@Enterusername The words falling and Onewheel seem to be discussed on this forum a bunch together. Goes with the territory I think, given the choice I would rather never fall than be a master faller. hey hey

@OneDan Have you already tried the Pint? Has anyone at FM told you that? That doesn't seem right. If your correct, there may be a bunch of pissed off people. I would like to hear that fact from FM. I'm sure glad I don't need a board now. This discussion is really making me love my e-bike more... LOL

@OneDan Interesting. I've never ridden one of those things. Maybe things will be better for folks with the Pint. It's looks to have a limit of 16. I read your old post about Customizable speed limit. Good stuff.

I just read that the Segway PT is equipped with "beginner" or "turtle" mode for 6mph and standard is 12.5mph. I know it's two wheeled but I think they use similar self balancing electronics (Arduino) ???

Good question. I don't know about the Onewheel. I can on my e-mountain bike.

Speed has never been my friend. I have always gotten spanked bad when pushing it, mainly on pavement. I'm not sure I've ever been much over 15mph on any Onewheel. That seems fast enough for me on this machine for just cruising and carving around, which is all I do with it. I have more appropriate toys that were designed for more speed. I still love this thing for what it is. It blows my mind every time I get on the thing. Overall, I think it's my favorite toy ever. It's incredibly accessible. If it ever dies on me I will get another. So far, with my recent crappy health issues it will probably out live me. Bottom line is for me, I agree with everyone, If these Fangs ever save me once , they will pay for their selves. I'm just saying, not so far for me, I'm not sure. I'm thinking if I pearl, I caused it. If I can't deal with the fail, I was probably going to fast or over challenged the design limitations of the machine(basically did something stupid), In which case I deserved to get spanked.

I have read over and over about all the hype about these wheels. I'm really glad that they are helping someone. I'm not as old as the oldest riders here, probably haven't ridden as far or as extreme as most. I still ride a V1 but updated. Tried the Fang thang and so far I don't get it. So far after over 1000 mi without and 200 with , I haven't had situation were I needed them. I think the main difference is what mode I ride in. I couldn't force the front wheels to touch unless my board was set to loosy goosy (de-tuning the stiffness). I'm not sure what mode that is but I hate it...that's just me. I like the Extreme mode(stiff and sensitive) LOL. I find the wheels don't have a chance on dirt, crushed granite, and my crappy asphalt sharp graveled roads in my neighborhood . With all that said, and the fact I have now stuck my foot in my mouth...I'm going to leave em on...they don't bother me and maybe they will catch me someday. I guess it's kinda like my reserve parachute on my powered paraglider for me. I hope I never have to use them.

Absolutely. Some have accidents and some ask for it more than others. You put a camera on them and.... well your video shows that.
Have fun and fall well....

They're in the water dude...lol That's where I would be if I lived there.

I'm still riding my upgraded V1 and love it. I have rode all the other models as well and I think they are all great. For just carving around the neighborhood and for an older guy like me and for under 5mi of range, I have a hard time understanding selling it and upgrading to an XR or Plus, no way. I still get a huge smile every time I ride it. That said, if I was starting over and had all these choices, I would wait to try a Pint and compare them all to each other, especially since the Pint should be out soon. I think that if the Pint lives up to it's claims, I think it would be the most fun for a short range pavement cruiser/carver. I really like all the tweeks they have added. It also looks more refined and I really like the idea of the smaller size, plus the bang for the buck. If you have $2k to spend(sounds like you don't) and want a beast of a machine, the XR might be your board. Keep in mind the XR gets huge range on pavement with a little person but not so much if you are 200lbs+ going off road.
I think it will be interesting to see what FM's next machine will be like. I bet they will have it for pre-order by Christmas. I wouldn't be surprised if will be a larger version of the Pint with more power and medium range (10mi or so) and they could call it the Growler ...lol
Bottom line for me is more is for off road buy an XR and for mostly pavement I would wait and compare the Pint.