Best posts made by Vapco

When the “Stay Home Stay Safe” stuff hit, I found a local Onewheel dealer and bought the last XR + he had in stock. I’ve never been a skate boarder, or snowboarder. Waterskiing and roller blades are as close as I came. It seemed perfectly logical to start a high likelihood-of-injury activity half way into my 60th year. Yes - I had the black-n-blue thigh when I did the splits during a poor dismount! Yes - I have a road rash knee and elbow! Yes - my back and ankle feel better now. Yes - every bit of it was worth it to be able to gently carve my way down the streets, up and down driveways, and across sidewalks! I’ll never be the wild trail rider, or the dude trying to push 22 MPH, but the enjoyment of being a Smoooooth Rider I hope to continue for years to come! Currently have 91 miles logged and looking forward to the next 1,000.

Here’s the video! https://youtu.be/Gxeyq377BTU

@stinkyface - I’m thinking you are still young at 47! Use every minute of your day because you can never have them back....

@midlifecrisis - here’s my answer to your question that I posted in another thread:

When the “Stay Home Stay Safe” stuff hit, I found a local Onewheel dealer and bought the last XR + he had in stock. I’ve never been a skate boarder, or snowboarder. Waterskiing and roller blades are as close as I came. It seemed perfectly logical to start a high likelihood-of-injury activity half way into my 60th year. Yes - I had the black-n-blue thigh when I did the splits during a poor dismount! Yes - I have a road rash knee and elbow! Yes - my back and ankle feel better now. Yes - every bit of it was worth it to be able to gently carve my way down the streets, up and down driveways, and across sidewalks! I’ll never be the wild trail rider, or the dude trying to push 22 MPH, but the enjoyment of being a Smoooooth Rider I hope to continue for years to come! Currently have 150 miles logged and looking forward to the next 1,000. Going on my first group ride tomorrow downtown Detroit! I say go for it- I did!

Here’s the video! https://youtu.be/Gxeyq377BTU

Hi Rush - I loved your stories and writing style. I went for a nice 8.5 mile ride today in the old neighborhood where i grew up. Full of hills and uneven semi-crappy blacktop. Had a wonderful time without any mishaps. According to the app, at some point I went 12.5 MPH! Plenty fast for me and very enjoyable. I was wearing my Triple 8 gear as well.

Trying to just stand on the board is (in my opinion) not a good test of ability. It’s probably the hardest thing to do on a onewheel that is turned off. Turn it on and with someone sturdy in front of you hold arms and activate the board. It will help you balance front to back. Bend your front knee to shut the board off and the tail will drop. Do this several times with a partner. Watch the video’s in the app several times. Knowing the machine and how it behaves is huge!

Last little tidbit is if it is not rolling (even slowly) it will never feel stable. Creeping along on a flat hard surface is the only way to get a feel for the board. Practice the 2 food jump off (lots). When balance goes bad, don’t try to save things. Jump off quickly and let the board go belly up, then try again. Better the Onewheel gets a bit beat up than you. Never try to stop the board by taking your back foot off - The board will teach you how to do the splits, and believe me - NOT FUN!

Always remember - Old Guys Rule!

@stinkyface I’m Curious - what makes the FF Hoosier 6” slick way better than the Vega?