Maximus Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I purchased this wheel from @Jason McNeil about 3 months ago for my sons birthday, but had to wait until (1) his actual bday (4/28) and (2) the most important part, he was supposed to save half the money . Anyway, it all came together today and go figure, it took him about 20 mins to be up and rolling, seriously not fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US69 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Maximus said: I purchased this wheel from @Jason McNeil about 3 months ago for my sons birthday, but had to wait until (1) his actual bday (4/28) and (2) the most important part, he was supposed to save half the money . Anyway, it all came together today and go figure, it took him about 20 mins to be up and rolling, seriously not fair! https://youtu.be/xLkJZj2j9k0 nice! kids are so incredibly fast in learning.... But please: Give him kneepads, also. Even on the minimalist fall...you allways land on your knees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Damn, he's gonna be awesome at unicycling. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 This afternoon we went on a 3.5 mile ride around the neighborhood followed by some nighttime driveway hill climbs, testing the front headlights, which are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKBLS Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 My 12 years old quickly learned to balance also. It took me several weeks and I nearly gave up. One day, the old brain finally clicked and I was finally off riding. It was a good feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I should have known that my kids would figure it out quickly, they had no trouble on the hoverboards or ripsticks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladmarks Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 01/05/2017 at 2:56 AM, Maximus said: I should have known that my kids would figure it out quickly, they had no trouble on the hoverboards or ripsticks... There's something about the way kids handle the eucs so fast... Maybe the center of weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, vladmarks said: There's something about the way kids handle the eucs so fast... Maybe the center of weight? I find it crazy to think of how much effort we put into helping each other with advice on how to learn to ride these things and then a kid tries it and it's like no effort? Seriously, I was so ready to help my boys with everything I've learned from this forum about being a new rider and they needed almost no help whatsoever. I'm not complaining (well, I guess I am a little) I'm just a little surprised. I'm glad that I didn't spend money on a "toy" that is just going to collect dust in a corner of a room, that's for sure! In case you missed it (posted in the General Forum), here's a pic from yesterday morning of my son getting in a few minutes on his wheel before school, walking the dog in the rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKBLS Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I just wanted to share that learning to ride on the side walk and driveway is hard. You need a large area to wiggle and flap. Someone on youtube mentioned soft grassy field (very short grass) like a soccer field. The soft turf doesn't damage you and your vehicle as much That's where I finally learned to ride. The second thing I realized was to force both knees to clamp the EU when it starts to wobble or lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos E Rodriguez Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Kinds have a low center of gravity and much less mass. No magic formula. If I was 3 feet tall and 75 lbs vs 5,1 and 190. simple physics. Yes kids can balance much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Carlos E Rodriguez said: Kinds have a low center of gravity and much less mass. No magic formula. If I was 3 feet tall and 75 lbs vs 5,1 and 190. simple physics. Yes kids can balance much easier. Good, I'll be using this against him in our nightly trash talking sessions about who is better on their EUC...much appreciated @Carlos E Rodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Damn, Carlos, you're 5'1 and 190? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos E Rodriguez Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 3 hours ago, kasenutty said: Damn, Carlos, you're 5'1 and 190? lol. 5'11". lol typo. 5'1" @ 190 would look like a large meatball. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That's what I was wondering, I thought to myself "This must be his son in the picture" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 On 2017-5-2 at 1:20 PM, vladmarks said: There's something about the way kids handle the eucs so fast... Maybe the center of weight? Right, and that's exactly why Japanese woman are so good at it as well. We all know they are, don't we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKBLS Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I'll like to welcome my 5 year old daughter to the EUC club. Just last weekend she finally let go of my hand and start riding on her own. She's only 38pounds and fighting a 30lb machine. It's pretty impressive. Turning is still hard for her but somehow managed to get started on her own too. Now it's onward to the wife...hard to get cooperation....argh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Five year old? Holy cow that's a small rider. I'm amazed... Get some videos up! I think she might be the youngest I've ever heard of riding an EUC. Next thing you know people will be strapping babies on these things! Madness I tell you, madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKBLS Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 There she goes! I wanted to share this video to give encouragement to those who worries about not being able to learn. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wow that kid is like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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