Rodo Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Hi all, I'm going to get my first EUC in a few weeks and I'm wondering what can I do to start helping my brain learn to balance (in a EUC). I ride a bicycle with no problem. I've never been on a skateboard but I've sky. I was thinking of buying something like a half sphere (of wood) and attach a piece of wood on top (flat side) that way I can stand on it and help my brain get used to the idea of balancing in a EUC. I know is not the same. The half sphere can tilt any way and the EUC does not. But I can do it so I'm an inch or so off the floor to start ... lol ... what do you guys think? any better suggestions? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexdelmolvo Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I made a thread just like this whenever I was first on the EUC hype. I don't know how you can replicate the balancing sensation of an EUC, I just focused on building up my general balance and leg strength through squats and light yoga. I also would practice leaning forward with heavy pressure on the balls of my feet with bent legs on flat ground. Whatever I could do to prep! Once I actually got started, it may or may not have helped. My first hour learning was hard and exhausting. Once I got a spotter for a hand to hold on to, I had it down in a little over 2 hours riding across the span of 3 sessions/3 days. So maybe it helped? Don't worry too much about it, I'd say. No matter what, you're still gonna stumble off the wheel a good few times. But you'll get it in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrettJ Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 While I wouldn't get it specifically/exclusively for pre-euc training a Bosu Ball/Balance Trainer would be something you could get similar to what you described that provides good balance and general exercises. It's still nothing like being on a euc, but improving your general balance/health definitely won't hurt your wheel riding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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