Albatross Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hey riders, From my very beginning with EUCs a few months ago, I knew that I want to teach my 9 year old son how to ride and make this “our” activity. It feels that everything this kid has, always gets overrun, taken over and destroyed by his 5 year old brother. He seems very interested and super excited to learn and start riding and I look forward to exploring the many bike/nature trails in our area with him. I recently was lucky enough to acquire a v5f+ in excellent condition for him. The wife is not happy and is set dead against him riding. I’m working on her and sure that I will wear her down by the weekend, lol. The question that I have is for people that have taught their kids how to ride if you have any tips or suggestions on how better to teach a child how to ride an EUC. thank you in advance. Below pic of Dad’s and son’s wheels (although he hasn’t seen his yet) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted June 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2020 That was my way and led very quickly to success. She was at that time 5¼ years old. https://youtu.be/pVHOT8EBEVM https://youtu.be/vBbVQAOOBZU https://youtu.be/hwI2m_cbuf8 and this video is after 300 km riding experience. https://youtu.be/BsIcJCh_4Yk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VikinG Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 She's very confident for her age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, VikinG said: She's very confident for her age He is a boy. He is 9. Thank you. I think he is going to be riding by the time of the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 One learn quickly at that age, if he’s motivated I’d bet he’s up and rolling without support by day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikinG Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Albatross said: He is a boy. He is 9. Thank you. I think he is going to be riding by the time of the weekend. Oopse, sorry, my bad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriull Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Albatross said: He is a boy. He is 9. Thank you. I think he is going to be riding by the time of the weekend. You could think about getting him a full face helmet (take a look at @buell47s videos!) Forward falls on the face are unfortionately common with EUCs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Chriull said: You could think about getting him a full face helmet (take a look at @buell47s videos!) Forward falls on the face are unfortionately common with EUCs. Full face helmet has been ordered a few days ago. Should be here Monday or Tuesday. Mine unfortunately has been ordered since May 22 and still on it’s way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Chriull said: You could think about getting him a full face helmet (take a look at @buell47s videos!) Forward falls on the face are unfortionately common with EUCs. Absolutely, she already faceplanted 3 or 4 times while riding offroad. (big roots or sand traps) 2 times the helmet safed her face. Oh no, one time more last weekend on Asphalt @22 km/h, because she used her walky talky while riding and doesn't look where she was riding. Full faceplant, but only a smaller scratch on her belly. Edited June 28, 2020 by buell47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennBruce Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, buell47 said: Absolutely, she already faceplanted 3 or 4 times while riding offroad. (big roots or sand traps) 2 times the helmet safed her face. What happened the other 1 or 2 times? Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) The helmet didn't touch the ground. Edited June 28, 2020 by buell47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Oh yeah. Definitely full face helmet. I will also get him some chest, shoulders and back armor once we start riding together. Which I hope is going to be next week. Another training session today and he made it 3-4 feet on his own and recovered nicely, when he was loosing control. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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