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You got it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

I think I might go with the rode wireless me just because I want it to go in the camera and be done. That might be wishful thinking a pro version could be in my future. We’ll see.

@pksteffen do practice rides with the ME to learn to set your gain levels properly before you start working on anything important. I went with the PRO so that I had dummy proof audio recording. I’ve destroyed videos with bad audio levels in the past. Also note that the ME doesn’t support onboard recording. If I were buying a mic with no onboard recording, I’d get the Hollyland Lark M2.

@@followdon I have looked at the M2 before but I’m not sure the RX would fit in the stitch line. Tried my Ulanzi and it didn’t so started looking at Rode.

@pksteffen ah, you’re right about that. The receiver won’t fit. Be careful with the levels on the ME!

For sure! It stinks to learn that the hard way 😅 Thanks for watching!

You're welcome! I'm going out right now to do a comparison between the updated DJI Mic 2 (connected via bluetooth), and the RODE receiver + RODE Wireless Pro combo on the Ulanzi adapter.

Thank you!

Agreed. It doesn’t make as big a difference when you’re not in headphones. And it’s good to know you can just buy a wireless kit and start filming with good audio. Thanks for watching!

I agree with your assessment of the mics and badgering seems to be a huge peace of mind upgrade considering the cost of the kit vs. the bill you’d get for water damage from Future Motion.

I agree with your opinion about the sound! I did not enable noise cancelling on the DJI Mic 2 before the update. The release notes for the update indicate that it is an EQ change to "optimize for fuller and brighter sound," hence the difference we heard. I've actually done this test a few times, and the RODE wind screen and attenuation clearly doesn't perform as well as DJI's.

I always appreciate your support, Dale. The board came back yesterday. I put fresh bumpers, footpads, and rail guards on it and I’m looking forward to riding it today!

@@followdon Speaking of a refresh to your board. My idea for RTFR that just finished up… Was that I think to increase the purse for the races. They should put out Limited Edition (unique colors) refresh packs (rail guards, bumpers, and charger plug and maybe even a shirt) Where the revenue from those combo packs goes to increasing the purse. I would also love to hear your thoughts on RFTR 2024 and changes you want to see in the future.

Great ideas! Do you think the increased purse would attract more riders and viewership?

I’m bummed to hear that. I’ve been on Reddit and Facebook seeing many of the same stories recently about boards cutting off and not powering back on. If this is a widespread issue, I’d hope FM does right by the consumer to resolve it. Whether it is in redesigns for waterproofing, advanced warranty offerings, or refunds on our paid repairs. I hope you are or were able to get back to riding soon. Did yours cut off while you were riding?

@@followdon I went for a ride on a regular sunny day, stopped played basketball for a few hrs and then tried to turn back on.. nothing!! Sent it in, they said the same thing yours showed only thing is… it didn’t rain for weeks here in Japan so I’m not sure how on earth the water got in there. Sadly I had to sell my GT to cover the repair (my first board smh) .. getting ready to move so I couldn’t really afford to come outta pocket.

It’s the same for me. The board performed fine for more than a month and a half after the last rainstorm I could remember. Sorry to hear you had to sell your GT. To be honest, I wasn’t in the best position to cover this repair either.

@@followdon it’s a money pit lol I pray the next board cover this issue I even suggested some type tier membership where consumers can get discount or raffles etc I’m almost 10k into this activity FM should give some type reward / giveback or discounts with a membership option.

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I enjoy seeing videos by people in the community with the speedometers included. When you start your recording, I’d recommend saying the current date and time and maybe doing a clap sync. This helps if for some reason you need to manually line up the clips.

@followdon im going to try and follow your tutorial after I go get some footage this week! You're the man though, fr thank you brother!

@Ktreez420 please share it with me when you complete it. I’d love to see it! You can find me on Instagram here: instagram.com/followdon

@@followdon just gave you a follow! 💚

That’s concerning. I probably should have asked for photos of each component where they detected water damage, but I didn’t. I’ll be extra careful to get cover from flash rainstorms for my fixed board. I’ll also consider badgering it. That repair is too expensive!

Thanks, man! The X4 does a good job of capturing everything when the light is good. The water damage was definitely a bummer. I’ll have my board back later today and I’m excited to get back to riding on it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

My board was not badgered. I really wish FM would do that type of thing at the factory. Disassembling a new board to badger it as soon as you get it isn’t easy work for everyone. I don’t ride through puddles and I avoid riding on rainy days. I’ve been caught in flash rainstorms on the GT-S Series maybe twice. I always let the board dry before plugging it in. And the last rainstorm I remember before the board actually died was more than a month and a half ago. I understand water can cause a slow death to electronics, and though I probably should have asked for proof from FM that water got in, I didn’t. It’s probably best that all the components are replaced because we’re trusting the board to do its job with our lives.

@@followdon ya if it not bagered then water might have got in and slowly corroded components. I 100% agree with you that FM should be waterproofing from factory. I personally did that with my GT after like 100mi and just after a short testride with my GTS but I can understand that not everybody is keen to take a brand new board apart to do so. Well the good side of this that you will have an almost new GTS then especially battery wise.

@cssari yes. Definitely focusing on the bright side. I’ll be excited to have more sidewall on the tire too with the smaller hub. I would have added the Recurve rails, but that costs an additional $450 and I’d need a new fender on top of that. Maybe for the next board release I’ll buy Recurve from the factory.

@@followdon I assume it's late anyway but if you have the Hybrid fender then you only need the recurve fender delete for $50 (FM selling it separately) and you can reuse the dome. But the new hub going to be a huge gamechanger even in a city environment.

I was definitely shocked and not happy with the repair bill. I don’t ride through puddles and I avoid riding on rainy days. I’ve been caught in flash rainstorms on the GT-S Series maybe twice. I always let the board dry before plugging it in. And the last rainstorm I remember before the board actually died was more than a month and a half ago. I understand water can cause a slow death to electronics, and though I probably should have asked for proof from FM that water got in, I didn’t. It’s probably best that all the components are replaced because we’re trusting the board to do its job with our lives. I agree that the RODE is my favorite.

@@followdon I would want the old parts back I think, use as a plinth or some sort of yard/shop art. 'But not everyone's a HOARDER' So re: the board when wet, I hand dry it then use a shop fan to evaporate the water, and so far that has worked for me. I also tell it, it's a GOOD board all the time! Not sure that actually helps but I do it anyways.

Can’t hurt! Thanks for sharing those tips.

How you listen does make a difference. It’s hard to make a bad choice for wireless mics at this point. So long as you don’t blow your levels, you should be good with most options on the market. There are definitely quality of life factors to consider on the creator side, but on the consumer side, just make it a comfortable listening experience.

For me it's Rode Wireless PRO by far but DJI Mic 2 comes close after the update

I agree. The DJI Mic 2 seems to attenuate the wind noise the best if that's the struggle you're facing. But before the update, the vocal frequencies took too much of a hit for it.

Just to be clear, the DJI Mic 2 is recording internally after update as well. You never use Bluetooth? I sometimes just want to skip editing in post. Cheers!

@pksteffen yes recording internally. The Bluetooth audio quality is pretty bad and it is prone to interference. I’ll upload a short when I tested it. So all mics in this test were recorded internally. If you want to the mic audio in-camera, buy the receiver and the Ulanzi PT-20 to get it to sit in the stitch line of the 360 camera.

@@followdon I bought that cold shoe thinking my Ulanzi receiver would fit on it but it’s too wide. Guess I need to upgrade my mic.

Nice! Are you getting into racing? What about the Rally Edition are you most interested in?

@@followdon nope, just ride a lot of single track bike paths and the back scrapes a bit on the downhills. Selling my GT as I like cruising around 22-23 mph

@Sakufighter I find my GT collects dust when my GT S-Series is around. I’ll probably sell it when a new board drops.

You’ll enjoy your miles more on the GTSR than the standard GT. It’s also worth noting that in the beginning, you’ll get more miles in total from the GT. After riding over 4,600 miles on the GT, I get less range out of the battery and feel less confident that the board won’t drop me. It’s sad to think that, in the future, I will get fewer miles on the GT S-Series battery than I do now. Perhaps by the time that happens, someone will offer a long range modular option for the GT S battery.

@followdon Thanks for the info. I don't use it for transportation, so even 12 would be double what I'm getting now. I have to ride very cautiously on any inclines. I rode a GT and it felt like a racecar. Looking forward to the gtsr upgrade of not having anxiety over hills or bumps of getting dumped from lack of power.

Thank you! It was a labor of love. I’ve enjoyed seeing more videos by the community with speedometers included.

The Aura is much more comfortable than the Faro. I can’t go back. It feels like they did expand the size. In terms of cons: The button for turning on the lights is funky and not satisfying to push. The magnets for the attachments could be stronger. And the app was only partially functional when I tried it. But I just use it as a comfortable helmet with lights and it serves its purpose for me.

I plan to do another range video when my board is back from California. It stopped working and I had to send it in for repair.

Yes. Definitely fun and definitely pricey. It’s been worth it for me though. The cost of maintaining a car or taking Uber in DC would far exceed what I’ve spent on Onewheels.

Thank you! What do you think I should ride in the esk8 world?

@@followdon depends. lots of awesome choices. i always prefer a 2 in1 board so u can choose hundreds of different wheel and pully setups given u tons of different ride FEELS and performance. it also depends on ur budget

Yes. It’s definitely fun. And they’re getting pricier on the high end. The Pint X feels like a good deal these days. Still a fun board, but the GT S is on another level. For me, scooters and motorcycles are tougher to maintain and keep safe in the city. For Onewheel, I can just take it inside with me to bars and other establishments. Same when I get home. I can just park it inside my 3rd floor apartment. I don’t have an elevator in my building, so scooters and EUCs would also be less convenient to carry upstairs to my place. Onewheel is just a sweet spot for me.

A Davinci editor followed the full step-by-step tutorial video on my channel and replicated it. Here is the video link: ruclips.net/video/ZAYQJFntuOw/видео.htmlsi=ct_q-rGvah8QxIlu. To get it on the ground, use the Distort controls. If you want to add extra sauce, track it to your subject.

@@followdon Thanks Don, only two things missing: I'm not a Onewheel rider, I ride electric scooters, bike, eskates & ebikes. That Onewheel app won't work or would it? Secondly, the Final Cut interface isn't the same as Davinci but, I"ll try.

You just need a way to capture the speedometer. My method shows how to get real time speeds to show up in the video. And that’s through the app that connects to the device. If your scooter has an app, use that. If not, you’ll have to record the speedometer that appears on your scooter and sync the clip with your other camera angles. I had a back and forth convo with a DaVinci editor who tried it. You can find it in the comments on the video I shared. He figured it out and sent me the finished product.

@@followdon Thanks, I get it. If he has it here on RUclips tell him to share the link.

The GT S is actually that much more powerful. 22-23 feels natural and 25 is possible even for heavier riders.

@followdon got it on an amazing deal from a guy that wiped.out and was done with it. GTS is like a whole new experience for my big ass lol

@cspriggs96 It makes an incredible difference for heavier riders. My GT S-Series is getting repaired, and I’ve been riding my original GT while it's gone. The difference in power is evident. I miss my GT S!

I roughly got 12.6 miles with 10% battery remaining in months when the temperature was lower. I need to do another test in warmer weather, but my board is currently broken and being repaired by Future Motion.

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏾

I did low stakes rides for about a week before I started commuting. I didn’t have anyone to teach me and I failed and fell a lot in the beginning. If you have local experienced riders willing to teach, it can dramatically reduce your learning curve. Did you recently buy a Pint?

@@followdon yeah I got pint x in first week of June. Got in 134 miles in. Practiced riding first few weeks in a large parking lot and some bike trails, learning to carve and overcome foot fatigue. I still take many short breaks but I can now stay longer on on the board. Stretching my calves before ride helps a bit.

@TomBabula A couple things that might help: Don’t try to grip the board with your toes curling inside of your shoes. It doesn’t help any. Maybe I’m the only one who did that as a beginner 😅 You’re only responsible for heel toe balance, not front to back footpad balance. Make small intentional smooth movements and not jerky ones. Keep your center of gravity over the tire and accelerate with your hips. You can even use the weight of your arms. But avoid moving your upper body too far over your hips in either direction. That is to say, don’t lean. And no need to start commuting before you’re ready! Move at your own pace. Wear your safety gear. I’m still in a helmet on every ride to this day!

@@followdonyeah I used to do that curling toe thing too. Often unintentionally in the beginning. First few days I was too scared to mount on the board. Then next few days initial ride. Now it’s no big deal and think of it as “mount forward” instead of “mount up”. Changing shoes to Vans Skate and figuring out stance helped immensely. I think it was just a matter of building stabilizer muscles since I never did skateboarding or snowboarding in my life before. 😊

Yikes! Hopefully not by crashing. I wear helmets, but looking at my past crashes, I should have added elbow pads and gloves.

Do you have one? How do you like it?

@@followdon yes climbs/goes down hills like a beast. Way better than the GT or GTS. Half the price as the GTS as well!!

@Neilly671 no one near me owns one. I’d like to try one.

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏾

I’m excited for you! And thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

At this point, I can wear almost anything, but it’s nice to have more contact to receive more feedback from the board.

The footpad technology is the same, so you’d experience the same on the GT S. You may need to be more conscious of distributing weight on your front footpad to counteract that. Also, in Custom Shaping, you can try Single Zone Activation and max out Jump Reengagement Time to give you more time to adjust your front foot on the sensor.

That’s interesting. Also, Onewheel Street racing would be fun to watch.

Better on my Onewheel than I am

Thank you!

Group rides are really tough to organize now with so many wheels and riders with different capabilities.

@@followdon yeah I think there needs to be more and more specific to each vehicle and rider speed. Easy to say though.

@Funcentric when I visited Raleigh, they specifically do slow rides that are beginner and kid friendly. Each city seems to have its own group ride culture.

That’s pretty good range! At least the low end of what was advertised. That last 10 percent isn’t the most fun to use, though. You’ll definitely want to be close to home or somewhere you can grab a ride.

Glad you enjoyed the video. I weigh around 240, but I often carry a heavy backpack. So I ride with around 260 pounds of weight.

So poetic 😂 I did flop like a fish. That’s hilarious 😅

Glad you think so! Good luck with your GT!

If the range was always as advertised, it would hit the sweet spot for me. And it can be. You just can’t ride at or near the top speed for the majority of the ride. Enjoy your GT S! It’s a really fun board!

Thank you. These days it’s GT S all day. Over time, I’m interested to hear what it’s like for you.

Are you wishing that on me?

I’m not wishing that on you, but based on your actions in the video it’s a possibility. There were even children there. Youre held accountable. I’m just some guy on RUclips

@albienb6533 what you can’t see with the camera angle I provide is what I see and how far ahead I’m adjusting my speed based on the risks in front of me. I ride fast, but also under control. What looks like a near miss I prepare for 3 seconds prior.

That’s why he pays attention and notify anyone who might can’t see him.. I ride fast like that just gotta take extra precautions

@-Downmine- 100 percent. It’s in my best interest in addition to everyone else on the road once you start riding fast.

Thank you for watching this video and others and for sharing your settings. You have an impressive quiver of boards. I might try your flavor of custom to see how it rides. I too am someone who pushed the GT to the max. My weight was probably a contributing factor. The GT S-Series feels like a much better ride for me with way more headroom. Over the years I’ve owned the Pint, XR, GT, and GT S. I’ve only kept my GT and GT S-Series, but I rarely ride my GT.