Fellow 63-year old rider and I hope to be riding for another 20-years 🙂 Doesn't really matter how we all ride. Just have fun getting out in nature and exploring your surroundings.
How we ride is a matter of personal preference, for some people its a sport competitive, some social, some convenience, some just for fun - it doesn't matter whatever works for you. It's like my Mecedes SLK, capable of 150mph but not with me in it. I ride the Master the same way it can do 50mph, but not with me on it :-)
It started EUC two years ago, at 62. It's been my passion ever since. I feel so lucky these marvelous toys came of age before it was too late for me. Thanks for posting and wishing you many more joyous rides!
I started at 68 years old. I will be 70 in 3 months, and I ride whenever possible. Kingsong 16S, S18, S22, and latest Inmotion V13. Over 12000 miles so far. Just love the sport. Always full protective gear.
I am 60 a when I start riding last year. It was my desperate attempt to fight weakness in the knee and severe arthritis. I though I was crazy but it turn out right for me. The arthritis now just feel like a muscle pain and I am able to run again. I have 3 wheels and the they are almost the same as you. An Inmotion V5f, Kingsong S18 and V11. Cheers for our old ages fighting spirit!!
Ah! The old guys corner of which at 77 I am also one, probably the older. A very good insight on wheels. I've got nine wheels and I've been riding for some 7 years also had a few decent falls. For me, I personally don't see the point of the really big wheels, I'm still working 7 days and don't have the time to mess around on really long runs. And if it's speed im looking for. I'll just jump on one of my motorcycles also much fun! Be it one wheel or two wheels, both are great for muscle tone, balance and exercising your brain!
Absolutely, and failing off is no fun though the falls I have had, have caused less damage than one may have thought. Motorcycles, I have had a few in my time, I don't ride now. The really big wheels, I don't have the stamina for the distance. Still working, a bit keen, but don't think you will have time on your hands when you retire - it doesn't work like that 🙂 Great exercise as you say, there is a maxim for people of a certain age, use it or lose it.
I have a v8s for about a year now and love it. I’ll ride around my neighborhood and I’ll get older ladies with canes asking me if it would be good for them to get around. Once it clicks for you it becomes second nature and looks so easy.
Another fellow 62-year-old rider here. Just got my first wheel today! Got all the safety equipment. Watching your videos and many more so I can enjoy at least 20 more years of riding this amazing new sport. I feel like a five-year-old boy learning how to ride a bike. 16X.
I am 62 and have been riding for about 9 years, very tough learning curve, I have 4 wheels now and just ordered a begode extreme, it will be my first wheel with shocks.
Friendship from a bloody frog ! I am almost 65 and started to ride 4 years ago on this strange machine. My first wheel was too slow (KS 14 M 18 km/h, 20km range) and I was boring after 2 weeks. Now, I own 16X, the fantastic S18, and waiting for S22 pro.
Thanks for that..I enjoyed. I’m 70 years old and have been riding for three years. I started with a V8f, and after 2000 kms moved on to a V12HT. I still use the V8 a lot though, for shopping, putting the recycling out, running errands and dog walking…the V8 is so easy to live with.it’s usually in the car…just in case. I really enjoy the V12, and living in a hilly area, the extra grunt is useful. I could not agree more about starting on a lighter wheel..sue..you can learn on anything, but learning on a big heavy wheel would certainly make life difficult, frustra band potentially painful.
Started with a Begode MCM5 a year ago when I turned 70. Then it was. Nikola and now a Master for two months which I love. Will never buy another non suspension wheel but glad I learned on a non suspension as bending your knees is critical to learn. We all learn at different speeds but make the financial commitment and buy one and your relaxed confidence will grow. Tremendous joy to ride and very stable. 6 pac Gord
Let's go! I'm 24- started riding a year ago, and it's really taken me places! It's awesome to know that other generations are getting on them too. I mean hell, I remember when I was a kid, the idea of a battery power _leaf blower_ seemed absurd, let alone one of these. Must've been so interesting seeing tech get to where it is now. (I managed to make it to highschool before everybody had smartphones, thank god)
Love the dialog! At 62, I learned to ride on the S18 and definitely would recommend this EUC to any senior. The suspension takes a lot of the stress from your knees and core. I agree totally! I have visited areas that I never would have walked through. You look up and think, where does that path lead and what's behind that vacant lot? What an adventure!
Nice job and good to get the perspective of a fellow "oldster". Starting on the small wheel is excellent advice to which I'd add cover the starter wheel with protection and it will stay in good shape. I started on the 16S and when I sold it, I ripped off the padding, cleaned it up, and it looked like new. It's also good to hear from someone who didn't say "I learned in an hour". I certainly didn't learn in anything close to an hour. I've been riding off-road a lot this year and it's increased my skills a lot. I did not like my Master when I first got it, but once it went off-road, I loved it. Non-suspension kills the knees off-road.
Thank you for your video, it's made me feel like a youngster starting to ride EUC's at 50 😁 I'm looking for EUC riders in the North East (Tyne & Wear) but it's not easy when you're not on social media. Liked & Subscribed.
Good advice. I have a king song 14d, 16x and S22 pro. I use them in almost the exact same way as you do. It's true that small wheels are not just for learning but have practical value for every level of rider. WRONG WAY and TRUB both use the 14d still and they are much better riders than most of us ever will be.
I'm 60 and have been riding for about 4 or 5 years and currently ride a Nikola Plus in London. Can I quickly say that the 16X might have 30mph listed as it's top speed but it definitely isn't safe at that speed and may well cut out. It is a brilliant wheel at slightly slower speeds though. The ranges quoted are also the ranges when travelling at 15mph with a 75kg rider. If you ride faster or weigh more then your range will be much shorter. My own wheel is capable of 40mph (apparently) but my preferred speed is about 25mph but sadly, because I always ride on the road, I do need to be able to keep with traffic at 30mph on the faster suburban roads. If I need to go faster than 30 then I don't take the unicycle - I just don't feel they're safe enough on the road at that speed. I'll also mention that the weight of these wheels can be around 30kg which is something to think about if you're planning on putting it in the back of a car or lifting it up stairs.
Can confirm having a powerfull wheel for your first euc is very difficult. I have a veteran patton as a 1st wheel and man!, Does it take a lot of effort!
Started at 58 two years ago. First off a Gotway MSP HS, still a great wheel, IME, then a v2 Sherman, fantastic! More recently moved up to a Sherman ‘S’, but like yourself, I haven’t quite managed to trade the others in yet, lol! Just getting into EUC-packing (overnight camping out off the back trails and in the wilder Scottish countryside. Greetings from Grampian! 👍🏻
From one end of the COuntry to the other :-) I record my tours in EUC World and I look at the IR map online and virtually every ride in Cornwall was me :-)
As a young rider I feel like this is one of the few things we can enjoy together across all ages, glad all of you like riding EUC's you are never old enough to try new things😊
I turn 50 this year. I’ve had my s18 for 2 years. My first and only wheel. I have gotten extremely skilled when it comes to street riding so much that I have had to raise the foot plates to prevent pedal scraping when turning. I love my wheel but am looking for something faster with more range. I have my eye on the extreme bill commander mini or the ex30. Great video. Nice to know that I have many more years of riding ahead of me.
I put Nylonove footplates on the S18 because as I got more adventurous my feet would slip on the grip tape, particularly off road where you can get mud on them easily. Fitted them to the 16X as well. I never used anything other than the stock pads, not wanting to overpower the machine.
I’m generally in your age group and suspension seems important (knees). My consideration, i don’t want a garage of euc’s. One commuter will do, to learn on and to grow with. My eyes are on the near future, these machines are really developing. I love your riding heart.
The key to not owning a huge fleet of wheels is buying used and selling at a reasonable depreciation. It's good being in the market for wheels that have proven themselves over time... the problem is that new wheel hype is what pays the bill, so the hidden value of the 16x or v10f go underappreciated. Even the z10 is an interesting first wheel for many. I'm seeing too many top end EUCs with extremely low mileage, which could mean that people are shooting for the latest and ultimately giving up on the hobby. And, that's an incredible disservice to new riders making tough decisions.
I’m 58 and started riding EUC’s around 5 months ago. I’ve been riding e-skateboards for 3 years. It’s great to hear an older rider’s perspective which is really helpful for those who are older and just discovered EUC riding. I started with a $600 Mten4 300wh. Light and not too expensive. Low pedals and not having to worry too much about bashing it made it a great starter wheel but the smaller diameter didn’t make the transition feel to standard EUC’s which are usually 16-18” as natural as it should. I think the Kingsong 16S or Inmotion V5 or V8 are better starter wheels. I next moved up to the V11 and at first could not ride it at all, but then suddenly one day it just clicked and the feeling was like day and night between the Mten4. Floating on clouds and stable at higher speeds, it was probably the feeling everyone loves about EUC riding that I couldn’t quite feel on the Mten4. I now use the Mten4 to learn to ride backwards. It took a few hours but I was able to do it. I cannot do it on the V11 yet, probably because I’m afraid of scruffing it or the higher pedals/higher weight? Next I bought a Kingsong s16 to ride off-road. I have found out I’m not as good as I think as I don’t feel the same confidence as when riding the V11. The s16 feels fidgety and unstable at higher speeds compared to the V11 but can anybody chime in its because its a 16” wheel or does it just take time to get use to it? I’m guessing its more the later. I am so tempted to get a Veteran Lynx but I think I’m jumping the gun and may never attain the skills to ride faster then 40kph.
I think a lot of how we control/ feel stable on an EUC is unconscious control. Like you don't have to think to stand upright we balance instinctively. That's all fine except when you transfer from one machine to another, then the feed back is different and a machine that once was second nature now feels a bit off because you haven't ridden it for a while. For this reason I always let myself get a few miles under my belt when I haven't ridden a machine for a while, I always seem to be more comfortable into the journey than at the beginning. At the end of the day its time on the machine and also working the machine, none of this zombie type riding. Having said that at 66 now I'm never going to match the skills I see on TH-cam here, and that's fine by me, I'll ride how it pleases me best, and I have more room for improvement than many 🙂.
I started riding EUC on an inmotion V5 in spring of 2023 at 64. The V5 is a good inexpensive learning wheel. I try not to ride any faster than I can run. I also bought some Lett knee pads, elbow pads and a good motorcycle dirt bike helmet and some wrist guards. At this age my bones are brittle. I'm having fun but being careful.
Nice to hear your EUC story. I’m in my fifties. I first got an Inmotion V10F, thought it was pretty heavy and bulky so then pretty fast got a V5F for learning. The little one is still in use for riding indoors and for trying out new skills. The V10F just for cruising along in nice weather and enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the pure feeling of riding an EUC. Also have some other ones, not a very fast or big one though, I enjoy going slowish and relaxing. Greetings from Finland
@@Roskellan I agree! 😁 I used to think it was silly to own more than two, one for tricks, one for going places. I still pretty much think the same way, only now admitting I’m silly myself.
Excellent overview! I'm 57yrs (been riding since 2017). These things are gt. fun to ride, practical and help me keep my core muscles in check! 😎 Ride Safe! 🙏
I'll be 72 in July of '24. Learning now with V8S with a 16X still in shipping box. I'm at the point of guiding myself down a 30ft railing with brief "let Go's". Letting go duration is getting longer in time and distance. Next is free standing step on and step off.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I began riding at 60, starting with a T3 in 2022, then got an A2 a month ago. Plan to get a T4 once the price comes down. Although I love my T3, and look forward to learning how to ride backwards on my A2, I need suspension and more torque!
I'm 50 and I ride my Kingsong KS-18XL with a 2kW motor. It's so much fun! Since I used it to learn to ride it's pretty scratched but it's still such a nice wheel to ride :)
Seeing these comments makes me so happy. I’m a younger fellow 27 years old, but I love riding as often as I can in my northern state of wisconsin(it’s below 50° f half the year). I was worried about aging out of the sport eventually but now I see I can keep going as long as I want!
I'm over the hill and picked up riding EUC this year. Took a 1 hour feel lesson on a smaller EUC like the Inmotion V8/10 followed by two more 1 hour sessions and I was off. Next I ended up buying my 1st EUC the Kingsong S22 and learning to ride well on this and still learning. Once you get free mounting down, riding opens up for you. No more looking for poles to push off from. I agree a lighter EUC with a lower pedal is the way to go. You need to build new muscles as well as basic skills. Once you got this master, it will be a lot easier moving on to a bigger, heavier wheel. I still had to push myself mentally through the fear and doubts that almost everyone goes through. Now I am having fun and going to places I would rarely go to.
I agree 100%. I just started about a month ago. I'm 50, and have bad knees and weak muscles. I started with the inmotion v12ht. After 3 weekends of pure pain, and bruises, and sprains, I got a used Ninebot A1 for $250. After building my confidence, and practicing just 1 day with that, I was able to ride the V12 from then on! I second. Start with a small wheel. PS I wish I had suspension! You hit a hole hiding in the grass, and the wheel revs up, pops out, and Flys off while you fly right off on your back! Easier on the joints too!
I’m 64 and started riding about six months ago on a V5F. Really enjoyed that for a couple of months and was totally hooked so I got a v11. Nice to see there’s lots of other people over 60 out there enjoying this great sport. If any of you are in the Washington DC metro area I’d love to get together and go for a ride.
Have you had any crashes? Is it a big deal if you go down once in a while? I'm 58 and all my friends think I'm nuts but I've been riding motorcycles and skateboards and surfing and mountain bikes all my life so I'm ready!
I started 2 years ago at 69 on a V8F. I only ride 50 miles a month (I have other hobbies), and weight is an issue with how I have to load | unload an EUC into my car, so I haven't upgraded yet. My experience when learning was a bit different than most. After 15 minutes of beginner drills (like using a wall and rocking back and forth), I ventured out at slow speed, 3 to 5 mph, with my arms extended and flailed arms left to twist EUC right and vice versa, for balance and direction, and was able to do laps around a tennis court on my first attempt. This is similar to riding a bike at slow speeds with constant steering corrections (which I was already able to do). I moved to a long straight parking lot, and while riding straight at around 8 mph, I no longer had to make any balance corrections, and could essentially just stand still while riding, and was aware that I hadn't suddenly learned to ride, but instead was riding fast enough for the V8F to become self-stable (also like a bicycle). This is because a imbalance will cause an EUC to tilt and steer into direction of imbalance, and at sufficient speed, it self-corrects. It was then I learned to tilt steer, small tilts at first to get used to how the V8F would respond, then some weaving, and finally large radius turns. Over the next few days, I learned to coordinate how much to tilt the EUC versus how much to lean depending on speed and turning radius. However, for most riders, the slow speed riding is something that can be saved for later, and instead focus on going a bit faster where an EUC becomes more stable or completely stable.
I think some people take to an EUC quicker than others. Youngsters tend to do very well with short stature, light weight, flexibility, short distance to the ground 🙂 and generally being made of rubber, they appear to bounce before getting right back on. Slow speed riding is an essential skill as you say, but just being able to ride at all is first priority. Being able to ride slowly helps in all sorts of situations not least it makes the learning process to ride backwards easier
@@Roskellan - the main point I was getting at is that riding in a straight line around 8 mph is more about trusting the EUC to self-balance as opposed to learning a skill. As I commented, I can essentially stand still while riding my V8F in a straight line at 8 mph.
Thanks! Your first comment (articulates well) what I expect to find out for myself. I’ll be pulling the trigger on a beginners wheels soon.. and I plan on sticking to just it till have good skills. Maybe even skateboard park skills. If I want speed I’ll jump on my motorcycle
I'm 51 got into skateboarding when I was 15 by the time I was 40 it hit me I just cant do what I used to on a skateboard I used be able to ollie over a trash can now I can barely get on to a sidewalk, discovering eucs was is a mind blowing experience for me I'm so grateful
Same here I am 51 satarted skateboarding at 10 . I started riding my EUC 2 years ago. Those skateboard tricks are not fun when you are at this age because there are too many smacking on my chin from those boards .
Started when I was 70 yo. Got lucky whenever I fell 'cause there was grass nearby. I bought a Tesla before it morphed into Begode. I liked its torque & the pedals are close to the ground. No plans for another machine. I'd say the video has good advice for beginners
Milk run on my Master today just into town. Solid line of unmoving traffic to my right, which i took a sadistic pleasure in overtaking 🙂 Traffic was still stacked up on the same route an hour later when I came back as well.
Yeah good subject, I'm in BC, spend half my time in Vancouver with a wheel & us old buggers aren't so rare. My stable is a d14, ex20s & a molicel S18. Snap, I love the no sag S18 the best, its got spikes that help but, its that light weight that wins me.
My S18 is the 50e but I have a current alarm set to avoid sag (not generally a problem anyway). A light nimble wheel with excellent suspension and 26 miles of range, what's not to like 🙂 I put spiked foot plates on mine as well (Nylonove), highly recommended modification.
I’m turning 60 in 6 months , looking and researching my first EUC, I’ve skateboarded in the 80’s , ride a track/fixed gear bike still to this day, have arthritis on my lower joints, ankles, can barely walk, it gets inflamed and nothing can be done, except higher doses of pain killers, but not into that. I do ride my ebike and scooter, lifting it up 3 flights up and down. 70 lbs for each of the ride, I don’t really lift it as much as dragging it, up a stair at a time.
Keeping in mind that the control of an EUC is through your feet, adjusting your weight, bending your knees. A certain fluency and flexibility is required in ankles and knees. Even stepping onto the thing needs strength and control in the leg first on the machine.
I'm 61 and an loving my S22. It's my first wheel and have done almost 4500km on the thing mainly off road. The MTB tracks around here (other side of the world) are steep and rocky and i have way more fun riding the One. I tell my MTB buddies... Remember. It's twice the fun on one! 😅
I looked at the S22 long and hard as the alternative to the Master, problems with the stator and slides at the time threw my decision towards the Master, not that I have any complaints, I love the Master.
I’m quite the veteran in Mtn Biking, and prefer difficult Blues or easy Black trails. Any advice or comparisons you would like to make between mtn biking and euc would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
I started 3 months ago at 72 years old on a V5. I hav 435 miles on it now. Just about all of it asphalt freestyle riding. My V5 has hit the ground a 1,000 times easy. Only twice hav i not landed safely on my legs though. Im looking to upgrade now and hav a v11 on loaner in my garage. Boy, dies that thing like to train track 😲! And such a pig in my usual asphalt freestyle spots ☹️. Needless to say i hate it. So i hav my eye on yur S18 model or the V8S. I hav my motorcycle for tear assing around on streets so i need a portable "pit wheel" when i go racing my ktm or a "driveway wheel" when hanging w my 5 grandchildren. Anyway, txs for yur video !! Ken, on the Hudson River
The S18 is a great wheel. it has the 18" advantage over the 16X and it's lighter with suspension as well. Always a price, in this case the S18 does not have the torque of the 16X, it doesn't have the range (about 26miles for the S18) and because of the smaller battery capacity (1100Wh) it is prone to voltage sag if you provoke it (I set a current alarm for 27A in EUC World). I have overdriven the wheel by trying to accelerate on significant gradients and the motor gives you warning in that it feels sounds like a coffee grinder under your feet. Having said that 26-27mph at 60% battery is fine on decent surfaces.
@@Roskellan Thanks ! The V5 has all the same faults of the S18 times 10 😲. Thats why im confident i can live with the S18 voltage sag to get nimble handling and suspension. 👍
I'm 72 and just now learning to ride my Segway ninebot ..gets up to 40 mph..been a little hard on balancing . Also learning on a air wheel ,about 25 mph..wear all protection gear. Stay young at heart guys.Enjoy.
Ya I'm a young 58... Just ordered v14.... Mobility aids for the future 😂 😂 😂... Love to see what your doing mate and it's a lovely part of the country you in too 😊
Joined at 62 last year, and got up and running (smooth flat surface; straight line) on the Inmotion V10F within 3 hours. Anxiously waiting for the Begode EX30 to arrive. The anxiety is more about when the Mrs finds out than the wheel itself 😅
Very quick, I like watching video from you NY riders, Hsiang, evX (though he has gone a bit quite lately). Broadway Bomb and stuff like that. You are all completely mad, but it makes for great viewing :-)
Almost 62 and looking at it with hesitation and looking at the budget. Plus 82kg (add for clothing). Plus its hard to fi d here, in my area, a space with more then 50m flat, always wavy and hills. So i probably need some more power. Not for speeding as by law its limited to 25kph
Aches and pains the joys of getting older. Yes my knees are not what they were, I only ride the S18 off road because of the suspension and because its a repetitively light wheel. The 16x although I really like the wheel I ride the least because of the lack of suspension. The 16X is a road wheel I use when I want the range but can't be asked to lift the Master in and out of the car. It is nimble and its my weapon of choice to expand my skills riding backwards.
Tengo 59 y estoy pensando en iniciarme con el euc pero lo quiero para ir sentado, no quiero caerme de pie y perder la salud. Algun euc para ir sentado y con mucha autonomia y que me sirva para aprender y sea ligero y no 40 o 50 kilos que veo que pesan
Limited users of EUC its not popular we all know not an easy ride you need time, effort to practice to become an expert before you ride , unlike Ebike or Escooter once you bought it you can ride it enjoy right away...
If you are old and not riding one , you are missing out of the latest technology. If you can have as much fun until the last day on this earth why not.
I did all my initial leaning on another Ninebot One E+ not in this video. I covered the thing in furniture foam and it's the most scuffed up of my machines. I also broke the handle. Next the Kingsong 16X, same story, covered it in furniture foam. My worst fall on that machine, at all of 9mph. The S18 and Master I have never crashed Per sey, I have come off them of course, but nothing I couldn't immediately get up from. I'm by no means a dare devil, I try to improve my skills on the machine for sure, but incremental and considered. I doubt if I will ever duplicate some of the skills you see commonly exhibited on TH-cam but that doesn't bother me. I ride for fun and push the envelope sufficient to have a moment or two, but not enough to be taking undue risks or putting undue wear and tear on the machines. I will be learning for a while longer I think, I'm still not really close to the standard I would like to be at.
I asked my brother-in-law how much his sailing boat cost per annum. He threw up his hands in horror. He told me you would never do it if you actually counted the cost :-) We come this way but once, the real question is, if I bought it would I use it enough to justify the expense.
Whatever you choose…WEAR FULL FACE HELMET, GLOVES, KNEE AND ELBOW PADS. it’s best to leave memories on the trail and not your DNA. PLEASE SUIT UP EVERY TIME!!!
This 72 yo learner got a King song s22 pro as my first wheel. I doesn't go fast enough. Bugger getting little wheels. Who do you think I am, Rockafella? I've paid my dues in blood and couldn't be happier. But I think I just squeaked in because no doubt they will want me to surrender my driver's licence soon. It is either the wheel or the gofer cart. Joe cool's ego wont tolerate a gofer. What would my Paparazzi say? Besides, you cant take a gofer on a bus. (Note to self: Get some aviator shades.) Moral of the story, Whippersnappers, get on to it. Time's a wasting.
Kinsong S22 not fast enough? You be careful 🙂. As to surrendering my driver's licence - not a chance. As long as I am safe to drive I will drive one way or another....
Fellow 63-year old rider and I hope to be riding for another 20-years 🙂 Doesn't really matter how we all ride. Just have fun getting out in nature and exploring your surroundings.
How we ride is a matter of personal preference, for some people its a sport competitive, some social, some convenience, some just for fun - it doesn't matter whatever works for you. It's like my Mecedes SLK, capable of 150mph but not with me in it. I ride the Master the same way it can do 50mph, but not with me on it :-)
WhipperSnapper
It started EUC two years ago, at 62. It's been my passion ever since. I feel so lucky these marvelous toys came of age before it was too late for me. Thanks for posting and wishing you many more joyous rides!
So true, why should the kids have all the fun :-)
Agreed. My balls hurt on a seat and my hands go numb holding handle bars. Not with the EUC only my feet melt now.
@@Roskellan LOL 😄
Enjoy your ride. Wish You All The Best everytime the wheel spinning ☺
Brand new rider today and I’m 62 also. Looking forward to having a similar experience.
I'm 62 and started riding about 5 years ago. I get a new wheel about every year, started on the MSX and now riding commander pro.
I started at 68 years old. I will be 70 in 3 months, and I ride whenever possible. Kingsong 16S, S18, S22, and latest Inmotion V13. Over 12000 miles so far. Just love the sport. Always full protective gear.
Definitely a way of keeping active, having fun and generating a little adrenaline on occasion as well 🙂
Wow! 12,000 miles! Is that a typo?
I am 60 a when I start riding last year. It was my desperate attempt to fight weakness in the knee and severe arthritis. I though I was crazy but it turn out right for me. The arthritis now just feel like a muscle pain and I am able to run again. I have 3 wheels and the they are almost the same as you. An Inmotion V5f, Kingsong S18 and V11. Cheers for our old ages fighting spirit!!
It's the old adage isn't it, use it or loose it. Enjoy your wheels ride safe,
V11 cures my sceatica... Better than pills
Standing Ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟
I’m 57 and just started riding euc this week…🙏🙏🙏
All the fun to come, from how the hell do people do this, to hey mum come and see this :-)
Ah! The old guys corner of which at 77 I am also one, probably the older. A very good insight on wheels. I've got nine wheels and I've been riding for some 7 years also had a few decent falls. For me, I personally don't see the point of the really big wheels, I'm still working 7 days and don't have the time to mess around on really long runs. And if it's speed im looking for. I'll just jump on one of my motorcycles also much fun! Be it one wheel or two wheels, both are great for muscle tone, balance and exercising your brain!
Absolutely, and failing off is no fun though the falls I have had, have caused less damage than one may have thought. Motorcycles, I have had a few in my time, I don't ride now. The really big wheels, I don't have the stamina for the distance. Still working, a bit keen, but don't think you will have time on your hands when you retire - it doesn't work like that 🙂 Great exercise as you say, there is a maxim for people of a certain age, use it or lose it.
Your absolutely right, "Use it or Lose it".
I"m 60 and started last year on a V8F then upgraded to a T3 and now I rip around on a Master. Now eyeing the Sherman S.
Great stuff, the Lynx has caught my eye, but I really must stop spending money 🙂
I am 58 and just started riding in the past few weeks! I’ve now got 160ish miles on my V12 Pro. It’s so fun
I have a v8s for about a year now and love it.
I’ll ride around my neighborhood and I’ll get older ladies with canes asking me if it would be good for them to get around. Once it clicks for you it becomes second nature and looks so easy.
I feel like I'm finally meeting you!
He's the man Roger be cool to go over there and ride with him 😎
Another fellow 62-year-old rider here. Just got my first wheel today! Got all the safety equipment. Watching your videos and many more so I can enjoy at least 20 more years of riding this amazing new sport. I feel like a five-year-old boy learning how to ride a bike. 16X.
I am 62 and have been riding for about 9 years, very tough learning curve, I have 4 wheels now and just ordered a begode extreme, it will be my first wheel with shocks.
Same here, I'm 60 been riding 8 years ago and it's my favorite hobby.
Great video, and very good points that you made
I'm 63 and have been riding since about 2017 and I absolutely love the freedom
Friendship from a bloody frog !
I am almost 65 and started to ride 4 years ago on this strange machine.
My first wheel was too slow (KS 14 M 18 km/h, 20km range) and I was boring after 2 weeks.
Now, I own 16X, the fantastic S18, and waiting for S22 pro.
Thanks for that..I enjoyed. I’m 70 years old and have been riding for three years. I started with a V8f, and after 2000 kms moved on to a V12HT. I still use the V8 a lot though, for shopping, putting the recycling out, running errands and dog walking…the V8 is so easy to live with.it’s usually in the car…just in case. I really enjoy the V12, and living in a hilly area, the extra grunt is useful. I could not agree more about starting on a lighter wheel..sue..you can learn on anything, but learning on a big heavy wheel would certainly make life difficult, frustra band potentially painful.
Started with a Begode MCM5 a year ago when I turned 70. Then it was. Nikola and now a Master for two months which I love. Will never buy another non suspension wheel but glad I learned on a non suspension as bending your knees is critical to learn. We all learn at different speeds but make the financial commitment and buy one and your relaxed confidence will grow. Tremendous joy to ride and very stable.
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Let's go!
I'm 24- started riding a year ago, and it's really taken me places!
It's awesome to know that other generations are getting on them too.
I mean hell, I remember when I was a kid, the idea of a battery power _leaf blower_ seemed absurd, let alone one of these.
Must've been so interesting seeing tech get to where it is now. (I managed to make it to highschool before everybody had smartphones, thank god)
Euc average age is 40
Many people use these as main transportation as well, since i bought my Sherman-S, i almost never take my motorcycle
Really? Very interesting
Love the dialog!
At 62, I learned to ride on the S18 and definitely would recommend this EUC to any senior.
The suspension takes a lot of the stress from your knees and core.
I agree totally! I have visited areas that I never would have walked through.
You look up and think, where does that path lead and what's behind that vacant lot?
What an adventure!
Great to hear that from you. I'm 64 and I bought a KS S18 myself at the beginning of covid19 lockdowns. Love riding it.
Nice job and good to get the perspective of a fellow "oldster". Starting on the small wheel is excellent advice to which I'd add cover the starter wheel with protection and it will stay in good shape. I started on the 16S and when I sold it, I ripped off the padding, cleaned it up, and it looked like new. It's also good to hear from someone who didn't say "I learned in an hour". I certainly didn't learn in anything close to an hour. I've been riding off-road a lot this year and it's increased my skills a lot. I did not like my Master when I first got it, but once it went off-road, I loved it. Non-suspension kills the knees off-road.
Thank you for your video, it's made me feel like a youngster starting to ride EUC's at 50 😁
I'm looking for EUC riders in the North East (Tyne & Wear) but it's not easy when you're not on social media.
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I think I'm the only rider in Cornwall sometimes, saw a Onewheel once when I was out and about 🙂
@@Roskellan I'm surprised there aren't more groups around, it seems like a great thing to do in numbers.
Good advice. I have a king song 14d, 16x and S22 pro. I use them in almost the exact same way as you do. It's true that small wheels are not just for learning but have practical value for every level of rider. WRONG WAY and TRUB both use the 14d still and they are much better riders than most of us ever will be.
We follow the same people on TH-cam. I like the Hsiang videos as well. Funny how just one EUC is not enough isn't it :-)
I'm 60 and have been riding for about 4 or 5 years and currently ride a Nikola Plus in London. Can I quickly say that the 16X might have 30mph listed as it's top speed but it definitely isn't safe at that speed and may well cut out. It is a brilliant wheel at slightly slower speeds though. The ranges quoted are also the ranges when travelling at 15mph with a 75kg rider. If you ride faster or weigh more then your range will be much shorter. My own wheel is capable of 40mph (apparently) but my preferred speed is about 25mph but sadly, because I always ride on the road, I do need to be able to keep with traffic at 30mph on the faster suburban roads. If I need to go faster than 30 then I don't take the unicycle - I just don't feel they're safe enough on the road at that speed. I'll also mention that the weight of these wheels can be around 30kg which is something to think about if you're planning on putting it in the back of a car or lifting it up stairs.
Can confirm having a powerfull wheel for your first euc is very difficult. I have a veteran patton as a 1st wheel and man!, Does it take a lot of effort!
Started at 58 two years ago. First off a Gotway MSP HS, still a great wheel, IME, then a v2 Sherman, fantastic! More recently moved up to a Sherman ‘S’, but like yourself, I haven’t quite managed to trade the others in yet, lol! Just getting into EUC-packing (overnight camping out off the back trails and in the wilder Scottish countryside. Greetings from Grampian! 👍🏻
From one end of the COuntry to the other :-) I record my tours in EUC World and I look at the IR map online and virtually every ride in Cornwall was me :-)
As a young rider I feel like this is one of the few things we can enjoy together across all ages, glad all of you like riding EUC's you are never old enough to try new things😊
I turn 50 this year. I’ve had my s18 for 2 years. My first and only wheel. I have gotten extremely skilled when it comes to street riding so much that I have had to raise the foot plates to prevent pedal scraping when turning. I love my wheel but am looking for something faster with more range. I have my eye on the extreme bill commander mini or the ex30. Great video. Nice to know that I have many more years of riding ahead of me.
I put Nylonove footplates on the S18 because as I got more adventurous my feet would slip on the grip tape, particularly off road where you can get mud on them easily. Fitted them to the 16X as well. I never used anything other than the stock pads, not wanting to overpower the machine.
I’m generally in your age group and suspension seems important (knees). My consideration, i don’t want a garage of euc’s. One commuter will do, to learn on and to grow with. My eyes are on the near future, these machines are really developing. I love your riding heart.
The key to not owning a huge fleet of wheels is buying used and selling at a reasonable depreciation. It's good being in the market for wheels that have proven themselves over time... the problem is that new wheel hype is what pays the bill, so the hidden value of the 16x or v10f go underappreciated. Even the z10 is an interesting first wheel for many. I'm seeing too many top end EUCs with extremely low mileage, which could mean that people are shooting for the latest and ultimately giving up on the hobby. And, that's an incredible disservice to new riders making tough decisions.
I’m 58 and started riding EUC’s around 5 months ago. I’ve been riding e-skateboards for 3 years. It’s great to hear an older rider’s perspective which is really helpful for those who are older and just discovered EUC riding. I started with a $600 Mten4 300wh. Light and not too expensive. Low pedals and not having to worry too much about bashing it made it a great starter wheel but the smaller diameter didn’t make the transition feel to standard EUC’s which are usually 16-18” as natural as it should. I think the Kingsong 16S or Inmotion V5 or V8 are better starter wheels. I next moved up to the V11 and at first could not ride it at all, but then suddenly one day it just clicked and the feeling was like day and night between the Mten4. Floating on clouds and stable at higher speeds, it was probably the feeling everyone loves about EUC riding that I couldn’t quite feel on the Mten4. I now use the Mten4 to learn to ride backwards. It took a few hours but I was able to do it. I cannot do it on the V11 yet, probably because I’m afraid of scruffing it or the higher pedals/higher weight? Next I bought a Kingsong s16 to ride off-road. I have found out I’m not as good as I think as I don’t feel the same confidence as when riding the V11. The s16 feels fidgety and unstable at higher speeds compared to the V11 but can anybody chime in its because its a 16” wheel or does it just take time to get use to it? I’m guessing its more the later. I am so tempted to get a Veteran Lynx but I think I’m jumping the gun and may never attain the skills to ride faster then 40kph.
I think a lot of how we control/ feel stable on an EUC is unconscious control. Like you don't have to think to stand upright we balance instinctively. That's all fine except when you transfer from one machine to another, then the feed back is different and a machine that once was second nature now feels a bit off because you haven't ridden it for a while. For this reason I always let myself get a few miles under my belt when I haven't ridden a machine for a while, I always seem to be more comfortable into the journey than at the beginning. At the end of the day its time on the machine and also working the machine, none of this zombie type riding. Having said that at 66 now I'm never going to match the skills I see on TH-cam here, and that's fine by me, I'll ride how it pleases me best, and I have more room for improvement than many 🙂.
I started riding EUC on an inmotion V5 in spring of 2023 at 64. The V5 is a good inexpensive learning wheel. I try not to ride any faster than I can run. I also bought some Lett knee pads, elbow pads and a good motorcycle dirt bike helmet and some wrist guards. At this age my bones are brittle. I'm having fun but being careful.
Nice to hear your EUC story. I’m in my fifties. I first got an Inmotion V10F, thought it was pretty heavy and bulky so then pretty fast got a V5F for learning. The little one is still in use for riding indoors and for trying out new skills. The V10F just for cruising along in nice weather and enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the pure feeling of riding an EUC. Also have some other ones, not a very fast or big one though, I enjoy going slowish and relaxing. Greetings from Finland
There really should be a warning on the box shouldn't there, WARNING, THIS WONT BE THE ONLY WHEEL YOU BUY, YOU MAY EVEN END UP WITH 4 OR 5 OF THEM :-)
@@Roskellan I agree! 😁 I used to think it was silly to own more than two, one for tricks, one for going places. I still pretty much think the same way, only now admitting I’m silly myself.
I love it my friend!Glad to see us older folk showing these young Huckle bucks we still got it and are relevant! Awesome video!
Excellent overview! I'm 57yrs (been riding since 2017). These things are gt. fun to ride, practical and help me keep my core muscles in check! 😎 Ride Safe! 🙏
Nice! S18 is my 1st. Currently shopping for my 2nd. Hopefully you'll make another video at 73!
I'll be 72 in July of '24.
Learning now with V8S with a 16X still in shipping box. I'm at the point of guiding myself down a 30ft railing with brief "let Go's".
Letting go duration is getting longer in time and distance. Next is free standing step on and step off.
Stamina was an issue for me right at the beginning. Little and often the solution. Sometimes I found I did better the next day after a break.
I started at 66, 67 now on my 5th wheel, S22 pro 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience. I began riding at 60, starting with a T3 in 2022, then got an A2 a month ago. Plan to get a T4 once the price comes down. Although I love my T3, and look forward to learning how to ride backwards on my A2, I need suspension and more torque!
I'm 50 and I ride my Kingsong KS-18XL with a 2kW motor. It's so much fun! Since I used it to learn to ride it's pretty scratched but it's still such a nice wheel to ride :)
The KS-18XL a very good wheel I did consider getting one.
Seeing these comments makes me so happy. I’m a younger fellow 27 years old, but I love riding as often as I can in my northern state of wisconsin(it’s below 50° f half the year).
I was worried about aging out of the sport eventually but now I see I can keep going as long as I want!
I'm over the hill and picked up riding EUC this year. Took a 1 hour feel lesson on a smaller EUC like the Inmotion V8/10 followed by two more 1 hour sessions and I was off. Next I ended up buying my 1st EUC the Kingsong S22 and learning to ride well on this and still learning. Once you get free mounting down, riding opens up for you. No more looking for poles to push off from. I agree a lighter EUC with a lower pedal is the way to go. You need to build new muscles as well as basic skills. Once you got this master, it will be a lot easier moving on to a bigger, heavier wheel. I still had to push myself mentally through the fear and doubts that almost everyone goes through. Now I am having fun and going to places I would rarely go to.
I'm on my 50s & I ride V11 & V12. Inmotion EUC are more reliable for me & looking forward for the V13 & V14.
I agree 100%. I just started about a month ago. I'm 50, and have bad knees and weak muscles.
I started with the inmotion v12ht.
After 3 weekends of pure pain, and bruises, and sprains, I got a used Ninebot A1 for $250.
After building my confidence, and practicing just 1 day with that, I was able to ride the V12 from then on!
I second. Start with a small wheel.
PS I wish I had suspension! You hit a hole hiding in the grass, and the wheel revs up, pops out, and Flys off while you fly right off on your back! Easier on the joints too!
I’m 64 and started riding about six months ago on a V5F. Really enjoyed that for a couple of months and was totally hooked so I got a v11. Nice to see there’s lots of other people over 60 out there enjoying this great sport. If any of you are in the Washington DC metro area I’d love to get together and go for a ride.
Have you had any crashes? Is it a big deal if you go down once in a while? I'm 58 and all my friends think I'm nuts but I've been riding motorcycles and skateboards and surfing and mountain bikes all my life so I'm ready!
I started 2 years ago at 69 on a V8F. I only ride 50 miles a month (I have other hobbies), and weight is an issue with how I have to load | unload an EUC into my car, so I haven't upgraded yet. My experience when learning was a bit different than most. After 15 minutes of beginner drills (like using a wall and rocking back and forth), I ventured out at slow speed, 3 to 5 mph, with my arms extended and flailed arms left to twist EUC right and vice versa, for balance and direction, and was able to do laps around a tennis court on my first attempt. This is similar to riding a bike at slow speeds with constant steering corrections (which I was already able to do). I moved to a long straight parking lot, and while riding straight at around 8 mph, I no longer had to make any balance corrections, and could essentially just stand still while riding, and was aware that I hadn't suddenly learned to ride, but instead was riding fast enough for the V8F to become self-stable (also like a bicycle). This is because a imbalance will cause an EUC to tilt and steer into direction of imbalance, and at sufficient speed, it self-corrects. It was then I learned to tilt steer, small tilts at first to get used to how the V8F would respond, then some weaving, and finally large radius turns. Over the next few days, I learned to coordinate how much to tilt the EUC versus how much to lean depending on speed and turning radius. However, for most riders, the slow speed riding is something that can be saved for later, and instead focus on going a bit faster where an EUC becomes more stable or completely stable.
I think some people take to an EUC quicker than others. Youngsters tend to do very well with short stature, light weight, flexibility, short distance to the ground 🙂 and generally being made of rubber, they appear to bounce before getting right back on. Slow speed riding is an essential skill as you say, but just being able to ride at all is first priority. Being able to ride slowly helps in all sorts of situations not least it makes the learning process to ride backwards easier
@@Roskellan - the main point I was getting at is that riding in a straight line around 8 mph is more about trusting the EUC to self-balance as opposed to learning a skill. As I commented, I can essentially stand still while riding my V8F in a straight line at 8 mph.
Thanks! Your first comment (articulates well) what I expect to find out for myself. I’ll be pulling the trigger on a beginners wheels soon.. and I plan on sticking to just it till have good skills. Maybe even skateboard park skills. If I want speed I’ll jump on my motorcycle
I'm 51 got into skateboarding when I was 15 by the time I was 40 it hit me I just cant do what I used to on a skateboard I used be able to ollie over a trash can now I can barely get on to a sidewalk, discovering eucs was is a mind blowing experience for me I'm so grateful
Same here I am 51 satarted skateboarding at 10 . I started riding my EUC 2 years ago. Those skateboard tricks are not fun when you are at this age because there are too many smacking on my chin from those boards .
My respects good sir for staying young while being wise.
I remember a maxim from my Hang Glider days, "There are Old Pilots and Bold Pilots, but not many Old Bold Pilots" :-)
Started when I was 70 yo. Got lucky whenever I fell 'cause there was grass nearby. I bought a Tesla before it morphed into Begode. I liked its torque & the pedals are close to the ground. No plans for another machine. I'd say the video has good advice for beginners
Glad to see your still at it and enjoying the hobby to your fullest. Here's to many more adventures on your wheels! 🙂🍺
I shared your video on youtube and facebook you're my hero man ❤
Thanks... that's kind, but I think I have too many flaws to be a hero 🙂
@Roskellan No buddy nobody's perfect and some people wish and hope we can ride at 65 still if we make it.😁Peace and Happy Riding Always Brother
Thank you for your "review". I am 66-years old and I am interest in EUCs.
Great video. I cant tell you how many 40 year olds tell me they are too old to learn. Its ridiculous. Now ill just send them this video lol
Milk run on my Master today just into town. Solid line of unmoving traffic to my right, which i took a sadistic pleasure in overtaking 🙂 Traffic was still stacked up on the same route an hour later when I came back as well.
Complete newbie here at 50! Have about 2hrs practice. Have a INMOTION V5. Thanks for sharing 👍
Yeah good subject, I'm in BC, spend half my time in Vancouver with a wheel & us old buggers aren't so rare. My stable is a d14, ex20s & a molicel S18. Snap, I love the no sag S18 the best, its got spikes that help but, its that light weight that wins me.
My S18 is the 50e but I have a current alarm set to avoid sag (not generally a problem anyway). A light nimble wheel with excellent suspension and 26 miles of range, what's not to like 🙂 I put spiked foot plates on mine as well (Nylonove), highly recommended modification.
And you started it with just a ninebot one e+.Nice wheels brother.
I’m turning 60 in 6 months , looking and researching my first EUC, I’ve skateboarded in the 80’s , ride a track/fixed gear bike still to this day, have arthritis on my lower joints, ankles, can barely walk, it gets inflamed and nothing can be done, except higher doses of pain killers, but not into that. I do ride my ebike and scooter, lifting it up 3 flights up and down. 70 lbs for each of the ride, I don’t really lift it as much as dragging it, up a stair at a time.
Keeping in mind that the control of an EUC is through your feet, adjusting your weight, bending your knees. A certain fluency and flexibility is required in ankles and knees. Even stepping onto the thing needs strength and control in the leg first on the machine.
I'm 61 and an loving my S22. It's my first wheel and have done almost 4500km on the thing mainly off road.
The MTB tracks around here (other side of the world) are steep and rocky and i have way more fun riding the One.
I tell my MTB buddies... Remember. It's twice the fun on one! 😅
I looked at the S22 long and hard as the alternative to the Master, problems with the stator and slides at the time threw my decision towards the Master, not that I have any complaints, I love the Master.
I’m quite the veteran in Mtn Biking, and prefer difficult Blues or easy Black trails. Any advice or comparisons you would like to make between mtn biking and euc would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
55 and I have V12 and T4. The suspension makes it sooo much nicer on my knees and back.
I started 3 months ago at 72 years old on a V5. I hav 435 miles on it now. Just about all of it asphalt freestyle riding. My V5 has hit the ground a 1,000 times easy. Only twice hav i not landed safely on my legs though. Im looking to upgrade now and hav a v11 on loaner in my garage. Boy, dies that thing like to train track 😲! And such a pig in my usual asphalt freestyle spots ☹️. Needless to say i hate it. So i hav my eye on yur S18 model or the V8S. I hav my motorcycle for tear assing around on streets so i need a portable "pit wheel" when i go racing my ktm or a "driveway wheel" when hanging w my 5 grandchildren. Anyway, txs for yur video !!
Ken, on the Hudson River
The S18 is a great wheel. it has the 18" advantage over the 16X and it's lighter with suspension as well. Always a price, in this case the S18 does not have the torque of the 16X, it doesn't have the range (about 26miles for the S18) and because of the smaller battery capacity (1100Wh) it is prone to voltage sag if you provoke it (I set a current alarm for 27A in EUC World). I have overdriven the wheel by trying to accelerate on significant gradients and the motor gives you warning in that it feels sounds like a coffee grinder under your feet. Having said that 26-27mph at 60% battery is fine on decent surfaces.
@@Roskellan Thanks ! The V5 has all the same faults of the S18 times 10 😲. Thats why im confident i can live with the S18 voltage sag to get nimble handling and suspension. 👍
I'm 72 and just now learning to ride my Segway ninebot ..gets up to 40 mph..been a little hard on balancing . Also learning on a air wheel ,about 25 mph..wear all protection gear. Stay young at heart guys.Enjoy.
I've started on a V8F. It's been great so far. Probably getting the V14 next
Once hooked - addicted. Enjoy your rides.
Ya I'm a young 58... Just ordered v14.... Mobility aids for the future 😂 😂 😂... Love to see what your doing mate and it's a lovely part of the country you in too 😊
Good video and perspective.
Joined at 62 last year, and got up and running (smooth flat surface; straight line) on the Inmotion V10F within 3 hours. Anxiously waiting for the Begode EX30 to arrive. The anxiety is more about when the Mrs finds out than the wheel itself 😅
im 60, ride several miles a week in county side and NYC, fast paced riding 35 to 45 mph... 7 wheels, huge passion, keeps you young , gear up! Cheers
Very quick, I like watching video from you NY riders, Hsiang, evX (though he has gone a bit quite lately). Broadway Bomb and stuff like that. You are all completely mad, but it makes for great viewing :-)
U bless bro keep on riding
I'm 64 and not once did I question if I should do this. Now should I spend the money on these wheels is a different story.
At 69 I can hardly wait to get my hands on the new Kingsong S-16!
Good content
Almost 62 and looking at it with hesitation and looking at the budget. Plus 82kg (add for clothing). Plus its hard to fi d here, in my area, a space with more then 50m flat, always wavy and hills. So i probably need some more power. Not for speeding as by law its limited to 25kph
Yes I'm 60 and shopping for my first wheel
The V14 is a really nice option.
The Ninebot 1e+ is unavailable anywhere it seems
Some fun
How do your knees feel after a long ride?
Hi Roskellan, I'm an older rider with a 16x, and i am getting knee problems have you come across this?
Aches and pains the joys of getting older. Yes my knees are not what they were, I only ride the S18 off road because of the suspension and because its a repetitively light wheel. The 16x although I really like the wheel I ride the least because of the lack of suspension. The 16X is a road wheel I use when I want the range but can't be asked to lift the Master in and out of the car. It is nimble and its my weapon of choice to expand my skills riding backwards.
Tengo 59 y estoy pensando en iniciarme con el euc pero lo quiero para ir sentado, no quiero caerme de pie y perder la salud. Algun euc para ir sentado y con mucha autonomia y que me sirva para aprender y sea ligero y no 40 o 50 kilos que veo que pesan
Harder to stop seated and you have less control generally. Most loss of control is at very slow speeds in which case you just step off.
I still consider myself a youngster in my mid 30's, my body however has started to disagree with that assessment 😅.
16x and Master are Tier S wheels.
They had these forever in BC.
Limited users of EUC its not popular we all know not an easy ride you need time, effort to practice to become an expert before you ride , unlike Ebike or Escooter once you bought it you can ride it enjoy right away...
If you are old and not riding one , you are missing out of the latest technology. If you can have as much fun until the last day on this earth why not.
Mostly you need walls before weels.
why you need so much of these? i bought 1 inmotion 12 for 2200 still learning to ride it. why would i ever spend that kind of money for another?
63?
Youngster.
I'm 72.
Your machines are not scuffed up. Are you sure you are learning to ride?
I did all my initial leaning on another Ninebot One E+ not in this video. I covered the thing in furniture foam and it's the most scuffed up of my machines. I also broke the handle. Next the Kingsong 16X, same story, covered it in furniture foam. My worst fall on that machine, at all of 9mph. The S18 and Master I have never crashed Per sey, I have come off them of course, but nothing I couldn't immediately get up from. I'm by no means a dare devil, I try to improve my skills on the machine for sure, but incremental and considered. I doubt if I will ever duplicate some of the skills you see commonly exhibited on TH-cam but that doesn't bother me. I ride for fun and push the envelope sufficient to have a moment or two, but not enough to be taking undue risks or putting undue wear and tear on the machines. I will be learning for a while longer I think, I'm still not really close to the standard I would like to be at.
Im an old fart at 62, on my third euc
I hated that King song 16x..... Crazy train tracking, had a mind of its own.
I am tempted. But don't have a real justification right now.
I asked my brother-in-law how much his sailing boat cost per annum. He threw up his hands in horror. He told me you would never do it if you actually counted the cost :-) We come this way but once, the real question is, if I bought it would I use it enough to justify the expense.
Whatever you choose…WEAR FULL
FACE HELMET, GLOVES, KNEE AND ELBOW PADS. it’s best to leave memories on the trail and not your DNA. PLEASE SUIT UP EVERY TIME!!!
This 72 yo learner got a King song s22 pro as my first wheel. I doesn't go fast enough. Bugger getting little wheels. Who do you think I am, Rockafella? I've paid my dues in blood and couldn't be happier.
But I think I just squeaked in because no doubt they will want me to surrender my driver's licence soon.
It is either the wheel or the gofer cart. Joe cool's ego wont tolerate a gofer. What would my Paparazzi say? Besides, you cant take a gofer on a bus.
(Note to self: Get some aviator shades.)
Moral of the story, Whippersnappers, get on to it. Time's a wasting.
Kinsong S22 not fast enough? You be careful 🙂. As to surrendering my driver's licence - not a chance. As long as I am safe to drive I will drive one way or another....
He lost the big picture 😮