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Visited a local surf and skate shop that sells the Onewheel on Saturday and took it out for a test ride. It was super fun. I've skated for 35 years, snowboarded for 25, surfed and wind surfed too. So board sports are pretty natural for me. I also used to on a Segway PT so the concept of trusting the self balancing aspect and not fighting it is engrained. After a quick demo from the shop employee, I hopped on and was navigating a big parking lot pretty effortlessly. Dismounts are a little tricky, but other than that it rode exactly as I expected it to. One thing I was not expecting was just how damn heavy the thing is. if I get one I'll definitely get the one with the extended range battery as the thought of running out of juice and walking with it is not pleasant.
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I was in Portland a while back. I saw three of them...damn! Those things scoot! Super quiet too.
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problem solve...fast n small.
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08-06-2018, 10:02 AM | #30 |
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True. I could borrow my wife's Honda Monkey. But the point is to not be riding a motorcycle in the rain.
I do appreciate all the suggestions, guys. However, the point of the post was to find out if anyone had any real-world experience with the Onewheel, not to find options other than the Onewheel. I've been down that road already, considering mini bikes, solowheel, hoverboards, boosted boards, etc. The Onewheel appears to be the best option for the unique conditions and situation. I was hoping someone on this forum actually owned one. |
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Gotta wear that helmet man! We got away without them for years because our reflexes were better and we bounced easier when we hit. Too old and slow now. I've had 3 concussions so I don't mess with that sh*t anymore. Helmet always! Even on my snowboard. Finally gave in a couple years back and got a helmet for that. |
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LOL, same here! Just spilled some paint on my OG Santa Cruz sweatshirt. Bummed. Hopefully I can still find a replacement. |
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https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/indepe...2=Mens&PSAPI=1 I'll share a story you'll appreciate. This girl I used to know was dating an old skater friend of mine. This girl and I did not get along. She had on his Independent Truck Co. shirt one day and I made some comment about stealing his clothes jokingly. She got upset and said that it wasn't his shirt, that it was hers. I asked her if she knew what Independent Truck Co. was and she replied with "Yeah, they're a trucking company" I asked what they hauled and she stated, "Whatever they want, they're and independent trucking company." |
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That's too funny on the Indi shirt. Some people, man. Hopefully your buddy realized his error and moved on from her. |
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