My Little SECRET & Places to Safely Learn How to Ride an EUC
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- I share a secret not many know about me, I also go over my progress on the electric unicycle and some of my favorite places to learn and practice the EUC. I also go into some Wheelosophy about why we need to keep learning.
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Hi Jimmy, I'm Roger and can completely agree on learning to ride in the grass as that's how I did it. I also began holding 2lb weights in each hand as that kind of gave me better equalibrium. I am 76 yrs old and have learned to ride a mini lite Segway.....now with over 1000mi on it. Purchased a ks14s from Jason in Jan and took over 2 months to truly ride it. I would usually only try it once or twice a day for about 10-15 minutes because my stamina was very low and I seemed to expend so much energy. But FINALY I began staying on for 50-60 feet at a time and then 300ft. What a thrill....I was beginning to think I wouldn't learn how to do it. I now have over 100 miles on it and have ridden 22 miles on one journey. I wanted to subscribe to your posts but can't seem to figure out how. My best to you and yours from Florida. By the way, I no longer need the weights for stability...lol.
76 years old! You ROCK! Thanks for the support. I hope to be riding when I'm your age!
Awesome, hope you're still at it? Unfortunately here in Malaysia there is no smooth grass outside of a football pitch. Even parks, the lawns around the library and so on are actually ankle-breaking traps of holes, tree roots, soggy bits, more holes and hidden rocks. You can't even walk in the stuff let along ride a wheel!
Bigglyguy, yes still at it. Am now 80yrs old. Purchased a Kingston 16X because the 14" wheel only went 19mph and then tipped back. The 16" wheel will go 30mph. I don't ride that fast but do like to cruise at 23-26mph. Rail trails and bike paths are plentiful in the area and you can go pretty log distances on them. A 25mi ride is readily available here if you explore and find them. My longest ride extended from the end of a 16mi rail trail into the country roads for about another 9mi for a total round trip of around 50mi. The wheel was barely moving at 6mph in the end and I was afraid it would dump me but but got back safely. I was tired but elated at my accomplishment. Riding is now no more difficult than riding a bicycle. Once your brain wraps around the balancing you don't even think about it. It took me around 600-1000mi to get this comfortable though. Happy trails to you.
@@camman194 Awesome! Sounds like you've nailed it nicely! I have a 3 year old replacement knee (I'm 56; it eventually wore out from a motorcycle accident when I was a teenager) and there are no cycle paths around here, so my main goal is just to take on the challenge of mastering the thing, then do a few laps around the local park, doing the same route that takes me about an hour to walk. It's a beautiful park, with lots of little footpaths all over the place. Once I have mastered it then it will be the family wheel, to teach friends and family, but I won't use it for transport. Lots of people ride small motorbikes here and I'd just be getting in their way. Yesterday was my 2nd attempt and now I'm nursing a very sore finger! It was 3 fingers but the other 2 have recovered already, this one is still sore and swollen. I have the same wheel, a 16X. I've ordered some leg pads to grip it better. Thanks for the reply :)
I was just rewatching this because I’m about ready to buy an EUC and your channel first introduced me to them 3 years ago. Back when I found your channel you were just getting started with your OW experience and had about 200 subs. So glad to see how far your channel has come @JimmyChang
Thank you for sharing, like your wheelosophy. Take care.
Spot on: stop learning => start dying. Especially when you are older, it is important to take up new sports - if only, not to take yourself too seriously. Well said.
Haha well said. I’m just learning to ride and my boys openly laugh at me. Can’t take yourself too seriously. The thing about being good at something, is you’re usually bad at it first!
Dude! I looked at the houses & streets and thought: 'hey that looks a lot like here!' and guess what, you ARE in Colorado! Very awesome! These are great videos, definitely thinking about getting an EUC. Do I need it? No, of course not.
Hey Jimmy Thx For the ideas Man And Everything is really inspiring for the young audience I found u From a Video Made 10 yrs ago About Math...I know its crazy But Now u are one of my favorite you tubers ...U got your self a new subscriber !!!
Thanks Matin! You keep up the good work with Fortnite, just make sure to keep those grades up too!
Jimmy Chang of course man I can’t believe I would never hear from u
Nice philo-- I mean wheelosophy, and congrats on the 2K!
Thanks for the support!
Great review. Keep it going
Good discussion; I'm now anxiously awaiting delivery of my first wheel. I've seen quite a few videos where people are trying to learn in parking lots & so forth, and the EUC goes clattering across the cement everytime they lose control. I have often thought "why don't they do this on grass?" Your approach makes sense to me. Thanks.
How experienced are you now?
I finally found the subscribe and will be looking forward to seeing all of your videos.
Thanks for the support!
I think you talking is what make your video more interesting to watch! Oh try getting the camera closer to the ground and point up, the closer you get the better!
Thanks for the tip. I'm not quite comfortable riding AND talking while on the streets but I'll get there. I'll play around with the camera angles on my next ride.
Wheelosophy... I like that.
... always good to support the wife too.
The secret to a happy life.
I'm like you began with the Onewheel+ XR and now i learn electric unicycle an Inmotion V10, i really like it as much as my Onewheel ! different feeling but as pleasant ^^
So better off road, we don't feel anything with the small narrow wheel :3 and only 800€ on Gearbest amazing price value.
Better off road! I need to try that next.
@@freshlycharged I hope your model will be good off road too ^^ looks smaller than mine.. (16' inch wheel on a 18' body)
The next i will buy is the Ninebot Z10 looks awesome and have unique feeling, a beast offroad ! a more sport wheel.
You are not the only one who ride Onewheel and EUC . I do those rides too. I have Onewheel XR, inmotion V10F and Boosted board stealth
Nice! Which do you like best?
Jimmy Chang EUC is my favorite but all thanks to your channel i ve got a lot of knowledge and riding skills from yours channel 👍🏻👍🏻
@@jimjj8446 Glad I could help. Which EUC do you ride or recommend? I'm looking to upgrade.
Jimmy Chang Kingsong just released 16X is you are looking for more range and power but i just upgrade mine to kingsong 18XL since i prefer bigger tire.
Hi Jimmy love all your vids. I have a dilemma between buying an euc or onewheel xr I can only afford one. On paper the euc is faster better range more practical but I think I'd enjoy the onewheel more. I'm worried about Hill performance as where I live has a lot of incline. What's your veiw on the matter. Does the onewheel struggle with hills. Look forward to your reply keep uploading great content 🤙
I'm having a hard time keeping my balance and being made fun of from all my neighbors because I keep falling..like the paisa informant in the park, loving see me falling. This video gave the so much incuragement to keep trying ..thank you
The first thing a user needs to learn is to trust that the unicycle will hold you up.
It took me about 3 minutes to get where I rant falling and anther Hour to get comfortable. However i have been riding a conventional unicycle for 50 years. My brother ergo also rides a unicycle never mastered the electric version. His girlfriend with my help took about 10 minutes to learn.
I wish I had options like these. I live in the concrete jungle of Manhattan. I had a little spot in the park that was pretty hidden where I'd ride early on weekends to learn my PEVs. But that area is full of sleeping people now (I'm a female by myself - no chances although they're likely harmless) and they hand out tickets at that park. So I had to learn my EUC in my building's corridor and now on the sidewalks of the city. I haven't taken on the street yet.
We make do with what we have. Keep practicing!
Well i am going to the school parking lot at night to practice...lights on 24/7....big parking lot....not EUC yet...was doing my Onewheel, but now i am on the road with that....but i also have a beautiful soccer field a block away from my house...i am doing my PINT...but yes...i do qi gong/ Tai chi...with Master LI JEUNG FEN.g....AND his daughter Jing...Scheng Zhen qi gong....good coordination and great meditation...i am a retired teacher...music...taught 800 kids in Purl Elementary, Georgetown TX...one of the prettiest towns in Texas...about 30 miles north of Aiustin....found out about Onewheel and EUCs..from YouTubing...i am building my own van to travel...me and my dogs...Eamon and Bec have a channel and are Vanners and when they park they Onewheel to town...learned from them...saw an EUC after that and wow!!!! Love your channel...learning until i die...yesssssssssss
I'm pretty sure women is always the top answer for why men go to Zumba! 🥰
Another new Avenue you have taken called the ONE UNICYCLE. OW can't be the ONLY WHEEL that you can ride JIM 😀👌
Your so fortunate to have so many trails and parks all around you to choose from👍. Cherry Creek Trail for one and Cottonwood Park East with the New Found " ICE RINK " for another👍. Here in NY we have parks but not like the selection you have of course😉.
My street is narrow and the traffic would make it hard for me to ride like you down a wide street like E. Maplewood. Just that street alone says there is a nice park nearby 😎👍
We are lucky to have some sweet places to ride.
@@freshlycharged
From Maplewood and Lima Way to 5620 N. Academy Blvd on the Unicycle ? In your video it looks as though your new One Wheel cycle made that full trek?😎👌 if so that's an incredible fun-datious RIDE 😀👍!! You definitely got me thinking about Kingsong Unicycle🤔🤣👈
Hey Jimmy. Love the Videos. Glad to be a subscriber of yours. I was originally going to buy a one wheel. I am convinced I will like EUC better. I am sure all are fun but one thing at a time. My biggest concern is how well some of these might hold up to water. I know none of these are waterproof, but if I get caught in a rain storm should I be concerned.
I wouldn't ride in super wet conditions. Love my EUCs.
have you seen the video of the guy who rides his onewheel from paris to switzerland? he rides it through rain quite a bit.
Hi, I watched many of your videos, started learning v5f in my basement on carpeted floor- now after 18 months I have 550 miles on my v11 and close to 700 miles on the v5f! Next thing I am challenging myself to do is learn to ride off a curb- so I watched your videos with Law Laxina- very helpful footage- slow is smooth and smooth is fast- max speed for me so far is 22 mph- but Id rather have more skills than more speed no backwards riding nor seated riding yet either..Ride On
So, I got my new Inmotion V10 packed back to the box to return it tomorrow. Now I see this.. some good thoughts!
I ride a OneWheel, learning on an EUC, and have done zumba in the past. I do salsa/bachata dancing as well. We're practically twins! LOL!!
I don't believe it!
How are you doing Jimmy, good video, nice to see you expand your horizons, I know how I was pushing EUC with you and there great but now my OWxr is out of commision, only 100 miles since May 2018 and it just crapped out after an easy going ride, It now does not connect to app and it will not power up, no blue flashing light nothing dead. What do you think would cause this to happen ? I didn't realize how much I enjoy riding it till now, even though it dumped my ass mounting it last ride.
Wow. You can check the FB discussion groups and get their thoughts. I'd contact FM right away though as you are still within warranty.
You mentioned damaging the e-uni several times. Is it that easy to damage to the point that it doesn't function properly? With OW, everyone always talks about how durable it is. Is the EU safer than the OW?
As an aside, I ride an e-bike, and a pretty fast one at that and followed an EU for a while the other day. It was surprisingly quick!
Oh, EUC's can be fast and they seem pretty darn safe and stable for the most part. When I mention damage, i just mean scuffing up the exterior and the foot plates. Some people don't like to damage their brand new baby.
Hey!
Do You also get that "What the heck is this?" stares when You roll on the streets ? :D
KingSong devices are awesome. I've got my 16S (previous one was Ninebot One E+) and it fullfills my needs of speed and range . 35 km/h forces the rider to maximum focus but I'm usually keeping safe 25 km/h :)
You gave a good tips for new EUC riders to learn on soft surfaces. KingSong wheels are good wheels when You know how to ride - for practicing - Ninebot One is a champ, because it's a "tank". I've had severe crash riding down the hill (torn wrists) on it, and it rolled few times, finally it turned off. All damage the wheel get was some scratches, but nothing more.
16S frame is more fragile- my bro crashed on it at the concrete surface (not a big crash) and the interior case cracked, he had to dissasemble whole unit to glue damaged parts inside.
In conclusion - Ninebot One for learning , KingSong for riding :)
Great video !
Great tip! Thanks for the support!
I couldn't agree more with you and Mr Einstein. I mean let's get wheel here, we all need to continue learning new things. As a software engineer I always have to learn new technologies just to stay relevant but just learning new skills for fun is important.
I just got a onewheel and love your videos...
are you lds? I noticed the basketball court in one of the videos
CTR!
Perfect ending
Would love to meet you. I think I know exactly what park you are at. I live in Parker and I just got my first wheel.. the begode master 🙀 I managed to actually ride it at 10mph at the first day but it's very tricky. can't wait to get into the euc world with you all. 😀
SHOPPING CART! XD To learn how to EUC got to walmart and take a shopping cart. :D Genius
i just bought v8f. it needs a lot of physical condition at start. i think zumba has worked well for you : )
Good^^*
Nice video. A few questions:
1. KS-16S, correct?
2. Do you have the sensor that turn the EUC off when you rise it? I've heard it is included in newest model
3. Have you covered yours? I don't see that ugly KS logo on the side pads :)
Thanks
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No. It came to me like this.
@@freshlycharged I've just bought mine (16S) but mine has the ugly logo and doesn't have the sensor (that I think is very useful). Matte black too. Thanks for your answer.
@@Snowballo where did you buy it from?
@@freshlychargedFrom the Italian offici importer. I've heard that this sensor could be added in precious version too.. Let's hope. Moreover can you confirm that the trolley is better than in past. Mine should have this upgrade too but I cannot compare it to the previous version....
Good to see more peeps starting to ride those wheels
Let's spread the good word!
7:24 you called it a onewheel. :)
so one drawback of an euc is it can get damaged when you fall?
The exterior gets scratched up. Some people cringe at the thought of scratching up their new device right away. The wheel itself is very sturdy!
What is the name of that speedometer?
Will you do a speed test?
I did the speedometer through the GoPro app. The GoPro keeps track of a ton of data. Speed is one of them.
@@freshlycharged There's a gopro app that works with EUCs? Any EUC via bluetooth?
I'm here for the Zumba!.
Is there any exercise potential with the EUC?
how did you do that overlay
Now I know the secret
You should try it!
How to break how to speed up or slow down this things?
Best way is near a pole so you would just circle around.
I like it!
So at this point, which one do you prefer? :)
That's like asking me which of my kids I love more... Not going to answer... yet.
@@freshlycharged Speaking of which, I hope your kids learn both and can give us their opinion on which they like as well a few months down the road. I taught my younger brother how to ride an EUC last week and it was really rewarding teaching and seeing someone riding around on one besides me. On the other hand, it made me feel like a chump because it took him only 15 minutes to be able to ride one compared to the hours it took me. Maybe I'm just that great a teacher, ha.
Looks like you plasti dipped your EUC 👍🏼
Hope your wife your is still killing it💯
If you want a way to protect your wheel, check this out. I ordered one and got mine just the other day (still waiting for the wheel) but it seems high quality. Will definitely protect the wheel, and actually will add I nice little bit of cushion around the whole thing too.
www.roll.nz/21-euc-bodyguard
To me I think riding an electric unicycle is similar to riding rollerblades but better
Actually if u can learn new tricks means u r not an old dog yet~
You going to float fest, bud?
I would love to. My vacation is planned a year in advance and unfortunately I don't have those dates off. Have you been before?
as a calisthenics EUC rider, i have to say it
zumba sucks
Was this video about EUC or zumba? 😬
Both!
I bought the V11 - i thought with suspension it will be easier but this unit is heavy as a tank. maybe it was a mistake to start from this 60lbs unit . i am large guy and 6'1' weight 220LBS .