Electric Unicycle Protective Gear

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @1forfun
    @1forfun Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Chooch! Thank you for stating the importance of proper safety gear. As a 53 yr old rider of motorcycles, Onewheels and EUC's, (who also happens to be retired Law Enforcement) I've been wearing ALL the protection including the yellow safety vest. I love riding, and not being able to ride because of injury, sucks!!!...not to mention all the pain and money in can cost. I agree that cops and other drivers will give you more respect and leeway because you're trying to be safe while having fun. I'm not so concerned how I look when I'm enjoying the hell out of my wheels. Besides, I get plenty of compliments and thumbs up from other drivers , motorcyclist and riders.😎 We want to grow the sport and keeping ourselves out of hospitals is a good way to go.
    "Everyone must choose one of two pains... The pain of discipline or the pain of REGRET"

  • @ElectricUnicycles
    @ElectricUnicycles Před 5 lety +39

    Great video Chooch. You do a service to the EUC community by practicing safety. Other riders, particularly new riders, see what you're wearing and hopefully it rubs off on them. I still can't get myself to wear the safety vest, but I respect you for always using it. And who knows, maybe I'll get one eventually :-)
    After messing up my arm and shoulder during a faceplant a couple of months ago (my shoulder is still damaged), I am now riding with shoulder protection all the time. You can get some nice jackets with the shoulder and elbow protection built-in, and they don't slide around on you.

    • @electrocycle6560
      @electrocycle6560 Před 5 lety +5

      ElectricUnicycles crazy a lot of euc riders don’t gear up till they fall and eat it. I was the same thought I was invincible until I smashed my face and hands in New Jersey like 4 hours away from home. Now I wear everything. And trying to convince my buddy to do the same.

    • @ElectricUnicycles
      @ElectricUnicycles Před 5 lety +4

      @@electrocycle6560 I have a feeling most of us have to experience a bad injury first. But maybe if there are enough of us riding geared-up, it'll have a positive effect and people will gear-up from the beginning. I think the trend is in the right direction.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +2

      Appreciate that Marty, I have been eyeing one of those body armor suits; they look like they would work very well. That would be the best solution to keeping the pads where you want them and prevent the sliding around problem. Cheers! Super jealous of that excellent weather you are having down there in SoCal right now, just rode to campus in 10 degree weather with black ice everywhere.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +2

      @@electrocycle6560 Yea it is a pain to gear up every time you want to ride, but it really is worth not having injuries every week. Glad you recovered from your fall my friend it is never fun.

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +3

      @@electrocycle6560 hey buddy yeah we all think we're pretty invincible until we hit the pavement then reality clicks in and like Marty I damaged my shoulder and I'll tell you the shoulder takes the longest to heal, it's been 2 years since my accident and my shoulder is still not 100%
      learning to ride an EUC is one thing, but learning to protect ourselves is an other!

  • @bryanferris9718
    @bryanferris9718 Před 5 lety +23

    Chooch, thanks to you, I am 3 months into my KS16S and loving it! 53 and still running with the young dogs!

    • @ThaBlackCobra
      @ThaBlackCobra Před 5 lety +4

      I hear you Bryan I'm 49 and just getting into this now

    • @60viking
      @60viking Před 5 lety +6

      Ha, you kids crack me up. I ride a much slower wheel but I ride a lot and I'm 73. The little kid in me wants a faster one now but I don't bounce like I use to. Follow the fun.

    • @stevesellers6013
      @stevesellers6013 Před 4 lety +2

      I got ya all beat. Started riding at 60 years young. It's a blast. Had my first spill on blacktop. Need to take a few days off from riding. Haha

    • @LS-jk3fk
      @LS-jk3fk Před 3 lety

      I'm almost 17 and a half gonna receive my Sherman soon. kinda ironic to start off with the most epxensive, one of the biggest (behind the gotway mosnters), and one of the fastest EUC's as someone who's never stepped foot onto any PEV in my life, esp hovberboards, e-scooters, boards, bikes.

    • @hoodatheist5549
      @hoodatheist5549 Před 3 lety

      @@LS-jk3fk how is the ride?

  • @freedomcaller
    @freedomcaller Před 5 lety +10

    I hate elbow pads too, but I just a motorcycle jacket with elbow and shoulder pads in it, and I love it.

    • @juanjoportable
      @juanjoportable Před 5 lety +4

      Me exactly the same :) , you may want to look into that Chooch

    • @AlexFlexo6
      @AlexFlexo6 Před 4 lety

      freedomcaller i have the alpinestars bionic action uhm (protector vest)

  • @ajrowe5845
    @ajrowe5845 Před 3 lety

    I know this is an old video but the gel etc inside helmets is to allow your head to continue moving on impact, not to keep your head in place. It's shock absorption to prevent sudden stop impact. 👍

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 Před 5 lety +6

    Agree 100% about wearing a helmet and wrist protectors. Thanks for uploading a safety video. Cheers 👍

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving Před 5 lety +2

    You are so clever about all this stuff to protect your life. Great presentation and accessories.

  • @damianvesik5573
    @damianvesik5573 Před 5 lety +8

    Maybe think about forearm protectors. They stay in place and help with skids plus help protect elbows, unless you go down hard right on the elbow. Just an extra level of safety. Awesome vid my friend.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety

      Appreciate that! Good idea, I will look into some. Had road rash on forearms one time and that was the worst! Cheers Damian!

  • @thecaptainandthewheel8506

    If I could ever talk to Santa, that table full of those goodies would be the perfect Christmas gift. Cause I could never afford any of these things. 3 kids and a partner at home taking care of it all. Hopefully I won't be too old by the time I retire to do these things. That will probably be the only time I'll be able to afford it. Lol. My whining aside, I absolutely live your videos chooch. You inspire my middle aged ass to keep moving. I really have looked at your knowledge in this subject. Not to mention you are an insane machine on these beasts. Keep going brother and I will keep watching. Whether I ever get one or not. Better than motocross...RAW!!!

  • @stefanclooneykannika
    @stefanclooneykannika Před 4 lety

    Yes fluro-Green Hi Vis with thick silver flash, can be seen from space and respect better from public when over black motorcycle jacket.

  • @electrocycle6560
    @electrocycle6560 Před 5 lety +5

    I know first hand that those chest and spine protectors work great. I fell on wheel and motorcycle with them. I have a icon vest

  • @aleshaborisovich
    @aleshaborisovich Před 5 lety

    I do kiting with a mountainboard. Fell more than 100 times from 2006 till now. Elbow protection helped me in about 80% of my falls. I wear kind of long elbow protection from elbow almost to my wrist. This system prevents from twisting and sliding off.

  • @DEFACTO9
    @DEFACTO9 Před 5 lety +4

    Very good information on your wrist guards... thanks

  • @nickieshadowfaxbrooklyn5192

    I use integrated protective jacket. Spine, chest, shoulders, elbows + reflective. Otherwise it's too many things to put on. Knee pads are always on of course. Now looking for a jacket that has wrist guards in it, but there doesn't seem to exist any of such kind. The goal is to contract everything to three (possibly two) simple actions. 1-2-go! Basically, when a rider is approaching motorcycling speeds, one should be protected similarly. Safe rides, folks!

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 4 lety

      Thats a really good idea man! I love the armored hoodie I have for that reason. Something reflective with wrist guards would be perfect though!

  • @AndyDrew1964
    @AndyDrew1964 Před 5 lety +3

    Excellent review as per Chooch , i just picked up this exact Helmet off ebay for 235 , thanks m8t , and also just received my MSX 100v thanks to your reviews , u are the man , Thanks again bro , keep em coming

  • @chodkowski01
    @chodkowski01 Před 5 lety +4

    Great video Chooch, I spent more money on my safety gear than on my wheel. I’m like you, I love fast riding and all it takes is one fall to ruin the fast riding experience. I buy dirt bike and super bike gear. The wheels are getting faster and you can easily wipe out on a super bike going over 100 mph and survive. I have confidence in the gear that I use now that I changed from trying to minimize damage to my body to now that I counteract the fall because of the confidence I have in my safety gear. One piece of gear that I love are my Knox Handroids for $270 because my hands are going to play an important part in reducing the fall. I feel in a fall the hands hit first, then face then shoulders. Thank you for all your videos.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +1

      Ill have to check those out and I absolutely agree, gear helps so much, and makes riding such a better experience. Thanks bro!

    • @chodkowski01
      @chodkowski01 Před 5 lety +2

      chooch tech, I bet you that if I fall that 70% will be on my hands. I watched the video Wraith wheel on Alien rides and he had nice safety gear. I noticed his gloves. They were Knox Handroids. I watched CZcams videos on the gloves and so I bought a pair. One guys had a accident going 112 mph, his Knox Handroids were wrecked but his hands and wrists were fine. I wear a large but the Handroids were to tight so I returned them and bought the XL and they fit perfect and they feel like your skin, I mean your hands feel so good wearing them. I’m not afraid to use my hands to stop my fall. If you have a bike shop near you go try them out. You’ll be amazed.

  • @flyshacker
    @flyshacker Před 5 lety

    Hey, I like your point about the yellow vest being good for police recognizing that you are safety conscious. That’s a great point. Never thought of it. Thanks for this video.

  • @Sakicro1
    @Sakicro1 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi cooch all the way from Croatia. I am Saki and i have ninebotone c+. I relly apre iate all of your videos because u seem like a really swellow guy smart and most important reaaaally experianced with electric unicycles. So just so u know all of these videos u give us are literally gonna save us hell lot of pain u unfortunatelly had to experiance before us. Thank you Cooch nd keep up the good work my man. Keep up the cool vids bro

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety

      Really appreciate that Sakicro! Cheers!

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +2

      got to tell u Chooch this safty video is by far one of your best videos, just look at the attention it has drawn! Great Topic

  • @joshuajones6113
    @joshuajones6113 Před 4 lety

    We need more videos like this. Thanks Chooch. Super helpful. Your explanation of the safety vest was really insightful. You got me thinking.

  • @Staysilentobsearve
    @Staysilentobsearve Před 2 lety

    Great vid bro , I been watching u since ninebot one and it’s inspiring watching how far u come from , keep up the vibe

  • @jackvolta3489
    @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +2

    Gutta tell Chooch love how u start each video with the snap of ur finger! it gets ur attention...lol

  • @jackvolta3489
    @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +4

    Hey Chooch u forgot to mention a parachute...lol great video it is great that u went over ur safty gear, riders definitely need the pointers u laid out in front of us!
    As for elbow guards I had mine on when I skidded along a tall wall & it just rolled up my arm & exposed my elbow "Ooch"
    I can also see ur MSX needs protection too! Wow I remember when u got that, it looks 10 yrs old already...lol

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +1

      Haha electric unicycle base jumping is the next step. Right on jack appreciate that, the shell on my msx got smashed on the front so i had to put foam on it and cover it with an old pair of jeans so when i have a 45 degree cut off it wont snap it in half again. Hope it works.

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +1

      @@choochtech very Innovative thinking Chooch foam in blue jeans that's one way to enlarge your package hahaha only kidding hope it works why not try fiber glass?

  • @stephanebertrand-pellisson5206

    Well... I am pretty happy to say that ambulance ride and rescue are free in France, I wouldn't have to ride by myself with a broken arm or leg... 😉

  • @stevesellers6013
    @stevesellers6013 Před 4 lety

    I had my knee pads in the car. Had a knee replacement a few months ago. On my Tesla. Took to sharp of a right turn scraped the pedal hard. It startled me I swerved to the left hard and that started it. I started fish tailing back and forth trying to recover but fell right on my knee replacement and my hip. Knee pads from now on. I learned my lesson.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 4 lety

      Steve Sellers absolutely wear mine religiously helmet and knee pads are essential

  • @TheLillianYoung
    @TheLillianYoung Před 4 lety

    Kudos to you for wearing protective gear. I semi-shared but realized how expensive all of my stuff is and edited it down to a few items. 😆

  • @tech-vp5xe
    @tech-vp5xe Před 5 lety +6

    Needed this video

  • @freshlycharged
    @freshlycharged Před 5 lety +2

    Chooch! Thanks for sharing your passion! I've been all Onewheel but I'm looking to get my first EUC. What do you recommend? Subscribed!

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +1

      I sent you a message back on insta. I would sell my acm for a good price, I am moving over to boulder and need to downsize the fleet of EUC's a bit. Subbed to your channel as well appreciate it man lets ride sometime

  • @FinnBjerke
    @FinnBjerke Před 4 lety

    Elbow protection is obnoxious I totally get that, but if you buy a snowboarding armor shirt based on D3O (From Demon, Rukka or Xion) you find it protection plates soft and well placed even the annoying elbow. Thx for great vids mate, keep em coming. D3o and SAS-tech is amazing soft plates thatll harden when needed.

  • @RevRides360
    @RevRides360 Před 5 lety

    Great rundown on your recommended safety gear. I recently started riding an EUC and I'm not looking forward to a serious crash.

  • @RTMPaintball
    @RTMPaintball Před 4 lety

    Awesome advice. I'm a OneWheel rider looking into buying my first EUC. I came across your video just before heading out for a night ride on my XR. I decided to wear the reflective vest I usually only wear while mountain biking during hunting season. It was pretty awesome how much more room the cars gave me. I love the way you call it respect. I won't be riding at night without the vest anymore. Now I just need to pick a wheel...... KS16X or NIKOLA?

  • @INFERNO487
    @INFERNO487 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for including the links to the products.

  • @julianandyvonne
    @julianandyvonne Před 2 lety

    As usual. Great video Chooch.
    As the video was a few years ago, have you updated your gear?
    I'm just starting out and would like to get the 'correct' gear. I've started with the Leatt Dual Axis Knee Guards and a helmet.

  • @drakeParagon
    @drakeParagon Před 5 lety

    Hey Chooch! Thank you for making this great video on safety gear. I just ordered a Fox V3 motocross helmet.

  • @itsallaboutthebalance8769

    I don't want to put anyone off trying to learn to ride or anything like that but U need to think about the backs of your legs!! I came off Infront of my kingsong KS 18 tried running to stay on my feet as I have done many times but was instantly taken off my feet by the unicycle which then ripped a big hole in my leg resulting in surgery won't go into it to much but was millimetres away from not being able to write this

  • @LitenSkada
    @LitenSkada Před 5 lety +4

    Good stuff, too many known riders wearing too little of God forbid... Noting at all! See people zig zag way, way too close to people and cars at high speed with nothing even on their heads make me a bit, oh well sick @ gut level I suppose, not in judging way bu realize what could come and these things can brake down to no matter your skill level and let's face it, you are not perfect either none of us are. Some of these are very good riders, I used to be a decent rider myself on 2 wheels and had serious accidents, both at competitions and in traffic, yet still I did not wear when starting to EUC..?
    Stupidity, absolutely! Learned the hard way there too and pleased to see new riders learn form others mistakes cause I was too dumb myself for that. Head is obvious, but all joints, neck/spinal and breast/diaphragm is some very solid additional imho, leader or other scrape protection and at least I have done what I can should the unavoidable happen and it will, more likely than not.

  • @ouncesmusic
    @ouncesmusic Před 5 lety +3

    Yellow Vest! Gilets Jaunes!

  • @FinnBjerke
    @FinnBjerke Před 4 lety

    How about protecting the EUC from being destroyed ? Foam and stuff?

    • @COBARHORSE1
      @COBARHORSE1 Před 4 lety

      There is a company in New Zealand that makes foam rubber jackets for many EUCs.
      www.roll.nz/21-euc-bodyguard

  • @reedackerman9041
    @reedackerman9041 Před 5 lety

    I really really really wish I had a chest protector on when I recently had a cut out and landed on my ribs. Fractured a rib and am out of commission, on pain meds, out of work, and rotting on the couch. I had full face helmet, elbow and knee pads, and wrist guards. Only thing unprotected was my chest, and the only thing I hit. I'm hurtin.

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +1

      Reed Ackerman that’s terrible I hope you get better soon. I rarely ride with the chest protection but I think it is very important. Just hot in summer and a pain to fool with

  • @AndriesTom
    @AndriesTom Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this very interesting information AND the links to order these!

  • @small-timegarden
    @small-timegarden Před 5 lety

    Hey bro. Thanks for the gear info. Been riding for 18 months now...had quite a few spills. Those elbow guards save your elbows. I got the Protec...nevertheless, the straps should be in the elbow and forearm. I have elbows today because of it. Be safe

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety

      I need to find elbow pads or a leather jacket with. Nice elbow padding going to try one of the armored hoodies from flatland soon but it’s a little hit for that right now

    • @small-timegarden
      @small-timegarden Před 5 lety

      @@choochtech never heard of it. Will check it out myself

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety

      shayne caesar links in bio they are cool they just have not got mine to me so I can’t say for sure how well it works

    • @small-timegarden
      @small-timegarden Před 5 lety

      @@choochtech looks like it may have to be worn with an additional Roost deflector since riding unicycle allows you to fall forward... Lots of experience in that department

  • @jackodonnell8050
    @jackodonnell8050 Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @AndyDrew1964
    @AndyDrew1964 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey Chooch , how do u mount the gopro on the front of the Helmet like that , thanks bro

  • @maxt7525
    @maxt7525 Před 4 lety

    If you break your arm, just call the ambulance please....you will need to go to hospital anyway to get it fixed.

  • @v1991c
    @v1991c Před 3 lety

    instead of that splinter maybe you should consider wearing an elbow guard? :p then you would most likely not need the splinter

  • @darrellwesh7352
    @darrellwesh7352 Před 5 lety +4

    What about shoulder protection?! I find if I fall my knee then my shoulder hit

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety +2

      yea i think the best option for shoulder protection is one of those full body suits that have the pads in them. I might get one of those soon but they are a little pricey.

    • @jackvolta3489
      @jackvolta3489 Před 5 lety +2

      @@choochtech Chooch Marty just pik'd up one of those body armour suits from Amazon said it only costed him $60 not too pricey for protection. Although some are very pricey especially
      for a brand name, plus if your goen to advertise for them, you should recieve a discount otherwise thier logo or name should blend into the back ground of the garment, and not stand out in big bold lettering!
      Big companies depend on this, its free advertising for them.

    • @COBARHORSE1
      @COBARHORSE1 Před 4 lety

      @@choochtech Start with one of the cheap ones from Amazon, if you like it upgrade to Leatt brand. Be careful of the sizes on the cheap ones, they run very small.

  • @darkstar4494
    @darkstar4494 Před 3 lety

    Steel toe boots!!!

  • @PoradoWeara
    @PoradoWeara Před 4 lety

    What happened to your msx front? Looks like you had to take it up and add some padding by the looks?

  • @annnicholls7585
    @annnicholls7585 Před 4 lety

    Elbow protection?

  • @stevenmoormann3644
    @stevenmoormann3644 Před 5 lety +1

    Do you prefer the 18xl or msuper x

  • @gogojjb
    @gogojjb Před 3 lety

    Nice looking shirt.😷

  • @monocicloeletricosbrasilce1956

    Nice man ...👏👏

  • @Ultimateraptor
    @Ultimateraptor Před 5 lety

    What you think about ennui st wrist guards? Are these better than burton?

  • @LarsLarsen77
    @LarsLarsen77 Před 5 lety

    I broke my hip on my electric skateboard and I didn't have my cell phone with me and nobody around would help me so I had to ride it home sitting down.

  • @alexamd
    @alexamd Před 5 lety +2

    Cool

  • @bartholomewlyons
    @bartholomewlyons Před 5 lety

    dude went from showing some knee pads to self-surgery and putting some cast on))))))))))) come on, if you are THAT bad, then this lil shit won't help you a lot. Otherwise - my respect for promoting safe riding!
    The only thing I hate about it that it takes the fun out of it. Every time you plan to quickly pop into a shop, you need to think about all this gear to put on. And if you go out with friends, the heavy bulky helmet etc. aren't a good thing, man. And I don't ride for fun, only commute or meeting friends. Good luck and keep safe, brother!

  • @therealsquirrel1336
    @therealsquirrel1336 Před 5 lety +2

    When riding around on a unicycle dosnt make you look like a big enough douche , wear to much protective gear , just to make sure

    • @choochtech
      @choochtech  Před 5 lety

      Lmao, only way to do it. Looking like bob the builder out here! Cheers pat!

    • @AlexFlexo6
      @AlexFlexo6 Před 4 lety

      The real Squirrel people call me spider man or power ranger 😂 ( i use motorcycle protection bc i do a lot of moto sports or other very dangerous sports)