I have set up a Google Maps and dropped a pin with my Onewheel forum Userid here:
Perhaps we can get a collection of Onewheelers willing to get together for rides (drop a pin and tag it with a userid). We can look up via userid and chat (I am on Google+ as well). I've not seen it from anyone else or Future Motion.
Seems more efficient than posting a topic and awaiting a reply.
Although I am not in Ottowa have set up a Google Maps and dropped a pin with my Onewheel forum Userid here:
Perhaps we can get a collection of Onewheelers willing to get together for rides. We can look up via userid and chat. I've not seen it from anyone else or bu Future Motion.
You purchased an electric vehicle. There is hardly any maintenance required (true for the Onewheel, Teslas, Chevy Bolts...).
The tire, pads, and bumpers are obviously wear items. the batteries will degrade after a few years... and maybe after a gazillion miles one might have to repack or replace the bearings. But really... Electric motors require hardly any maintenance.
Check this out...
Received my Onewheel+ a week ago... Unboxed it but had not had a chance to ride. The fender arrived a couple of days later so
Love the way it was packaged. Double boxed with foam padding on all 8 corner for the inner "retail" box. Opening it and taking out all the different items from the box is an iPhone unboxing experience. Well thought out with good protection for the unit. The trucker hat is a nice touch. I really think this sort of thing makes a big difference . Demonstrates that thought and care goes into the minor details.
Between the weather and work... it's been hard to find time but I was able to take it for a spin today.
My background: Middle aged dude who is somewhat athletic - expert skier, decent at ice hockey, generally more fit and better coordinated than most guys my age... but I've never surfed or snowboarded, and it's been 30 years since I've been on a skateboard.
IT ALL CAME BACK!!!
I had my wife hold my elbow when I stepped on for the first time. 2x back/forth on a flat section of my driveway, sooooo easy!!! I was able to get started, get to speed and carve wide turns instantly!!! After a few laps around the neighborhood, I felt like I had been on this thing for years. Sooo natural.
Some observations...
That all said, need some tips on the following...
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Ordered on 08 January, got it today 02 May.
That said, I asked for delayed shipment as I was out of the country in mid April for a couple of weeks.
Pioneer collective Gold members got a Fender Kit and an extra set of bumpers. Correct?
I received my Onewheel+ and in the box there is the onewheel+, charger and an extra set of bumpers. So I'm assuming I'll be getting the fender kit at some point.
I pre-ordered back in early January (Pioneer Collective, got my patch). Unfortunately I will be out of the country until mid-April.
I see no reason why I would need it before I return. So if my OW+ was to ship before then, and FM can honor my request. Someone will move up the queue.
@mekon said in Pre-Ordered the OW+. Extremely excited and a bit horrified. What have I done?:
Exactly how difficult is it? Steep learning curve? Harder than a bicycle? Anything I can do to prepare?
I'm not going to pretend it's a natural sensation. Seconds to learn and a lifetime to master. There's really no experience like it, so there's not much you can do to prepare. It took me a few weeks to build my confidence up with it, so I'd recommend pads (at least wrist guards) and a helmet at least until you get used to it. YOU WILL FALL, and PROBABLY at over 10 mph. Just be prepared and fall gracefully (ragdoll a bit). I have fallen several times and I still want to get right back on it every time. I think the OW+ will definitely be easier to learn on than the V1. I have to echo that you need to set shaping to 'extreme' the second it arrives.
Yeah.. planning on helmet, pads, guards... also gloves, long pants and along sleeve shirt.
I stop playing competitive hockey several when I got hit and got a cut over the eye and had to get stitches at the emergency room at 2AM . Next day, I showed up at work for an early morning board meeting looking like I've been in a bar brawl. I still skate for the old guys pickup games now/then but getting hurt when one has a job, career, family, tuition... is no fun.
@thegreck said in Pre-Ordered the OW+. Extremely excited and a bit horrified. What have I done?:
I don't know what's considered "middle age" these days, but I'm 46 and I love it. I used to skate, but that was 20 years ago. I ride nearly every day and it's the most amazing thing I've ever owned.
You might want to read through the Newbie Guide in the forum, written by @MichaelW , there's a lot of good and helpful info there: http://community.onewheel.com/topic/256/newbie-real-world-beginners-manual
And just search "newbie" or "beginner" and you'll find all kinds of great stuff here. I was reading these forums for about 2 months before my board arrived, and I found that the information I got was extremely helpful in learning how to ride it without killing myself.
IMPORTANT TIP: Change the mode to EXTREME as soon as you turn it on! Don't be scared of the name, it's just a name. It should be called WON'T KILL YOU, and Classic should be called WILL KILL YOU.
Thanks
What is the difference from Extreme and Classic? Does Extreme require more lean to carve so it's "less wobbly"?
Howdy...
Been on the fence for a while with the OW but the OW+ tipped me over. I pre-ordered .
I'm a middle aged dude who is somewhat athletic - expert skier, decent at ice hockey, generally more fit and better coordinated than most guys my age... but I've never surfed or snowboarded, and it's been 30 years since I've been on a skateboard. So while I'm very excited and can't wait for it to show up, I am a bit horrified.
Exactly how difficult is it? Steep learning curve? Harder than a bicycle? Anything I can do to prepare? I am considering purchasing a balance board and a skateboard.
I do get on the golfboard quite often: