Skylightica Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 3 minutes ago, playdad said: Well, you do have beautiful hands too. We definitely need more ladies here! Wait... did you just say I have low standards? Aw, thanks. By low standards I meant that your 3 points are easy to fulfil. Twas not a judgement of you as a person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Does this cover the areas that get scratched?? Edited December 31, 2015 by playdad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 3 hours ago, playdad said: I finished up my own "protective padding" for the Zero. But I'm probably not going to post it here because of how ugly it looks compared to Sky's. LOL I just wanted to stick that stuff on and get going! @Skylightica Well, you do have beautiful hands too. We definitely need more ladies here! Wait... did you just say I have low standards? I have a dog and she is a girl @playdad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 @SlowMo Answer my question please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) 14 minutes ago, playdad said: @SlowMo Answer my question please! Sorry man, I edited this. Please tell us of your riding impressions on your brand new Zero. I hope you like it. Edited December 31, 2015 by SlowMo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylightica Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 3 minutes ago, SlowMo said: I have a dog and she is a girl @playdad. Nope, I'm somewhere between 20 to 29. It's all innocent compliments with nothing to read into anyway. See: @playdad Man, that looks good. Neat choice of placement and colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 1 hour ago, playdad said: Does this cover the areas that get scratched?? Oh, nice! that will be enough to keep your Zero beautiful. Good work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Thank you, boys and girls. I will now venture to take my first tumble on the Zero today. I have zero (wordplay intended) EUC experience thus far.. only lots of "hover"board experience, hence the need for protection. Edited December 31, 2015 by playdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Just now, playdad said: Thank you, boys and girls. I will now venture to take my first tumble on the Zero today. I have zero (play intended) EUC experience thus far.. only lots of "hover"board experience, hence the need for protection. Best way to learn is to have someone hold your hand and assist you until you can let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) 10 hours ago, SlowMo said: Best way to learn is to have someone hold your hand and assist you until you can let go. Well, I couldn't trouble anyone to do that today and my son isn't big enough to support me so I tried using the wall instead. Wow it's such a big change from hoverboard that tends to require you balance the front/back tilt and keeping both legs in sync.On the EUC, it's obviously more like a bike with one wheel! At any rate, getting both feet on was a challenge at first but I watched a youtube video about the triangle method and that helped. I was mounting easily after 20mins or so but after an hour, I could only go about 3-4 metres before the wheel would come to a stop due to my losing balance again. Actually the hand on the wall can sometimes be a psychological handicap as you try to use that to prop yourself rather than use your body's natural balance. But everything takes time eh!? I found my left foot was taking the brunt of impact from my continued stomping on it.. and it was starting to feel it! So I ended it after 60mins as I had a dinner to get to. It was fun but I will certainly require a couple more hours to get some real balance. (It took me about 2 hours to go straight on a hoverboard without stopping every few metres) I think a pair of runners with good cushioning would help too! My flat canvas shoes were a poor choice to start on! Thanks to using the BELT... my EUC didn't fall at all. The only real damage was my shoes putting dirt on the sides. It was a good workout too! I was perspiring despite only having a polo-t and a light jacket on in a basement carpark with ambient temp about 15 deg C LOL To be continued... Edited December 31, 2015 by playdad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 @playdad. Keep it up. Try to find some railings to hold on to instead of a wall. To keep your balance always remember to do the "Twist". Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpong Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 @Skylightica Nice job on the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Wu Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) When I first trying to mount on my T260, my senior told me: No learning wheel, do not put any protective foam on your new wheel, use only the belt.( they Wan me to feel the unicycle reaction) The belt is not prevent the unicycle from flying off after u fall but to help u readjust the position in between your legs before you mount so that I do not have to bend my back so many times to adjust it. I heed their advice. .. No wall or human support. Just plan take off mounting. I fall, fall, almost sprain. End up I spend 1hr 15mins to learning mounting and wheeling. Physical case of wheel is replaceable. Most importantly is not to injure yourself. When there is the time to release your belt.. Release... . ? Edited January 1, 2016 by Gary Wu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylightica Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I rode in an open space for the first time yesterday! The battery life is impressive, 8km in 2 hours only used 10% of the battery capacity! This is obviously ideal testing conditions with a smooth indoor terrain, a light rider, and a new battery, but still, it was good to see that the limiting factor to distance is not the Zero, but me. Interestingly, I found the feeling of 'relaxing' to balance to be similar on the electric and on the regular unicycle. Both times it was like the skill clicked into place, and once you figure it out, you're all of a sudden less wobbly. Both types of unis require engaging the core muscles and relaxing the upper body and legs while visualizing your weight to fall below your hips, though it's more exaggerated on the regular uni than the electric uni. On the regular uni, doing this will allow you to put as much weight as possible on the seat. Thinking about those steps makes achieving the right movement easier than directly thinking about the goal of putting more weight on the seat. Anyhow, it was cool to note that my unicycle instincts for staying upright and making turns using the hips transferred over to the EUC as well! Making tight turns by bending the outer leg is a new skill I still need to learn. Yesterday was also superb exercise... in weight lifting. The sidewalks were slick with ice, so I carried the Zero 20-30 min by slinging the belt across my body distribute the weight between my left shoulder. my right outer thigh, and my right hand. It was doable but generally horrible. All in all, my right arm muscles are sore, my right thigh is bruised, and as of this morning I can't straighten my left leg without pain on the back of my knee (hopefully just a mild overuse injury), but practicing yesterday was so much fun!! Btw, has anyone had experience riding on sidewalks with bits of ice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 7 minutes ago, Skylightica said: I rode in an open space for the first time yesterday! The battery life is impressive, 8km in 2 hours only used 10% of the battery capacity! This is obviously ideal testing conditions with a smooth indoor terrain, a light rider, and a new battery, but still, it was good to see that the limiting factor to distance is not the Zero, but me. Interestingly, I found the feeling of 'relaxing' to balance to be similar on the electric and on the regular unicycle. Both times it was like the skill clicked into place, and once you figure it out, you're all of a sudden less wobbly. Both types of unis require engaging the core muscles and relaxing the upper body and legs while visualizing your weight to fall below your hips, though it's more exaggerated on the regular uni than the electric uni. On the regular uni, doing this will allow you to put as much weight as possible on the seat. Thinking about those steps makes achieving the right movement easier than directly thinking about the goal of putting more weight on the seat. Anyhow, it was cool to note that my unicycle instincts for staying upright and making turns using the hips transferred over to the EUC as well! Making tight turns by bending the outer leg is a new skill I still need to learn. Yesterday was also superb exercise... in weight lifting. The sidewalks were slick with ice, so I carried the Zero 20-30 min by slinging the belt across my body distribute the weight between my left shoulder. my right outer thigh, and my right hand. It was doable but generally horrible. All in all, my right arm muscles are sore, my right thigh is bruised, and as of this morning I can't straighten my left leg without pain on the back of my knee (hopefully just a mild overuse injury), but practicing yesterday was so much fun!! Btw, has anyone had experience riding on sidewalks with bits of ice? When you have used up the battery please let us know the total mileage ridden, your weight, battery capacity and the riding conditions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, Cloud said: When you have used up the battery please let us know the total mileage ridden, your weight, battery capacity and the riding conditions. Thanks! Hmm... I think I've heard that before. For you the MCM4-HS is more ideal. It has an 800w motor and a very good battery/mileage combination. Just don't exceed the max speed and your ok. Better yet, get the new MSuper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 1 minute ago, SlowMo said: Hmm... I think I've heard that before. For you the MCM4-HS is more ideal. It has an 800w motor and a very good battery/mileage combination. Just don't exceed the max speed and your ok. Better yet, get the new MSuper. Yep, i ask everyone for their distance range. To ask me not to exceed the max speed is like asking The sun not to shine yes msuper is on my list as well as kingsong 18". waiting for confirmation on the safe high speed tiltback:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 For mileage, The Zero 340wh with the light in atmosphere mode, goes almost the same distance with my MCM2S 340wh and MCM4 340wh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'm inclined to think the light in atmosphere mode will likely be "safer" in cold weather... ie. avoiding unwanted shutdowns etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, playdad said: I'm inclined to think the light in atmosphere mode will likely be "safer" in cold weather... ie. avoiding unwanted shutdowns etc. Yes, It will surely conserve power. My dead Ninebot One was the most power hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Skylightica said: All in all, my right arm muscles are sore, my right thigh is bruised, and as of this morning I can't straighten my left leg without pain on the back of my knee (hopefully just a mild overuse injury), but practicing yesterday was so much fun!! Btw, has anyone had experience riding on sidewalks with bits of ice? We want videos! Vee73 is the ice rider (he is suited up like a knight though) on this forum. Considering how slippery ice is for walking and driving (which are far safer than balancing on one wheel), I'd advise against it. Edited January 4, 2016 by playdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post esaj Posted January 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, playdad said: We want videos! Vee73 is the ice rider (he is suited up like a knight though) on this forum. Considering how slippery ice is for walking and driving (which are far safer than balancing on one wheel), I'd advise against it. AFAIK, vee uses home-made studded tire, I wouldn't suggest trying to ride on ice without one. Here's a video of him riding the Firewheel with a studded tire last winter: Edited January 4, 2016 by esaj 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdad Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ahhh studded tires.. yeah that really makes sense now. I wouldn't be able to drive on ice with normal tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skylightica Posted January 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2016 1 hour ago, playdad said: We want videos! Sure, I was trying slaloms but I'm a super-noob, so I can only manage shallow slaloms for now. Next session after this knee heals, I'll try circles. Thanks for the advice, guys. You've convinced me to wait out the ice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 @Skylightica That looks very good. You do not look like a Newbie. The more you ride the easier it will get for you. You are not heavy like I am, you will be one legging it, and all kinds of things soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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