Never tried one but that looks pretty cool! Let us know how it goes. Impressive range!
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I will! I already ordered power pads for it (leg grips) and full motorcycle gear lol, I might be going a bit overkill out of the gate but better safe than broken.
How hard are they to ride? The compactness and range of it looks kind of great but it seems like it would have a steep learning curve.
Hey I just got it today and I put some baby-corner-protectors all over it to protect it from dropping. Turns out I didn't need them because I didn't drop it and was up and riding all around my block within an hour.
It's super fun. I just found a new passion.
I think I probably picked it up faster than most people because of all my skateboarding. I feel like it uses similar balance, somehow (doesn't make sense but trust me). But it truly doesn't seem that hard. Just start out in a hallway until you have the basics down and then you're off to the parking lot.
Turning and starting are the hardest parts, but not very hard.
I'll let you know when it gets here on Monday. But it really doesn't seem that bad:
It looks super fun
What are leg grips exactly?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1405951951/inmotion-v11-jump-pads-and-bumper-combo?ref=yr_purchases
I can't vouch for it yet though, ask me again in a few weeks after I've got them installed and fully tested
I will say that the seller was very nice though
Hmm, so they kinda help you control it and stay on it better?
Yep exactly, also if you hit a bump and get "bounced" they help you stay on, supposedly
We look forward to your field reports! Good luck and stay safe!
So far I don't feel like I need them. I'll probably wait a while to install them, because of that other user's advice about being able to jump off easier if needed.
I will say, it's SUPER fun to ride. Holy cow. 1 hour of practice and I was off. I wish I could skip work and ride all over town tomorrow
Just ride it around work lol
Coding while unicycling is a challenge I don't think I'm ready for!
I might be going a bit overkill out of the gate
No such thing. In anticipation of my first EUC, I bought a Motocross Full Face Helmet to use on my e-scooter and I'll be getting elbow/knee-shin protection as well.
Nice, which helmet did you end up going with?
Alpinestars 5M5 with 100% goggles.
Cheers thanks, looks good
I've been helmet shopping
FWIW, I don't recommend using the power pads/jump pads/whatever they're called now while learning. They make it harder to get on and off easily, two things you REALLY need while you're learning. You really don't have to worry about getting bounced off at sane speeds, especially on one with a suspension like the V11.
Later on, they will help give you more control when accelerating and braking, but early on, you really don't need it and they could even inhibit your learning.
Other than that, as others have said, gear up. Full face helmet and wrist guards bare minimum at any speed. I have a full face MTB helmet that's super light and airy so I don't feel like Mad Max when I'm rolling. I had an off at like 10-15mph (hit gravel in a turn) and very much regret being lazy about the elbow pads (had on knee, wrist, helm).
Welcome to the club and have fun!
Thanks! Good points about the power pads, and I'll keep that in mind about the elbow pads too
I'm so excited for it to get here tomorrow
Update: it's freaking awesome! Way too much fun. New obsession unlocked
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