Just recently bought one but still can't even balance myself and free time to practice is limited. Hopefully, I get it soon but, it's definitely a learned skill and not as simple as I hoped.
I agree that when one is first learning, it feels really unintuitive. That goes away with regular practice, and doesn't take too long. The V12 is a great first wheel, but I would categorize it as a little more difficult than a KingSong 16s. I learned on a KingSong 14d, which was actually quite squirly to learn on but it was a good learner in the end. There are lots of videos on getting started at learning, but if I can offer two pieces of advice. Start with standing on the wheel and holding a wall or rod with one hand. Idle back and forth, keeping your head in the center of the movement and the unicycle moving back and forth like a pendulum underneath. Get used to that feeling and then practice mounting and dismounting. Do that standing still at first and then mount and roll a foot and dismount, keeping your dominate foot on one pedal while stepping off with the other. After you have done this, increase the amount of feet you roll before dismounting, then continue to mount and dismount for an extended period of time. This will teach you to balance the wheel against one leg, which is essential for mounting and riding later on. Once you are good at mounting and dismounting as described above, go back to your wall or your pole, and idle back and forth a little. Once you are adjusted to that movement again, push off the wall and see if you can make it 3 feet/1 meter. What will happen is you will begin to double the length that you can ride before stepping off. Pretty soon you will find yourself riding 100 feet, then 200, then more. When you are at that point, you only need to practice for an hour or two a day and the rest comes naturally. Good luck, my friend. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I started out on a king song 16X over a year ago, yeah it's very hard to get going at 1st it probably took me 30 miles of attempts to actually balance. Keep practicing and there will come a time where it will just click for you.
In my experience watching new riders, I see some very similar things being done to what I see when new snowboarders are learning. So many people who are learning to jump on the wheel, or the board, while totally leaning to one side, to the rear, leaning over the front, or just leaning hard in a particular direction as they brace themselves not to fall. They are so focused on not falling that their pff balanced posture practically guarantees that they won't find balance and actually ride. The failure begins the moment they mount the board or wheel. Take time to either video yourself, have someone watch you, or just be hyper-critical of yourself with the single goal of getting up and mounting in an upright and balanced position with just enough forward lean to engage the wheels which then keeps you upright, is what needs to happen and this is where I see most new riders failing and resetting before ever getting to that point. Try to let go of the fear of falling or the fear of taking off and riding at a speed you feel you won't be able to control. You'll find that when you focus on being upright and center with a forward chest lean, that it actually keeps you upright on its own and you don't have to work too hard to do that nor do you need to fight against it. It may sound stupid to say or oversimplified but many new riders of any type, are so overwhelmed and so split focused just simply trying to "make it up" that they tend not to truly focus on just one step at a time. Focus on executing the mount with both feet planted, head center and upright balanced, and chest just slightly pushing forward and just let it drive forward. Try again, and again, and again. It will click for you.
I do hope they get better about getting rid of the single points of failure. Overall I’m generally not riding mine super hard, so I don’t go nuts with gear unless I’m planning on going fast on the EXN. I think it feeds a bit into peoples feelings about the danger of the activity. I think most anybody should gear pretty heavy if they are going fast or super off-road on any PEV. I went grocery shopping on my V8S earlier, so I just wore gloves and a regular bike helmet, a cashier asked me if I’d ever face planted, which I haven’t, and definitely not going 19 on a V8S. I think doing full gear to the grocery makes people think it’s a death trap, but I don’t feel especially concerned if I’m not pushing it.
I agree. The reality is that most cutouts happen when the wheel is being pushed hard. It doesn't mean they won't happen for normal riding, but, as you note, it is far less likely. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Awesome video!!😎 thanks brother!!🙏 I had a wipeout in full gear on my Sherman max and broke my left shoulder. Only was off my wheels for 6 weeks. Been back riding every day since the beginning of July!!
I'm glad you are doing ok! The gear seems to be more oriented around preventing road rash, etc. Sometimes you won't be able to avoid breaking a bone here or there no matter how geared.
When the weather is good, I do! I've got one video covering a fairly recent SNR on the channel. If you are ever there, you'll usually find me on my Sherman Max.
I'm getting ready to do a video on the RS HS. I bought the unit second hand, and have had to make some upgrades, but they've all been worth it. I'll cover all that in the video. Currently waiting for the ice to melt to get on it! Stay tuned!
Hey there. I'm a fan of Chooch too. :) I have not ridden the Kingsong 18xl. That being said, I suspect the answer to your question is that the V12HT is the winner between the two. It's got more power, more battery, and can do more. There's nothing wrong with the 18xl, but it's kind of an entry level EUC, a great learner. I learned on the Kingsong 14d. Thank you for watching!
I'm about 230-235ish with gear. The tire is at 45psi. I have it set here in offroad mode. It is also in split ride mode, both at 100% and pedal sensitivity at 100%. Great questions! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for your “recipe “ on your V12. I have one, early in the learning process, and still experimenting with tire pressure, and all the settings available in the V12HT, and we are a comparative weight.
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I'm looking at my first euc and cause in this country they cost a fortune. The V11 is slower then the V12 HT does the 12 have doubled sided suspension? I really want the k 20 but I'm told the 12ht is was better. And compared to the 13 that cost 6300 on pre order I was also thinking till the price brought me back to reality. I wish u could test drive each for a day 2c what works for u. I have no bone in my neck the c2c3c4c5 is all metal so my balancing is hit n miss lol .
The v12 doesn't have any suspension at all. The v11 is no slouch though. Don't discount it! Lots of people still love to ride that wheel. For the money, it's hard to beat the v11 simply because it has some form of suspension. There are some vendors that will allow you to test ride... but not outside their area. The v12 will be better as a nimble riding wheel, for trails, and short uphill rides. The v11, will be better for comfort. What wheel are you referencing by "K 20"?
This is a really great channel you’ve got here.
Just recently bought one but still can't even balance myself and free time to practice is limited. Hopefully, I get it soon but, it's definitely a learned skill and not as simple as I hoped.
I agree that when one is first learning, it feels really unintuitive. That goes away with regular practice, and doesn't take too long. The V12 is a great first wheel, but I would categorize it as a little more difficult than a KingSong 16s. I learned on a KingSong 14d, which was actually quite squirly to learn on but it was a good learner in the end. There are lots of videos on getting started at learning, but if I can offer two pieces of advice. Start with standing on the wheel and holding a wall or rod with one hand. Idle back and forth, keeping your head in the center of the movement and the unicycle moving back and forth like a pendulum underneath. Get used to that feeling and then practice mounting and dismounting. Do that standing still at first and then mount and roll a foot and dismount, keeping your dominate foot on one pedal while stepping off with the other. After you have done this, increase the amount of feet you roll before dismounting, then continue to mount and dismount for an extended period of time. This will teach you to balance the wheel against one leg, which is essential for mounting and riding later on. Once you are good at mounting and dismounting as described above, go back to your wall or your pole, and idle back and forth a little. Once you are adjusted to that movement again, push off the wall and see if you can make it 3 feet/1 meter. What will happen is you will begin to double the length that you can ride before stepping off. Pretty soon you will find yourself riding 100 feet, then 200, then more. When you are at that point, you only need to practice for an hour or two a day and the rest comes naturally. Good luck, my friend. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I started out on a king song 16X over a year ago, yeah it's very hard to get going at 1st it probably took me 30 miles of attempts to actually balance. Keep practicing and there will come a time where it will just click for you.
In my experience watching new riders, I see some very similar things being done to what I see when new snowboarders are learning. So many people who are learning to jump on the wheel, or the board, while totally leaning to one side, to the rear, leaning over the front, or just leaning hard in a particular direction as they brace themselves not to fall. They are so focused on not falling that their pff balanced posture practically guarantees that they won't find balance and actually ride. The failure begins the moment they mount the board or wheel. Take time to either video yourself, have someone watch you, or just be hyper-critical of yourself with the single goal of getting up and mounting in an upright and balanced position with just enough forward lean to engage the wheels which then keeps you upright, is what needs to happen and this is where I see most new riders failing and resetting before ever getting to that point. Try to let go of the fear of falling or the fear of taking off and riding at a speed you feel you won't be able to control. You'll find that when you focus on being upright and center with a forward chest lean, that it actually keeps you upright on its own and you don't have to work too hard to do that nor do you need to fight against it. It may sound stupid to say or oversimplified but many new riders of any type, are so overwhelmed and so split focused just simply trying to "make it up" that they tend not to truly focus on just one step at a time. Focus on executing the mount with both feet planted, head center and upright balanced, and chest just slightly pushing forward and just let it drive forward. Try again, and again, and again. It will click for you.
I do hope they get better about getting rid of the single points of failure. Overall I’m generally not riding mine super hard, so I don’t go nuts with gear unless I’m planning on going fast on the EXN. I think it feeds a bit into peoples feelings about the danger of the activity. I think most anybody should gear pretty heavy if they are going fast or super off-road on any PEV. I went grocery shopping on my V8S earlier, so I just wore gloves and a regular bike helmet, a cashier asked me if I’d ever face planted, which I haven’t, and definitely not going 19 on a V8S. I think doing full gear to the grocery makes people think it’s a death trap, but I don’t feel especially concerned if I’m not pushing it.
I agree. The reality is that most cutouts happen when the wheel is being pushed hard. It doesn't mean they won't happen for normal riding, but, as you note, it is far less likely. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Awesome video!!😎 thanks brother!!🙏 I had a wipeout in full gear on my Sherman max and broke my left shoulder. Only was off my wheels for 6 weeks. Been back riding every day since the beginning of July!!
I'm glad you are doing ok! The gear seems to be more oriented around preventing road rash, etc. Sometimes you won't be able to avoid breaking a bone here or there no matter how geared.
Hey man! You ever hit the snr?
When the weather is good, I do! I've got one video covering a fairly recent SNR on the channel. If you are ever there, you'll usually find me on my Sherman Max.
The RS 19 HS is a beast, interested to hear your thoughts on it.
I'm getting ready to do a video on the RS HS. I bought the unit second hand, and have had to make some upgrades, but they've all been worth it. I'll cover all that in the video. Currently waiting for the ice to melt to get on it! Stay tuned!
@@rollindirty2666 Same, its 5F with a wind chill of -15F where im at all i want to do is ride lol
Hi Chooch, I have a question for you. You have long experience on V12ht. I use an 18XL for 2.800 km. Which one is the best between V12HT and 18XL ?
Hey there. I'm a fan of Chooch too. :) I have not ridden the Kingsong 18xl. That being said, I suspect the answer to your question is that the V12HT is the winner between the two. It's got more power, more battery, and can do more. There's nothing wrong with the 18xl, but it's kind of an entry level EUC, a great learner. I learned on the Kingsong 14d. Thank you for watching!
How much do you weigh, what settings do you have it on and what psi do you have the tire?
I'm about 230-235ish with gear. The tire is at 45psi. I have it set here in offroad mode. It is also in split ride mode, both at 100% and pedal sensitivity at 100%. Great questions! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for your “recipe “ on your V12. I have one, early in the learning process, and still experimenting with tire pressure, and all the settings available in the V12HT, and we are a comparative weight.
I started with the v12HT but had battery issues my first week on it so sent it back. I will get my S22 today. What 360 camera are you using?
I'm using the Insta 360 x3. Sorry to hear about your battery issues. The S22 is a very well-liked wheel. Does it come with the upgraded sliders?
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I'm looking at my first euc and cause in this country they cost a fortune. The V11 is slower then the V12 HT does the 12 have doubled sided suspension? I really want the k 20 but I'm told the 12ht is was better. And compared to the 13 that cost 6300 on pre order I was also thinking till the price brought me back to reality. I wish u could test drive each for a day 2c what works for u. I have no bone in my neck the c2c3c4c5 is all metal so my balancing is hit n miss lol .
The v12 doesn't have any suspension at all. The v11 is no slouch though. Don't discount it! Lots of people still love to ride that wheel. For the money, it's hard to beat the v11 simply because it has some form of suspension. There are some vendors that will allow you to test ride... but not outside their area. The v12 will be better as a nimble riding wheel, for trails, and short uphill rides. The v11, will be better for comfort. What wheel are you referencing by "K 20"?
Where is this?
Western Washington, 1hr east of Seattle.