Learning to ride an EUC (Electric Unicycle). First attempt on the King Song 16XS.

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  • čas přidán 17. 10. 2023
  • At age 63 I decided to try and learn how to ride an electric unicycle. This is my first attempt at riding a EUC. I used my garage because it had the countertop I could hold onto. I felt very uncoordinated and out of control at first but the more I worked at it the better I felt. It took about 45 minutes and I started to get the hang of it. I'm glad I stuck with it, and I wish I had taken the plunge a year ago when I first discovered these amazing machines!
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Komentáře • 23

  • @thanh-nguyen1976
    @thanh-nguyen1976 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Keep up the good work. I wish more people over 40 years old would pick up this hobby as well.

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks! This was a little over a year ago and am now well on my way! Trying to talk a friend of mine ( a couple years older than me) into giving this sport a try. He is coming along well after two sessions.

    • @fnustudios1781
      @fnustudios1781 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Ya that's good stuff. I just started doing EUC as well. I am 44 y/o and I have been doing it for 1 month now riding an extremebull commander as my first wheel lol. It's fun.

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Talk about "Taking the Bull by the horns" so to speak!! I could not imagine trying to learn on a big wheel like that!! I know how much my legs got punished on the smaller 16 XS, I hope your legs didn't get the same treatment! @@fnustudios1781 😜This was over a year ago and I am now riding a Sherman S. Even Rode to the top of Pikes Peak (Elev 14,115') this summer!! Cheers!

  • @panntasatan1706
    @panntasatan1706 Před 8 měsíci

    OMG this bring back memories!!

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I guess we have all been there, yes?

  • @joederose5200
    @joederose5200 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I'm 68 and just purchased an Inmotion-V11, cracks me up to see you being like me and wiping it off every time it hits the ground. We're both old school and care for our stuff.

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 6 měsíci

      You got that exactly right Joe!! Congrats on the new wheel, you are gonna love it!

    • @kevanbygate9485
      @kevanbygate9485 Před měsícem

      I m 71 and my wife thinks it’s a mid life crises that I what one.

    • @REW-Music
      @REW-Music Před měsícem

      ​@kevanbygate9485 wow a mid life crisis at 71? Haha. Congrats on being halfway at 71. You must be in great shape to be learning to ride an EUC.

  • @yoarnaldo
    @yoarnaldo Před 8 měsíci

    Wrist guards are a must. Moto boots with shin protection are nice. Keep it up! It will click.

  • @REW-Music
    @REW-Music Před měsícem

    I'm learning too. Makes me feel like giving up, but I can tell my body is slowly learning each night I sleep after the days I practice.

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před měsícem +1

      Good for you!! The learning stage can really wear you out. I strongly urge you to stick with it!!! It will be worth all the bumps and bruises!! Once you catch on it's a piece of cake. I try and ride everyday now if I am able!

    • @REW-Music
      @REW-Music Před měsícem

      @wntofly Thanks for the encouragement. I have Cystic Fibrosis so my lungs are half that of a healthy person. Luckily I don't require supplemental oxygen. But learning an EUC definitely gives me a decent workout.

  • @zaftlife
    @zaftlife Před 7 měsíci

    everybody learns at a different rate-- someone eclipsed me in 3-4 minutes in what took me multiple days. trying each day a few minutes makes a big difference over time. welcome to the club!

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks!!! It's the Best club ever!

  • @quickphilip
    @quickphilip Před 8 měsíci

    Go to a disable ramp has a fence on both sides that’s where I got it😅

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 7 měsíci

      Interesting thought! I am helping a friend learn at the moment and will have to keep my eyes open for one of these ramps and try it when we find one, thanks!!

  • @BruceWayne15325
    @BruceWayne15325 Před 8 měsíci

    Don't forget your helmet and wrist guards. You are going to fall a lot when you first learn. As long as you keep it under running speed I'd say minimum gear is helmet and wrist guards. When you start going faster than that you will want to wear the full gambit: full-face helmet, wrist guards, knee guards, motorcycle jacket that includes pads for elbows, shoulders, and back.

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 8 měsíci

      All the gear all the time as it's been said! Good advice!

  • @tiaguerra7002
    @tiaguerra7002 Před měsícem

    Go learn at the baseball park hold on to the fence and go frm there

  • @juanvill3272
    @juanvill3272 Před 7 měsíci

    How you doing I’m 37 years old and I can’t wait to get me one I been looking around trying to get a pre-owned for the moment if you guys know any place were I could find one let me know thanks

    • @wntofly
      @wntofly  Před 7 měsíci

      A few of the guys here local have found some good deals on Facebook. The wheels I have purchased have been new and I bought them from ewheels.com and they have been EXCELLENT to work with. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have done in my life and highly recommend you give it a try. The learning stages can be a little tiring but trust me it is well worth it! (Great exercise!) You will be up and rolling in no time if you put forth the effort. Wishing you the best of luck.