated 500w for the given battery voltage my ranged more than doubled. Did I mention that I weight about 250lbs LOL. I put an after market mini lighted voltmeter on it and never looked back. Never needed to carry a phone again. When the Pint came out I had to try it. Wholly crap what a cool
board! I rode XR's side by side with my V1/ Two-x and in my world I couldn't feel the difference. I really wanted a new toy anyway. so bought a Pint. I just ride for the ride. I'm not a basher or a speed demon and my Mountain bike is my off road machine of choice. I bought the Pint and 3 different wore out tires later I upgraded the battery to make it a Quart. Personally I love the tighter stance of the Pint. This is a turny little machine and even at 250lbs it will go further than care to ride in one session. I'm 66 now and still 250lbs and still having a blast on my Pint. I've ridden everything and for me it's still my fav! I guess not for everyone.
Ok. So first, super impressed by the production quality. Blown away that you had
The process of learning to ride a OneWheel is not at all easy like Future Motion dictates, I had a VERY hard time on it my first week of ownership. This was a great video to watch, seeing your learning process was super on point. But, once I figured out riding stance and letting the OneWheel control itself and read my body movements, I started really enjoying the riding experience. Everyone learns differently, and once you get the hang of it, the OneWheel is an absolutely awesome toy, I love my pint!
I've had my Pint for about two months. Best money spent in a while. I'm about 175 miles in and loving every ride. #floatlife
Just bought it. Delivers in 5-7 days. This is going to be a long week
@@bbandt1280 how is it?
@@tuan.2.3 great
How much did you buy it for
@@SomeOne-ir5lbou can get it used for like 600 bucks ebay
Great video. I tried a friends pint for like 10 mins and it was terrifying. Same reactions, thought it would be easier. Had some time to think about it and decided to get one despite my initial experience. Thanks for showing what you went through. It’s reassuring to see how much better you became. Good luck!
Wow it’s so good to see a “learning ____” video made by someone who knows how to film!!
Normally the person not only doesn’t know how to film well, but also is trying to do it while learning the thing, resulting in a video that looks like a mobile phone went into a tornado.
So full credit for that! Great shots, very informative, and actually gave me some confidence that I might be able to do it haha. Thanks again 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Dude - proud of you. You really stuck with it ! We will keep watching 😊
The first time I rode my electric skateboard I was so horrible at it but now it’s amazing and so fun to ride! Once you learn, you are officially a pro in my opinion
they're a ton of fun, so intuitive, manoeuvrable , portable and no remote, way better than a skate board, love mine.
I’ve been debating on buying a Onewheel pint for a bit now and your review pushed me over the edge to purchase one. Great job documenting the mindset of becoming familiar with the board and what to expect when learning to ride. Excellent video!
"I'm sure holding an expensive camera is not the best way to learn." HAHAH! Excellent video, super honest and informative. Thank you!
19:44 That is the same reason I ride a motorcycle. I don't drive fast most of the time and after 30 years of riding, I still get a little weary when someone is behind me, especially when i am about to turn in a driveway or stop light. Good to hear that you are having fun trying new things is the spice of life, having it turn out well is the thing that drives you more. Great video thanks for sharing.
This is so accurate. I'm on day 2 with mine and tried starting on grass. Turns out uneven ground is NOT the place to learn. So I've been pissing off my neighbors the last half hour riding up and down the hallway. Still get the wobbles but the hallway is tight and so are the turns, so it helps. Once my helmet arrives I'm gonna hit the parking lot. Made it up to 7 mph and feeling more comfortable. But my dismounts are less than graceful.
at first i thought you over-exaggerated the difficulty of learning to ride this thing, but now that i have finished my own diy onewheel, i am impressed by how quickly you learned
Oh wow, I would've assumed this was a super developed TH-cam channel. With the quality of this video, it felt like the videos of people I watch with over 100k! Great work!
Good day fellow floater! Your learning curve was very close to mine, even though I picked the XR. I have skateboard experience and even with it, I found learning the onewheel still required a lot of practice. But after a month of having it, I have clocked in 587 Km on it at time of writing and I don't regret it one bit. Even with the steep price. (had to get a fender, as the rocks were pooling on the pads and going in unexpected puddles would make things quite messy). Rail guards are doing their job as well, they're scuffed but take the damage instead of the aluminum frame.
I often go on hour-long rides, pushing 20+km in distance just because riding that thing is just so amazing!
Thanks for sharing your experience, too!
Be safe and keep on floating!
Nice! Yeah, I should have gotten the rail guards from day 1. I hear people with snowboarding experience tend to pick it up faster than skateboarders.
Brought me back to learning to OW 4 years ago. Thanks for that.
You did a good job man. I'm impressed. Good editing. You're likable. The humor was just the right amount. It felt honest and real.
Dude when you were describing the fangs "does it look cool? no. Is it fun? Doesn't look like it" that was a lol and immediate subscribe.
I come back and watch this to remind myself where i started off learning how to ride mine for the first time and my progress now.🙏
This cracked me up. 8 minutes in you were like, I’m getting decently good at going forward. I’m guessing it didn’t take you long to truly internalize just how off that statement was. These things are a beast,man’s will absolutely hurt you, but with injury comes ability. And SO much fun.
Love the line about the "superiority complex".
Well said dude!
Welcome to the float fam Richard!! You're gonna freaking love it, and I cant wait to see more vids!
I just started uploading my own ride vids to youtube, lets ride sometime!
The beginning of this gives me such Bill Nye energy and I'm here for it
I love how honest this review is! 10/10 video
I hoped right on and rolled right off was floating in about 15 mins lol love it now I'm addicted
I saw one of these for the first time in Mississippi over the 4th of July and have been researching ever since. This is the first video that is the closest to my skill level. I LOVE this video
for anyone with the same experience (the nose dropping when you try to move forward) - if you're riding with your right foot forward (goofy) you have to switch on goofy mode in the app
How do you do that?
Go to settings and then board notifications. There’s an option for riding goofy. I just enabled it. I’m interested to see if it makes a difference for me. I’ve definitely had issues with the nose dipping forward like that.
@@ingridmartin374 thank you!
I watched this video when I started really taking interest in getting a onewheel about a year ago and it really convinced me to get one. Thanks for everything!
You just start going all out. I love it. 💜 Motorcycle jacket 🤣 its perfect.
Change your shoes. I have 2 pair of shoes that cause my foot to not be detected consistently by the front sensor and I'm 220 lbs. Try some Vans or Converse and you will get a better fell for the board and that problem should go away
I had this issue while learning today. Too much cushion in your shoes is bad.
Toe shoes from Vibram 5 Fingers are the best for riding in my opinion. Its like being barefoot and you get a lot more control.
This was also my issue back when I started. Made it down right dangerous when I first started learning until I realized I needed some nice flat skate shoes, completely changed the game.
Yup flat bottom shoes make a huge difference. Can confirm
so you’re 220? is the lint still a viable option and good purchase? i’m about that much as well and strongly looking into buying one of these. if i’m too heavy for it i’m going to save for the XR. hope you see this and reply
6:08 I love the thing that you did with your fingers. Nice
The zen you get from it, is undoubtedly the same as riding a motorcycle. It can truly be peaceful
Letterkenny reference!! That's what I appreciates abut this video.
Comedy is your thing! (not intended in a bad way).
Thanks for the video, keep on truck'n.
Dude, this video is exactly what I was looking for. Flawless video. Very well put together. Ordering a Pint for my son and I, just needed this confirmation. Thanks again.
-Preston
The subtle humor in this video is *chef's kiss* lol.
I cackled when the light turned green LMFAO
Ok. So first, super impressed by the production quality. Blown away that you had
Thanks! Yeah, it's a brand new channel. Gotta start somewhere. I did also get wristguards, but I tend to not wear them. They're definitely the highest friction pieces of gear to put on, especially on the wrist where I also wear a watch. Are there parks or greenways near you? That's usually where I ride.
I started with a Pint, but went to an XR after a couple weeks. Those couple extra MPH make a huge difference. I do appreciate the Pint’s sensor light and overal playfulness, but the XR is much more relaxing ride which is what I want day to day and for commuting.
Thanks for the video. Most of the turning is done with the rear foot so normally people have their dominant foot on the rear like a snowboard. Right "handed" people have left foot forward. Left "handed" people are "goofy footed" with the right foot forward.
While I agree with the comment about turning with the rear foot the rest really isn't accurate at all.
@@tonystubbs9189 it’s not really a matter of agreeing or not. It’s observing how things are. Most people who are right footed are not goofy footed. Makes sense because think about which foot you would turn with - the dominant one.
Well anyways this version makes more sense. Left footed and left handed are quite different. And you may not know a large portion of left handed people have become quite ambidextrous in this right handed world. Rightys don't notice this.
A good way to find if you ride standard or goofy foot, is to run and jump. The foot/leg you put in front is your dominate foot. Awesome channel!
thanks very much for sharing your experience of learning how to ride this fun tool. I appreciate your effort for the fact that you gave us a more real and down to earth understanding of how it actually feel when learning all the basic steps including all the struggles and failures that you've gone through which is truly helpful to those who are interested and thinking of buying and using it in the future. Great job and do keep it up. Take care and God bless:)
Thanks, sweet vid. Longtime rider tip: Create a couple Onewheel playlists and enjoy riding to your favorite tunes! I can barely ride now without good tunes.
Best advice I can think of is # 1 look where you want to go just like a motorcycle #2 always be prepared to eat shit and run it out or roll into it. That being said there’s no feeling like floating on a pint!! Best 1000 bucks I’ve ever spent
A friend of mine has a Onewheel, so I thought I'd check out a video to see what they're all about. I didn't think I'd watch your whole video, but I did and found that you were informative, entertaining, and very open about your progress to learn how to ride your Onewheel. Well done!
The Glow up from min 17 to Full Blown Float Lifer at min 19 is incredible!
This is like someone who never skated or anything respect this review tho so much!
I really enjoyed your video. I saw it even though I have been using my onewheel pint for over a month now. I completely agree on all your points. It isn't as easy as it looks in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it , it's sooooo much fun!
Your video is top quality. Keep up the good work! I subscribed and look forward to seeing more from you.
Take care :)
this is EXACTLY how it was for me the first time i stepped on a onewheel :)
Thanks I just got a pint x it’s about a week away from showing up. I’m so stoked to get out a. Enjoy myself ✌️❤️ Thanks for the information
Best unboxing and honest review, ever. Keep up the good work.
As a onewheel owner myself my advice to anyone who wants a onewheel is if you can't afford basic maintenence on your car then you can't afford a onewheel
This is VERY nice to see. I want a Onewheel one day. This is super informative!
Love the subtle letterkeny reference.
Epic review, very nice job! Perma-dickered haha, that's a new one for me. This was very helpful and cool to see the progression from complete noob to riding confidently over a couple of months. Also helpful to think about rider size and model. I'm 200lbs so considering the larger option from your suggestion.
Just got mine today. It’s a surf/snow board on wheels. Its pricey but awesome. It’s easier for those experienced with skate, surf or snow boards. Balance is key! Even if you move forward, you still want your head to be above the wheel and not in front and just turn with you hips like a surf/snow board. You want stand vs bending (unstable) little bend ok but too much bend board starts to shake. When you stop, slow down and come to a stop and hop off with both feet. Bottom line, Practice makes perfect. You will bust your ass but you will learn from it.
Great video! I don’t own a onewheel, but this really encourages me to pull the trigger. Thanks for being so candid about the learning curve struggle. Thanks for the safety tips also. And great editing!…and personality! You’re gonna go far!
Dude... filing this vid under "Vids I wish I had seen before I got my Onewheel!" At least it was confirmation that the Pint is fine for my purposes( picked up a used one cheap) along with affirmation that someday I'll most likely upgrade to the XR for the unpaved factor. Kuckily I have a friend that showed me the ropes you cover in your vid... but I will share this with anyone who sees me floating n wants to know more! Thanks!
Very informative and engaging. Great editing as well. Good job man!
Bro great job on your first video! This is quality and I can really tell you put so much time in and it seems to come natural to you! Keep it up man, and I’m excited to see what you got coming for us next. 🤙🏼
Very helpful!
WHAT, I thought I was watching a 400k subscriber channel. The effort you put into this video is amazing.
I can definitely see how it would be harder for someone to learn that didn't grow up skateboarding, snowboarding or surfing. Even with boardsport experience, pads should be worn because accidents can happen to even advanced riders.
Someone went all HAM with their accessories hahaha
Okay you've convinced me on the padded motorcycle jacket. It's less of a hurdle to riding as far as putting on elbow pads, and it has the shoulders. Plus it can look a lot cooler.
If I'm forced to ride in the sun, that's less skin that needs sunscreen, and UV rays also go through regular clothing. Then also just the general skin coverage to prevent grazes on areas that aren't like an elbow.
After some research, you actually have the exact jacket I landed on. Except now they have a version 2 that I do definitely prefer.
Then there's still other pads, too.
AWESOME REVIEW man this is what I wanted to see much appreciated
Your early fails were as enjoyable as your later successes. I actually enjoyed this video. The devil is in the details and you were very informative in a clever cheeky sort of way. Thank you for the review.,add more content and i will sub.
This is a better review than I thought it'd be, you're totally awesome man and I love your energy
The quality, and effort into this video is amazing! When I first got a onewheel I had no idea about push back and completely went straight into the road shoulder first
Don't worry man. The "squirrely" feeling will turn into "wow i can turn on a dime" in just a few weeks. I did the same thing. You'll get it. Don't give up.
Thanks! I get it down by the end of the video. It feels very comfortable now
@@RichardKohberger yeah just wait til your 50 miles in. Then 100 miles. It'll be like breathing. Still tho. Never get too comfy. These things break clavicles daily. Join the Onewheel Crash Group on FB. Every Onewheel owner should be apart of that group. It provides some much needed perspective.
@@travishamiltontattoos4635 I noticed that when my tire pressure is too low, I get severe wobbling on flat pavement/ sidewalks. Granted the XR has a tire that is more squared than the pint, I keep a closer eye on the PSI now as a result, removes some of the 'squirellyness' when there shouldn't be any :)
@@TheLionheartcartoon well usually its the opposite. Higher pressure =higher carvability because there less tire thats actually touching the ground at any given time. But i guess if the pressure was REALLY low the results would be similar. Almost a mushy kind of feel. Out of the box its supposed to be 20 psi. But I've seen tires vary greatly out of the box. I've seen 13, 23 and 27. Even saw a post where someone's was 37!.
I learned on my buddies Onewheel pint. I had no problem except I wasn’t told about kick back. I think that’s the only thing you need to tell people before they get on for the 1st time and then they will be fine
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16:59 -lol just turn on the board, the motor will be engaged and the board will sit still
Also, no time stamp needed for this one, buy some rail guards/sidekicks! While the sides of your board are made of metal, they will still get quite scratched up overtime. Also, that charge plug is extremely easy to lose. My advice is to just put two little pieces of scotch tape on the flat parts of the plug connecting to your rails, and it just makes me that much more confident when I take this thing somewhere. I’ve already lost one plug somehow. You may also want to consider reinforcing it every time.
8:50 your foot placement is fine, but your shoes are bad for this. From reddit, here’s Glyph8’s explanation on how the footpads work:
Front sensor pad (there is no sensor on rear pad) works thus:
If < 1 MPH, BOTH sides of pad need to sense pressure. If either left or right side senses no pressure, motor disengages (= the heel-lift stop).
If > 1 MPH, ONLY left OR right side needs to sense pressure. This allows lifting heel OR toe when turning or carving. (You can also shift your heel or toe by sliding it rather than lifting it, like you‘re grinding out a cigarette with your shoe).
If > 1 MPH and BOTH sides sense no pressure for > 1 second, motor disengages on assumption rider has fallen off (deadman's switch). The 1-second buffer is to allow for your foot leaving the pad briefly due to a jostle/bump/drop etc. without disengaging the motor. It also allows you to quickly shift your foot around.
Thanks for reading, and protect yourself and the board!! Have fun :D
Hey man... Great video...I didn't make a first ride video because I didn't want any evidence of how badly I predicted I would ride...I was amazed watching your video... It was just like what I experienced when I tried to ride a Onewheel. It was much harder to learn than I thought it would be but I'm so glad I kept practicing because now it's one of my favorite things to do. I'm right there with you when you say it's so great for a chill, relaxing way to get out of the house. Thanks for making this video!
This was an amazing video. I enjoyed how you showcase how the product works right out of the box with out any cuts/editing display product works.
We appreciate these type of vids. It’s nice to see the first steps taken. Great Vid!
Super helpful video to watch while searching for a onewheel to purchase for my son. Thanks a bunch!
I agree, the port protector should be included. And I highly recommend the fangs. If you nosedive without the fangs you better know how to tuck n roll and if your not padded up your definitely going to hurt yourself or worse.
I love the video. It’s funny and full of information. Thinking about buying one. But it’s illegal on common ground in Switzerland. It’s a shame. Thx Richard
Thank you for the show. I had no idea what to expect and you showed the challenge perfectly. Very nice editing too. 🐜billy
One of the best beginner videos I've seen. Good job
You’re smart to pad up from the beginning. You will fall. After 3600 miles and several falls I’m starting to get smart and pad up. Everything hurts but I love the wheel. Stay back in your center. Also do some low flexing. You’ll get more stability and find your center easier.
Hey, what's "low flexing" - signed Noob.
Dude, I love your video, you make it fun by adding some comic comments. Keep up the god job. I just bought my Pint X and I am ready to try it out !!