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So if you haven't found Chris Richardson's videos on YouTube yet, they might also be a help. Video is upside but the info is solid... he's a huge help with very detailed explanations.
In addition to figure 8's the sidewalk plus sign drill might be great for you.
I also recommend people start on grass to learn... falls are easier and once you get decent, pavement will seem too easy.
Chris' video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw1mrKi35kk
@TheONEinMN Forgot to mention, if the board is completely off after a fail, typically the control module needs to be replaced.
Any word back from FM?
True and if you search Google a description comes up with the >20mph clause and bunch of other requirements but that's relative to the EPA for emissions. Many folks incorrectly quote this... not sure what the true legal definition is.
@jonnyk I just tell them I have to stop and wind it up every 5-10 minutes until it clicks, no issues.
Kidding. Yeah we've had very mixed responses around Boston. Being calm, respectful and polite go further than you think. All but one time we have been able to continue riding.
In the city most laws are written targeting wheelchairs, skateboards, razor scooters, Segways or bikes. OW doesn't fall into any of the categories... yet.
Sorry to hear about the nose dive. Board should be covered under warranty. Please post up when you hear back from FM
Mission. I know it was me exceeding the boards capability. There were a bunch of factors that but the main ones were mental and physical fatigue... my nosedive on my OW+ was due to distraction and feeling overly comfortable/confident.
Learn the limits of the board and respect them... which ever way fits your riding style. Do that and you'll stay upright.
@glyph I have only done this type of nosedive on the XR! But same exact scenario. Tail end of a super long day in Boston, was getting annoyed with the phone Zombies on the sidewalk and then ate it going around a couple of them. I know it was acceleration induced but it was a surprise.
@glyph How as were you going in Mission... that's always the first question?
@glyph Here's my thoughts...
I ride in mission 75% of the time and only switch to Delirium when the terrain calls for it. Like Friday, I rode from my car on a path to a little "track" in mission but then switched to Delirium to do the aggressive stuff. Both modes have more power on the XR. My use for modes hasn't changed, can just go a lot further now.
Trying to not sound like the old "get off my lawn" guy but I think having the OW+ before the XR was a benefit. Since the OW+ was highly sensitive to rider position and stance, I feel like I know what the board wants me to be doing. For example, where to position my weight going up hills on the OW+ to minimize the surging. Fast forward to the XR showing up. I use those same learned body mechanics and combine them with the increase battery juice and get a better experience. Without going through the learnings on the OW+, I don't know if I'd understand how to maximize my use of the XR.
So the XR definitely has more power. It blasts up hills the OW+ struggled with.. but I think understanding how your body weight effects the board also comes into play... although new riders may not know this as well because the XR is much more tolerant.
Glad to hear you're alright. You can try just using a higher pressure to seat the bead, 50-90 psi might be needed. If that doesn't work, you may need to remove the tire/motor from the board completely and add some slime or other lubricant to help the tire seat. You will still need the high pressure to get the bead on. YouTube has a bunch of videos on this if you do it yourself.
If you're in warranty period, you could reach out to FM for support.