MarkHMorrison Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hey there, I'm new to posting in the forum, read a ton. Finally decided on the V8 for my first wheel. Picked it up from eWheels.com and it should be here tomorrow. So, I'm just killing time posting here and binge watching EUC youtube vids. I'll post a pic when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stern Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Have fun! I also bought a Glide 3 (V8) from eWheels. I started on the Glide 2 Lite (I guess that's a V6 Lite too), as he had an offer on that for $200 when buying the Glide 3. After getting over the initial learning hump on that I transferred to the Glide 3. I've been commuting on it for the past ~3 months. I hope you also bought some protective gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHMorrison Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Thanks, Yep, I have a helmet and it comes with some wrist guards. I'll be taking it easy for a while anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hi. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Ronnedal Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 The V8 is a great wheel for a beginner. You won't be disappointed. There are lots of tips on how to learn to ride. But the most important it, don't give up. If you're not experienced in like riding unicycles you will struggle the first hour. Just don't give up. Great reward is waiting for the one that just keep on trying. It's a process you're balance have to go through, there's no kind of reading that will teach you. Just if you fail enough times you will get it. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHMorrison Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Excellent. I used to have a regular unicycle. But that was years ago. That took a while to learn as well. And it had a similar style to learning... just keep getting back on. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Ronnedal Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 3 hours ago, MarkHMorrison said: Excellent. I used to have a regular unicycle. But that was years ago. That took a while to learn as well. And it had a similar style to learning... just keep getting back on. LOL This will be easier, a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 You can ride a regular unicycle? That's to learning to ride a EUC what the jackpot is to the lottery You still need wrist guards, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHMorrison Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 eWheels graciously supplies some. And I just scored a full face Bell helmet at Walmart. Unfortunately FedEx is taking their sweet time. No wheel today... Probably Monday now. Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHMorrison Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 IT IS HERE!! Whoohoo! Took it out to a park and started my practice. Put my first scratches on it. It's mine now! I was only able to get in about 15 minutes but my last practice run leaning against a building I took it past the building and rode it up a slight grade back to the car. About 75 yards. My daughter caught it on her phone but it was dark. I'll see if I can load it here or YouTube. This is going to be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Lin Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hi Mark, thank you for your trusts in our products. Hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibo993 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I got an V8 last week - its been a blast and I have not yet fallen - stepped off quite a few times but only dropped wheel once or twice - can now zoom around and cornering is becoming so much fun - still get a speed wobble after 1/2 an hour or so but thats getting better. Its an amazing moment when suddenly corning and turning clicks - just like learning to snowboard. Now can step on and off with no issues - good few bruises form the first day on legs but soft knee pads help with that. weather here is cold and wet now so itching to get out but limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inmotion Global Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 18 hours ago, Gibo993 said: I got an V8 last week - its been a blast and I have not yet fallen - stepped off quite a few times but only dropped wheel once or twice - can now zoom around and cornering is becoming so much fun - still get a speed wobble after 1/2 an hour or so but thats getting better. Its an amazing moment when suddenly corning and turning clicks - just like learning to snowboard. Now can step on and off with no issues - good few bruises form the first day on legs but soft knee pads help with that. weather here is cold and wet now so itching to get out but limited. @Gibo993 With more practice, you will find the best way for you to ride it. And don't forget to find the local unicycle club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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