I have the Pint, but honestly balance is probably the hardest, especially on slight bumps on the road & grass which cause my board to always fling me off 🥲
Got my Pint X recently and I was slowly getting the hang of things at the park just going in circles for awhile, but I would start by a fence i could hold onto first for balance and then ride. Things were feeling optimistic except for the fact that I keep wobbling in a very sketchy way. I took my first tumble at an EXTREMELY low speed somehow which sucked. I see how easy it is now to mess up your collar bone. So my biggest problem as a beginner is finding my stance. Also need to start practicing longer than 20 minutes a day, I just don't like how everyone stops to see what the hell im riding on while I still suck, lol! The weekend is here so imma put in that work today. Well see how it goes. Love the channel! Just subbed.
@@theskyybay420 how are 3 months from this comment? Hope you have progressed like you wanted. I just got my x a week ago and am having same problems lol. I’ve eaten it twice already.
you’re a great teacher! and she did amazing for a first time rider- so awesome that you offer these classes, i wish i took one when i got mine because i did that split move and ate it 😂
I love this! It's worth meeting w/Bruce and trying these boards so you have a nice fun time, rather than fear and anxiety in the beginning. Personally, I find it much easier to jump forward than backwards too. Her idea of jumping off curbs for practice is smart. I found it useful to "pop the knee" (saw that term on some forum) when trying to lift the heel as it's a more deliberate move and took my mind off feet/shoes etc.
Amanda, I love that pop the knee tip! I rode my Pint for a year and used SimpleStop rather than learning the heel lift. In order to remove the training wheels, I had to coax my body into a zen state (no unnecessary movement or corrections) and it helped me to find balance before attempting the heel lift. I also agree the curb hop for practice was clever. Thanks for watching and commenting with the tip!
Anyone can learn for sure! I need to make an updated video. The topic: For those of us who use this for a city commute, what are the essential skills you have to learn?
Thanks, Moe! Glad your roommate has a board now! Bruce is very patient. He brings attention to the right things and doesn’t overwhelm you with every detail at once. I’ll try and teach new riders with this same approach.
Congratulations, Ken! It helps me to come to a full stop and fully relax my body before I lift my heel (popping your knee forward and holding it there). Be zen!
@@followdon YA it was so fun i think i will get a onewheel thank you so much also you might have ben there and i was the kid with neon green shorts and the blue t shirt thank you bye!
@@gramgoesgaming2789 I didn't make it to demo today, but I'll certainly come through in the future. Perhaps I'll see you there! Definitely hope you do get a board. Demos are typically every Sunday at the same spot!
Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Something I would like to suggest for a video topic is shoe sole type and cold temperatures. Now that it's getting colder I'm seeing online threads, RUclips and Reddit, about issues with footpad sensors not recognizing the rider. I've got 530mi on a Pint, most with no issues, but now in temperatures under 40degF, I had changed riding shoes and could not get the sensors to work. I'm a 6'1" 250lb rider so weight was not a problem, it had to be the shoe sole construction. My shoe of choice had been hiking boots, they have a pliable & cushioned sole, no issues. I tried changing to a pair of, like new, industrial (safety toed) Converse tennis shoes (left over from working life). It happened to be very cold that day and I immediately had trouble with the footpad sensors. I believe that the soles became stiff enough in the cold that they did not sag enough between footpad dead zones to activate the sensors. Going back to my hiking boots fixed the issue. I studied the Pint sensor pads by turning the wheel on and depressing the sensor pads with a finger as I moved my hand across the sensors. Each half of the sensor is surrounded by a very distinct dead zone. The surprising zone to me is a 1" wide strip between the screws at tire. My riding stance was not letting the heal sensor recognize that I was standing on the board using the non pliable soles shoe.
Reading this comment, I would actually like to see this video from you! I have needed to make adjustments to my stance when wearing different types of shoes. I can ride wearing just about anything, but the board feel and the feedback that I get from the road changes. Sometimes I’ll get the sensor notifications as well. But I’m less concerned about those since the board doesn’t fully stop unless you disconnect from both sensors pads while moving. For stats, I’m 6’3” 220 lbs and I’m usually carrying something that pushes me towards 250. I have 2,300+ miles on my Pint and 600+ on my XR. I might also suggest reaching out to @OneWheelWing about your experience or send me a video using Instagram @FollowDon. Thanks for watching my videos! I really appreciate you!
When you put more time on the board, you’ll learn to trust it more. It’s tougher to turn on the XR than it is on the Pint, but you’ll likely feel more stable on the XR. Give yourself time to develop your skill and grow. You got this!
@@followdon yeah , it’s a pretty sweet ride now , took me a day or so , crashed a few times 🤣but I ended up learning better & faster on delirium setting … Feeling like a boss !
I got the OneWheel pint and have around 60 miles on it practicing stoping and carving. I feel comfortable mounting, dismounting and turning toe side, but really struggling to turn back side. Could not find any videos which would help assist on how to practice or any best practices on stance or anything else to make it easier.
For heel side, you can try sitting into your turn some. Learning to do that, especially at when going at higher speeds is likely going to help. Early on you can pulse your turns to get a feel for them. Shift your weight to both heels then back to balanced center and then back to both heels repeatedly until your turn is completed. I recorded something this weekend that covered heel side turns, when I was working with a beginner. I originally wasn’t going to release it, but I think I will because you asked this question. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Chinmay H - While riding and giving this some thought, I’d add to the advice to try a sitting motion that you should turn your shoulders in the direction you want to go. This should naturally cause you to pull back with your front foot and push forward with your back foot. With the rounded tire on the Pint, a small move should go a long way. Be sure to keep the sensor pad covered all the way across. Don’t lift your toe or heel in the front. If you try it, let me know how it goes! Practice helps a lot!
@@followdon thank you, will try this tomorrow. Once when I was trying a full circle turn heel side, I got a notification on the Onewheel app that one of the sensors was deactivated while board was in motion, so that’s definitely on my mind when training myself( avoid a noise dive)
Learning with Leary addresses back side turning in this video and I thought of you when he started discussing it: ruclips.net/video/JjZ1nHFWGFA/видео.html.
@@followdon Hey thanks man for thinking about me. It has been raining like crazy this week in the bay area, waiting for the sky to clear and get back to practicing. Jake is awesome, he really makes it look so simple, that video in his shop where he take sharp turn in the narrow area and wide angle lense - ooof, i wish one day i can ride like that.
Which board do you have and what are you struggling with as a beginner?
Getting my Pint tomorrow! Looking forward to getting on it
I have the Pint, but honestly balance is probably the hardest, especially on slight bumps on the road & grass which cause my board to always fling me off 🥲
I realize it is kind of off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new movies online ?
Got my Pint X recently and I was slowly getting the hang of things at the park just going in circles for awhile, but I would start by a fence i could hold onto first for balance and then ride. Things were feeling optimistic except for the fact that I keep wobbling in a very sketchy way. I took my first tumble at an EXTREMELY low speed somehow which sucked. I see how easy it is now to mess up your collar bone. So my biggest problem as a beginner is finding my stance. Also need to start practicing longer than 20 minutes a day, I just don't like how everyone stops to see what the hell im riding on while I still suck, lol! The weekend is here so imma put in that work today. Well see how it goes. Love the channel! Just subbed.
@@theskyybay420 how are 3 months from this comment? Hope you have progressed like you wanted. I just got my x a week ago and am having same problems lol. I’ve eaten it twice already.
Kudos to Bruce's patience in training.
100 percent. He was exceedingly patient!
you’re a great teacher! and she did amazing for a first time rider- so awesome that you offer these classes, i wish i took one when i got mine because i did that split move and ate it 😂
We learn one way or the other! 😂 Thank you for watching!
I learned a lot from this video! I loved her excitement when she successfully jumped off! Lol I need to keep practicing.
Thank you for checking the video out! Time on the board and strong fundamentals will take you far!
I love this! It's worth meeting w/Bruce and trying these boards so you have a nice fun time, rather than fear and anxiety in the beginning. Personally, I find it much easier to jump forward than backwards too. Her idea of jumping off curbs for practice is smart. I found it useful to "pop the knee" (saw that term on some forum) when trying to lift the heel as it's a more deliberate move and took my mind off feet/shoes etc.
P.S. That's OneWheelWing OWW (~0:22) goofing around in the beginning. ;-D
Amanda, I love that pop the knee tip! I rode my Pint for a year and used SimpleStop rather than learning the heel lift. In order to remove the training wheels, I had to coax my body into a zen state (no unnecessary movement or corrections) and it helped me to find balance before attempting the heel lift. I also agree the curb hop for practice was clever. Thanks for watching and commenting with the tip!
And, yes that is Javier! He is at demo days teaching and practicing every week!
Great teacher
Bruce is the man! Super patient and very kind!
You’re awesome dude. Great video.
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment!
I’m so excited to get my one wheel, I’m getting it today!
Best purchase ever! How has it been for you so far?
@@followdon I love it his thing. Best purchase in YEARS
You did awesome my dear! Way better than my first time! 🙌
Having a mentor guide you makes such a huge difference! She did better than me too!
epic, plus really funny student, showing that everyone can do it ... great stuff.
Anyone can learn for sure! I need to make an updated video. The topic: For those of us who use this for a city commute, what are the essential skills you have to learn?
Great video. I loved to see her reaction
Thank you! Are you a new rider also?
@@followdon yes I’m a new rider. I’m still learning but totally in love with my Onewheel. Keep sharing great content
Another great video. I'll have to show this to my roommate.
Thanks, Moe! Glad your roommate has a board now! Bruce is very patient. He brings attention to the right things and doesn’t overwhelm you with every detail at once. I’ll try and teach new riders with this same approach.
GOOO KIM!!!! I just got my board! Kim still gets off better than I do! :-D
Congratulations, Ken! It helps me to come to a full stop and fully relax my body before I lift my heel (popping your knee forward and holding it there). Be zen!
i ma coming to one of these classes today i am so hyped
Awesome! Demo Days are really great!
@@followdon YA it was so fun i think i will get a onewheel thank you so much also you might have ben there and i was the kid with neon green shorts and the blue t shirt thank you bye!
@@gramgoesgaming2789 I didn't make it to demo today, but I'll certainly come through in the future. Perhaps I'll see you there! Definitely hope you do get a board. Demos are typically every Sunday at the same spot!
@@followdon cool thaks i hope to see you there
Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Something I would like to suggest for a video topic is shoe sole type and cold temperatures. Now that it's getting colder I'm seeing online threads, RUclips and Reddit, about issues with footpad sensors not recognizing the rider. I've got 530mi on a Pint, most with no issues, but now in temperatures under 40degF, I had changed riding shoes and could not get the sensors to work. I'm a 6'1" 250lb rider so weight was not a problem, it had to be the shoe sole construction. My shoe of choice had been hiking boots, they have a pliable & cushioned sole, no issues. I tried changing to a pair of, like new, industrial (safety toed) Converse tennis shoes (left over from working life). It happened to be very cold that day and I immediately had trouble with the footpad sensors. I believe that the soles became stiff enough in the cold that they did not sag enough between footpad dead zones to activate the sensors. Going back to my hiking boots fixed the issue. I studied the Pint sensor pads by turning the wheel on and depressing the sensor pads with a finger as I moved my hand across the sensors. Each half of the sensor is surrounded by a very distinct dead zone. The surprising zone to me is a 1" wide strip between the screws at tire. My riding stance was not letting the heal sensor recognize that I was standing on the board using the non pliable soles shoe.
Reading this comment, I would actually like to see this video from you! I have needed to make adjustments to my stance when wearing different types of shoes. I can ride wearing just about anything, but the board feel and the feedback that I get from the road changes. Sometimes I’ll get the sensor notifications as well. But I’m less concerned about those since the board doesn’t fully stop unless you disconnect from both sensors pads while moving. For stats, I’m 6’3” 220 lbs and I’m usually carrying something that pushes me towards 250. I have 2,300+ miles on my Pint and 600+ on my XR. I might also suggest reaching out to @OneWheelWing about your experience or send me a video using Instagram @FollowDon. Thanks for watching my videos! I really appreciate you!
Sharing the stoke and safety tips!🤙🏽😃🤙🏽
Thank you for watching, Raphaelson III!
Great video as always. Bruce likes to make people work the pole first before they progress further.😉
Lol. He sounded so smooth when he said “Hold onto my arm. Let’s go for a ride.” Love Bruce 😂
I need to practice …. My twin is a beast on his pint …. I have the X-r
When you put more time on the board, you’ll learn to trust it more. It’s tougher to turn on the XR than it is on the Pint, but you’ll likely feel more stable on the XR. Give yourself time to develop your skill and grow. You got this!
@@followdon yeah , it’s a pretty sweet ride now , took me a day or so , crashed a few times 🤣but I ended up learning better & faster on delirium setting … Feeling like a boss !
this dude deserves 10million subs minimum
I'm honored and grateful for your kind comment! Thank you, @Zeferaffe!
I got the OneWheel pint and have around 60 miles on it practicing stoping and carving. I feel comfortable mounting, dismounting and turning toe side, but really struggling to turn back side. Could not find any videos which would help assist on how to practice or any best practices on stance or anything else to make it easier.
For heel side, you can try sitting into your turn some. Learning to do that, especially at when going at higher speeds is likely going to help. Early on you can pulse your turns to get a feel for them. Shift your weight to both heels then back to balanced center and then back to both heels repeatedly until your turn is completed. I recorded something this weekend that covered heel side turns, when I was working with a beginner. I originally wasn’t going to release it, but I think I will because you asked this question. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Chinmay H - While riding and giving this some thought, I’d add to the advice to try a sitting motion that you should turn your shoulders in the direction you want to go. This should naturally cause you to pull back with your front foot and push forward with your back foot. With the rounded tire on the Pint, a small move should go a long way. Be sure to keep the sensor pad covered all the way across. Don’t lift your toe or heel in the front. If you try it, let me know how it goes! Practice helps a lot!
@@followdon thank you, will try this tomorrow. Once when I was trying a full circle turn heel side, I got a notification on the Onewheel app that one of the sensors was deactivated while board was in motion, so that’s definitely on my mind when training myself( avoid a noise dive)
Learning with Leary addresses back side turning in this video and I thought of you when he started discussing it: ruclips.net/video/JjZ1nHFWGFA/видео.html.
@@followdon Hey thanks man for thinking about me. It has been raining like crazy this week in the bay area, waiting for the sky to clear and get back to practicing. Jake is awesome, he really makes it look so simple, that video in his shop where he take sharp turn in the narrow area and wide angle lense - ooof, i wish one day i can ride like that.
Does someone know what helmet is used in the video? Thank you
Which helmet are you referring to? Give me a time stamp and I’ll tell you
@@followdon The one Bruce has got on at 1:59 (: thank you for your input
good jorb homestar
Thanks, Cody! I appreciate your support, family!
Glad this went safely, if she falls she can sue you for injury damages. (assuming you live in the U.S.
The students all sign waivers before the demo
That's reminds me off this good old joke starting by "yo mama so fat...."
What's the punchline?