10 Tips for new electric unicycle riders

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[@kennethbland4086]

Hi Duf. I have watched all your videos because I am learning on my Gotway mcm2 340battery and 500 motor. I am 81 and thought it would be great to have a go and I am. due to your excellent videos I have progressed to travelling quarter of a mile so far. Unfortunately the weather here in England doesn't help. But your videos do. Thank you for all the help you have given me. I do wear a lot of protection which restricts me a bit so I am looking forward to when I am proficient and do not need so much protection. I know my old bones will take a long time to repair but I have to do it and see what happens.Thank you and Cindy for your videos, I thoroughly enjoy them. Regards. Ken Bland.

[@Duf]

Wow that is AWESOME. I certainly hope I am still wheeling and taking on new challenges when I hit your age. Let me know how your progress goes!

[@kennethbland4086]

Hi Duf. Progress is slow. I am having great difficulty jumping on and it seems that I never will be able to do it. I have watched your vid where you are attempting to get on and it was difficult eh. I must persevere though as I will not fail. I might end up with broken bones . I have already hurt my wrists and cracked a rib in my back but I will keep going. This thing will not beat me. Not if I keep watching you excellent vids. Thank Duf. Regards, Ken.

[@Duf]

Yea try practicing the one foot on ground drills. Put your dominant leg on the wheel, get your calf pretty tight against it and then consciously push that knee inward which will brace and lock that leg to the wheel, making it strong enough to step on with the other leg in a more controlled manner. You can also practice this while holding onto a railing. I am not sure if you told me what type of EUC you have?

[@kennethbland4086]

Thanks duf. I will just have to practice more. I have a Gotway mcm2 340 battery and a 500motor. Good enough to go a fair way when I am able. I will update you when my progress is better. I did two runs of a quarter mile today. Bit wobbly. I would have thought or hoped that I wouldn't be wobbling by now.

[@Duf]

If you go back through my videos you will see it took a loooong time till I was wobble free. You are past the hard part!

[@rcgldr]

Old guy here (69 years), I got a V8F a couple of months ago, have about 115 miles on it now. Before I ordered the V8F, and while waiting for it to arrive, I repeatedly looked at several how to ride EUC videos, including yours. Based on the videos I saw, I bought a mountain bike full face helmet, and 187 wrist guards (as part of a helmet, wrist, elbow, and knee guard pack for skateboards). I used support for mounting and launching, initially at a tennis court, where it only took a few minutes to be able to arm flail (flail left to steer right and vice versa), steering into direction of fall for balance, and to direct the EUC where I wanted it to go, doing laps at a tennis court. This was almost reflexive. 40 years ago, a friend loaned me his unicycle for a couple of hours, and I was able to use yaw steering back then. I'm not sure why this was natural for me. A couple of days later, I switched to a location with a long straight where I felt comfortable with going a bit faster, where at about 6 mph to 8 mph, the V8F was mostly stable on its own, allowing me to focus on leaning forwards|backwards for speed control, and experimenting with tilt steering since I had no clue how the V8F would respond. After a few passes, I was able to weave side to side using tilt steering, and the next day I worked on doing large radius 180 degree turns. I rode for about a week before attempting free mount, my one and only time on grass. Since I already knew how to ride, I didn't bother trying to do one foot glide, just a couple of steps and hop on. After being able to basically ride, I worked on turns, trying to reduce the number of mid-turn corrections and also leaning and conscious tilt steering for balance and turning, which is slowly evolving into a reflexive reaction. I'm working on tilting more for smaller radius turns, but where I'm riding (paved bike trail, long and wide pathway at a large park, local private streets, ...), my current tilt steering is good enough. Another thing I've worked on is being able to look to the side (like checking for traffic) or looking down right after launch to reposition my feet if needed, without affecting balance on the EUC.

[@Duf]

Sounds like you have a great start! Grats.

[@grb1969]

Still great advice.

[@Astrobiologica]

Salutations from the UK, I looked around at different options and ordered an inmotion v3 for £250. It arrived today, I pumped up the tires to the right pressure, and took it to the park. I stumbled off it many times. after 45 min I was able to ride, speed u slow down and turn corners using my hips. it really did not take that long to learn on this one. I put down to it having two wheels side by side that increase the stability. The wheel is scratched all over from learning, but I honestly don't mind as it did not cost a fortune like you said in the video.

[@Duf]

The V3 dual tire definitely makes it easier to learn on since balancing is a lot easier. I even considered one of them myself in the beginning. I didn't because I worried it wouldn't teach me how to ride a single tire EUC.

[@gobo2093]

Hiya Duf, greetings from Norway. Nice video with a lot of good tips for beginners. I started riding about the same time you did (summer '16), and remember you posting your less than pro-riding videos over at the EUC forums. ^_^ Anyways, I have an aditional tip that ties well into your hint about not being afraid to fall. Shortly after I started riding a friend of mine borrowed my cheap generic wheel (I had traded up by then) and had a real struggle trying to stay on it. Then one day he just GOT it, and he managed to put it way more articulately than I ever could. He told me that he suddenly decided that "what the heck" and started accelerating hard, and THAT was when he started to ride properly. The wheel is JUST like a bike: If you stand still you tip to one side. Go slow and you'll easily tip. Add some speed and you suddenly gain much more stability. And beginners are afraid to go fast because they don't want to fall, so they stick with the snail pace, thus making it harder for themselves.

[@Duf]

Yes that is true for sure although there is a fine line between fast enough and too fast! :)

[@steamerandy]

My first wound wasn't from falling. My left ankle bone was rubbed raw the first few hours I rode. Had it 5 days now. That wounded ankle has made it hard to controle. So high top boots is another protective tip. I notice you were wearing boots.

[@lolsa123]

took me around 4hrs of practice leaning on a wall untill i started adding more speed, at first i was really afraid of letting go to that wall, every time i would let go with my hand i'd start flailing about with my arms trying to find my balance. but after a couple of km of trial and errors i'd just let go and started to go a bit forward, then a bit more. all in all i think i practiced for 8hrs untill i felt i was good enough to drive my euc in the streets, when i was practicing i think i drove around 20km just up and down a very tiny ally. now i have drivven 110km on it or close enough and currently i feel like i would like to try my euc without the speed limiter that i had before of 20km/h

[@salqubeq5203]

Thanks for all your hard work making these videos

[@Duf]

Welcome!

[@c12055]

Thank you Duf... over 50 here and just learning my KingSong 14D. similar to you it is taking some time. Much appreciated this real and down-to-earth video. Day three here.. legs tired. but progress. Thanks

[@Duf]

Awesome, it's worth the effort!

[@bobkoure]

Very useful! Speaking as a long-time motorcyclist, I'd add that not only should you look where you want to go, but do NOT look at where you DON'T want to go (target fixation). Had a novice racer fixate on me mid-slide (low side getoff, NBD, just heading for the hay bales on my back - I was out of 'traffic', far from 'the line') who f'ing fixated on me - and ran over my leg. Also, from learning roller blading, if you have skiing experience, the first time you go down a super-steep hill your reaction is going to be to 'sit' into the hill. If that's you, there's a piece of gear called a 'hockey girdle' that'll add padding on the outsides of your hips. Gotta wonder if that'll be useful here, too. I've a couple of questions. Do you let the wheel move around between your legs, and stay relatively upright - like dirt bikes - or do you lean in, like street bikes? Or do you change it up, depending on surface? And are there road tracks where these get raced? I'm in New England, haven't ridden through a winter since I was in my 20s (70 now). Every Spring, I'd make a point of re-learning my riding skills before getting back out into traffic. Might be a good thing to do for any EUC riders in snowy-winter places.

[@Duf]

Good tips!

[@haroldrushton6735]

This is a great training video with excellent information! Anyone wanting to learn how to ride an EUC should watch this and follow these tips. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@Duf]

Much appreciated!

[@ashpunting]

Hay Did I've been watching you for year I've got a e-bike e-scooter but I've finally pulled the trigger on a motion V8 it's hasn't arrived yet so I'm watching a lot of you at the moment because to me you are the one to learn from so yes I'm finally there.👍

[@Duf]

Good luck on your journey!

[@ashpunting]

@@Duf cheers Duf I need it.

[@electricdexterity7968]

Hey Duf, this video and the rest of your EUC videos helped me learn to ride. Thanks for all your hard work making these videos. I'm really enjoying your channel!

[@SarahTuna]

Tip number 5. Find a Shopping cart.

[@glennyc741]

Great idea Sarah!

[@greig15]

That's cool did not think of that

[@calebsherman886]

@Chew Chew Train Yes.

[@BabbittdaWabbitt]

Yes ! And people throw strollers away all the time. Put some weights in it make it stable like a cart.

[@kennethbland4086]

Hi Duf. This video has given me great encouregment. I had a go today and my progress was great. I remembered you saying "don't look down, look straight ahead". I did this and it made a great difference, the wobble has gone [ today ] and I felt a lot more confident. I have yet to do a turn, maybe tomorrow. Tghanks Duf..

[@Duf]

Yep looking up made a big difference for me in stability. It also helps with turning, look in the direction you want to go.

[@Indigovioletfilms]

NIce vid. I just got a Kingsong 16s. Have been practicing about 15 min a day for about a week and thought maybe I was a slow learner, but feel alot better now. I'm almost at the point where I can leave the wall. Everyday it gets a little easier. I'll try the fence and see if that is better. I really love it so far even though I have yet to leave the hallway.

[@Duf]

Welcome to the EUC Army!

[@kimantonsen4692]

Try walking sticks or ski poles when you learn EUC, a much better and more mobil learning-style than this fence stuff ..

[@Duf]

For me at least I don't agree, I tried using aids like that initially and I found myself leaning on them way too heavily. It didn't feel like they helped my body how to actually balance on the wheel.

[@kimantonsen4692]

For me it became the easiest way, allowing me to drive off road in the forest on the 2nd day of training. I still bring my sticks if I want some real fun with high speed and tight corners in the woods. Maybe it's because I come from Norway and we're just as used to ski poles as you Americans are for shoes. So we have no problem using them for other purposes, while you may have to learn the appropriate use of your sticks in addition..?

[@Duf]

Yea makes sense, it's hard to find ski poles in Florida ;)

[@rogercrier]

Once I got to the getting on without help then wobbling off in a random direction stage, I picked a couple of points 25ft apart on the parking grid I was on and tried to head for the point, slow down and stop on it, then one legged turn round 180 and launch to the point I started at etc etc. It teaches you direction control, stopping and starting and turning around. All things you will need when driving on crowded streets. As you said, you need to stay in a big clear space at first, and it is too easy to just drive about wherever your wobbles take you, with no structured practice.

[@Duf]

Good tips!

[@cross1900]

Your video helps me a lot! You not only provide the steps to learning it but also done some demos. So I could easily decide when to move on by comparing my movements with your demo.

[@Duf]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@goinpostal]

Probably the most complete range of good tips for us beginners. Great vid Duff!

[@Duf]

Glad you liked it!

[@modelsteamers671]

Thanks for uploading this. I've never ridden an electric unicycle before but thinking of buying an Inmotion V5F in the next week, I'll be doing mainly urban areas or country lanes but probably little off roading so I'm hoping the machine will cope ok for the kind of use I'll put it to :-)

[@Duf]

Cindy had a V5F for awhile. The 14 inch size makes it a little tougher to mount/dismount but overall a good wheel to cut your teeth on.

[@modelsteamers671]

@@Duf Thanks, I have ordered one and will hopefully have it tomorrow :-)

[@calebsherman886]

@@modelsteamers671 Update? I'm interested in your experience with it.

[@modelsteamers671]

@@calebsherman886 I bought a V5F and had great fun with it, I found it a great learner wheel. I sold it about 2 weeks ago to raise money for an upgrade so I hope to have a Kingsong KS18XL shortly :-)

[@calebsherman886]

@@modelsteamers671 Ohh, very nice. I've decided on getting a KS14D when I get the money.

[@barlscharkley5411]

Good set of tips for newbies. I would stress tip #3. There are so many things that can go wrong while riding - distractions, pebbles, potholes - some of which are outside your control - cars, pedestrians, animals - and an unexpected fall on asphalt or concrete can easily result in broken bones, or worse. Always wear protective gear.

[@Duf]

Yep for sure but when you watch videos, so many don't wear anything.

[@shoestringsev4529]

FYI if you have motorcycle protective gear wear that it's made to save you in the case of high speed sliding /coming off your bike. This includes shoes with ankle protection.

[@Duf]

Yep that is the ultimate protection but more than most people are willing to do, until they have a really bad crash.

[@greig15]

Hi just got my gotway mcm4 I'll be using your tips . I think I'll be slow at learning also but the tip of looking ahead seems to have got me riding without falling off a lot better .cheers man.

[@Duf]

Nice,a 14 inch wheel isn't the easiest to learn on but once you can ride that, you can ride anything!

[@continental_drift]

Good tip about buying an inexpensive unit to scope out the hobby and abilities, thanks. Actually I enjoyed the whole video.

[@Duf]

Great to hear, thanks

[@veyroncabrio]

Thank you for this helpful video ! I’ve bought the small cinese wheel just like in video and now I’m learning to ride. I really like it so much, that I don’t want never get off! That was a really good tip ! 👍😃💕

[@Duf]

Glad you like it!

[@joeldriver5356]

Like you I went from riding a Segway mini pro(for a year) to an euc (in motion v11)And it’s much more difficult. No safety gear yet but I’m going to probably get some

[@Duf]

Yes do yourself a favor and get some gear, soon! :)

[@Porjoes]

Thanks Duf, great video. Wearing the right clothing with pads has been my biggest tip. With padding, this 56 year old feels safer and more importantly looser. I found my Ninebot One E + is much easier to ride when I’m not stiff. Tip #11, stretch and be loose when riding. Thank you!

[@Duf]

Good tip for old guys like us!

[@normantorok5919]

Thanks for sharing your story, not an easy pick up for me either but its about the time you put in, not how many days that took 🙂

[@Duf]

Yep it's worth the effort for sure

[@TheLillianYoung]

This was very helpful. I was overconfident because I’ve owned a Segway i2, MiniPro and even Drifts. On day one, I could get on and off without holding anything but it’s day two (as I am typing this) and I can’t go more than a few feet without losing my balance. But I’m okay with the fact that it may take some time. It’s winter. If I am doing the basics (that’s all I desire to do) by summer, great. I’m inspired by your video and journey. Thanks!

[@Duf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrettL250]

Lillian how are you doing with it now?

[@TheLillianYoung]

Brett Patton Thanks for asking. I haven’t been able to practice much because of the weather in NY. I’m better at getting on and leaning to go forward vs. being focused on getting my foot on the pedal and falling. When I do get going and it picks up speed, I get nervous and lose my balance. I need to practice in an open space longer. I’ve been practicing in my 700 sq ft. apartment and the building’s hallway 😁

[@TheLillianYoung]

@@BrettL250 Better. I found an indoor place to practice - a long hallway with a marble floor. I can now ride a few more feet, but not the full length of the hallway. I find myself starting to lean to one side, swinging my arms and losing my balance after a few feet. I do best when I look forward, get on, put pressure on my front toes and lean forward, upright. When I overthink it, like thinking more about making sure my foot lands on the pedal on takeoff, I freeze up and lose control. But I am definitely more confident and haven't fallen yet.

[@60viking]

I've upgraded 2 times and just think i might need one with suspension. Yes i wear protection when i ride. Yes.

[@Duf]

I love my suspension wheels.

[@tommybahamax]

Ut oh, i'm "that guy" that has never ridden one of these and just bought the Kingsong 16S. The reason i got it was because i watched dozens and dozens of reviews, im also 265lbs and 6"0 so this supported my weight nicely and has a excellent range. Spent about $1400 and should have it tomorrow. I have been riding around a Ninebot mini and ate the concrete pretty hard a few times. I like the fact that the wheel seems to handle bumps better than the Ninebot does. I have the helmet and wrist guards and i'm looking forward to having some fun with this. LIke you i live in Florida (Orlando) and know no one who has one of these or anyone that has ever even seen one in person so wish me luck LOL.

[@Duf]

Well be sure to pad both the wheel and yourself up well. :) The 16S is a really nice wheel and I'm sure you will love it, once you can ride it.

[@lolsa123]

i tried to talk with people on that forum, but the 6 messages per day drove me insane. my first euc became a Kingsong KS16s, haven't regretted it yet xD it's fun to drive :D but yeah i kinda understand the people that constantly dropped their expensive wheels, the ks16s costed me around 1300£ which is a fair bit over 1200$. since i never drove on a unicycle before that one (i have only had it for 2 weeks) it was hard for me to learn at the beginning, but i felt "i have spent this much, they are made to take a beating, so i better learn" xD and yes, if i had used the same mentality that i use when i care for my phone, then i would have cried, all those bumps and bruices my euc have just because i couldn't hold my balance in the beginning xD it took me about 4 days, with 1-2 hrs of training each day, to learn to drive my euc, after that i have drivven about 90km on it :D

[@bartholomewlyons]

lolsa123 you just voiced my thoughts. I got the 16S after A LOT of research. Overall a great wheel value v. price. I took a 2-hour private lesson at around 15-20$ to learn on someone else’s wheel and see if I liked it. I then got the 16s and only trained in a school yard near home to get the basic start/stop and control. Then i more and more comfortable and went out to a park at night. I regretted it (( my poor baby got scratched and dented a bit because I wasn’t comfortable on slopes yet even though i felt ok during the day in the yard. But again, you need to ride a lot. I did 65km in two days and each km adds to my skill. I dont use the protection any more because i ride very defensively, just like my motorbike. I only accelerate when it is empty and otherwise I cruise and chill among people. I still practice slow speed control for pedestrian crossings and human traffic in rush hour. Anyone can ride fast, but not slow control. So just practice a lot and dont get crazy over speed. This is dangerous stuff so exercise caution and awareness))

[@VinnyJustVinny]

Thx for this video. It's my third time viewing this vid. I am reviewing every teaching video I have evernoted in anticipation of getting my first EUC tomorrow. KS 16s. Lock my knee to the wheel, keep body straight up, look where I want to go...

[@Duf]

Exciting! Make sure to pad up both yourself and your KS-16!

[@VinnyJustVinny]

Watching this a second time. It's that good. Especially after watching your early training videos on the ninebot. THX.

[@Duf]

Yea a lot has changed since then. ;)

[@jordanbuffaloe]

thanks a lot, Duf! just picked up a used Glide 3 and planning to take my sweet time before any group rides. I do miss the flat, wide open spaces of my home state, where you live, but I'm sure I'll navigate here in NYC soon enough. thanks for all of the tips.

[@Duf]

A Glide 3 is a solid wheel. Be careful up there in NYC, the way some of those guys ride up there seems borderline suicidal.

[@petercochrane1992]

Hi Duff, I noted that you like me, took a while to learn to ride and like you, I taught myself which I now know is the reason it took longer to get the hang of it. When a learner has the benefit of an experienced teacher the learning curve is reduced really dramatically.

[@Duf]

Yea maybe that explains why everyone I got into riding EUCs picked it up much faster than I did, lol.

[@johnhearsey]

Have watched many a video now and only just found this one today! Very nicely done and all very good advise. I only discovered eucs recently on the internet and have been fascinated ever since. Just started emailing with Jason at eWheels and one tip he offered was to use a shopping cart to get started. After visualizing that I thought, "now that's not a bad idea!" I and probably too old (over 70) to even be thinking about riding one of these but I am close to buying a KS14s from Jason... Anyway thanks for all your contributions on the topic as they have been very helpful. I have also enjoyed Marty Becke's videos and comments on the forum.

[@Duf]

Just a heads up, I know of someone that was 83 years old when he started to learn EUCs. :)

[@johnhearsey]

wow, cool! Obviously I am still just a kid at heart :) Since I have always been pretty active and snow skied for many years I should be fine - and yes - lots of protective gear will be worn!

[@Duf]

Yep protection is key, good luck!

[@jmichaelklebbajr5246]

Great video for beginners! Very straight forward and useful tips.

[@Duf]

Working as intended then!

[@usdsyr]

Today I tried my unicycle first time and spent an hour with it. My legs and lower back is dead. Probably because of not proper training. I already scratched all over my unicycle. I fall a lot. Now I watch your video and will take a time to ride it carefully

[@Duf]

I did the same thing, it's part of the fun of learning. :)

[@t.jcombo2920]

If you aren't sure to spend money for cheap version. I just rented a wheel for few hours just to see if I was committed. Cost around 7$ per hour.

[@Duf]

Yea that isn't really an option for many people here in the states but a good one if it is available to you for sure!

[@UStride]

Great video. Very helpful

[@grb1969]

I’m looking forward to seeing your channel revived this Spring. Old news is old news. Hope all is well.

[@thomasspindler3472]

Two thumbs up for this video. Great treat for any beginner. One question: As of today, what is your favorite wheel? I started - like you - on the E+, which I still love to ride for fine-tuning my movements and practicing tricks, got myself a KS16 and are now riding the Gotway ACM with great pleasure. Last week I ordered the Msuper V3+ that you ride so skillfully and in incredible (insane) speeds backwards. Your video on riding backwards inspired me a lot! Thank you for sharing this experience. I am still struggling with the backwards part.

[@Duf]

I would say my favorite all around wheel is the Msuper although I need to get a new shell and trolley handle to make it look pretty again after all the damage it took while learning to ride backwards. :) The Monster is very close and may overtake the Msuper on my list as I get more and more comfortable on it. I also still plan on getting an ACM but I need to wait a bit to recover from the spending binge I have been on.

[@eucme9716]

Great video for learning. I utilized your fence suggestion and it was money. And nice Inferno Tacoma my friend. Love that truck!

[@Duf]

Nice, glad to hear it!

[@themadgamer4571]

I bought the Inmotion v10 wheel as my first. Hmmm it is daunting, but I weighed the pros and cons and I cant really afford to buy bigger and better when I outgrow training wheel. The v10 doesnt accelerate too quickly, but that 43 mile battery life is what I mostly wanted, plus the reviews mentioning its stability and comfortability. Too late now, I gotta work with what I got. Luckily I have the protective cover to keep it from getting dinged up. Need something to protect the bottom of the pedals when it falls but I am not too concerned for them. Wish me luck! Gonna take it slow and steady gonna try to practice in grass field and do my best to not damage it too much.

[@Duf]

A V10 is a great first wheel!

[@axygh]

How long did it take for you to get it? I got the same wheel.. struggling

[@delbomb3131]

Lol my first wheel was the monster. Why did i go that route? Im heavy, everyone says it's one of the most stable wheels, and it suited what my use for the thing was.

[@Duf]

Definitely an unconventional way to go but I'm glad it worked out for you!

[@mikeintampa250]

Hi Duf, great tips and I'm going to need them because I'm struggling I just have to work through it. I don't know what you were doing at 22:45 and I am not one to judge, LOL!

[@Duf]

Everyone's level of struggle is different but determination is the great equalizer.

[@letssamplethis7641]

Duf man, Really nice video. I just finally made my purchase for my first wheel. I grabbed the MTen3 84v 512wh. After watching your videos and everyone else’s video on the suspension wheels I was really sure I was headed that direction. But between the crappy build quality of the KSS18 (exposed by Alien Rides and evX reviews) and the recent problems of the V11 I had to rethink if I wanted a super heavy wheel that still had not worked out all the kinks on it’s latest upgraded feature. So why the MTen3? Well, a couple weeks ago reviewers were all posting about the MTen3, just out of the blue. Like it was a new wheel. Took me a moment to realize that GW made a cheaper but still powerful new version. Anyhow, I was quickly reminded why I started looking at EUCs in the first place; get a PEV that was powerful in the most portable package. Then, what really sold me was one could go slow walking speed and still be balanced upright and then switch it up to 20mph if needed. As Marty has pointed out this makes for a good first wheel yet it is one you wont out grow because it is so versatile. I have heard a lot that the MTen3 is completely different to ride than other wheels. Are there any time you have for first time riders riding the MTen3? Thank you for making these awesome videos.

[@Duf]

The issue I have for the Mten3 being a first wheel is the only way to mount it is to hop on/off of it because of it's small size. It doesn't allow you to learn the leg bracing technique used on more conventional sized wheels which allows you mount/dismount in a smooth fashion.

[@letssamplethis7641]

Duf That’s a really good point. I have been watching a ton of MTen3 videos and I have found some riders/reviewers that SEEM to be doing the leg bracing technique. I have also seen videos where riders were doing the “hop-on-off”. Hell, there was one rider that grabbed the handle to help stabilized the wheel and then hop-on with both feet. I’m more interested in the leg or what looks more like ankle bracing technique and thankfully there are riders on youtube who do that. Thanks for getting back to me on the difference of learning the MTen3 vs standard wheels.

[@letssamplethis7641]

Duf Man after watching The Black Cobra’s video on the MTen3, I took your advise. Since the wheel was still on backorder I was able to change my order. Tesla V2 will be at my doorstep this coming week.

[@johnleesullivanjr]

good video bro i just got a in motion v8 doing a little research great tips thanks

[@Duf]

Great wheel to start with, grats.

[@cheefussmith9380]

Tip 1 is so true. I got burned on this a little bit buying an electric skateboard for my kid

[@Duf]

Truth!

[@AzeShorts]

i got tesla as first wheel (i could choose between getting 1 good wheel or very cheap and a medium good one) leanred it in 70 minutes i could ride down road. by day 3 i got the most of the technique learned and now day 7 im going 30-40 kph. call me stupid but i think i have it nailed pretty nice i can ride one leg and i can ride backwards i learned a lot from your videos :) thank you for making them

[@Duf]

Wow what is your background? My girlfriend's daughter and fiance both learned very fast as well, of course they are in their early 20's.

[@judah3712]

Nice video! I’m learning to ride myself, and it’s been a week already I’m now I’m riding, but I still wobble, and have to get my turning down. But I really appreciate the advice!

[@Duf]

Sounds like you are off to a great start!

[@MartyBacke]

You love showing that epic fall video don't you ;-) Great set of tips, and I'm sure they will help a lot of people over time. Just before I bought my first wheel (an ACM - ooops) and while I was learning I got a lot out of your self-learning videos. Good stuff.

[@Duf]

I thought you had had the KingSong and/or that little training wheel you said you rode around your office first?

[@MartyBacke]

After I was dropping my ACM a lot I decided to buy the cheapo generic (like yours) to save abuse on the ACM. But that was after about two weeks, and it took over a week to get the generic. So by the time I got the generic wheel I really didn't need it :-( But I did use if for additional training around the office. Like you said here, put lots of time in on the wheel to get proficient.

[@DigiDriftZone]

Where can I find this epic video? :)

[@tomduff6624]

Hey Dufman - Still fighting through the learning curve on my KS 18S (first wheel like a knucklehead). Making good progress after following your tips from this video - mainly staying straight up and looking where you want to go. Also, for me, relaxing when getting up onto the wheel instead of tensing up helped a lot. Just thought I'd say thanks for the tips!

[@Duf]

Yea that is definitely a tough wheel to learn on! Glad the tips are helping!

[@flickerNYC]

Great video!! What brand of wrist guards do you use ? And if I make a donation will you please upgrade from drinking Dunkin' Donuts coffee?

[@Duf]

I have link to them in the description, 187 Killer Pads

[@bobbyhu219]

I don't see a link to them in the description. What about your elbow guards? Thanks for the video!!

[@cheefussmith9380]

Lol at the coffee comment

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Really good video. A lot of videos are great fun to watch but you can't learn much. This was a nice relaxed video that was pleasant to watch but also had good tips in it.

[@Duf]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@flhandster4395]

Great video. Lots of good information here. Which wheel are you riding? Do you ever ride with a full face helmet? Thank you for the insights and time.

[@Duf]

It is my old Msuper V3. Yes I have a full face that I try to wear when I am on open road. You can see it on more recent videos.

[@flhandster4395]

Duf Thanks. What part of Florida are you in?

[@tonyoreilly2637]

Oh dear, I have just bought (last night) a Msuper x as my first wheel, but I did buy all the safety gear as well,, lol...

[@Duf]

Dont forget to bundle up the wheel as well to protect it from the learning experience. :)

[@tonyoreilly2637]

@@Duf Will do, thanks.

[@TheLillianYoung]

I just landed in Florida, am riding to my destination, looking at the side road and thought, “Duf rides here!!” 😆

[@nastythomashobbs]

It took me two hours of barely being able to stay up for 3 feet to it just clicking and I could ride for as long as I wanted. Struggled with right turns for awhile. but I could turn left on a dime.

[@Duf]

To this day I turn to the left much better than to the right

[@IgorGribanov]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@chrisgriggs1077]

LOL Love the name. I appreciate the tips. I just bought my first EUC and I expect your tips to help. You kinda scared me, though. I too am transferring from a Segway and thought it would be a simple transition. I guess I will see when it arrives. L8R.

[@Duf]

Yea it definitely was not as simple as I assumed but, just do the simple stuff up front and with enough practice and determination it will come.

[@chaacbze]

Awesome video Duf. I watched most of the others and your latest. Great tips and inspiration to try out this hobby. I’ll be looking for a trainer wheel so I can take the EUC challenge now that summer is on the horizon here in UK.

[@Duf]

It's a fun and challenging hobby, good luck!

[@chaacbze]

Duf Thanks bud. I’ve just received my Ninebot One S2. Let’s see how far I get in the next two weeks. If it goes well I’ll be looking at one of the big boys in a few months.

[@rogercrier]

A question....Now you can go backwards, do you think you would eventually be able to stay in one spot like you do on a pedal unicycle by going Fwds, back, Fwds about 6" or a foot? That ability would be handy at junctions perhaps. I've not seen it done, but there is a video of a circus guy doing impossible slow manoeuvres on an EUC somewhere on the net.

[@bobzink4431]

Hi duf, thanks for all the info and videos. Like ur truck too what year is it

[@Duf]

Thanks man, it's a 2016 Tacoma.

[@tiaguerra7002]

Fence is gd.2hrs later it took me out in the opening I can go straight but can't turn.and I would be scared so I jumped off

[@Duf]

Practice :)

[@glennyc741]

Great video Duf - best I have watched so far! I think I learned a lot from your tips, but to be honest, I have not actually tried them out yet. lol I made the mistake of buying a King Song 18l ( $2800.00 ) as my first EUC, so ya, I don't really wanna bang it up too badly! I think I'm gonna look for a $200 wheel, so that I can punish that one first, while I am still learning, so thanx especially for that tip! But really, all of your tips were very pragmatic, and it was JUST the sort of vid I was looking for, to help me get started ! Big thanks :)

[@Duf]

Just pad the hell out of both yourself and the wheel and you will be ok, :)

[@tiaguerra7002]

Yea I use a fence.but my little fingers some how it got smash.it hurt now its blue

[@Duf]

Slow and steady

[@xorbe2]

Surely 10 tips can be summarized faster than 25 minutes, or at least indexed in the video's description.

[@Duf]

I'm mentally challenged.

[@hinano316]

Aloha from Hawaii Do you have any suggestions for wheel wobble? Thanks for the great tips.

[@Duf]

Normally wheel wobble is something associated with being new to riding. It took me a long time until it went away for me. Basically you eventually get comfortable enough that your body relaxes more while riding which is the key to reducing wobble.

[@tiaguerra7002]

I got ninebot s2. Its pretty.but now not pretty anymore.and my body is hurting 😫 I been trying by myself wow.im tired

[@jacobkhan2640]

Great job this is very helpful

[@Duf]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@gemboy4307ful]

Excellent video very very informative thank you for putting this out . What brand elbow pads and wrist pads are you wearing and your video? Do you have model numbers?

[@Duf]

They are listed in the description of all of my videos with an Amazon link

[@chuckallen7384]

Duf, thanks for the highly informative video! Quick question: what brand-specific safety gear do you use, and would you recommend it to others?

[@Duf]

If you look at any of my more recent videos you will see my safety gear links in the description. It's also listed here - eucarmy.com/faq/

[@wade0921]

Please tell me what you think about the electric unicycles with double wheels as a starting unicycle...thanks

[@Duf]

They are easier to learn on but they also are not as agile as a single tire device. Personally I would just go with a single wheel model from the start.

[@kennethbland4086]

Now 84 and given up, I broke my arm in the last fall after a very successful ride for a couple of hours.

[@Duf]

Ah man sorry to hear that Kenneth. How did you fall?

[@kennethbland4086]

@@Duf After a very long ride up and down some long slopes . I was on the way home and passing my usual car park where I started practising some months ago and thought it would be a good idea to cross the car park area. Wrong move, I went about twenty feet and the wheel just stopped and down I went. Nothing there to cause the stoppage, I can only assume the battery gave out. End of Ken on wheels. Thank you for your encouraging videos Duf, I enjoyed it while it lasted. Kind regards. Ken.

[@CaughtInTheMiddle0823]

Hey Duf, I'm also from Florida. Currently in the Jacksonville area, but I travel around Florida fairly often. Anyways, I am awaiting my first EUC as of now, ordered the InMotion V10 after months of reviewing. I realize I'm going to beat it up learning and all of that good stuff. Anyways, quick question because I heard you sarcastically ask yourself something similar in another video. Have any of your EUCs ever over heated here in Florida? If so, what sorts of malfunctions have you experienced because of it? Thanks!

[@Duf]

Hey there. I have never had any heat related issues while riding down here. I think the high ambient temperatures is offset by the mostly flat terrain.

[@ashpunting]

Sorry I meant to say hay Duf and so on.😂

[@anDromedaIOT]

not sure about a trainer/starter wheel theory, just buy the wheel that suits your needs (commute/trail/distance etc). if you get a popular model you can stick it on ebay anytime. You will outgrow a $500 wheel quickly and hard to shift on ebay, cheap wheels have no power to kick off with and very very hard to learn, frustrating. My wheel (MCM5) does 20miles but i already want more.

[@Duf]

Yea I don't know if I shot this video again that would I still recommend starting out with shit $200 wheel. My main point was if you decide EUC riding is not for you, you've spent less money to figure that out.

[@stealtherider3008]

Cool videos as always! By the way, do you know any discount code for clarkpads products??

[@Duf]

Here is a referral code but I don't know if you get a discount - clarkpads.com?aff=8

[@Deuce_Allan]

Great videos, part of the reason that I have decided to pursue this hobby. I weigh 220 pounds and I am wondering if you have a good recommendation for a first wheel that’s inexpensive and that will support my weight through the learning process. Thx for all

[@Duf]

The Inmotion v8 or KingSong 16S are universally mentioned as good first wheels. Welcome to the hobby!

[@Deuce_Allan]

Duf Cool, where is the best place to buy the king song 16 S

[@Duf]

@@Deuce_Allan If you are in the US, I would recommend Ewheels, a link to their site is in the video description.

[@Deuce_Allan]

Duf Thanks, I’m right above New York City

[@travsformation1]

Thanks for the useful tips! By the way, do skills in any sports involving balance make learning to ride an EUC any easier? I surf, snowboard, ski & rollerblade

[@Duf]

I think all of that helps but I think riding an EUC is definitely a unique experience.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great info Cheers

[@garthmorris6740]

Hey Duf interested in a stand for my king song 16x, seen a video that you where selling some 3d printed ones?

[@Duf]

Yep eucarmy.com

[@DonovanWert]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@Duf]

Any time

[@1cplpat]

I just got my v11 How do you calibrate to euc world

[@Duf]

Havent used it with EUC world yet

[@MrWirthIt]

How long did it take for u to get it? I just ordered mine and I’m pumped.

[@1cplpat]

@@MrWirthIt Ordered in june , received in Sept.

[@tiaguerra7002]

I noticed wen going straight.my foot instead of going forward.it kinda begin to sink dwn backwards wat cost that??

[@Duf]

What sinks, the pedals?

[@chodkowski01]

Is the coffee cup full of sand for balance? Do I need it to learn and if it’s full of coffee I would probably be upset from falling and then having coffee all over me.

[@Duf]

Coffee training comes much later :)

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

What up Duf? I live here sharing the Gulf Coast like you. I want to get the GW Monster. I was wondering is there any difference in the two 100v, and the 84v?

[@Duf]

Top speed, that is the main diff.

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

@@Duf 84v can still hold steady at 30mph

[@Duf]

@@IAmSamThatIAM Yep it can, for awhile

[@DigiDriftZone]

Where can I find the training video showing your falls, etc?

[@Duf]

This playlist is a good one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ3dmXyifdV4lZY

[@dickiespostman3648]

Hi Duf, how did you get over your low speed wheel wobble on the Ninebot one, I’m a beginner just been riding for one week on my Kingsong 16x top speed I do 10mph.one thing notice I get a bit of wheel wobble. It seems to go when turn right or sometime going straight, occasionally it goes when doing left.I practice in my local park, or works car park on the weekend.I know it’s not the wheel or tyre, because I brought the Kingsong from e-rides.co.uk,which they check the wheel before sending it out. Could this be that I have not found the ideal feet or body placement on the wheel yet?

[@Duf]

It could be a combination of those things but wobbles are very common when learning. As you practice more they will lessen.

[@dickiespostman3648]

@@Duf thanks mate👍🏾🇬🇧

[@690drak]

Hola Duf, I’m about to purchase my secondEUC and this is where the question comes in for you if you don’t mind answering it.. I’ve been looking at the RS19 high Speed or the in motion V11..now as for the Inmotion V11 do you have any issues with the air chambers constantly losing air and have to refill them often, can you please answer this question for me?

[@Duf]

I have not had to add air to my V11 since I did it initially months ago.

[@690drak]

@@Duf thank you for the info. Appreciate it

[@690drak]

@@Duf sorry for the late reply.. thank you for sharing that info .. I decided on the VS but, never know I may add the V11 to the collection at some point down the road.. keep the vids coming,. keep safe

[@continental_drift]

That must be a magic cup.😂

[@flitsies]

Just wondering this kinda looks a bit like skiing, I can't ski by the way, but the general principles seem similar in some ways, so with that in mind would it help when learning this to use a couple of hiking sticks to provide a little bit of support, in a similar way to that of skiers, or would the sticks get in the way?

[@Duf]

I only skied once in my life but I have heard others say the stance/motion is similar. However I think the balance would be much different.

[@flitsies]

One other thing, I never see fat people riding these even though some of them look sturdy enough to hold them, I wonder why that is. Ok I'm not talking massively obese people cos you don't normally see them doing much other than sitting in chairs, but I'm talking generally fat like 200/250 pound people or even muscle guys who weigh a lot but are all muscle could that be due to the issue of falling over or is it just that the machines can't hold their weight? What would happen if a heavy guy tried to ride one of these, as I said all I ever see are the sporty types riding them. Do you have many of these wheels and know a fat guy that you could test this out with if they are willing to try it out?

[@ibrahimomar692]

thanks for the video. What is the model name for 200 dollar unicycle(tip 2). I am not able to find any unicycle in uae - online

[@Duf]

It's called a "Step N Roll" Ebay has them.

[@0xeb-]

Try AliExpress?

[@runningbear4666]

Stand up dude

[@richardelizondo1]

what s the name of your 200 dollar unicycle ???...I'M a OW guy who might like to try Unicycling.....thanks for the tips...

[@Duf]

I bought it on Ebay, it was called a "Step N Roll" . It really is a piece of shit, you would be better served buying a higher quality used wheel like a KingSong 14, 16S, or Inmotion V8.

[@Herwon2484]

thank you greatly appreciate it

[@Duf]

Glad it helped

[@Nosci1020]

The best 1st unicycle for begginers get the ninebot z10

[@Duf]

I definitely do not agree. :)

[@Cheeseoverdose]

😂 45kmh capability, plus the weight and cost of that unit, and someone on top of it that has never ridden an EUC... recipie for disaster

[@MarkReyesReviews]

MrZones21 is definitely joking lol

[@yuginoty65]

I took my very first rides a few days ago. First was the Inmotion V8. I dropped it a lot. Luckily it was wearing a protective cover. Then came the Ninebot Z10. The guy riding said it may be easier. Teased me not to drop the expensive wheel. I did finally ride the Z10 after about 45 mins. of trying to learn on the V8. I found the Z10 much easier than the V8. I was worried about the weight and power of the Z10. The Z10 was very smooth. I thought of it as a "gentle" monster! The wheel looked like a wheel Darth Vader would ride. Ominous! The greater weight seemed smoothed out much of my wobbliness. My longest rides that day were while riding the Z10. I never, yet, felt that the wheel, due to its power, would suddenly get way. It didn't. Maybe riding around the parking lot did not create a situation for me to loose control of the wheel. Go figure. Just sharing what happened a few days ago. Thanks Duf for the tips and your videos.....

[@emmajones7838]

What is the weight limit?

[@Duf]

If you are talking about that $200 wheel? Maybe 200lbs.

[@lawrenceheard5616]

How come y’all never speak bout camera equipment needed while riding

[@Duf]

Most people dont ride and film but the short version is, Go Pro 7 with a Rode Wireless Go mic.

[@tiaguerra7002]

Wat unicycle are u using now??

[@Duf]

I have 5 of them

[@tiaguerra7002]

Ninebots2 still

[@shazsams]

Anybody else thinks this guy sounds like Hugh Jackman?

[@Duf]

First time I have heard that.

[@age_of_reason]

Bubble wrap the !@#$ out of your wheel if it's your first wheel.

[@Duf]

I did try that for a short time but I found it made riding the wheel pretty awkward.