Lol, I'm on my 5th esk8. Tried hubs, belt, gear drives, now I'm on direct drives. They each have their own perks and flaws. As for getting a esk8 100% get one they are fun too, just do your research before getting one. I usually hop on mine then ride it around like a go kart. I actually go faster then some of them at 30mph+. There's a few go karts and quads around, and I always get weird looks when they see me flying past them.
The thing about esk8 is you can be stationary, something on the euc I gotta get use too. Yeah, I'm having blast learning to ride and it's a hell of a workout. Full blown sweat after my sessions, felt like i ran 5miles. Prolly more fun then esk8 ATM, hands free is awesome. Once I get good at this will prolly be the main toy.