Onewheel V1 Chicago Commute: ViBES

My favorite part is 16:30
Setup: Onewheel V1 (~8000 miles on it), Hoosier 6.5 treaded at 22psi, OW PLUS sensor footpad, Craft&Ride Onetail for V1, The float Life FloatPlates. And tape. yes, tape.
Shoutout to flatland3d.com for the gloves and boulderdenim.com for the jeans.
Film setup: Osmo Mobile + extension pole and a Gopro session.
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This type of conservative A to B riding is fun, but there is SO much more to love with Onewheel! I now have a Onewheel XR ordered and stoke could not be more high!! Game changer for these videos, I can’t wait to explore more of my city.
I’d love to add a speedometer reading to my video.. If anyone has a hookup on a setup that could get one in my videos, let me know!
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My Insta: / slydogstroh
Chicago E-Skate Facebook Group: / 972221732910898
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Music is from this youtube channel: / redytsuj

[@l2ic3]

This video convinced me that I needed a onewheel

[@toronzocannonthechicagoblu7179]

Me too

[@lonedrumer]

Same here. Been riding for 5+ years now.

[@alexBaldman]

​@@lonedrumersamesies guys!

[@SamChaneyProductions]

Now this is the Onewheel content I want to see! Straight to the riding, great chill music, smooth cinematography with good framing. No blabbering on about random stuff from your life, or going to the grocery store or restaurants like so many other "VLOG" style videos. Just smooth, quality riding video with good editing.

[@Randizzle057]

More of this please? No explanations, just the ride, good music, and living the moment.

[@itrick58]

A friend of mine introduced me to e-boards but this video is the sole reason i went out and got one Love the chillness and the vibe Never had any experience before with boards whatsoever and i wouldnt want to go back now having experienced the pleasure of riding one

[@johnosterman494]

So many good trails out there. Jealous! Thanks for helping me decide to jump in.

[@PaddyNinja]

Brother I never get tired of watching these videos. It's so cool at around video timeline 5:24 the speed comparison between runner, cyclist and onewheel rider. It leaves the runner behind and he was setting a good pace, way way fitter than me guys. Then the bicycle even he was setting a decent speed and the onewheel keeps pace with him for awhile. The 9 year old sitting playing playstation beside me interupts saying "between the camera and gimbal, the soundtrack and the riders experience, balance and reactions makes the journey look easy. That is art". I thought that was very astute of him as that's what I was thinking as I followed the progress of SLYDOGSTROH through the video. Can't wait to see the XR. Will follow your career with interest. Until then, stay cool ; )

[@bozire]

@ 1:06 🤣 @ 1:03- I KNOW you thought about it.... 😂 It's really cool to watch you far away from the city, but the city keeps getting a little closer, a little closer, a little closer- then the whole ride and feel changes when you hit the city and ride in traffic. Very cool flow it all. 👍🏻

[@quinnfoster4671]

I got a used v1 Onewheel with 153 miles. I've riden it 550 miles in 2 months I'm loving it. Definitely going to get a treaded tire, trails are awesome.

[@cookiebuster652]

This has to be my favourite one so far, the light, the tunes, the vibes.. just perfect

[@cookiebuster652]

still so good, this is what I want right now

[@rich3677]

Everyone needs a onewheel!

[@Darksibuss]

Your camera skills are the best for riding. You end up producing the best view point at the best time.

[@slydogstroh]

Joshua Stephan I try! 😅 thanks for the kind words Josh!

[@DVKESILVER]

Best one wheel video I've watched. Chill music, nice angles of you cruising, and nice scenery.

[@tobiaswehrle1308]

I can feel the float vibe,cause i m a onewheeler too!Keep on riding!

[@alrk1]

Great video. You can never get tired of that ride to Downtown.

[@seankelly5318]

Great vibes to the video! I've just had a lovely late Saturday brunch watching this. The camera work, the riding skills, the location,,,,,,,,,the music! Dayam,,,,, so good! Thanks for the smiles. =D P.s this is not the first time watching,,,,,I'll be back.

[@imabud1203]

this instantly became my favorite channel, cheers. Would be great to see more of the Pint!

[@slydogstroh]

Hell yea thank you!!! Tons of content coming up next year, will be posting a lot more consistently :) cheers!

[@frostvisto9610]

Lovely commute! I dig my brand new OneWheel XR. I've had it for 2 days now and already have 47km on it

[@Vastfill]

Wowzer! These are moments of our lives we want to re-live. Enjoy it while you can! Wish Seattle had places like this

[@AdiusOmega]

Damn you rip! Looks like you feel pretty confident carving around pretty quick, you're one of the best riders I've seen so far. I love to just shred with mine I'm not quite as good but I'm pretty confident in my abilities. 8000 miles though holy fuck, killin it.

[@Lybbington]

Wow, what a video! Especially loved the Beach/Skyline Scene at arround 7:00. What a chill vibe in connection with the music + that insane videography, so good. Your riding is sick btw dude! Keep it up!

[@seantaylor8414]

You're the main reason why I'm buying da one wheel... You should be the ambassador of this board...

[@jorgebatista425]

Bought one because of this guy's videos and have logged 110 miles in a few weeks. Soooo much fun!

[@BRICKSNCHITZ]

Your riding style and filming angles look great and the song used in this is great!

[@JoshMiles]

Killer video! I just got my Onewheel + XR a few weeks ago. I love how smooth and fluid it is to cruise around on, and that totally comes across in your footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@JoshMiles]

Was that a lot of work to swap out the tire? I hadn't really considered doing that, but even on-road, I feel like a little tire tread would be helpful!

[@calebhawk07]

This was awesome. I’m out of town without my onewheel and I have a similar riding style. Got me through my riding withdrawals. Thanks pal!

[@Okiiashi]

very cool video! I'm digging the work put in to record and the music is nice and chill.

[@TheDiu]

Dude nice video, I can sit at work listen to the soothing music and watch ride is perfect. Simply relaxing not to mention I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those one wheels. Very nice!

[@slydogstroh]

JDendiu yea dude I do the same thing!! This video calms me down haha. Thanks, and more to come!

[@seankelly5318]

Back again,,,, it's raining out,,,,again! 09.43 Nearly got that squirrel!! Haha Well, 2 days ago I finally bit the bullet and got a ONEWHEEL XR!!! Holy shit it's good!! It's a lot harder to ride than you make it look,,,, I have much greater respect for your skills Bro. A massive thanks for your inspiring, motivating video's. Hopefully one day we'll get to shred together!!

[@randomdude189]

It rides itself bro lol some people just aren’t coordinated

[@BlueFlyer83]

Dude, awesome video! Such steez! *Would LOVE to see more videos like this! Very inspiring!

[@lightbeing9528]

Dude! I love tripping through traffic with you. The video is beautiful, the moves are so sweet. It’s a good thing that stop signs don’t apply to OWers. The gimbal is sooooo smooth. You da Man.

[@Strindberg77]

I am watching you now, as it started snowing today....not a happy subway commuter :( Love watching you ride Sly - keeping the vid on a second screen with speakers turned up with chill music.....dreaming of OneWheel-worthy roads without snow or ice....mmm.

[@ChrisCypher]

The first video of yours I watched was one of you cruising around Chicago on a boosted board. I watched mainly because I also live in Chicago, and have been getting close to buying an eskateboard. Then I noticed you have more “style” than most eskate videos, so I watched some others and mannnn… I think your videos alone have made me strongly consider a onewheel instead! Haha. I was reluctant before, because they looked weird and were expensive, and the few others I saw riding it never sold it to me. Then I saw your videos and again your riding style clicked with me and how I like to ride and it was the first time I realized “wait a minute, this looks like the closest I could realistically get to riding an actual hoverboard in the foreseeable future.” So, now I’m strongly considering an XR despite how expensive they are…so I had to subscribe, man! Hope to see you out on the streets in the near future!

[@slydogstroh]

Chris Cypher Dude just went back and read this... and realized it was you xD awesome floating with you at the meetup man! I can definitely tell you weren’t kidding when you said your ride style was similar to mine! Mad respect, you’re really really good for riding for so little time. Stay safe and I look forward to floating with you again soon! I’ll be posting more group rides ASAP! 👍🏼

[@missiledropkick6450]

Thanks for posting mostly unedited footage of your riding. I’ve been wondering how good riders wait at lights and such. Good to see your techniques

[@slydogstroh]

Missile Dropkick the Hoosier treaded 6.5 is super squirrelly at low speeds! And the v1 in general is so much less stable than the plus... so yea that’s something I have to adjust for when running this setup.

[@missiledropkick6450]

I have a v1 and just haven’t gotten used to it yet. I’m still running stock Vega.

[@missiledropkick6450]

I meant stopping at lights

[@slydogstroh]

Missile Dropkick try dropping your PSI to about 13psi. Should make the board a ton more stable while you build confidence in your riding.

[@missiledropkick6450]

slydogstroh thanks I’ll do that

[@rmontena4583]

I miss watchin you ride around Chi town on youtube. Hope you have survived the pandemic. Best regards, Rich Albany, NY

[@paulwilliams3748]

speedometer would be dope. You could use an app like AZ recorder to capture the screen for android, or the native screen recording feature for iOS. float on!

[@lexdunet5354]

Beautiful ride and good music... I like thanks

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Love the music bro nice choice of music to watch the ONE WHEEL GLIDE ALL AROUND CHANGING ROAD CONDITIONS :)RELAXING! THUMBS UP KID...

[@outdoorstransient1498]

Always enjoy seeing you cruise your city bruh. Be well...

[@stealtherider3008]

Cool music dude! I always watch this video when I want to. Relax!

[@rob060]

Seen your videos in the past before and didn't notice the Boulder denim mention in your intro until I got some for myself. Fuckin love their jeans. Mainly use them for climbing though they're awesome for pretty much anything active.

[@kwaaaa]

This is so good man, love the relax vibe.

[@jschow74]

Super smooth ride! That squirrel almost got smashed!!!

[@KennyS1134]

Really digging these commuting videos. Solid videography, dude. Doing my research on eboards, and getting closer to pulling the trigger on a onewheelXR. Pretty similar to snowboarding? Looks rad.

[@slydogstroh]

Kenneth Simon Yea man whenever I give demos I can tell when someone snowboards cause they hop on and go right away. You won’t be disappointed!! Onewheel has an amazing engineering team... Boards are solid and my favorite eboard to ride by far. 👍🏼👍🏼I’m stoked for my XR to arrive early next month!!

[@SublimeySlime]

Definitely worth it my man had my xr for about one year now, still loving the ride takes me to work and back plus to the store with extra charge to have a fun cruise. I was kinda tripping out about how much I spent when I ordered it, but no regrets at all, so fun

[@jimlarsen6782]

May your future shredding not include knees. You gave us all the glee of floating through jammed traffic with relaxing music. The way life should be. Love the birds eye view of life on the street. A low bird. Nice!

[@SDE90]

This intro footage hit me right in the feels while my board is at FM 😂

[@Grind671]

What a beautiful ride. Got me feeling for Chicago. You riding in elevated nowadays or are you just sitting on top of pushback the whole time? How do you like that Hoosier 6.5?

[@electricfatbiker9717]

Thanks for the awesome video. It’s fun to see you ride. Stay safe !! I got to get myself a onewheel 🤔 New sub

[@korling99]

so relaxing ...

[@FredFolkerts]

Funny I think my son and I ran into you last year downtown by Buckingham fountain heading to Navy Pier.. You where flying down that hill from the bridge and no way I was going to try to keep up. You controlled that onewheel great.. we where on brand new boosted boards

[@slydogstroh]

Fred Folkerts nice! I usually try and keep an eye out to speak to other ESkate riders, it’s a shame I didn’t see you. If you get a chance to try the Onewheel you totally should! It’s amazingly fluid.

[@watchncarry9593]

Relaxing ride. I played in this in the background while studying for my exams lol. Can I ask what selfie stick, gimble, and camera do you use for your videos?

[@aestheticpov972]

Man I just got into the zone watching this. So enjoyable. I’ve never been on a onewheel but have really been toying with ordering the new version. I notice that your board sort of tilts backwards a bit when you are at high speeds. Is this that safety mechanism engaging to tell you that you are at max speed? I’ve heard that if you were to lean forward in this instance you might stall the board and do a nosedive. If you are cruising around with the board leaning back a little like this, how easy is it to accidentally shift your weight forward and risk a sudden nosedive? This kind of worries me. Oh, and as for the speedometer, what if you screen recorded your phone and then drop the footage into your timeline? You could shrink it down and move it to a corner.

[@dramatica01]

Chilled vibes!! Love the vid!!!

[@Dojhit]

Great video man. I love those gloves, but if you fall they transfer the damage on to your elbows. Maybe consider elbow guards? Even the soft hidden ones would probably help a lot in a crash.

[@slydogstroh]

Faux I just want low profile fingerless gloves that provide padding to my palms in case of a crash. These work perfectly! I’m relying on my ability to fall correctly to protect my wrists/elbows. So far so good.

[@thunder7135]

Hey, man! Sick video :O One question: do you think the latest Onewheel Pint would behave in a similar fashion to your V1? Based on the specifications alone, it should do at least as good if not better. I wouldn't want to spend approx $2100 (incl. shipping to Europe) on the XR when I could get away with about $1100 for the Pint. I don't mind the reduced range (6-8 miles, just like your V1). Thank you in advance and keep up the good vibes!

[@rogerthat4662]

That was awesome!, one wheel here I come!,

[@CG-bm1eq]

Hi Very nice vid, smooth ride and stylish curves ! As a medium V1 user , i’ve a question : how do you ride so fast? Are you fighting the pushback while riding?

[@SamGarfield1]

I'm also curious about this. This video looks like he is riding faster than mine goes for sure.

[@cesarguerrero4979]

Same, I can maybe hit 12-13 on mine before the board complains

[@vivimu]

C G I'm pretty sure he powers through pushback and might even have unlocked hardware from FM they probably sent him some more powerful onewheels since he's got skill and has indirectly sold many boards for the company

[@kentaprestberg7524]

Exelente musika. Flawless ride. You got it man!

[@TylerDurden916]

Dude sweet video. What music are you using? So beautiful. Watching this is hypnotizing! Cheers!

[@citruscyanide]

I watched this and bought one. =)

[@206robert206]

Was just gifted a V1 with 1646mi... Currently at 1693mi in just a week. Blown away by the battery performance but that's a given with lipo4 cells. My e-bike battery was made before these boards were thought of .... That battery/custom build still pulls 36amp from a 13s pack with ease.... 34mph nominal 46.8 absolute top recorded to date via GPS....

[@206robert206]

*Lifepo4

[@PPGGORILLA]

So chill..

[@jardaveselsky7199]

Wow, luxury video, beautiful ride

[@gennadybekkelman4896]

Awesome video. How fast do you usually ride?

[@throwdown54]

Man I love your videos, making me want a onewheel so bad, can i ask how long your commute is to work?

[@slydogstroh]

Sean McCoole this route is just over 5 miles. When I get the XR, I’ll be taking different longer routes to work for fun! :)

[@eduarburola]

8000 miles!! my V1 is less than 1K and I was concerned.... Great vid, ty

[@francheskar.8132]

Awesome video! Your video are one of the reason I got a OW. Where was the music from? The link on the description doesn’t work

[@slydogstroh]

Justice Der guitar 🤙🏼

[@craigthomas7813]

tfw you recognize the youtube musician used in the video. awesome content, man. I might have to buy one of these

[@slydogstroh]

Craig Thomas yea man I’ve been following Justice Der for over a year now, I started jamming to his videos on guitar and one day realized it works well with my raw footage haha. The board you see here is over 3 years old and still works great. Amazing machines.

[@jorgebatista425]

The dog is loose in the City on another smooth ride. Love the videos man and your choice of music is awesome. Keep em coming. What is the best psi for the stock vega wheel? I weigh 215 lbs in case that matters.

[@slydogstroh]

Jorge Batista 20 psi is pretty good. It’s what I ride. Right in the middle.

[@POWDERNPELLTS]

After owning a ripstic caster board I’m considering one of these my question is, is it worth the base model 1399 or the XR model for 1799 I’m considering the XR just a large price tag seems like a blast great video by the way amazing quality

[@slydogstroh]

DragginBagger 22 XR or used PLUS for around 800. Both are great boards. I’m super pumped about my XR.

[@fyrtiotva]

sweet ride dude!

[@chingg7639]

@Slydogstroh how is your ankle man?? That thing needs to heal up so you can make some more awesome videos for sure.

[@ecfbem]

Whats the purpose of the tail addition? Thinking about getting a one wheel Ɛ interested to see what Ɛ why mods are added. Great vid, very fun Ɛ chill!

[@matttaylor5656]

Man I love your videos. Relaxing plus remind me of my younger days in Cicero. I got a question: do you know any big guys that ride the Onewheel (I.e. 250+ #s) and if so do they have any issues with the motor over amping and shutting off unexpectedly? I’m one of those big guys and just started on a OW+ with an XR arriving in June. You seem like the man to ask! Thanks and ride safe.

[@slydogstroh]

Matt Taylor I do yea, check out my homie Jamie from LA on insta. He’s a bigger guy who RIPS. instagram.com/onewheeljungle

[@matttaylor5656]

Gives me hope! Thanks.

[@SamGarfield1]

The official max weight for a rider is 275lbs according to the manual.

[@moemoe05]

How fast were you going? I live in St Louis and riding around here can get a little sketchy with other drivers and bikers.

[@tamaradurand5492]

Great vidéo👍

[@RGMGFitness]

Anyone have any thoughts on the 'FANGs' for the OneWheels? Worth the investment...wondering if they've ever 'saved' anyone from a nosedive situation? Enjoying these videos..you guys know how to make these rides smooothhhhh........

[@richardelizondo1]

do you use special software to edit your videos...I enjoy your music....as well... any reason for the special tread tire

[@BlaccBoii]

onewheel asmr

[@G-Descent]

Cool soundtrack! Please do share the playlist. Cheers!

[@notstin]

God this is so soothing

[@slydogstroh]

Austin Goetz dude forsure. I’ve pulled this up mid panic attack and it calmed me down haha. 🤙🏼🤙🏼 I’ll make a few more of these this year forsure.

[@AayBee]

recommended to relaxing videos :)

[@andrefisker]

Almost hit a squirrel at 9:42 LOL

[@slydogstroh]

Suicide Squirrel!!!

[@mitchyoung8986]

Too legit to quit! Keep these dope vids coming brotha!

[@gregorysalter6226]

Would u say u were pushing full speed in this vid most of the time?

[@rydmerlin]

Are you seeing any electronic scooters in Chicago? What are the laws regarding the Onewheel here? I'm pretty sure I've seen you going down State street on that before.

[@christianschnell515]

Have an electric skateboard, looking at changing to a Onewheel. Are they as relaxing to ride as an electric board? I love the board as I can ride and not even think with how easy it is. Same for the Onewheel? Differences between the two?

[@davidse4486]

Your shooting with a gimble and extension ?

[@djoy38]

Hey Brother, how is it for you, the big difference between the vega and the hoosier tire, riding wise?

[@clickslidebang1871]

Are these only alowed in bicycles lanes?

[@sknipey]

How long have you had the Onewheel+ and how many miles do you reckon you’ve clocked up on it? Nice vid btw 🤘🏻

[@slydogstroh]

S Knipey The board in this video is my V1 and it has a little over 8000 miles on it. I actually sold my plus but it had just over 5000 miles on it when I sold it.

[@sknipey]

slydogstroh that’s some serious mileage right there so total respect. I’m contemplating on getting the XR if I can convince myself to offload that amount of cash...

[@oreomaster08]

See I'm always riding with my sensor pad in the back but it seems like all the riders I follow have it in the front and it does seem to offer more control that way.... And I read your little description part but is there anyway I can get more information on your set up plus the music is pure Fire

[@slydogstroh]

Capt_BDB Yea man I agree about the music... this video chills me out when I’m anxious! As for the setup, it’s a V1 with the plus sensor footpad (Surestance). I never ride with the sensor in back myself cuz of that heel lift I always do on my back foot. Not sure why I do that haha but yea. Sensor in front feels much safer to me.

[@RichieValentine]

How does the treaded tire perform vs the smooth tire?

[@LucaGAFFE]

MORE PLEASEEE

[@SolarizeYourLife]

Ever got your foot caught up in the tire?

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Quick honest question with an honest answer. Did you buy your one wheel new or used? And or did one wheel send you one as a promotion?

[@slydogstroh]

RIDE w/ PRIDE I’ve purchased all my boards. This is my V1, which has about 8,000 miles on it now (still works). I also have a plus and two XRs now. Haha I’m all in on Onewheel!

[@Ductie94]

Can this be fun and a relaxing hobby for someone who never surf or skate ?

[@dexmyster11]

What is your average speed my friend?

[@jdl2180]

Cool

[@lokken23]

8000 miles wow. How many miles does a tire last you? I average probably 800-900.

[@slydogstroh]

Depends on which one ya get. Hoosiers last me 2500+. The stock Vega is good for about 2k in my experience.

[@lokken23]

@@slydogstroh Yikes, should probably be upping my tire pressure like people have been saying. I ride around 16 psi mostly around the more unsavory (surface) parts of DC.

[@montralehammonds6919]

How did you ride this long on a V1? How many miles were you averaging with it compared to the XR?

[@slydogstroh]

This route is only like 5.5 miles. I averaged 8 miles on the V1 for a long time until the battery started slowing down nearing 8000 miles on the odometer. If I go for distance I can get 15 miles out of the XR easy.

[@trexn8]

Are you riding around in Elevated mode?

[@slydogstroh]

trexn8 nahh Extreme on the V1 always