THE VIDEO THREAD!

[Zack Wong]

On 11/17/2019 at 8:34 PM, Zack Wong said:

Had my first cutout on a wheel this weekend! Definitely my fault. I got caught up in the fun of a group ride, music was going, the visor went down and I gunned it. Overleaned and it just tilted forward and dumped me. Absolutely destroyed the boblbee backpack on my back: https://imgur.com/a/p42fZZJ 

Another rider got the tail end of it on his helmet cam:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/187yWz0zBxCs-3yanf07KX7RuE9kbI3p4/view?fbclid=IwAR1Nto2gvM1pH09_9QBMh7w219eHx0uRTm-Ym51HNfYqlNUzwYjithjV7gY

Armored hoodie and the rest of the safety gear soaked up the rest of the damaged. Walked away with a bruised heel and shin, and a bit of abrasion on my hip. Pretty lucky. Definitely gotta respect the wheel! 

 

So apparently my bruised shin was actually a fracture and because I didn’t get it checked out sooner, today while riding on the way home, when I pushed off at a stoplight and felt a “pop” in my leg. I turned the simple straight fracture into a compound fracture now.  the crazy part is that I went 9 days without feeling any real pain there and even did an entire 35 mile ride this last Saturday and felt nothing. 

[Werner]

44 minutes ago, Zack Wong said:

 I turned the simple straight fracture into a compound fracture now.  

Oh, man, shit!

What a bad luck!

I hope you get well soon. Wish you a good healing. The only little "advantage" is the point of time, even better as at the beginning or just in the middle of the summer. 

[meepmeepmayer]

Really nice comparison video of the V10F, 16X, and Nikola. By EUCO.

[MR BRAD]

@Marty Backe... just what I needed! The “2nd day of riding” video gives me hope that I may actually get this someday! 😃

[winterwheel]

Testing out our new indoor training center.Hopefully this will allow us to keep some momentum going over the next few cold months of winter.

[Marty Backe]

1 hour ago, MR BRAD said:

@Marty Backe... just what I needed! The “2nd day of riding” video gives me hope that I may actually get this someday! 😃

None of us were born being able to ride 

[stephen]

13 hours ago, Marty Backe said:

I think it's safe to say that you are now in the expert category of backward riders. Bravo 

The last time I did a lot of backward riding like this, I had a crick in my neck/shoulder that lasted for days 

You commented on my first ever ,,,trying to ride an Euc,, thanks to you and this forum and the pure pleasure of riding these machines I've come along way ,it's nice seeing others now doing the same thanks for the encouragement and help this forum gives👍👍

[Marty Backe]

23 minutes ago, stephen said:

You commented on my first ever ,,,trying to ride an Euc,, thanks to you and this forum and the pure pleasure of riding these machines I've come along way ,it's nice seeing others now doing the same thanks for the encouragement and help this forum gives👍👍

Man, you've come a long way. It's fun looking at our first-ride videos juxtaposed next to our current self 

[travsformation]

14 hours ago, fbhb said:

So naive @Marty Backe

Or a useful reminder of how dirty-minded the rest of us are...

Edited November 26, 2019 by travsformation

[MR BRAD]

Wait... does that mean I may actually be able to ride backward someday too??? You guys make it look so easy! The grace of carving backward and one legged spinning and the “ballet” of turning and moving at impossibly slow speed was so inspiring to me that I took this EUC plunge. Thanks for giving me something to aspire to @stephen (was there a “before” video?)

 

[stephen]

1 hour ago, MR BRAD said:

Wait... does that mean I may actually be able to ride backward someday too??? You guys make it look so easy! The grace of carving backward and one legged spinning and the “ballet” of turning and moving at impossibly slow speed was so inspiring to me that I took this EUC plunge. Thanks for giving me something to aspire to @stephen (was there a “before” video?)

 

Once you've mastered forwards comfortably then try learning backwards . Just keep trying now and again and one day it will click 👍 

Here's my first days of learning on an euc if this is what you wanted,, over a year ago this was

 

[xorbe]

I put a lot of effort into learning backwards yesterday for the first time.  Not a lot of progress.  I think it might help if I rotate through the wheels, as that seemed to help with forward riding.

[MR BRAD]

@stephen... wow! Thanks!!! It’s so great to see that the “wobbly drunk wheel style” goes away. Looking at and listening to the likes of you and all the others in this forum  really helps me get through some of the frustrations and believe that sore shins, scratches, bruises and a damaged ego will be worth the price of admission... holding out hope that I’ll someday have the chops to advise as so many on here @Mono, @Rywokast, @meepmeepmayer @erk1024 @Marty Backe have done for me - thanks again!

Is anybody aware of informal (or even semi formal) meetups for EUC rookies in the Silicon Valley or SF Bay Area? I don’t know that I would feel confident on a true group ride... but maybe eventually? Just thinking of a way to “compare notes” and maybe work on some of the very basic learning dynamics? I think it would be fun to share some of the, I’m sure, similar tribulations of this learning.... or maybe somebody reading would enjoy an opportunity to laugh at me in person? (Just sayin’)

[meepmeepmayer]

42 minutes ago, MR BRAD said:

Is anybody aware of informal (or even semi formal) meetups for EUC rookies in the Silicon Valley or SF Bay Area? I don’t know that I would feel confident on a true group ride... but maybe eventually?

Just do it. Nothing is more fun and makes you learn faster than challenging yourself. And group rides are next level fantastic on their own.

There's a group ride every Saturday e.g.: https://baesk8.club/. They have Onewheelers, which are slow and need frequent charging breaks (which you can use to simply have a break, or catch up). So I guess it's not like a high speed race. And group rides are slower overall anyways with all the breaks and coordination/waiting going on. @Alien Rides can say more.

And even if it's too much for you, you can always leave and promise to come back after a bit of practice, nobody will blame you for that (I maintain this won't be necessary and you'll be fine). In that case, a call for newbies in the Local Meetup forum might work for the Bay area which has a high rider density. But try a group ride first (or combine the two and do a call for newbies at an existing group ride, I'm sure others are in the same situation and would appreciate).

edit: In my opinion, all that is needed to join a group ride in public is

• Basic proficiency = having control where and how fast you go. Just going straight and curves and stuff.
• Enough safety gear so you're not afraid and tense and distracted by this aspect.
• Maybe a bit of practicing quick/surprise braking. Just kicking the wheel in front of you and letting your body fall back to get a fast backwards lean. This is simply so you don't panic in the face of an unexpected obstacle and run off and the wheel tumbles into a car or so, but brake in some way instead. Everything else can be controlled by not going too fast.

Edited November 26, 2019 by meepmeepmayer

[Unventor]

40 minutes ago, MR BRAD said:

meetups for EUC rookies in the Silicon Valley or SF Bay Area?

I am pretty sure you can find some in the meetup threads. 

It might help to meet up with someone that can coach. Not everyone can do this, some are brilliant at it. With the right person you get past the initial stage faster and get some good tips. 

As an example, my French skills, not working at all, but this guy made some pretty good tutorials you can learn from despite the language. 

Just so you know, this guy can do things that would take me 5 Buddha lifetimes to learn. 

@Hirsute hats (or helmet) off for you skills and videos. 👍👌👏

Edited November 26, 2019 by Unventor

[Marty Backe]

55 minutes ago, MR BRAD said:

@stephen... wow! Thanks!!! It’s so great to see that the “wobbly drunk wheel style” goes away. Looking at and listening to the likes of you and all the others in this forum  really helps me get through some of the frustrations and believe that sore shins, scratches, bruises and a damaged ego will be worth the price of admission... holding out hope that I’ll someday have the chops to advise as so many on here @Mono, @Rywokast, @meepmeepmayer @erk1024 @Marty Backe have done for me - thanks again!

Is anybody aware of informal (or even semi formal) meetups for EUC rookies in the Silicon Valley or SF Bay Area? I don’t know that I would feel confident on a true group ride... but maybe eventually? Just thinking of a way to “compare notes” and maybe work on some of the very basic learning dynamics? I think it would be fun to share some of the, I’m sure, similar tribulations of this learning.... or maybe somebody reading would enjoy an opportunity to laugh at me in person? (Just sayin’)

As Meep points out, the San Francisco group is very active and big. Not so much here. Best to join the "Bay Area Electric Unicycle" Facebook Group.

[stephen]

57 minutes ago, MR BRAD said:

Thanks!!! It’s so great to see that the “wobbly drunk wheel style” goes away. Looking at and listening to the likes of you and all the others in this forum  really helps me get through some of the frustrations and believe that sore shins, scratches, bruises and a damaged ego will be worth the price of admission... holding out hope that I’ll someday have the chops to advise as so many on here

We've all been there in the learning stages there's no rush just keep riding and you'll learn as you go along , no need to jump in at the deep end , sore shins will quickly go once your legs get conditioned and your legs will adjust , don't wait for the unexpected actually aim to go over bumps/ imperfections/slopes so you get the feel of how the wheel acts so it's not a big surprise when you don't see one 👍 try some fast braking here and there , just take your time and just ride alot as I'm sure you will cause i still smile everytime I'm on my wheel 😊😁

[Unventor]

4 minutes ago, stephen said:

try some fast braking here and there

BUT(t) don't do it in Unventor-style 😉 I am sure @Rehab1get a flashback picture now😁

I will not repost it here as to spare the faint hearted 

[Rehab1]

19 hours ago, Zack Wong said:

So apparently my bruised shin was actually a fracture and because I didn’t get it checked out sooner, today while riding on the way home, when I pushed off at a stoplight and felt a “pop” in my leg. I turned the simple straight fracture into a compound fracture now.  the crazy part is that I went 9 days without feeling any real pain there and even did an entire 35 mile ride this last Saturday and felt nothing. 

Bummer!! Your lack of tibia pain after your accident is interesting. I’m not sure if I would have sought treatment either.  Your surrounding tissue, ligaments and musculature were holding the fx together until you pushed off. A couple more weeks and you may have healed just fine.   Did ortho cast you?

[Rehab1]

1 hour ago, Unventor said:

BUT(t) don't do it in Unventor-style 😉 I am sure @Rehab1get a flashback picture now😁

My accident came with benefits as I no longer have to hang Christmas lights on the eves of my house anymore. 

[Retrovertigo]

7 hours ago, MR BRAD said:

@stephen... wow! Thanks!!! It’s so great to see that the “wobbly drunk wheel style” goes away. Looking at and listening to the likes of you and all the others in this forum  really helps me get through some of the frustrations and believe that sore shins, scratches, bruises and a damaged ego will be worth the price of admission... holding out hope that I’ll someday have the chops to advise as so many on here @Mono, @Rywokast, @meepmeepmayer @erk1024 @Marty Backe have done for me - thanks again!

Is anybody aware of informal (or even semi formal) meetups for EUC rookies in the Silicon Valley or SF Bay Area? I don’t know that I would feel confident on a true group ride... but maybe eventually? Just thinking of a way to “compare notes” and maybe work on some of the very basic learning dynamics? I think it would be fun to share some of the, I’m sure, similar tribulations of this learning.... or maybe somebody reading would enjoy an opportunity to laugh at me in person? (Just sayin’)

As others have said, just go for it. I haven't had the pleasure of going on any group rides yet. But from my relatively short time as a member here, I feel I can confidently say that no EUC rider would do anything other than make you feel very welcome.

[ZenRyder]

Who knew an MSX could fly using those little pedals? 

I wasn't going to post this video because it's kind of embarrassing. But then it got wrapped up in evidence of the new 100V MSX 1860wh wheels from Gotway worth bad firmware. 

The forward/backward oscillation can be seen riding down the first hill. Luckily I was able to dismount cleanly using the most padded portion of my body to land. Bruised pride and tailbone being the only casualties. 

Very lucky that the only damage was scrapes on the housing and a pedal. Considering the wheel was going 22+ mph. 

[xorbe]

The video above, skip to 2:05 through 2:12

Edited November 27, 2019 by xorbe

[jonm42]

Ouch. Glad you are ok!

[Zack Wong]

16 hours ago, Rehab1 said:

Bummer!! Your lack of tibia pain after your accident is interesting. I’m not sure if I would have sought treatment either.  Your surrounding tissue, ligaments and musculature were holding the fx together until you pushed off. A couple more weeks and you may have healed just fine.   Did ortho cast you?

Turns out it was actually my Fibula. Went to Ortho yesterday and I’ve just gotta wear a boot for 4 weeks until the next checkup. It’s still weight bearing and I can walk on it with some, but minimal pain. Not a terrible outcome, but never would’ve guessed!