newbie101 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Still learning how to ride my Mten3, this is my 3rd fall, luckily, it was caught on my security camera. I wished my 2nd fall got recorded, it was a very hard fall, bruised my tail bone. Edited July 23, 2020 by newbie101 change title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 A few days later... I think I am improving..I can mount and dismount now, not as smooth yet, but with practice..I will get there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniMe Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 the first thing I thought was -- STRIKE! all you needed was some bowling pins Great progress, my first wheel will be here in a couple days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 What a coincidence... I am a bowler, trying out another hobby since the lockdown. What did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gon2fast Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Bowler as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I have 4 wheels and tried a few more, but out of them all i find the Mten3 the hardest to mount because it's so responsive due to the small wheel and not much support against your leg The Mten3 is the best wheel for small spaces like that though once you can ride Keep it up though that little fella is powerful? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 22 hours ago, stephen said: I have 4 wheels and tried a few more, but out of them all i find the Mten3 the hardest to mount because it's so responsive due to the small wheel and not much support against your leg The Mten3 is the best wheel for small spaces like that though once you can ride Keep it up though that little fella is powerful? I have it on soft mode...but I am not very atheletic..took me a while to learn..but I am not giving up.👍 22 hours ago, gon2fast said: Bowler as well! How long you been riding? EUC first or bowler first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) I surprised myself today... Edited July 22, 2020 by newbie101 change title 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 I wanted to try riding on the street, but chicken out..end up just circling in my front yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniMe Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Noice!! you're turns are coming together well! Inch by inch, you'll be rolling down the road in now time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, UniMe said: Noice!! you're turns are coming together well! Inch by inch, you'll be rolling down the road in now time! Coming along slowly, but surely...somehow, I am really scared to go on the street...maybe someday. How is your euc training coming along? I hope you are progressing faster than I am..Ride safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniMe Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I have a big field beside my house that the city mows but is still rather bumpy, has a couple gravel paths going through it. I started riding for the first time yesterday, today I was doing laps around the field. Funny thing, the bottoms of my feet want to cramp up so my endurance on the wheel isn't great. clearly I'm still tense. No video evidence, but I'm getting along with my new KS 18XL fairly well -- the GW MSP deal didn't work out, but I like this new wheel for learning. Ergonomics seem good, I have it set to 20kph and am starting to hit it. I live in a super quiet suburb and actually ventured out on the road yesterday an promptly crashed on the pavement and have a bit of road rash to prove it! Today I was fully geared up with knee/shin guards, wrist guard, elbow pads and a bike helmet AND decided to stick with the field for a while longer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, UniMe said: I have a big field beside my house that the city mows but is still rather bumpy, has a couple gravel paths going through it. I started riding for the first time yesterday, today I was doing laps around the field. Funny thing, the bottoms of my feet want to cramp up so my endurance on the wheel isn't great. clearly I'm still tense. No video evidence, but I'm getting along with my new KS 18XL fairly well -- the GW MSP deal didn't work out, but I like this new wheel for learning. Ergonomics seem good, I have it set to 20kph and am starting to hit it. I live in a super quiet suburb and actually ventured out on the road yesterday an promptly crashed on the pavement and have a bit of road rash to prove it! Today I was fully geared up with knee/shin guards, wrist guard, elbow pads and a bike helmet AND decided to stick with the field for a while longer! Wow, that's great..you are a fast learner. I heard kingsong is reliable and safer too, good choice. Ride safe..always gear up no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniMe Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Although it requires more balance and core stability learning on the grass feels safer. I'm also less concerned about dropping the wheel, running away when it gets out of shape is something I'm actually practicing. it's all covered in dust, has bits of grass impacted into the cracks etc lol haha, but the wheel itself seems totally fine. This wheel has speakers, thinking that I'll play some music for my next practice session. My adventure onto the pavement yesterday was clearly a bit ambitious, definitely not something I would do if we had more traffic here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Totally agree, practicing on grass is safer for you and no need to cover your euc with foam and like you said, it helps you practice your core stability and balance..wish I have thought of that before..I could have went to the park and practice there. Playing music on your practice will probably help with your rhythm too...make it more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderlove Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 It looks like you found something nice to wrap around your wheel for protection. What is it? And thanks for sharing, btw. Quite funny to see the hard start of video 1 and then the nice progression in video 2 when things start to click 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, wonderlove said: It looks like you found something nice to wrap around your wheel for protection. What is it? And thanks for sharing, btw. Quite funny to see the hard start of video 1 and then the nice progression in video 2 when things start to click It's a foam guard for babies..bought it on amazon here is the link https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QLSDBKJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was not easy, almost quit, but I did not, because of the lock down..nothing really to do. Edited July 27, 2020 by newbie101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) Today is the first time I went riding my Mten3 on the street in a quiet neighborhood, still no confidence..that's why I look wobbly and unsure. Edited July 27, 2020 by newbie101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, newbie101 said: It's a foam guard for babies..bought it on amazon here is the link https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QLSDBKJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was not easy, almost quit, but I did not, because of the lock down..nothing really to do. This makes some good protection for the edges , i posted a while back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Cruising with my Mten3 in Walnut CA. Holding a 360 cam on a stick while balancing on a wheel isn't easy as I thought..need to get use to..still wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 First time recording thru the darknessbot app. recording thru a cell phone is really very jerky, even with the built in video stabilization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) First time riding my Mten3 outside my neighborhood..Bonelli regional park California. Edited September 15, 2020 by newbie101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 I just bought a Gotway MSP-ht, somehow coming from an Mten3 to MSP is not a walk in the park.. I have to learn how to ride again, MSP weigh 55lbs the difference in weight is night and day.. took me 4 hours to be able to ride it, but my legs still wobbling because of the weight. Here is my 4th hour/4th day of practice riding it in the park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofjob Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, newbie101 said: I just bought a Gotway MSP-ht, somehow coming from an Mten3 to MSP is not a walk in the park.. I have to learn how to ride again, MSP weigh 55lbs the difference in weight is night and day.. took me 4 hours to be able to ride it, but my legs still wobbling because of the weight. Here is my 4th hour/4th day of practice riding it in the park. Nice~ The wider you can get your stance, namely in the heels, which is where the majority of your bodyweight lies over, the better you can balance the heavier MSP and negate the weight of the wheel (thus wobbles), as it will just become a balancing act between your two feet over the T-shaped swing/fulcrum of the pedals (swing) + tire (fulcrum). Like any board sport, the best balance is with a relatively shoulder-width stance (go narrow, and you're way more liable to fall over), and EUC really is no different, once you get farther down the rabbit hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie101 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 minute ago, houseofjob said: Nice~ The wider you can get your stance, namely in the heels, which is where the majority of your bodyweight lies over, the better you can balance the heavier MSP and negate the weight of the wheel (thus wobbles), as it will just become a balancing act between your two feet over the T-shaped swing/fulcrum of the pedals (swing) + tire (fulcrum). Like any board sport, the best balance is with a relatively shoulder-width stance (go narrow, and you're way more liable to fall over), and EUC really is no different, once you get farther down the rabbit hole. Thanks for your tips...I have been a big fan of yours since I saw your youtube videos, I am honored. I hope to see more of your youtube videos in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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