Btw, A heavy sneeze attack broke the cable. Sh$t happens. Recovery starts all over. It's all good. I don't have good balance again yet and I'm not supposed to use my arms for 6 weeks. I'm riding my modified recumbent trike now with a 1000W Bafang electric motor to help me up the hills. It ain't the Onewheel but it's a start! Later on

Did you bust your phone? I used to Kiteboard a lot and the two most popular questions were: How much does it cost? and Should I use a life jacket and helmet. If you ride a Onewheel or any skateboard you will fall. Risk vs reward. Sorry you got hurt but at least you didn't have a stroke from being a couch potato eh? I've had two aortic aneurysms and open heart surgery with a upper aortic reconstruction. So far I've lived though both. I'm 61 and one of the things I really want to do is ride again. I have a 1st generation Onewheel with a little over 600 miles on it. I love it. I know there are a lot people who have gone further with fancier, but I guarantee no one loves their Onewheel more. It's the coolest toy ever . I rode till 3 in morning before my last surgery and by 10am my heart had been stopped. They told me I couldn't eat the night before but they didn't say I couldn't ride . I thank God for having the chance to experience Onewheels along with all the other cool toys I've had. I am now recovering from my last surgery again. One of the cables busted that was holding my breastbone together after the first six weeks of recovery. Two weeks ago they opened me back up again and now I have titanium plates screwed in my chest. I can't wait to get back on my Onewheel, paraglider, SUP, and kiteboard again someday. I love the Onewheel so much because it's so accessible. If I had to choose one , it would be it. You have respect these activities. No more chasing the wind and waves if I don't want to. Maybe leave your cell phones at home? Offline is not a bad thing. There are lots of ways to monitor your batteries with other devices. Also, I don't think they designed Onewheels for speed. There are definitely toys for that. I agree with the guy who said keep your eyes on road and pay attention to what your doing and have fun. These activities are already really dangerous when we are paying attention. They aren't for everyone. Just my 2 cents...
KEEP ON CHARGING !

Way to go FM for putting a LED battery level meter on the new Pint. Can't wait to try one.

With a battery led monitor like the Pint.

A long time ago I tried to make a Onewheel (no electonics) with an old Skimboard and a Rolleze wheel to Kiteskate with... A mistake obviously. I then tried 3 wheels with my feet on each side of the center wheel. It actually kinda worked but it needed a motor, gyros, Onewheel technology and probably better wheels/tires. I've always loved kiteskating but the Onewheel beats everything now for me. However, I kinda think I prefer the Onewheel on flat surfaces and two or more wheels for offroad. I think maybe an inline Threewheel with rocker and Onewheel electronics would really be amazing offroad. I guess I'm kinda a prime number guy eh? LOL

Your not silly . I felt your pain with the dismount thing as do many. They are right about practicing but that's no fun. Every time I got on mine I just wanted ride. I,m still not great at it but I don't care so much. Don't worry so much, just ride and have fun. Maybe we can practice the dismount inside on the carpet on crappy days. Maybe the Pint's dismount thing will be awesome. I'm pretty sure that's why FM went to the trouble of trying to make it easier for us mortals.

I really like the Two - x idea someone mentioned for the Pint. Mini Me XR !!! I want one!

Yes I have tried different ways like you say but I didn't practice enough. I was able to get it done sometimes but not 100%. I do plan to practice dismounts and riding backwards more once my chest bone heals back together. May be a few more months. Thanks for the advice though.
I'm really glad I got to play with these toys before I got to old.
Good luck with the new board Onewheel .

It might be interesting to see how it works. Its just an option though. Sounds like they understand that dismounting can be challenging for some people and they are trying to make it more user friendly. I'm all for making things easier. Don't feel bad, so far the only I have fallen (2 years , 2nd battery and tire about 600mi) ...so far is near stop lights where a bunch folks are already looking at me like I'm nut's. Hey look look at that old guy idiot ....bam...I don't disappoint. 2am riding solves that problem. LOL I plan on learing how to dismount better someday...maybe .

That figures about the fender..I never could understand the concept of this board without a fender . Who would want dirt and rocks flying up there face? I just happened to have an extra one for my V1. I guess initially they come with one but who knows about later ??? Wonder whats next ? Maybe an XR Especial Whamy Jammy ? Thanks for the info..