BEST OFF-ROAD Electric Unicycle? Ninebot Z10 Trail Impression!

Episdoe 17!
The ninebot One Z was designed to handle off-road action, with its wide tire and torque. But can it really handle trails?
In this episode; off-road impression of the ninebot z10, that is if we can find some real trails.. And micro impression of the Feiyu Tech WG2X. and finally the return of my beloved IPS i5!
the search for real trails in New York City continues; this time we head up to the Cloisters on the Northern end of Manhattan.
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[@user936]

I don't board but I do ski - I appreciated the snow comparison - it is also challenging to plot the winding course on Ski's but for different reasons. If you can try renting blades out - ideally the ones with ski release bindings (essentially super short skis). They are great fun and you can get wide ones for the deeper white stuff.

[@OWGAC]

I haven’t had the chance to hit a bigger mountain since my wife is still learning, but hopefully in another few more season we’ll be ready, really miss them!

[@EVChris]

Another great video - love the style of your videos and the fusion makes it more fun to watch

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! I am still learning how to use the fusion camera but it is certainly helpful (and fun) to be able to change camera angle!

[@Mariuander]

Great video. I ride a Gotway Tesla year round in the northern parts of Norway... Sure there has been some crashes, especially on wet icy conditions, but if you keep your speed reasonably low, no damage is likely to be inflicted on either wheel or driver.

[@OWGAC]

oh but it is soooo tempting to go faster! this is actually why I still ride my i5 regularly since it has a hard cap on max speed, btw what is the legal status of EUCs in Norway? I am beginning to hear a lot more restiction on PEVs from European countries.

[@Mariuander]

@@OWGAC so basically, in Norway it's like this: Max speed for any self balancing vehicle is 20 kph. (12.42mph) (Here I'm obviously breaking the law, but there are so few policemen where I live that I haven't seen one in 3 years. Except from when I go to the nearest city. 70 kilometers away. max weight of vehicle is 70 Kg (154 pounds) for any self balancing electric vehicle other than that there are in a practical sense no other rules. Helmets, reflective vests, a ringbell and vehicle lights are advised, but not mandatory. all in all pretty chill rules that aren't too hard to follow. I wish i knew how to code for android, so that by just opening an app, it would automatically connect to my wheel and set the max speed to 20kph, in case I got pulled over while going a "bit faster" than that..

[@VibeBooth]

Just rode my ninebot z10 for the first time, thanks for the videos!

[@OWGAC]

Awesome! Take your time and take advantage of that low speed stability to get comfortable with it. The best advice I heard was a to spread your feet out wide and experiment with shifting your stance and don’t clamp down on the wheel.

[@VibeBooth]

@@OWGAC thank you, my inner lower legs are killing me lol I'm going to try your advice

[@OWGAC]

I started with both feet close to the wheel, and got a lot of speed wobble. I then spread my feet out and pinch the upper part of the wheel with my knee; what I thought of as making the “pyramid” and the wobble got better. I now try to avoid touching the wheel with the inside of leg all together and is still learning that!

[@UStride]

Great video. Love the snowboarding comparison

[@OWGAC]

Thanks! Don’t have a bit trip planed this year but still hoping to catch this season!

[@UStride]

Hsiang yeah I hope you make it. We’ve had no snow here in Boston but other parts of New England was hammered.

[@darkflame808]

Jason is the MAN! If you are in the US do not go anywhere else than ewheels. You will NOT regret it! Disclaimer:

[@OWGAC]

It really makes a huge difference especially when it comes to such a spendy item; I personally likely would not have been willing to pay this much money if the vendor wasn’t 100% trustworthy. I think this makes a huge difference for a product to remain a niche vs more main-stream acceptance!

[@Cuba660]

You’re looking very comfortable on that wheel! Another great video.

[@OWGAC]

Thanks! It’s getting better but I still feel like there are a lot to learn!

[@AbRob007]

another cool video! well done!

[@OWGAC]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@prostosergik]

Great video! Thanks!

[@OWGAC]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Th3_ENGINE3R]

perhaps the problem in braking is as simple planting your feet properly on the EUC it may brake better. You can see in the video your left foot is not placed on the pedal parallel to the body of the wheel.

[@OWGAC]

there are some weirdness with the braking on the Z10, I managed to isolate it as something that happens within the first minute or so when you turn on the wheel, brake will slip during that window. not sure if it is just with my copy of the wheel, but it does happen pretty consistently

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

Cool video! Again :)

[@OWGAC]

thank you!!

[@GreenMasterMike]

Hsiang Love your videos you personally are a really cool guy man but talking about the Z10 man you convinced me to buy one does your style of holding 1 leg against it and 1 leg free does that really work good for you . I should be getting it on Wednesday and I'm gonna go full force you got any tips

[@OWGAC]

Ride style is a very personal thing, I ride "weird" so it may not necessarily work for you, but in time and with more miles people usually find their own optimal stance and style, so give it time and expeirment!

[@GreenMasterMike]

@@OWGAC Thanks for the reply buddy Is Peace and Happy Riding

[@MrJbchocolate]

Hsiang, be careful with the IPS i5 wheel/frame or fender clearance...I damaged the border when I rammed it against a hidden grass/concrete edge...I had to order the shells from Jason but I haven’t venture its re-assembly....I might be procrastinating it due to unconscious fear of the unknowns when facing putting all together. Nice video by the way...just kidding about the music.

[@OWGAC]

Thanks! Don’t I know it, I love the i5 for its compact size and weight, however there are just way too many issues; the case is one of them, be careful screwing and unscrewing it open, since the holes is integrated into the case, if you strip the holes it renders the case unusable. That was the problem I encountered. But you’ll have to practice opening it anyhow since if you ever get a flat, its the only way to patch or replace inner tubes.

[@MrJbchocolate]

Thanks for the advice, Hsiang

[@Ylte]

A great video and really fun to watch , but I do think you have misunderstood the concept of off-road;) A road is a road, and leafs and pot holes does not make it off-road:D Do I think the Z10 is a great wheel, yes. Would I want a Z10, yes. Would I swap my XL for a Z10, no. I like to ride narrow off-road trails, aka not a road, and both the low pedal height and the width of the tire on the Z10 would struggle, but on more wide paths and on looser surfaces the Z10 would be great. I traded my Onewheel+ for the KS 16S. OW is a great concept and really fun to ride, but even the XR hasn't enough range for my taste, and it lacks a lot when it comes to the related issues of speed, power and safety.

[@OWGAC]

The search continues! =D You know I was talking to my coworker last week and we’re trying to figure out where the closest tree is to our office, and sadly none of us could even think of one! I would love the chance to try the XL but with the winter settling in even the hard core uni rider in the city seems to have stopped so no group rides means no chance to try new wheels! I am curious about the onewheel though, aside from the range and nosedive issue, how was the fun factor compare with an EUC?

[@Ylte]

@@OWGAC You might not have many trees in NYC, but you do have a unsurpassed cool factor;) We always laugh when the news claims there was a snow storm in NYC, when all you got was 30 cm of snow:) Fun factor between OW and EUC is really hard to judge, because they are so different. Equal in fun per minute, but I'll give the OW the edge on how cool you feel. I'll probably be tempted to buy a OW again if they get a stronger motor and bigger battery.

[@TheJetrooster]

Great video, love that you put some effort into editing. I own a Z10 and I love it, specially for off-road riding and trail riding. Check out some of my videos. I was hoping this video had some “real” trail riding. That’s where this wheel shines and rises above the rest. The only complaint I have is that I wish the foot pegs where sitting ever so slightly higher from the ground. This to prevent the unexpected “peghittherockorroot” throw-off. If you ever come down here to Florida I’ll show you some good trails and you can see how the Z10 handles soft surfaces. Keep the videos coming and great job.

[@OWGAC]

@Espen Riise I’ll have to talk one of these onewheel guy to let me try their board next time! I am saving up for the next wheel purchase, but probably will lean more towards getting the new Gotway Monster if they do (hopefully) refresh it this year!

[@Ylte]

@@OWGAC A Monster with a stronger motor and even bigger battery is on my wish list as well:) Will be looking forward to your review. You should watch EUC Guy, he is modding a Monster and I think he will double the battery and put a new shell on it.

[@ElectricunicyclesUK]

Another great video, well edited great info with a touch of humour ,,, great

[@OWGAC]

Thanks! Glad you like the video!

[@reitze01]

Who gave you the down-votes here? Out your selves you ###-#######. Hsiang thanks again for another nice shared experience. I'm upstate (Syracuse, not NYC) and ride slow with my dog... riding ROCKS!!!

[@OWGAC]

Syracuse that’s my schools, GO ORANGE! You’re hardcore! I spend 5 years rollerblading all over the place and it wasn’t easy since its covered in snow half the time!

[@reitze01]

@@OWGAC I ride in the snow too!

[@SeageSpeaks]

I wonder if breaking and a bit of the sketchiness downhill is from the foot position of your (i think) left foot. Since theres a lot less contact area there, im really wondering if you can put as much balanced pressure into stopping and controlling it when so much of your foot is off the pedal. Im guessing your right foot is doing a lot of the work when it comes to weight shifts and so on. But i could be wrong as im a beginner. I just noticed when i was practicing, when my foot went out like that (which it did a couple times), i was able to ride, but my (admittedly EXTREMELY limited) control was slashed. But again, this is totallllllllly theory as i dont have the skill to back my words. Im genuinely curious if you feel that may be part of it.

[@rcpete7055]

How do you change from kph to mph on the gotway app please anyone..??

[@TheBoardGarage]

Is that Jose on the OneWheel? Love that guy!

[@OWGAC]

it is! Love your video btw, when are you going to make more??

[@TheBoardGarage]

@@OWGAC Oh wow, thanks! Next couple of days, actually. A lot of life stuff came up, and I'm sitting on a lot of footage. Will resume regular uploads this weekend. Cheers sir!

[@DEFACTO9]

Much better on the wheel. nice bent knees. Try different tyre pressures.. that thing looks very high pressure over the bumps.. maybe. Good production. Couldn't agree more about Ninebot.. lets hope theyre ramping up in the background

[@OWGAC]

Unfortunately I am not hopeful, as I think they are currently so pressed for production by all the escooter company that they are barely paying attention on the Unicycle front. wort part is that since they own a lot of the self balancing patents, it'll be hard for someone else to come in and try to innovate.

[@adamloomis7682]

It's eather I'm bad on tires as bicycle tires , what does it take to pop one? Montesano Washington extending reword the future.

[@OWGAC]

the Z10 is tubeless so it'll likely take a lot to pop its tire; I have gotten flats before on my scooter, from things like long steel nails, but since the Z10 don't go as fast I am guessing that it'll be rare, let see!

[@adamloomis7682]

@@OWGAC tell me ,your z10 , i haven't seen a trolley bar or handel, you know when your walking. I'm forcing myself to buy a z6 all the same at least I'm starting out like a "BOSS" before I join the z10 club. But for walking purposes does it have one . I know your busy and if you've covered it in an unboxing, help me with that episode. Thank you for an advanced look to the future of personal travel. Montesano Washington , Adam Loomis

[@OWGAC]

@@adamloomis7682 no worries, but yes it does come with a removalbe trolley handle, I have it installed, its the thing that look like a rectangular frame on the back of the wheel. It does get bang up a bit since it also protect the rear edges of the wheel but I haven't had any major problem with it.

[@adamloomis7682]

About 24 before I stumbled on knowing that a trolley handel comes in the package. To boot when I found that out the next morning I get a text from the man himself. Thanks.

[@Anomalous-Plant]

Oh how I wish the combined the off-road capability with monsters battery range :)

[@OWGAC]

I'll be happy if ninebot release an update to the z10!!

[@khrizgarcia8068]

What unicycle do you recommend me?

[@OWGAC]

well that depends on what you are looking for? top speed, stability, acceleration, convenience?

[@khrizgarcia8068]

Hsiang well something convenient with good acceleration and something that won’t knock me down easily

[@stevecobblestone8829]

Have u seen "ljhhh" super over priced im guessing off brand version of the z10 on amazon.com?

[@OWGAC]

No? what? an off brand version of the z10? I'll have to look it up!

[@Twizzyz_]

I saw that too pretty sketchy.

[@elwire]

Great video again!! Please start selling T-shirts / hoodies, whatever you come up with I'll buy it : )

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! I am still new at this and if the channel does grow more (like 1000 sub!), I’ll think of something fun!

[@elwire]

@@OWGAC Can't wait to find out what kind of fun you come up with to celebrate 1000 subscribers! I bet that'll happen sooner than you think : )

[@elwire]

Hsiang I believe your channel is most likely to hit 1000 sub this weekend : )

[@piotrveltze]

Hi, any hints how to avoid wheel wooble at higher speed? When I ride it comes from time to time to unstable wheel vibrations which makes me scared.

[@OWGAC]

Don’t squeeze the wheel and ride it out. On motorcycle the advice for wheel wobble is always to relax and let it sort it self out and it is the same for EUC. This is why it is good to practice not touching the wheel with your leg as attempt to dampen the wobble at higher speed shakes your balance and actually makes it worst. Also, do not be afraid of a fall, practice falling, fear and panick stiffen you up and worsen your response.

[@OWGAC]

Yea. I am still practicing letting the wheel float. I find that at high speed, sometime the wheel will jerk when i hit something but it’ll alway stabilize by itself. I am still learning how stiff I should keep my feet, it is very interesting to practice.

[@rcpete7055]

You've not put a videos up in over a week??

[@OWGAC]

Why do you miss me? =D it typically take me 2 weeks to get one video up but work has been crushing plus I am planning a vacation so might be a bit slower for the next month or two..

[@rcpete7055]

@@OWGAC I was getting used to your interesting type of video.. And I'm also waiting for my ninebot z6.. I've never ridden a uni wheel.. 🤣🤔

[@darcyleepearson4416]

Somebody needs to give you a dualtron thunder to review ride ..... where did you get your jacket x

[@OWGAC]

LOL, I’ll be happy to do it if anyone ever offer to lend me one to ride for a month or two! =)

[@BrunoSilva-wg3st]

hi, i ´m serching for a eletric unicycle in a NYC, where can i buy it. I prefer a store. tnks

[@OWGAC]

I had not personally purchased from Demitry before; however I had heard good thing about his shop EUC.nyc; Its a small shop and I think he’s the only one in NYC.

[@Recapseen]

#TheGrandeurLife

[@newtoneucrider1107]

Am from Brooklyn we go ride one day I got and Airwheel

[@MrJbchocolate]

I liked your video....music did not bother me 🎶🤥

[@OWGAC]

Thank you! I am always a bit worried since I still haven’t figured out how to properly level out all my sound tracks.. =)

[@monogerman939]

Darn; who are you?? A video editing god lol Well, its gripping draws you in, including being informative hmmm

[@OWGAC]

Thank you but uhhh, are you referring to my video? cuz I am like a complete newb when it comes to editing!

[@monogerman939]

@@OWGAC yeaa, your videos have an awesome flow -continue BTW, I don't have a brake problem on myz10, just that its soft and has not a bite lol

[@manna155]

bloody music... keep it lowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@OWGAC]

Oops, still learning how to level the sound tracks.. was it obvious that I am bad of hearing? =D

[@sidjtd]

Yeah music is way too loud. Great video otherwise

[@user936]

Read this comment and only NOW I notice the levels, thanks :P

[@arenjay3278]

What a carpet.

[@OWGAC]

I have a crazy story on that carpet, maybe one-day I'll get to it

[@levsha_m]

Like for remark aout russian crazy snow euc riders ))

[@OWGAC]

You guys are hardcore! No body’s coming out now that its cold in NYC, but awesome to see you guys ride!

[@finophile]

I love your stuff, but I just can't watch this one because of the super annoying music. Worse than being in a club and being unable to have the conversation you wanted to have...

[@OWGAC]

Yikes took me a while to figure out how to balance background music and speech, might still be a bit off but the newer videos is prob better

[@SolarizeYourLife]

The wheel wideness might be considered for off-road but the tread is not off road...

[@OWGAC]

I don’t know enough about wheel design but I bet it has to do with compromises with speed, rougher tread probably both further reduce top speed and range.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Awesome video - thanks!

[@OWGAC]

Thanks!