Re. the tiring dominant leg: When I started out learning to master my beast, I did a whole lot of half-moon circular back-and-forth repetitions equally with both feet, so that I grew relatively used to dismounting with either foot.
These videos have been so helpful. I have been getting despondent learning to ride, especially when I see lot of videos doing in it hours or a few days. It’s great to see someone who didn’t just pick it up in a few tries and that you persevered.
Several things you said rang true for me. I also found rocking my feet front to back or slaloming can help with the foot and leg cramping. Practice has lessened my tendency to overuse one leg. I've been riding two years now and still intentionally practice mounting and dismounting on each foot, tight left and right turns, stops and backing up, riding on different surfaces, taking curbs and steps, carrying things. I want to be able to react flexibly if something comes up, so work at what I'm weak at, and it's fun. I'm more interested in agility than speed, and have rarely felt the need for a faster wheel, most times I'm fine in the 15-20mph range. I still should wear more protective gear though :-/
I’ve tried mounting on my opposite foot and find it impossible :( Much respect to your ability in being a flexible rider! And I agree, I’d much rather go 15-20mph with a more agile wheel than a heavy/faster one. However, bigger wheels really do help with the bumpy roads, so it’s a trade off. Wearing gear is pretty important. I’m still getting scolded by people for not wearing a full face helmet 😆 Baby steps! Stay safe on the roads, and thanks for sharing your story :)
@@GreenwithAnvy - you might want to try opposite foot dismount, which is easier than opposite foot mount. Opposite foot dismount might help for emergency stop. I'm an old guy (almost 70), and bought a V8F (at 35 lbs, it's easier to transport), since EUC is just a hobby for me (bike trails, private streets where I live, ...). I weigh 190 lbs, so I limit my speed to 18 mph, mostly 12 to 15 mph, since the V8F is a lower powered wheel, although it does have good torque. One issue with most of the faster wheels is they have lower torque and don't brake well. I have a 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle, so less motivation for speed on an EUC. As for gear, I bought a Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet, which is very light, well ventilated, and has a camera mount. I bought a "dual mount" and Shred Lights for headlight and taillight to mount on the helmet.
Riding more will ease up the fatigue. Take your time to learn the EUC more, don’t be discourage to learn more. Even though you feel like you’re learning slow, that is okay. I’ve been riding and commuting here in NYC for almost 3 years. Goodluck! Keep riding!
Wow, three years! 👏👏 You’re probably one of the fast riders I see every so often (watching the experienced NYC riders gives me a little anxiety sometimes 😂). Thanks so much for the encouragment! I hope to get as confident as you one day. Wishing you well!! ☺️
@@GreenwithAnvy i wound’t say fast, maybe fast enough. More chance of cutting or crashing if you’re going so fast. My rules will always be 25-30mph. I already fell 3-5 times ever since i started. Goodluck!
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Thank you for subscribing and watching! ☺️ My fiancé also has a V11. It’s such an amazing wheel! Where are you living and riding now? Sending good vibes from NYC! ☀️
I'm glad you didn't give up!!!👍😁 Thanks for the video. Leg fatigue: either learn to switch legs or just don't give up using the one leg for balance, your muscles will get stronger. Foot Fatigue: I learned this from chooch and it works, when you start feeling foot Fatigue, stop and turn your wheel around 360° then ride it that way.
Thanks for watching and for the tips!! ☺️Physically turning your wheel around (not riding backwards, right?) helps with foot fatigue?? 😦 I’ve watched a lot of his videos but didn’t hear about that. I’ll try it out! Thanks again!!! Take care 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy correct not riding backwards. I usually have my pedals tilted up, when my feet start getting fatigued, I get off the wheel, turn the wheel around, get back on, now the pedals are tilted down. I can't remember which of choochs videos that he gave that tip....
thank you for sharing, foot, leg, mount/dismount fatigue will pass the more riding you do, just like exercise. Foot fatigue is the hardest to overcome but with time and pressing past the discomfort more stamina can be developed. Falling is discouraging, road rash, sore muscles, bruising are probably more discouraging for a woman than a man, let your skill and improvement grow naturally with time, at some point recognizing potential troubles will become more recognizable and the necessary skill to overcome those potential problems.
Thank you for your support! Yeah, there were times I just wanted to quit after falling. The pain after is not only external but internal. 🥺😔 You’re very right though!! Gotta put in the hard work to get the reward! 💪😤 Thanks again! Take care and be well! ☺️
You are doing great ! The fact that people started learning EUC often forget how important the safety gears , most of the people only put on a few protection gear which is dangerous, and until they get hurt they realise they needed more . Practice and ride it daily is the key to reduce cramp and tiredness to your legs ,because you are training your muscle to do so .
Just past 300 miles on my 16S and had my first crash. Hadn't even ever dropped it before that. I had all the gear on and only hurt my pinky finger a little. The gear is all scratched up; that would have been my skin if not wearing that, so gear up everyone. Good to see your improvement.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I have to be better about gear :/ Glad you're okay though!!! Do you wear a full-face helmet with your 16S as well?
@@rcgldr It's still the only pavement crash I've had. I found at the beginning, I was turning only by manipulating the wheel by bending my knees, lifting my heels, etc, and I was practicing turning by leaning, like on a real unicycle, and was trying to keep my knees fairly straight. I was turning somewhat tight circles, for then, ( I can turn real tight circles now) and also doing figure eights. I got wonky, and couldn't recover and I crashed. I had thought it out beforehand, that if I crashed I was going to roll and not stick my hands out like I do when I crash in-line skating. My plan worked. Your brain wants you to stick your hands out; you have to train it not to do that. For the beginners out there; think about what you're going to do if and when you crash; don't let it be a surprise. I've crashed a few times on the trails, hauling ass, and I haven't even hurt myself a little, because I really prepare myself for crashes.
@@bepriceless - Only leaning to turn on an EUC doesn't work in most situations. For EUC, the two main ways to turn are yaw steering (twisting EUC side to side to steer it directly) and tilt steering (moving one foot down, the other foot up to tilt the EUC sideways), which causes the EUC to steer due to camber effect (the radius at the inside of the contact patch is smaller than the radius at the outside of the contact patch, causing an EUC to steer). The response to tilt steering is not linear, and depends on multiple factors: weight, speed, turning radius, ... . For slow speed, tight turns, the EUC is tilted more than the rider leans. For higher speed, large radius turns, the EUC is tilted less than the rider leans. An EUC does become stable at some moderate speed, where if the rider loses balance and only leans by a small amount and the EUC is tilted the same as the rider leans, the tilt steering response is enough to correct the lean for balance. Below the stable speed, the rider will need to steer into the direction of fall to maintain balance. On a real unicycles, yaw steering is the most common method, beginners can arm flail (flail arms left to steer right and vice versa), while advanced riders can use pedal pressure to yaw steer, which works because the rider is applying leverage from the seat on a real unicycle onto the moving pedals, a situation that doesn't exist on an EUC. On a real unicycle, tilt steering only works somewhat for some tires and at some pressure, and generally, you (counter) steer to lean, not lean to steer as seen in this video: ruclips.net/video/UzG9_8NgngI/видео.html . In the case of an EUC, in order to lean, technically a rider briefly applies more pressure on the outside pedal, which counter-tilt-steers the EUC outwards a bit, resulting in an inwards lean. A rider then needs to steer inwards (yaw and|or tilt steer) to control or reduce the lean or return back to vertical. In my case, it helped that I've been counter-steering to lean on motorcycles since 1968 (old guy here).
It’s good to see you guys stuck to your guns on the learning-curve. I shared last time that my wheel was damaged and I don’t ride; but these days I ride on a KS18XL. I look forward to make miracles happen because I’m leery for a shermanS! Hopefully I’ll one day run into you and Mark somewhere somehow. Keep it up and please use a full-face moto-cross helmet. It’s lightweight too…. ☺
Awesome. I started riding in Feb and just took my time but I picked it up quick. I also rode a OneWheel for a year. I just sold the OW and now have 2 EUC's and the wife has an e-scooter. Good video.
Thanks for sharing. That's pretty similar to my fiancé and me. I had a scooter and my partner had OneWheels (pint and XR) for a year, and then we both got EUCs a year later. He still has the Pint for fun little joy rides with our dog :) Maybe your wife can learn the EUC too! Would love to see more female riders!! ^-^
Thank you for making this and your learning video. I've heard so many people say that it's really easy and you can learn and be riding in just a day or two. I think your experience is far more realistic. I have zero experience on a EUC but have been interested in them for a little while now, and it's nice to see a more realistic experience of trying to learn riding one. Hopefully in the future I can pick one up and give it a go, but for now I'll stick to my scooter. I think Electric scooters are the perfect way to get around Washington, DC, and I bet a EUC would be just as good
Transitioning from a scooter to an EUC is a huge step! I think the e-scooter is a great vehicle. Easy to ride and no worries while riding. The EUC is definitely a challenge to learn, but the payoff is worth it once you get it. If you ever decide to learn the EUC, good luck! You can do it :) The EUC community is very welcoming. I’ve met some great people in this community, which is something that does not really happen much riding a scooter. Let me know if you need more tips. Take care, and thanks for sharing!
@@GreenwithAnvy - too late for you now, but for some beginners, at slower speeds, arm flailing (flail left to steer right and vice versa), steering into fall for balance and direction control is almost instinctive, (it was for me). A 3 year old using arm flailing: ruclips.net/video/z9YiHu5HJ6o/видео.html . The alternative is enough speed that the EUC becomes stable, if the stable speed is slow enough that bailing is not risky. For the V8F, stable speed is around 6 mph or so. At that speed, balance isn't an issue, and I focused on leaning forwards | backwards for speed control, which was somewhat intuitive, and tilt steering (move inner foot down, outer foot up), which was not intuitive. At first, I just tilted the V8F a bit to see how it would respond, then did weaves, then large radius turns. Tilt steering response is not linear and is speed dependent, so it is somewhat a situational (speed, turning radius, ...) learning experience. I experimented with weaves and turns, with mid-turn corrections. It took a few months before tilt steering with my feet became reflexive. For some (or most) beginners, it's better to use support to mount and launch, and learn how to ride first, then learn how to free (unsupported) mount last, which will be easier since you already know how to ride (this is mentioned in Kuji Rolls video, where the beginner (a girl) uses support to mount and launch (she never free mounts in the video). Wrong Way (Adam)"s girlfriend Monokat (Kate), rode for 50 to 80 km before ever attempting to free mount (mentioned in his how to ride video), which she was able to do without issue since she already knew how to ride.
One of things when start learning EUC is that riding with a fence by side is maybe a bit awkward because in my situation I realize after that it was not appropriate and should have started without. I recommend try to mount directly on the EUC. I saw on some vids doing like this and it looks better in spite of taking longer.
the whole process is crazy when I first got my wheel I was terrified (what am I DOING?!) only wish I started in 2020 but now I'm locked in and such a crazy rider that I knew I would progress to an insane level fairly quickly. fatigue was the hardest part IMO just had to keep riding till battery got low every, single, day.
Omg 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 this video really hits home. I’m 2 days in on being on my first EUC. And this is the most discouraging thing I’ve ever tried to learn. Feels like I’m not gonna get it!!
The learning curve is significant for most riders! Keep on trying. Once it clicks, you’ll be happy you kept on pushing forward 🙂 Good luck! Can’t wait for you to get it. Happy riding!
@@yoassgoinhateme I'm a little bit in the same boat. Learning on a king song 14D that i picked up after i bought myself a v11 for my birthday present. Balancing and trying to maintin speed to stay upright and stable is byfar the most challenging thing for me at the moment. I've thought about quitting numberous times because i just couldn't balance right or get enough speed, but i was also relying too much on objects for mounting. I've been experimenting with ways to get it figured out and its been a slow and steady progression, even though at times i do wish it was a little faster.
@@Thestr8noodle stick with it. I just got my EUC last month I felt discouraged too. I could only practice like 30-60 mins a day cuz I was bruised up and hurt. But when it finally clicks it's a great feeling. Also I spent like 3 days on the wall and it wasn't until i went in the middle of my culdesac that I finally caught on.
So Cool, that you stuck with it❤️ I remember getting over "the hump" from when driving demanded so much attention that I got frustrated 🙏 But then suddenly I began to relax and try more stuff 🙏❤️
Thanks, enjoyed your honest review of your riding, I think we all go through the same thing. I’m not sure I would feel confident riding through Manhattan tbh. Thanks once again...stay safe and happy riding.....Martin.. In Italy.
Thanks so much for watching! :) Would love to visit and ride in Italy one day. And hey, Manhattan isn't so bad once you get used to it. Stay safe out there, and thanks again for the support. ^-^
awesome share, i was skeptical at first at how practical and easy eucs would be (i myself only picked it up dec 2020), and if it would be an "adult" thing to partake in..but after learning and going through the same growing pains, im a believer. but then i started to see that when i tried to get others to try it, they would brush it off and say that its because im a guy or athletic that i view it as practical and easy (mostly females..not to be sexist just..statistically accurate) and s0o0o0o0o!!!! im glad you made this video, so i may show everyone who isnt a believer. see you guys on a group ride maybe! - rs19, manhattan
Thanks for watching :) And don't worry, I get what you mean... I've only met one other female rider so far in the NYC area and have seen two others online (hopefully will get to meet them one day🤞). All my other gal pals (and a good majority of my friends in general) think I'm crazy riding the EUC while it's fine if Mark (my fiance) does it... 😅 It's definitely practical though. Mark rides his KS16x about 100 blocks one way in Manhattan for his regular commute to work (on a nice weather day) and enjoys it so much more than taking the subway. You're riding a really fast wheel for just starting two months ago! How's that going for you? And yes, see you on a group ride in the future (if it's not one of those 25mph+ ones lol). There are FB groups for e-riders in the NYC area. :) Feel free to let us know if you ever want someone to ride with. Take care and good luck!
@@GreenwithAnvy i think anyone can get used to anything, because though im SO content with the rs19 (especially with the power pads and the honeycomb spiked pedals that give greater stability), ive found myself yearning for the 45-50 mph range(sherman and monster pro). the rs can safely push 34mph for me, and thats great for normal days, but on those edgier days, itd be a cool plus to have. in light of covid, i got rid of my motorcycles and car and got a onewheel pint (sold since, not really practical imo), then a brompton electric (REALLY great, if you want to still incorporate some exercise), and stumbled into this euc world through that pev scene i guess. i normally commute abt 13 miles roundtrip within manhattan and its just joyous. because its winter, i wear the columbia bugaboots (insulated, cushioned, thick rubber grippy soles, waterproof) and the smartwool mountaineering socks (really thick warm socks), combined with the aftermarket pedals, and power pads (i like the wider euc stance), and im just amazed at how effortless and comfortable this tech can be. truly bewildered and glad lol. congrats to you both on your engagement btw!
@@RamSees13 wow! Thanks for sharing your PEV experience. I feel like a lot of people start off with OneWheels but then yearn for more in terms of practicality. Electric Brompton sounds interesting, and we will look into that. ☺️ You definitely have that need for speed! 💨 (something I do not possess haha) It’s so awesome how confident you are in such a short time, and during winter on top of that! Summer will be such a great time for you hehe. If you haven’t already, try to get in touch with @nycerider on IG. He sold me his old 16s, and him and the group he rides with are always zipping around the city! 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy haha yea he was the first dude i reached out to randomly. I told him id pay him $100 just to try the small mten3 (which i ended up ordering from ewheels..arriving anyday now!)i really had no idea how different some wheels feel until i tried it. Eye opener. I have rode with some of those guys btw. But mainly i end up bumping into or passing random euc folk and saying hello. What a scene man. Im not a speed guy like the classic nyc folks haha. But options are nice i think, because moods are like flavors are like seasons. I feel sheepishly gluttonous for wanting many wheels but im in the thick of it now. The brompton community also seems to have its own scene i realized. The store i got mine from is Brompton Junction downtown. They are very good ppl. The electric is far more expensive than the regular ones and an alternative may be to look into a regular brompton (they are 16" wheels), and installing a "Swytch" kit..or the many other iterations available i guess. The electrkc comes with a rain cover, an optional large bag (ive fit 3 liters of water, chargers, and a large breakfast and lunch in there and it still looks small, the load feels weightless, with still room to spare). Its pedal assist mind you not fully electric, but i think you guys might enjoy it, if you want the feeling of a brisk walk after a meal, that gets the lazy bones and blood circulating again without breaking a sweat...and covering longer distances still - mine tops out at about 22miles. But again, ive used it on commutes (rain and snow, without worry abt the salt, water and rust). And the storage space is akin to my rs19. The pedal assist helps you reach 15mph at any given time and faster than that will all be your own energy. You can turn it off entirely and go fully regular bike mode as well. Summer should be fun for everyone! Lol see u guys
@@RamSees13 If you ever decided to share your adventures with your PEVs on RUclips, please let me know!! I would love to see how the rain cover works! Also how your commute is in the snow! Sorry for the late reply. But thanks again for that great conversation! ☺️
I need to learn to get rid of dominant leg, and use either one to start and stop... I have the ks18xl and still only do what you do speed wise...speed is not king, safety is...
@@MELUCHIDANCER Awesome! A group ride can definitely be set up once the snow clears up! 🥶 There are FB groups for the JC/NYC e-riders! Instagram also works too.
Aws,u got wat I got but in silver to.i had not fallen yet only on the first eus the ninebot I scratch it up bad hehe practice.after I send it back and got my kingsongs16.now im a pro
I have to kick off harder to be straight when mounting. I noticed how lazy I am with mounting watching these videos, hehe :P Thanks for watching again!
@@eucintel5402 Maybe you should start with a practice wheel. A smaller wheel? You can get them used for a significantly cheaper price :) Good luck! And let me know when you start that channel
I cannot ride in reverse, but it seems so valuable to learn. From what my friend ( @Juls Ride , an excellent rider based in NYC ) has told me, push farther beyond the brake without hesitation. It will feel strange at first. Good luck!
What you really need to do is remind your Boyfriend is that he has an absolutely *gorgeous* girlfriend!! LOL!! Thanks for the video… I’m starting to learn an EUC myself. Hopefully I won’t crack my head open!!
Try to be more in control of the EUC. You are the master. You tell it what to do. Do it with smoothness. You are taking it for a ride, it doesn't take you for a ride. It's like riding a horse. The horse has to listen to your commands and react to you. Not the other way around.
We're a little hesitant on Gotways because we heard the build isn't as good and can catch on fire? Once I'm ready for a faster wheel, I might go bigger too. What wheel do you drive?
@@florinb4668 I heard! I’m so sorry about that :( Makes riding not convenient and not as fun anymore. Hopefully that can change soon so you can fully enjoy the streets!!!
Really enjoyed your EUC experience videos! I picked up a NB E+ as a learner wheel in December and recently upgraded to a GW Tv2. I ride along with my daughter on her OneWheel, but will look to use for commuting in SF when we're allowed to go back in office. I'm still pretty stiff when riding, but the comments on keeping your feet moving and carving to lessen foot fatigue is something I'm learning as well. Keep riding and thanks for sharing your story!
I'm glad you enjoyed my videos! Tesla is such a beautiful wheel! Glad you're getting some nice bonding time with your daughter riding :) Keep on carving and riding. I would love to see how your commute looks one day-- EUC in SF sounds super interesting. Good luck and take care!
The "dominant leg" thing is a myth, IMHO. At some point, I purposefully switched my default mounting leg. Now I can mount either way and at times I am not even sure anymore which would be my preferred leg. It's all a question of perseverant practice with the "weaker" leg until it becomes the stronger one. Another point to mitigate fatigue could be to not lift the body weight with one leg but do the vertical upward movement after both legs are on the pedals.
Gosh... you must have great coordination if you can mount with both legs. 😳 Just curious, are you left-handed or ambidextrous? You’re right though. Just gotta practice and persevere! I’m definitely gonna try to use my left leg. That would help so much. Thanks so much for the help!! take care ☺️
I wouldn't say it's a myth. Skateboarders, snowboarders, surfers etc have long had reference to dominant legs. If you can switch your stances though that's awesome
I’ve bought and had to return about three full face helmets so far 😞 Usually a bit too lose. I’m usually on the bike lanes on my KS 16S, but will for sure get a better helmet if I upgrade to a faster wheel! Thank you for your concern. I really appreciate it 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy my concern stems from personal experience. I have three stitches on my forehead from my bad experiences on a defective Gotway. I stay far away from any Gotway.
Re. the tiring dominant leg:
When I started out learning to master my beast, I did a whole lot of half-moon circular back-and-forth repetitions equally with both feet, so that I grew relatively used to dismounting with either foot.
These videos have been so helpful. I have been getting despondent learning to ride, especially when I see lot of videos doing in it hours or a few days. It’s great to see someone who didn’t just pick it up in a few tries and that you persevered.
Hope you’re getting the hang of it. Thanks for watching, and safe riding :)
I'm glad that you did not give up on riding the EUC. You look very comfortable on the road...Keep riding and having fun!
Thanks for the support! :) I'll be back on the road once the snow is gone hehe
Several things you said rang true for me. I also found rocking my feet front to back or slaloming can help with the foot and leg cramping. Practice has lessened my tendency to overuse one leg. I've been riding two years now and still intentionally practice mounting and dismounting on each foot, tight left and right turns, stops and backing up, riding on different surfaces, taking curbs and steps, carrying things. I want to be able to react flexibly if something comes up, so work at what I'm weak at, and it's fun. I'm more interested in agility than speed, and have rarely felt the need for a faster wheel, most times I'm fine in the 15-20mph range. I still should wear more protective gear though :-/
I’ve tried mounting on my opposite foot and find it impossible :( Much respect to your ability in being a flexible rider! And I agree, I’d much rather go 15-20mph with a more agile wheel than a heavy/faster one. However, bigger wheels really do help with the bumpy roads, so it’s a trade off. Wearing gear is pretty important. I’m still getting scolded by people for not wearing a full face helmet 😆 Baby steps! Stay safe on the roads, and thanks for sharing your story :)
@@GreenwithAnvy - you might want to try opposite foot dismount, which is easier than opposite foot mount. Opposite foot dismount might help for emergency stop. I'm an old guy (almost 70), and bought a V8F (at 35 lbs, it's easier to transport), since EUC is just a hobby for me (bike trails, private streets where I live, ...). I weigh 190 lbs, so I limit my speed to 18 mph, mostly 12 to 15 mph, since the V8F is a lower powered wheel, although it does have good torque. One issue with most of the faster wheels is they have lower torque and don't brake well. I have a 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle, so less motivation for speed on an EUC. As for gear, I bought a Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet, which is very light, well ventilated, and has a camera mount. I bought a "dual mount" and Shred Lights for headlight and taillight to mount on the helmet.
Riding more will ease up the fatigue. Take your time to learn the EUC more, don’t be discourage to learn more. Even though you feel like you’re learning slow, that is okay. I’ve been riding and commuting here in NYC for almost 3 years. Goodluck! Keep riding!
Wow, three years! 👏👏 You’re probably one of the fast riders I see every so often (watching the experienced NYC riders gives me a little anxiety sometimes 😂).
Thanks so much for the encouragment! I hope to get as confident as you one day. Wishing you well!! ☺️
@@GreenwithAnvy i wound’t say fast, maybe fast enough. More chance of cutting or crashing if you’re going so fast. My rules will always be 25-30mph. I already fell 3-5 times ever since i started. Goodluck!
Great video, thanks for sharing your experience. Also, really smooth editing for a smaller channel.
Wow! good job. I did see your first video.. glad you stuck with it. Welcome to EUC community! Very nice video! Also thanks sharing
Thanks for the support! :) The EUC community is so cool
I subscribed your RUclips today.
I'm the beginner of riding UNICYCLE.
Now I'm enjoying riding unicycle, V11.
I'm very happy that I found your RUclips by chance.
Because I can share the feeling of riding and also I can come up with my past life in East side of USA.
Thank you for subscribing and watching! ☺️ My fiancé also has a V11. It’s such an amazing wheel! Where are you living and riding now? Sending good vibes from NYC! ☀️
Awesome 😎 thanks 🙏
It is awesome that you are sharing your struggles and triumphs. 👍
I'm glad you didn't give up!!!👍😁
Thanks for the video.
Leg fatigue: either learn to switch legs or just don't give up using the one leg for balance, your muscles will get stronger.
Foot Fatigue: I learned this from chooch and it works, when you start feeling foot Fatigue, stop and turn your wheel around 360° then ride it that way.
Thanks for watching and for the tips!! ☺️Physically turning your wheel around (not riding backwards, right?) helps with foot fatigue?? 😦 I’ve watched a lot of his videos but didn’t hear about that. I’ll try it out! Thanks again!!! Take care 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy correct not riding backwards. I usually have my pedals tilted up, when my feet start getting fatigued, I get off the wheel, turn the wheel around, get back on, now the pedals are tilted down. I can't remember which of choochs videos that he gave that tip....
@@a.d.h.dn3d461 I’m definitely gonna try it out on my next long ride! Thank you so much. 🥳
@@GreenwithAnvy - he means turn the EUC 180, not 360. This doesn't help if you have zero pedal tilt (which is what I use).
thank you for sharing, foot, leg, mount/dismount fatigue will pass the more riding you do, just like exercise. Foot fatigue is the hardest to overcome but with time and pressing past the discomfort more stamina can be developed. Falling is discouraging, road rash, sore muscles, bruising are probably more discouraging for a woman than a man, let your skill and improvement grow naturally with time, at some point recognizing potential troubles will become more recognizable and the necessary skill to overcome those potential problems.
Thank you for your support! Yeah, there were times I just wanted to quit after falling. The pain after is not only external but internal. 🥺😔
You’re very right though!! Gotta put in the hard work to get the reward! 💪😤 Thanks again! Take care and be well! ☺️
You are doing great ! The fact that people started learning EUC often forget how important the safety gears , most of the people only put on a few protection gear which is dangerous, and until they get hurt they realise they needed more . Practice and ride it daily is the key to reduce cramp and tiredness to your legs ,because you are training your muscle to do so .
Thank you for your advice! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos! I'll keep on practicing :) Take care and enjoy the ride!
Just past 300 miles on my 16S and had my first crash. Hadn't even ever dropped it before that. I had all the gear on and only hurt my pinky finger a little. The gear is all scratched up; that would have been my skin if not wearing that, so gear up everyone. Good to see your improvement.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I have to be better about gear :/ Glad you're okay though!!! Do you wear a full-face helmet with your 16S as well?
@@GreenwithAnvy Yes, I wear a full face helmet. If the wheel shuts off, the rider is going to do a face plant.
It might help others reading this to explain why you crashed and if it could have been avoided.
@@rcgldr It's still the only pavement crash I've had. I found at the beginning, I was turning only by manipulating the wheel by bending my knees, lifting my heels, etc, and I was practicing turning by leaning, like on a real unicycle, and was trying to keep my knees fairly straight. I was turning somewhat tight circles, for then, ( I can turn real tight circles now) and also doing figure eights. I got wonky, and couldn't recover and I crashed. I had thought it out beforehand, that if I crashed I was going to roll and not stick my hands out like I do when I crash in-line skating. My plan worked. Your brain wants you to stick your hands out; you have to train it not to do that. For the beginners out there; think about what you're going to do if and when you crash; don't let it be a surprise. I've crashed a few times on the trails, hauling ass, and I haven't even hurt myself a little, because I really prepare myself for crashes.
@@bepriceless - Only leaning to turn on an EUC doesn't work in most situations. For EUC, the two main ways to turn are yaw steering (twisting EUC side to side to steer it directly) and tilt steering (moving one foot down, the other foot up to tilt the EUC sideways), which causes the EUC to steer due to camber effect (the radius at the inside of the contact patch is smaller than the radius at the outside of the contact patch, causing an EUC to steer). The response to tilt steering is not linear, and depends on multiple factors: weight, speed, turning radius, ... . For slow speed, tight turns, the EUC is tilted more than the rider leans. For higher speed, large radius turns, the EUC is tilted less than the rider leans. An EUC does become stable at some moderate speed, where if the rider loses balance and only leans by a small amount and the EUC is tilted the same as the rider leans, the tilt steering response is enough to correct the lean for balance. Below the stable speed, the rider will need to steer into the direction of fall to maintain balance. On a real unicycles, yaw steering is the most common method, beginners can arm flail (flail arms left to steer right and vice versa), while advanced riders can use pedal pressure to yaw steer, which works because the rider is applying leverage from the seat on a real unicycle onto the moving pedals, a situation that doesn't exist on an EUC. On a real unicycle, tilt steering only works somewhat for some tires and at some pressure, and generally, you (counter) steer to lean, not lean to steer as seen in this video: ruclips.net/video/UzG9_8NgngI/видео.html . In the case of an EUC, in order to lean, technically a rider briefly applies more pressure on the outside pedal, which counter-tilt-steers the EUC outwards a bit, resulting in an inwards lean. A rider then needs to steer inwards (yaw and|or tilt steer) to control or reduce the lean or return back to vertical. In my case, it helped that I've been counter-steering to lean on motorcycles since 1968 (old guy here).
It’s good to see you guys stuck to your guns on the learning-curve. I shared last time that my wheel was damaged and I don’t ride; but these days I ride on a KS18XL.
I look forward to make miracles happen because I’m leery for a shermanS!
Hopefully I’ll one day run into you and Mark somewhere somehow.
Keep it up and please use a full-face moto-cross helmet. It’s lightweight too…. ☺
Awesome. I started riding in Feb and just took my time but I picked it up quick. I also rode a OneWheel for a year. I just sold the OW and now have 2 EUC's and the wife has an e-scooter. Good video.
Thanks for sharing. That's pretty similar to my fiancé and me. I had a scooter and my partner had OneWheels (pint and XR) for a year, and then we both got EUCs a year later. He still has the Pint for fun little joy rides with our dog :) Maybe your wife can learn the EUC too! Would love to see more female riders!! ^-^
@@GreenwithAnvy yes, my wife said she wants to try the EUC.
@@Farmhand2k Yay! Good luck to her, and happy riding to you both :)
Crushing it. Nice work. Enjoy the EUC-life. :)
Thank you for making this and your learning video. I've heard so many people say that it's really easy and you can learn and be riding in just a day or two. I think your experience is far more realistic. I have zero experience on a EUC but have been interested in them for a little while now, and it's nice to see a more realistic experience of trying to learn riding one.
Hopefully in the future I can pick one up and give it a go, but for now I'll stick to my scooter. I think Electric scooters are the perfect way to get around Washington, DC, and I bet a EUC would be just as good
Transitioning from a scooter to an EUC is a huge step! I think the e-scooter is a great vehicle. Easy to ride and no worries while riding. The EUC is definitely a challenge to learn, but the payoff is worth it once you get it. If you ever decide to learn the EUC, good luck! You can do it :) The EUC community is very welcoming. I’ve met some great people in this community, which is something that does not really happen much riding a scooter. Let me know if you need more tips. Take care, and thanks for sharing!
@@GreenwithAnvy - too late for you now, but for some beginners, at slower speeds, arm flailing (flail left to steer right and vice versa), steering into fall for balance and direction control is almost instinctive, (it was for me). A 3 year old using arm flailing: ruclips.net/video/z9YiHu5HJ6o/видео.html . The alternative is enough speed that the EUC becomes stable, if the stable speed is slow enough that bailing is not risky. For the V8F, stable speed is around 6 mph or so. At that speed, balance isn't an issue, and I focused on leaning forwards | backwards for speed control, which was somewhat intuitive, and tilt steering (move inner foot down, outer foot up), which was not intuitive. At first, I just tilted the V8F a bit to see how it would respond, then did weaves, then large radius turns. Tilt steering response is not linear and is speed dependent, so it is somewhat a situational (speed, turning radius, ...) learning experience. I experimented with weaves and turns, with mid-turn corrections. It took a few months before tilt steering with my feet became reflexive. For some (or most) beginners, it's better to use support to mount and launch, and learn how to ride first, then learn how to free (unsupported) mount last, which will be easier since you already know how to ride (this is mentioned in Kuji Rolls video, where the beginner (a girl) uses support to mount and launch (she never free mounts in the video). Wrong Way (Adam)"s girlfriend Monokat (Kate), rode for 50 to 80 km before ever attempting to free mount (mentioned in his how to ride video), which she was able to do without issue since she already knew how to ride.
One of things when start learning EUC is that riding with a fence by side is maybe a bit awkward because in my situation I realize after that it was not appropriate and should have started without. I recommend try to mount directly on the EUC. I saw on some vids doing like this and it looks better in spite of taking longer.
the whole process is crazy when I first got my wheel I was terrified (what am I DOING?!) only wish I started in 2020 but now I'm locked in and such a crazy rider that I knew I would progress to an insane level fairly quickly. fatigue was the hardest part IMO just had to keep riding till battery got low every, single, day.
Omg 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 this video really hits home. I’m 2 days in on being on my first EUC. And this is the most discouraging thing I’ve ever tried to learn. Feels like I’m not gonna get it!!
The learning curve is significant for most riders! Keep on trying. Once it clicks, you’ll be happy you kept on pushing forward 🙂 Good luck! Can’t wait for you to get it. Happy riding!
@@GreenwithAnvy 🙏🏽🙏🏽✊🏽✊🏽
@@yoassgoinhateme
I'm a little bit in the same boat.
Learning on a king song 14D that i picked up after i bought myself a v11 for my birthday present. Balancing and trying to maintin speed to stay upright and stable is byfar the most challenging thing for me at the moment. I've thought about quitting numberous times because i just couldn't balance right or get enough speed, but i was also relying too much on objects for mounting.
I've been experimenting with ways to get it figured out and its been a slow and steady progression, even though at times i do wish it was a little faster.
@@Thestr8noodle stick with it. I just got my EUC last month I felt discouraged too. I could only practice like 30-60 mins a day cuz I was bruised up and hurt. But when it finally clicks it's a great feeling. Also I spent like 3 days on the wall and it wasn't until i went in the middle of my culdesac that I finally caught on.
Wow! Look at you now.ur a pro now.welcome
So Cool, that you stuck with it❤️
I remember getting over "the hump" from when driving demanded so much attention that I got frustrated 🙏
But then suddenly I began to relax and try more stuff 🙏❤️
Thanks for watching! Determination is key :) Take care!
EPIC EUC vid, very pleasant presentation
You improved a lot, keep going 😀
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
Wrong way channel has the best euc content...Evx, electricunicycle, duff...I also love my euc..it is a lifestile...not a toy
Ooo... Thanks for the channel recommendations! I'll check them out! :)
When my feet hurts I jus get off and work it out and jus walk alittle let the blood flow after get back on.and u should be fine no pain
Thanks, enjoyed your honest review of your riding, I think we all go through the same thing. I’m not sure I would feel confident riding through Manhattan tbh. Thanks once again...stay safe and happy riding.....Martin.. In Italy.
Thanks so much for watching! :) Would love to visit and ride in Italy one day. And hey, Manhattan isn't so bad once you get used to it. Stay safe out there, and thanks again for the support. ^-^
awesome share, i was skeptical at first at how practical and easy eucs would be (i myself only picked it up dec 2020), and if it would be an "adult" thing to partake in..but after learning and going through the same growing pains, im a believer. but then i started to see that when i tried to get others to try it, they would brush it off and say that its because im a guy or athletic that i view it as practical and easy (mostly females..not to be sexist just..statistically accurate) and s0o0o0o0o!!!! im glad you made this video, so i may show everyone who isnt a believer. see you guys on a group ride maybe!
- rs19, manhattan
Thanks for watching :) And don't worry, I get what you mean... I've only met one other female rider so far in the NYC area and have seen two others online (hopefully will get to meet them one day🤞). All my other gal pals (and a good majority of my friends in general) think I'm crazy riding the EUC while it's fine if Mark (my fiance) does it... 😅 It's definitely practical though. Mark rides his KS16x about 100 blocks one way in Manhattan for his regular commute to work (on a nice weather day) and enjoys it so much more than taking the subway.
You're riding a really fast wheel for just starting two months ago! How's that going for you? And yes, see you on a group ride in the future (if it's not one of those 25mph+ ones lol). There are FB groups for e-riders in the NYC area. :) Feel free to let us know if you ever want someone to ride with. Take care and good luck!
@@GreenwithAnvy i think anyone can get used to anything, because though im SO content with the rs19 (especially with the power pads and the honeycomb spiked pedals that give greater stability), ive found myself yearning for the 45-50 mph range(sherman and monster pro). the rs can safely push 34mph for me, and thats great for normal days, but on those edgier days, itd be a cool plus to have. in light of covid, i got rid of my motorcycles and car and got a onewheel pint (sold since, not really practical imo), then a brompton electric (REALLY great, if you want to still incorporate some exercise), and stumbled into this euc world through that pev scene i guess. i normally commute abt 13 miles roundtrip within manhattan and its just joyous. because its winter, i wear the columbia bugaboots (insulated, cushioned, thick rubber grippy soles, waterproof) and the smartwool mountaineering socks (really thick warm socks), combined with the aftermarket pedals, and power pads (i like the wider euc stance), and im just amazed at how effortless and comfortable this tech can be. truly bewildered and glad lol. congrats to you both on your engagement btw!
@@RamSees13 wow! Thanks for sharing your PEV experience. I feel like a lot of people start off with OneWheels but then yearn for more in terms of practicality. Electric Brompton sounds interesting, and we will look into that. ☺️
You definitely have that need for speed! 💨 (something I do not possess haha) It’s so awesome how confident you are in such a short time, and during winter on top of that! Summer will be such a great time for you hehe. If you haven’t already, try to get in touch with @nycerider on IG. He sold me his old 16s, and him and the group he rides with are always zipping around the city! 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy haha yea he was the first dude i reached out to randomly. I told him id pay him $100 just to try the small mten3 (which i ended up ordering from ewheels..arriving anyday now!)i really had no idea how different some wheels feel until i tried it. Eye opener. I have rode with some of those guys btw. But mainly i end up bumping into or passing random euc folk and saying hello. What a scene man. Im not a speed guy like the classic nyc folks haha. But options are nice i think, because moods are like flavors are like seasons. I feel sheepishly gluttonous for wanting many wheels but im in the thick of it now. The brompton community also seems to have its own scene i realized. The store i got mine from is Brompton Junction downtown. They are very good ppl. The electric is far more expensive than the regular ones and an alternative may be to look into a regular brompton (they are 16" wheels), and installing a "Swytch" kit..or the many other iterations available i guess. The electrkc comes with a rain cover, an optional large bag (ive fit 3 liters of water, chargers, and a large breakfast and lunch in there and it still looks small, the load feels weightless, with still room to spare). Its pedal assist mind you not fully electric, but i think you guys might enjoy it, if you want the feeling of a brisk walk after a meal, that gets the lazy bones and blood circulating again without breaking a sweat...and covering longer distances still - mine tops out at about 22miles. But again, ive used it on commutes (rain and snow, without worry abt the salt, water and rust). And the storage space is akin to my rs19. The pedal assist helps you reach 15mph at any given time and faster than that will all be your own energy. You can turn it off entirely and go fully regular bike mode as well. Summer should be fun for everyone! Lol see u guys
@@RamSees13 If you ever decided to share your adventures with your PEVs on RUclips, please let me know!! I would love to see how the rain cover works! Also how your commute is in the snow! Sorry for the late reply. But thanks again for that great conversation! ☺️
I need to learn to get rid of dominant leg, and use either one to start and stop... I have the ks18xl and still only do what you do speed wise...speed is not king, safety is...
Safety > speed always :)
I still can't mount on my left (non dominant) leg. Much respect to everyone who can!
My first euc (MTen4) is really damaged from all the crashes
You should record a ride of your typical commute from home to work/schoool
I’ve actually been wanting to do this! Thanks for the suggestion :) I’ll try next week
Bigger foot pads should help to take the stress off your feet as well.
You're already on your way to becoming a pro!
Far from it, but maybe one day! hehe. Thank you for the support! :))
@@GreenwithAnvy I started not too long ago as well.
I'm in Jersey City, hopefully we can setup a group ride with some awesome people in the future!
@@MELUCHIDANCER Awesome! A group ride can definitely be set up once the snow clears up! 🥶 There are FB groups for the JC/NYC e-riders! Instagram also works too.
@@GreenwithAnvy Cool, I'll check out the fb groups and send me you guys' Instagram, 'cos when this snow clears up we're setting these streets ablaze 😎
@@MELUCHIDANCER I can't go very fast! 😆 Still riding pretty conservatively on the 16S hehe. Insta: @greenwithanvy See you on the streets soon!
You could always try some skateboarding shoe insoles to help with your feet too maybe.
Yeah, the main shoes I wear for the EUC are pretty old and beaten up. I'll look into some insoles! Thanks for the suggestion :)
Shoot. My one wheel hurts to the point I have to sit down for a few minutes and that’s just after a mile or 2
The more you ride the less pain on the ball of your feet due to muscle memory & strengthening.
Yes, you're right. Practice, practice, practice. 😬 Thank you! :)
I do have a request how about a video of an EUC cruise through the local area on routes you like to ride?
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! :) I’ll do it! Take lots of care ^^
Aws,u got wat I got but in silver to.i had not fallen yet only on the first eus the ninebot I scratch it up bad hehe practice.after I send it back and got my kingsongs16.now im a pro
Sometime the winds here is 35miles per hr.and I can with stand it
It gets really windy in NYC too sometimes, so I have to stop and get off hehe
Did you found the Final solution for stay straight when mounting?
I have to kick off harder to be straight when mounting. I noticed how lazy I am with mounting watching these videos, hehe :P Thanks for watching again!
I was waiting for the update
Yay! Thanks for waiting! Things are going great now. Have a nice day :)
I'm planning on getting one. The Veteran Sherman is the one I'm shoot for.
The need for speed!!! I could never haha. Good luck and enjoy the ride :)
@@GreenwithAnvy me neither. 😁 I'm planning on starting a RUclips Channel with it to.
@@eucintel5402 Maybe you should start with a practice wheel. A smaller wheel? You can get them used for a significantly cheaper price :) Good luck! And let me know when you start that channel
@@GreenwithAnvy okay. I'll will let you know. It's going to be this channel that I'm using right now.
Can you ride in reverse? I would like to learn this. Any tips will be appreciated.
I cannot ride in reverse, but it seems so valuable to learn. From what my friend ( @Juls Ride , an excellent rider based in NYC ) has told me, push farther beyond the brake without hesitation. It will feel strange at first. Good luck!
Oh very nice ^^*
I see you crossing red lights, and making some others bad things. Is it normal in NYC?
Yes, this is very normal in NYC 😅 I am actually considered a very conservative rider compared other bikers and e-riders in the city.
What you really need to do is remind your Boyfriend is that he has an absolutely *gorgeous* girlfriend!! LOL!! Thanks for the video… I’m starting to learn an EUC myself. Hopefully I won’t crack my head open!!
The best way to not hurt your feet..is just starting learn sitting..but not on 16s....
Try to be more in control of the EUC. You are the master. You tell it what to do. Do it with smoothness. You are taking it for a ride, it doesn't take you for a ride. It's like riding a horse. The horse has to listen to your commands and react to you. Not the other way around.
Thank you, sensei. I hope to master the EUC one day 🙇🏻♀️
@@GreenwithAnvy focus young grasshopper 🦗🙏
I've been learning for a year and I still suck lol
You should get the tesla or the mcm5 v2 is also as small as 16s but has better speed.
We're a little hesitant on Gotways because we heard the build isn't as good and can catch on fire? Once I'm ready for a faster wheel, I might go bigger too. What wheel do you drive?
@@GreenwithAnvy mten3, mcm5, and nik plus arriving in a couple of weeks.
In NY the euc is legally on street between cars?or how are laws on euc and electric scooter.thanks
Great question! It’s legal to ride any personal electric vehicles here (e-scooter, EUC, e-bike). You can use the bike lane and streets. :)
@@GreenwithAnvy wow ,that great,you are lucky.Europe is more restricted in terms of electric scooters and euc.
@@florinb4668 I heard! I’m so sorry about that :( Makes riding not convenient and not as fun anymore. Hopefully that can change soon so you can fully enjoy the streets!!!
Really enjoyed your EUC experience videos! I picked up a NB E+ as a learner wheel in December and recently upgraded to a GW Tv2. I ride along with my daughter on her OneWheel, but will look to use for commuting in SF when we're allowed to go back in office.
I'm still pretty stiff when riding, but the comments on keeping your feet moving and carving to lessen foot fatigue is something I'm learning as well. Keep riding and thanks for sharing your story!
I'm glad you enjoyed my videos! Tesla is such a beautiful wheel! Glad you're getting some nice bonding time with your daughter riding :)
Keep on carving and riding. I would love to see how your commute looks one day-- EUC in SF sounds super interesting. Good luck and take care!
Soon ill update my euc to msx
That’s a fast wheel! Good luck!!
Try using soft pads on right side
Ah, that's actually a very good idea! Will look into it. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks so much :)
Did u update ur euc?
Still on my 16S :)
I have scooters also
I sold my scooter recently! :o
The "dominant leg" thing is a myth, IMHO. At some point, I purposefully switched my default mounting leg. Now I can mount either way and at times I am not even sure anymore which would be my preferred leg. It's all a question of perseverant practice with the "weaker" leg until it becomes the stronger one. Another point to mitigate fatigue could be to not lift the body weight with one leg but do the vertical upward movement after both legs are on the pedals.
Gosh... you must have great coordination if you can mount with both legs. 😳 Just curious, are you left-handed or ambidextrous?
You’re right though. Just gotta practice and persevere! I’m definitely gonna try to use my left leg. That would help so much. Thanks so much for the help!! take care ☺️
I wouldn't say it's a myth. Skateboarders, snowboarders, surfers etc have long had reference to dominant legs. If you can switch your stances though that's awesome
Aws,careful plz
oh people walking on the bike lane... argggggggg If they see you rolling on the walkside... then they shout at you.
Yes, exactly! Seeing people walk on the bike lane is not fun. Thanks for having that same mutual frustration!
Your helmet does not provide enough protection for your chin.
When u ride jus take a chill pills relax go2 parks trails not in streets.i like to ride on trails.here hardly any bikes trails hardly
I'll take a ride around Central Park :) Hope you're well!
Full-face helmet .... For heaven’s sake ......
I’ve bought and had to return about three full face helmets so far 😞 Usually a bit too lose. I’m usually on the bike lanes on my KS 16S, but will for sure get a better helmet if I upgrade to a faster wheel! Thank you for your concern. I really appreciate it 😁
@@GreenwithAnvy my concern stems from personal experience. I have three stitches on my forehead from my bad experiences on a defective Gotway. I stay far away from any Gotway.