Sweet. I have not tried it yet, but it looks and sounds like a big improvement on the previous model (Flyer ONE series) Based on pictures and videos I thought the deck looked more level than the previous model. The battery sat noticably higher than the deck on the Flyer ONE. Even if the EVO is more level you may feel the crack between the board and battery. The foam exterior of the board will give more, under pressure than the battery... Even if only just slightly. Maybe the smaller EVO Master will have an overall better deck feel I've owned both brands too. You'll get used to the differences after several more rides I wear shoes for extra grip and protection (on and off the board). I think shoes would help as you suggested. I suggest a minimalist foot shaped (wide toe box) or "barefoot" style shoe. Flat thin sole from heel to toe. Something that will be lightweight and dry quickly. 'Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport' works great, but can be pricey. Otherwise, Amazon has several affordable shoe options that fit the description
We 100% agree on the reasons for using shoes. I've never tried the Xero's; have been using Body Glove Barefoot Water Shoes for quite a while for various thing. Surprisingly really good for walking on the roof - great traction. Good in the water too. Just don't like the feel on a board. Of course, with winter coming, I'll have to use something from time to time....
Sweet. I have not tried it yet, but it looks and sounds like a big improvement on the previous model (Flyer ONE series)
Based on pictures and videos I thought the deck looked more level than the previous model. The battery sat noticably higher than the deck on the Flyer ONE.
Even if the EVO is more level you may feel the crack between the board and battery. The foam exterior of the board will give more, under pressure than the battery... Even if only just slightly.
Maybe the smaller EVO Master will have an overall better deck feel
I've owned both brands too. You'll get used to the differences after several more rides
I wear shoes for extra grip and protection (on and off the board).
I think shoes would help as you suggested.
I suggest a minimalist foot shaped (wide toe box) or "barefoot" style shoe. Flat thin sole from heel to toe. Something that will be lightweight and dry quickly.
'Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport' works great, but can be pricey.
Otherwise, Amazon has several affordable shoe options that fit the description
We 100% agree on the reasons for using shoes. I've never tried the Xero's; have been using Body Glove Barefoot Water Shoes for quite a while for various thing. Surprisingly really good for walking on the roof - great traction. Good in the water too. Just don't like the feel on a board. Of course, with winter coming, I'll have to use something from time to time....