Great video, John! I would love a pair of the sidekicks. I'll definitely re-watch this video before I try installing them so that can try to avoid the issues you ran into!
I’d love the sidekicks! Install note: focus on centering the first piece around the charge port, then start in the middle with the second piece to make sure the two line up 👍🏼
Just a tip and an update from someone who just ordered a pint... the guards do come in colors now, but I got clear. I've used clear guards like that before on other things like my bmx bike, and if you get that ugly lift or bubbles, you can warm it up with a blow dryer and push it down with a makeshift brayer. Get a smooth water bottle like a smartwater bottle, and make sure it's full. You only want a small bit of flex or give. Warm up the "sticker" and roll the bottle along it as hard as you can. Work your way up in heat, because you want to soften the adhesive just enough to stick down well, but not so much that the piece slides or causes more bubbles or anything like that. Hope this helps anyone reading this. I can't wait for my Pint to come! Edit: If you have access to a 3D printer, you might be able to remove the screws near the carry handle on the float plate, print a more comfortable handle that sticks out a bit more and slide it between the plate and the Pint, and then stick it back down.. does that make sense? Kinda like a small C shaped grip with one end a bit longer and flat to tuck under the Float Plate to hold it in place. Kinda like C_ that. It would be more like grabbing onto a piece of thin PVC pipe, rather than a flat ledge. That's probably challenging unless you climb and are used to credit card holds... lmao If you're interested in the idea but don't understand, lemme know and I'll draw something up real fast and send a crappy doodle your way. I'm sure it would be a super easy model, fast print, and 2min install. Definitely worth doing, and if I get the float plate, I'll probably make one for myself... my fingers aren't that strong and I much prefer vert carry. Edit, again... lol : Here is the crappy drawing. ibb.co/Z2LvhK4
I just got a pint with rail guards. They now ship flat like the sidekicks, but with a level center join, and they still have the wrap around on the bottom. So it looks like they've learned in the past year!
Honestly solid comparison of the two products, eventually when I get the money I’ll be buying sidekicks and that plate underneath. Until then my boi is indoor practice right now 😅.
I’d be so stoked to win the railguards. They look so nice! Been wanting a onewheel ever since the Kickstarter went live. However, as a student I couldn’t afford one.. Now I I have been working for a year and finally saved up enough! My Pint will be arriving soon. These railguards would make my OW complete! 😁
The rail guards would be great! Btw your videos really helped me when I was deciding if I should get a pint or not and so far I’ve been having a lot of fun on it. Thank you!
My best friend and his wife just flew to LA with their pints. They traveled using TSA Pre ✅ and they carried the pint in duffel bags. I don’t know which part of that was clutch, but together was the sweet sauce.
@@JohnDDyer No worries. I was down in your area recently. My daughter goes to college in Greenville and we dropped her off a few weeks ago. Took my first real spill on my Pint while I was there. Ironically, it wasn't on one of the serious hills y'all have down there. It was in a Starbuck's parking lot while I was trying to avoid a FedEx truck and find the exit. Greenville takes it's speed bumps seriously and I took one that I didn't see coming. It laid me out over a curb and tossed my Trenta Iced Peach Green Tea that I bought with free points. :/ Thankfully, all I ended up with was a bruised hip and some road rash (and an embarrassing story). Glad I was wearing a helmet because it took a bounce off the nearby curb. Wear your safety gear kids! Keep up the great videos!
So I already installed the FM rail guards that do wrap under. I have been wanting to purchase the one piece float plate from FL. I am getting mixed reviews on whether or not this would work. Many say it will lay over and the amount that it is not flush isnt really noticed. Did you try it at all to see if its workable? Much thanks!
Damn it! I got the same little overlap 😭. Learned from my mistake on the other side 🤷🏾♂️ Next time, I'll ace it. LMAO. After a week they are already scratched to hell. Glad I bought them.
Just got my pint and have been riding it around for a few days, it’s pretty banged up. So is there a point for rail guards since there already all scratched up.
I´d love love those sidekicks but I would love more for you to be my uncle and ride together in New York lol Best uncle ever! Where do I send my application?
hahha well funny you mention that, I think im gonna try to meet up with Mario Contino in Queens in a couple of weeks for a group ride if you are in the area!
@@JohnDDyer I am around 3,500 km (2,175 miles) away! But I am looking forward to watch that video! Mario is so awesome too, I love his commuting videos! Keep up the good work, love your videos!
I’d love the sidekicks to go with my solo plate. I’m interested in how your solo plate holds up, the adhesive on mine didn’t last long and now it bows in the middle. I’m planning on just getting some temporary adhesive from the store and see how well that works.
I'm pretty new to the OneWheel scene, but I'm frickin lovin' my Pint (And I've only had for 4 days). I'm really digging your content and videos. Oh, and I would appreciate a chance to win the sidekicks!! Thanks and regards.
yea man thats why I didnt get them right away and waited till I got the fender, same thing with those little charge port plugs, I wanted 3 for $6 total but the shipping was $10 lol
Cool vid. I've tried both so far and tend to kind of like the FM ones... my daughter did a weird move in the grass and didn't get off right. Sent the board flying forward, and it completely ripped off the side-kick. Not sure if it was a freak accident, but pretty sure you couldn't do that with the softer FM ones. I'll take a FM rail guard if I win!
Unknown Overland won the Railgaurds! And islandson827 won the sidekicks!! Hit me up on Instagram so I can get your details!
I know I didn't win (obviously) but what is your instagram?
Great video, John! I would love a pair of the sidekicks. I'll definitely re-watch this video before I try installing them so that can try to avoid the issues you ran into!
Awesome review! I’d been keen on trying out the sidekicks, but I’m not fussy ;) good luck getting it on the plane 🙌🏼
thanks Im not gonna lie Im nervous!
I’d love the sidekicks! Install note: focus on centering the first piece around the charge port, then start in the middle with the second piece to make sure the two line up 👍🏼
sounds good, I'll try that next time, buuuut I do like the middle out :)
Just a tip and an update from someone who just ordered a pint... the guards do come in colors now, but I got clear.
I've used clear guards like that before on other things like my bmx bike, and if you get that ugly lift or bubbles, you can warm it up with a blow dryer and push it down with a makeshift brayer. Get a smooth water bottle like a smartwater bottle, and make sure it's full. You only want a small bit of flex or give. Warm up the "sticker" and roll the bottle along it as hard as you can. Work your way up in heat, because you want to soften the adhesive just enough to stick down well, but not so much that the piece slides or causes more bubbles or anything like that.
Hope this helps anyone reading this. I can't wait for my Pint to come!
Edit: If you have access to a 3D printer, you might be able to remove the screws near the carry handle on the float plate, print a more comfortable handle that sticks out a bit more and slide it between the plate and the Pint, and then stick it back down.. does that make sense? Kinda like a small C shaped grip with one end a bit longer and flat to tuck under the Float Plate to hold it in place. Kinda like C_ that. It would be more like grabbing onto a piece of thin PVC pipe, rather than a flat ledge. That's probably challenging unless you climb and are used to credit card holds... lmao
If you're interested in the idea but don't understand, lemme know and I'll draw something up real fast and send a crappy doodle your way. I'm sure it would be a super easy model, fast print, and 2min install. Definitely worth doing, and if I get the float plate, I'll probably make one for myself... my fingers aren't that strong and I much prefer vert carry.
Edit, again... lol : Here is the crappy drawing.
ibb.co/Z2LvhK4
I just got a pint with rail guards. They now ship flat like the sidekicks, but with a level center join, and they still have the wrap around on the bottom. So it looks like they've learned in the past year!
ohhhhhhh nice!
Awesome vids. I’d like the rail guards for my pint at some point.
thanks!
You are the Railguard random number generator winner!! Hit me up on istagram in the next 24 hours so I can get your details!!
@@JohnDDyer Awesome! Just sent you a message on IG! So stoked!
I'd love those sidekicks! Great content.
Honestly solid comparison of the two products, eventually when I get the money I’ll be buying sidekicks and that plate underneath. Until then my boi is indoor practice right now 😅.
I liked the presentation, a lot of information. I do prefer the rail guards, though. Great job.
Thanks Joe!
I’d be so stoked to win the railguards. They look so nice! Been wanting a onewheel ever since the Kickstarter went live. However, as a student I couldn’t afford one.. Now I I have been working for a year and finally saved up enough! My Pint will be arriving soon. These railguards would make my OW complete! 😁
Duuuude great to see an another onewheel youtuber. Keep a great content floating man and those sidekicks I need thooose sidekicks 🔥🔥🔥
Hahaha thanks Martin!
I have a float plate and absolutely love it! I would love the sidekicks to finish out the set
I'd love the railguards! I just started one wheeling, so excited!
Id love the sidekicks! Everything from TFL is great quality.
Rail guards... great videos, well put together and informative.
Thanks Jacob!
The rail guards would be great! Btw your videos really helped me when I was deciding if I should get a pint or not and so far I’ve been having a lot of fun on it. Thank you!
awesome Elliot, glad I can help!!
The sidekicks are fantastic! Thanks for the video :)
anytime Sabrina!
Great vid man :) would love the rail guards!
Sidekicks sounding fun!
Side kicks look great. Buying myself a one wheel pint as a Christmas present😁
I would love the rail guards!! Great video.
Thanks Marissa😃
I'd be happy with either! Thanks!
My best friend and his wife just flew to LA with their pints. They traveled using TSA Pre ✅ and they carried the pint in duffel bags. I don’t know which part of that was clutch, but together was the sweet sauce.
niiiiiice! yea I just ordered a duffle! thanks big time!
Sidekicks!! (: your content is awesome brother keep it coming 👍🏽
Thanks Miguel!!
I need those sidekicks!!💥💥
Sidekicks please 😄 I don't have a onewheel yet but this would be a nice start 😁
TFL sidekickin' like Bruce Lee!
I’d like to try the rail guards... they’d probably be a nicer-looking option than my 2-3 layers of clear packing tape running down the sides!
Whats up man! Id take those shnazzy sidekicks, keep it real 🤙
Those Sidekicks from FLoat Life look legit!
Great review! I’d love some Onewheel rail guards. :)
sorry man, already gave them away!
@@JohnDDyer No worries. I was down in your area recently. My daughter goes to college in Greenville and we dropped her off a few weeks ago. Took my first real spill on my Pint while I was there. Ironically, it wasn't on one of the serious hills y'all have down there. It was in a Starbuck's parking lot while I was trying to avoid a FedEx truck and find the exit. Greenville takes it's speed bumps seriously and I took one that I didn't see coming. It laid me out over a curb and tossed my Trenta Iced Peach Green Tea that I bought with free points. :/ Thankfully, all I ended up with was a bruised hip and some road rash (and an embarrassing story). Glad I was wearing a helmet because it took a bounce off the nearby curb. Wear your safety gear kids! Keep up the great videos!
Great content bro. Keep it up.
Thanks man 🙏!
Great video! Side kicks
thanks!!
I would love to have the sidekicks, love the channel man!
thanks Kevin!
Sidekicks would be great🤩
Nice review John, I’ll take railguards please 🤙
Thanks Matt!
Sidekicks all the way since they play nicer with float plates.
So I already installed the FM rail guards that do wrap under. I have been wanting to purchase the one piece float plate from FL. I am getting mixed reviews on whether or not this would work. Many say it will lay over and the amount that it is not flush isnt really noticed. Did you try it at all to see if its workable? Much thanks!
Another great and well made video. Also I’ll have to go with both lol 😂
haha thanks Leo!
Damn it! I got the same little overlap 😭. Learned from my mistake on the other side 🤷🏾♂️
Next time, I'll ace it. LMAO. After a week they are already scratched to hell. Glad I bought them.
Hahaha I feel ur pain 😆
Oooo a give a way?? I would love to own a one wheel from you I'd be so appreciative if I won one of those :) also great video as always man!!
Just ordered my Pint. Would love the sidekicks.
sorry jeff sidekicks are gone.
Great video!!! I would love to win the sidekicks
I'd like the Railguards. Thanks for considering me. Mike from Tampa.
Hi John, I just traded in my Pint for an XR, so I can't use them. Thanks, Mike
Would love the Onewheel rail guards!
Very nice 👌
Would love the rail guards!
ide love to try the the sides from floatlife
Side kicks for the win!!
Sidekicks for me 💪
cool video, I would love to win the sidekicks, thx!
Just got my pint and have been riding it around for a few days, it’s pretty banged up. So is there a point for rail guards since there already all scratched up.
just if you want to stop the damage... I didnt put them on my plus and it got really scratched up..
Would love TFL sidekicks!
I´d love love those sidekicks but I would love more for you to be my uncle and ride together in New York lol Best uncle ever! Where do I send my application?
hahha well funny you mention that, I think im gonna try to meet up with Mario Contino in Queens in a couple of weeks for a group ride if you are in the area!
@@JohnDDyer I am around 3,500 km (2,175 miles) away! But I am looking forward to watch that video! Mario is so awesome too, I love his commuting videos!
Keep up the good work, love your videos!
I’d love the sidekicks to go with my solo plate. I’m interested in how your solo plate holds up, the adhesive on mine didn’t last long and now it bows in the middle. I’m planning on just getting some temporary adhesive from the store and see how well that works.
oh man interesting, yea im not surprised since i had a hard time not pealing off the adhesive when we installed it...
Hey @botjockey if you’re having issues just shoot us an email and we’ll get you taken care of! Sales@thefloat.life
I have i pint. Nice to have them because I’m gonna start going on trails😁
yea man trails are where its at!
New to the channel, thanks on the review of the handle. Is there one out there that has a deeper groove?
Yea man anytime. I think carbon smith has one that’s a little deeper but I’m not the biggest fan of the way his stuff looks to be honest.
Always would love to get sidekicks or rail-guards. I put mine on awfully. Need a second chance. Haha
oh man you should have tried the middle out! :)
Sidekicks for me!
I'm pretty new to the OneWheel scene, but I'm frickin lovin' my Pint (And I've only had for 4 days). I'm really digging your content and videos. Oh, and I would appreciate a chance to win the sidekicks!! Thanks and regards.
saweet! thanks!!
You won the random number generator for the sidekicks!!!!! Hit me up on istagram so I can get your details!!
@@JohnDDyer Thanks so much John!! I just sent you a DM. I really do appreciate this. Wow!!
Sidekicks to match my float plate!!
Rail guards would make a real difference. The pint is taking quite the beating lll
Sidekick please, Awesome dude
Sorry man sidekicks are gone...
The railguards 😎
If the rail guards are clear I’ll take them! Also how do you like the thousands helmet on the wall?
Love the thousand helmets! My wife has one too, I highly recommend them!!
Would absolutely love a pair of rail guards
Maybe rail guards?! :)
Sidekicks are hopefully coming to San Francisco California. 🤣
I would love to get one for my Pint:) and FYI JetBlue doesn’t let pint on their airplanes
Damn that sucks! I am going to call some airlines soon to get the low down...
The sidekicks are quality, but I noticed the holes for the charger and switch weren't perfectly centered. Not sure what the deal is
Yea I struggles with that a bit too...
I'd like the rail gaurds
Rail guards ftw 👻
Sidekicks
Would love Onewheel Pint Rail Guards
Railguards :)
Still waiting on my pint just ordered 😁
oh man I hope you love it!
Sidekickkkkks pls.
FM rail guards
I need the sidekicks so bad. I really hope I could win this.
I would love to have railguards please. I am tired of putting duct tape. :)
Would luv to win rail guards
TFL sidekick
Please keep us update on upcoming Fang for OW Pint.
I don’t care I would love one of them
Sidekicks for me please! :)
Wdym bc u left it in ur RV?
Side kicks please my bro
I chose Float sidekicks because i didnt want to pay $15.00 shipping.
yea man thats why I didnt get them right away and waited till I got the fender, same thing with those little charge port plugs, I wanted 3 for $6 total but the shipping was $10 lol
Railguards please!
Sorry Dylan railguards are on the way to a new home... I like this giveaway thing tho I’ll have to come up with another one!
Rail guards for me please! 👍🏻
Sorry man. Rail guards are all gone... random number generator picked the winner lol
Rail guards
Cool vid. I've tried both so far and tend to kind of like the FM ones... my daughter did a weird move in the grass and didn't get off right. Sent the board flying forward, and it completely ripped off the side-kick. Not sure if it was a freak accident, but pretty sure you couldn't do that with the softer FM ones.
I'll take a FM rail guard if I win!
oh wow thats crazy! did it mess the board up when it ripped off?? giveaway is done tho...sowwwy
id love the rail guards. i am scratching the crap out of my pint even tho i almost never bail it still seems to get bumped all over.
I'd like to have time sidekicks please, thanks!
Sorry the sidekicks are all gone :( I will hopefully be doing another giveaway soon tho :)
Sidekicks seem better.
yea I did like how stiff they are for sure.