Floatwheel gives Onewheel a run for its money... ADV and ADV Pro First Impressions

[@deanaoxo]

wow, the more I watch TFL, the more I appreciate you guys. Solid knowledge, clear language, dope riding, and srsly good videography. For the culture. Thanks team.

[@TheFloatLife]

My man! 🤘

[@JohnEich]

Totally - you guys can describe the ride after 5 minutes like a sommelier discusses wine. Having ridden every version and combination of tires/rails/footpads, paying close attention while absolutely ripping through a trail, it's amazing what you guys pick up and can communicate back to us. So grateful for what you add to this sport!

[@deanaoxo]

@@JohnEich You said it. It's just delightful, like we're in a cafe in some distant city, discussing the flavors of everything.

[@leonenriquez5031]

Hey, document your VESC process, Bodhi, and share it. The community getting into VESC would appreciate it so much.

[@freedomcaller]

So refreshing to see a vesc video where someone is accurately discussing and explaining the settings for once lol

[@froggerc625]

Being in Canada, the right to repair thing is huge, getting onewheels shipped to Future Motion is ridiculous. So I am cheering on floatwheel, Hope this does well and heck maybe they can release a cheaper/smaller model in the future as well to reach a bigger audience.

[@ky13and3r50n]

I have been riding one of the first ADV pros around SF streets for the last 3 weeks. Have over 300 miles now and coming from an XR, this board is just another beast. GTs can't match this board on our huge hills; keeping up with the slower EUCs is no problem. First-gen plastics are of course a problem but Tony has already remedied this and is in the process of sending out replacements for most colors now. New orders will have updated plastics, 2nd generation motors, along with a variety of other small improvements. The repairability of this board is phenomenal. All screws are the same and bumpers interchangeable, getting into the controller and battery boxes can be done very quickly. The axle block design is ingenious and very solid. Stock tire is breaking in nicely, I ride at 9 psi @ 178lbs rider. Looking to grab a 7" Burris to throw on at some point. It isn't for tricks, it is for the safest and smoothest ride at speed on the trails or street.

[@deeznetz]

Jeez that psi seems low. 9psi

[@NesQuiklol]

@@deeznetz You're not crazy. 9 PSI for that weight is insanely low, even if you're riding over super rough trails or straight up brush. That's a skill and ankle strength issue. I'm 200lbs and I still only deflate to like 15 PSI when necessary. Also looking at the OC's account, he's gotta be like 20ish, where he's in the super-hyped phase of action sports and buying in to any owner who gives him attention. Been there done that when longboarding took off in the early 2010's and learned my lesson lol.

[@luukbron]

Did more then 600km on my ADV Pro already, loved every second! Unmatched power! And a full charge in about 35 minutes is great for my all day long shred tours! Plastic issue is being fixed as we speak. Other small problems being worked out. Not to bad I would say for a Founders Edition!!! That tire rubbing thing is a 5 second fix to trim the plastic 1cm on the corners on the inside next to the battery box. ❤❤Great machine!

[@r00kiet80]

Or just ride it for 10minutes like they did and it fixes itself

[@RIDE-o-REBELLION-o-FLOATCAST]

And don’t forget, the standard adv can be lowered too!!!! 300 miles in on my standard adv and loving every second. Glad your review matches mine. Can’t wait for those 3rd party goodies ;)

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah, we wanted the first impressions video to sort of be a ride out the box comparison. We lowered it and changed tires the next day and have a bunch of more videos coming!

[@RIDE-o-REBELLION-o-FLOATCAST]

@@TheFloatLife sooooo fricking happy on the review!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeffj5710]

After the s*** future motion has been pulling I was ready for this to be my last one wheel. If you guys back something else I'm with you 100%.

[@sdmods619]

The title probably didn't help.

[@FLUFFYCAT_PNW]

Funny that Future Motion saw the rubbing sound in this video and decided to make all their Onewheels sound like that any time you start to have fun. FFM and thanks for everything y'all have done for this community. It's VESC or bust from today onwards.

[@ChrisThrelfo]

Wheel-boarding (like snowboarding) is the best suggestion I've heard for the sport so far. Great to see you both helmeting up and Jeff with the wristguards, safety first is always a good look. Really impressed how far the VESC has come lately!

[@johnnoschese7194]

These look so sick, i love the longer range...34 miles?!? Onewheel will be forced to innovate, i also love their policy towards riders tuning their boards. Competition leads to innovation, i support both brands, im glad we get to experience these boards. Love your content guys, crushing it with these already.

[@user-urmommylikeahoe]

Naw, they know they're a monopoly so they can be lazy af. Support FL &Craft & Ride bro

[@RIDE-o-REBELLION-o-FLOATCAST]

I did a range test on my standard adv and got 34 miles. And the last 10 miles I was riding heavy inclines and tall grass trying to drain the battery. Easily could have gotten upper mid 30’s.

[@thejinn99]

I agree with everything you said except for supporting both brands. I don't like how FM has been against right to repair and thus less consumer friendly. But hopefully products like this will survive and become mainstream, to like you said, force FM to be a better company. Thus far FM has tried to be as much of a monopoly as possible which also rubs me the wrong way.

[@johnnoschese7194]

@user-urmommylikeahoe until their sales start dropping from these, this is their first board, imagine what they'll be pumping out in a few years

[@johnnoschese7194]

@thejinn99 agree with you on that one, it does annoy me how they're trying to be like apple as a company in some ways

[@northuniverse]

Float Life on Floatwheels? The future is now baby!

[@derpderp9778]

Float²

[@ahennen69]

That hippy jump was nuts! I had to go back and watch a couple times. I'm afraid to try that with a perfectly good collarbone!

[@TheFloatLife]

The boy is crazy 😅

[@qapaMcFly]

700 miles on my ADV Pro (with stock rails) and it gets better everyday :)

[@skibbyskib13]

What a sick time to be into onewheeling! Cant wait to see what you guys do with these

[@Kay0Bot]

...single wheelbalancing

[@turbot888]

future motion watching like 🥵😰😡😭

[@dannybanani3164]

​@@Ty-ye8rdIm surprised the bumpers didn't crack in this video

[@turbot888]

own a ADV pro had it since end of july swapped tire out for 5.5 hoosier instantly and received V2 plastics about 2 weeks ago which are much stronger and flexible so all those problems are non existent and this board is absolutely insane!!! never had one problem yet @@Ty-ye8rd

[@tylerm124]

No they dont care. They will find a way to sue them because future motion holds patents on like everything even remotely similar to a onewheel.

[@MannyMothereff]

@@tylerm124it’s a Chinese company, I’m willing to bet FM will just take it on the chin and not even try legal action. GOOD.

[@88Nikoli]

Good luck suing a Chinese company , if you did, they wouldn't pay anyway !

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

I have a feeling custom shaping for the GT is on its way very soon! FM is going to need something to draw riders back in. New name idea -Wheel boarding.

[@IsaiahSleziak]

Wheel board has a nice sound to it

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

@@Ty-ye8rd Yeah I feel like Vesc is a bit out of my grasp... So if FM made the "turn tilt " feature toggle on and off button that would be sick!

[@FLUFFYCAT_PNW]

It's cute that people think a feature here, feature there, is enough to stop the tide of people who want out of FM's walled garden. I'll always appreciate the fact FM brought Onewheel to market, as I've enjoyed every one of my 1500 miles, but after today, with this whole haptic garbage you can't even turn off, I'm out.

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

@@FLUFFYCAT_PNW It's cute that I made this comment before haptic buzz was released and you want to act all high and mighty! I hate it too!

[@nathanofearthh]

Today has been like TFL Christmas. I love you guys 😭❤️

[@AmericanSmallArms]

Mono-wheel would be a good name for a 'one-wheel' type of device...

[@siwoz]

Stoked you guys finally got them!

[@auden_builds]

hey floaty guy

[@siwoz]

@@auden_builds damn, you got me

[@PapaP86]

I've had a Pint-X now for getting close to 2 years (arrived October or November 2021). Been thinking about a GT for a while, but it's been hard for me to want to support Future Motion with how generally anti-consumer and anti-right to repair they are as well as some issues and skimping on some quality parts (like the Pint-X charging connector) they pull off. The Floatwheel seems like a solid option, but my main worry is long-term durability as well as aftermarket support (tires, fenders, flight fins, rails, rail guards, bumpers, float plates, footpads, etc). It's a big investment for something you may have trouble getting parts for and customizing. I very briefly rode a GT at a motorcycle event and someone let me hop on. Honestly after being used to the Pint-X, I wasn't blown away. Seems a lot less maneuverable and really didn't seem a whole lot more powerful either, but I'd really need to spend a lot more time with it to draw and real opinion. But that brief ride at least reinforced that I really enjoy the Pint-X quite a bit.

[@Burnerzcrew]

My bros it’s a pleasure to see you enjoying vesc boards 🔥🤙 Glad to see Bodhi is converting , i wanna skip time into the future and listen to Bodhi when he explains how he doesnt wanna ride fm boards anymore 😄😄

[@Tysonnguyen808]

I actually like the stock GT look more but I do like the shorter length of the floatwheel. It’s more like an XR.

[@pish9735]

I swear bodhi always just sending hard as fuck and jeff is always getting his mind blown 😂

[@Ctec87]

Been waiting for your review for ages! Glad to hear you got more in the works. Cant wait!

[@Corn8Bit]

Such a good review, I've been waiting for you all to review it. I'm waiting on my order now

[@GPeter7]

Thank you guys for a nice and fun video 👍. The most interesting part for me to see how Floatwheel ADV/ADV Pro vs VESC XR on 84 volts, I will patiently wait for it

[@DannyVdesign]

Havent been this excited for a video since the finale of Breaking Bad! As a casual rider its really awesome to hear the high level insight about the product. Loved the tricks and humor.

[@nathanofearthh]

Massive compliment right here 🤯

[@TheAnimeist]

Bodhi Board Motor Board Alpha Board Mono Rotor Board Future Board 20:50 Hippie jump over the cable. First Try! Insane. 24:46 The narrowing of the path is insane too. I had Fruit Loops for lunch.

[@tom.m]

Can't wait to see how these do long term. Been waiting sooo long for someone to make something better than my pre-FM fuckery XR. She's getting long in the tooth (and would surely be dead by now if it weren't for excellent TFL accessories like plates/bangs). Thanks for keeping it real all these years. 🤙

[@Floatworld]

Thank you Tony and Thank you Floatlife ❤❤. I bet Future motion is pissed lol😂. I had a sandwich 🥪 for lunch 😋

[@courtk6142]

TFL- Please work with Tony and design a TFL Floatwheel. Drool.

[@TheFloatLife]

🤞🤞🤞

[@Shreditation_Nation]

I appreciate how you guys love the SPORT. Open minded to any board that will give you the experience and joy of riding.

[@dash4786]

Please get that video out quickly! I'm curious about batteries between boards

[@Nicktechnoo]

I am pretty new to onewheel as I just got my very first (Pint X) a few months back and I fell in love with it and your guy's content! My main question to you guys, is this essentially a one wheel just not made by futuremotion? I know it's a dumb question, but I am only confused when I hear you talking about all these different settings and stuff about "vesc" which I have no idea what that even is lol

[@TheFloatLife]

Yep!

[@Nicktechnoo]

Awe very interesting! Well I will be HEAVILY in the market for a new onewheel sometime soon because the pint X is a bit small for my feet but I love it none the less!@@TheFloatLife

[@IAmAndyC]

Pitch for new vesc-board name: freewheel = since vesc is freeware and freedom from FM

[@freedomcaller]

It is not freeware, vesc is a trademarked brand, and the vesc controllers software is open source, which is different from freeware.

[@nicoaleman]

While I wouldn't go with that explanation or make it a VESC specific thing cuz of the reasons Mitch said in his reply, I actually kinda dig the name as an alternative to Onewheel, one of the only ones I've heard that doesn't make me cringe a bit hahaha

[@auden_builds]

unowheel

[@brodyport6395]

@@auden_builds Juanwheel

[@leeweber85]

UniBoard cuz it UNItes the community.

[@celestewilliams5681]

yoooo that looks like it could be such a sick option for a non-techy person to get an advanced vesc based board. just picked up some WTFs for XR today...for my vesc project for it!

[@TheFloatLife]

Awesome dude! Good luck with your build!

[@deltax7159]

have been waiting for this video for a MINUTE!!

[@surfdado]

Wow you guys, really cool review. Glad Bodhi finally got to try out turntilt 😛

[@MrMark-sr2fs]

Thank you, thank you 🙏 for making this video! I’m a Floatwheel fan and many of us were waiting to see your reactions and thoughts. Great review. Can’t wait until we can buy fenders and more from The Float Life to add on to my Floatwheel Adv 🎉

[@youtubetube9723]

Bodhi is sick! Hurt shoulder and all, what a beast!! 💪

[@TheFloatLife]

[@sdmods619]

UHMW: Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Wear resistance: best among plastics, better than steel - Impact resistance: best among plastics, similar to steel - Low friction (wet and dry conditions): self-lubricating material Wishing and hoping you guys are working on some bumpers!

[@bartsted8369]

good to see competition for the onewheel, they were taking the piss out of the industry with their policies and pricing

[@shanelibeau9040]

Great initial impression video guys, really looking forward to seeing what you guys can do with these rides, even seeing some TFL profiles for the community to use. Loving my enduro on my ADV, it fits under the fender lowered one level if you remove the ribs in the fender. Also looking forward to seeing TFL aftermarket parts if you guys decide to make them, Bang bumpers please!

[@Andorski]

Seen a lot of complaints about the bumpers breaking. If only an experienced electric balance board accessory maker made some sick bumpers for the Float Wheel... 🤔🤔🤔

[@KDelta2]

Get to the GT first! I just want bang bang bang!

[@johnlau2191]

I hope they do but i doubt it’s financially viable because there’s only a few hundred sold.

[@johnlau2191]

I love my rewheeled gt on wtfs with a sp2 but I’m not riding it much because the floatwheel just feels so much nicer. I hope enough sell to make it worth your while to improve more with your great aftermarket products.

[@pdog911]

Great video as always!! Honest and helpful. Let's get all get behind Tony and help him help us! 😂❤️ Is TFL going to make accessories? 🤞🤞Footpads?? Bumpers? Rails 😮 Are any current plastic parts from for FM boards compatible with Floatwheel? Ordering the ADV soon...

[@Zetler]

The Floatwheel is a gold mine for Float Life mods. Please make some pumpers ASAP.

[@smokeyBJJ]

I want foot pads!!!

[@floating_ojo]

"Exceeded your nonexistent expectations" 😂❤❤ love that

[@anthonym7281]

Whats turn tilt? Jeff mentioned it a bit but i didnt really catch an explanation. These boards look sick, glad you guys finally got your hands on em. Cant wait to see what you guys have planned with these wheels

[@jaxonottosen2704]

Turn tilt is basically where it tilts the nose up slightly to accommodate the turn so your not digging your nose

[@auden_builds]

the best thing ever, this alone is worth vescing

[@motolifts]

So stoked for this video! Ordered mine three months ago, paid about a month ago. I can’t wait for mine. Anyone else get a Onewheel ad on this video? 😂

[@paulnguyen6120]

8:34 I gotta learn this hop dismount. "So smooth"

[@justincesarski314]

You guys are the best! Keep us in the loop.🤙

[@TheFloatLife]

[@str8shogun]

That's my backyard! Love to see local spots !

[@youtubetube9723]

I want one but I’ll wait for more testing and some more improvements.

[@Go2Realtor]

Thanks guys!

[@trey1531]

My float wheel just came in! I still have to wait for the motor though

[@pish9735]

Putting a hot pocket in my axle and cooking it for later for sure

[@Epicookiez]

Jeff basically said let me put this motor in my board and it’s a perfect board

[@bigfoot1.0.0]

Best Floatwheel video so far. Thanks guys ✌🏼

[@seerjay2288]

Are you gonna make accessories for the FW: mainly bumpers?

[@TommyCallaway]

20:50 Just found your channel and i expect more of this lol

[@kengarcia6591]

So you guys made aftermarket parts for the OG robot from FM and it made the product 100x better....are you going to do the same thing for this? VESC is now it's own category--are you going to adopt "Tony's" platform and build off that?Just waiting to find this out before I give Tony $2000USBC. Thanks 👍

[@TheFloatLife]

I'm sure our elves will have some fun ideas ;)

[@OT-2077]

I had the most delicious burrito in Las Vegas. You guys do a good job! Keep it up!

[@iancooper7320]

I got a question. I’m just starting to ride trails and off road more. Do you lean over your nose a bit more on trails? I 200 lbs amd it seems like it’s a bit harder to get up to speed on trails and keep the momentum. The review on the float wheel was way rad. Can’t wait to see more content on them. Thanks fellas. Float on!!

[@JohnEich]

@iancooper7320 One trick is to crouch down some as you go up grades - it'll naturally lean you forward a little, but keep you better balanced than top-heavy leaning forward. Just a bit of crouch, and you'll speed up your climb naturally. Good luck!

[@TheFloatLife]

Yes and no depending on the section of the trail. Check out this video on body position and acceleration! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIm9hYCmbpV6Z7c

[@DaveMichael42]

Idk, I think I’d rather VESC my XR since the BMS went out. Plus it’s set up with Bangs, Burris tire, Flight Fins, and I have the JWXR. Plus I rather wait for FW 2.0 when issues get discovered (by you guys among others!) and remedied.

[@domg7124]

Nice vid! Need more float wheel content. I might grab one after some torture testing if it passes

[@seifo1840]

Thanks a bunch for all the info! So far sounding to me like it's an upgraded GT for less $$$!

[@crazythegamer329]

the new, softer plastics have already been being sent out to people!

[@Jdb63]

I think only the red and yellow colors are ready with the new plastics formula. I know they're still working on getting the black plastic right

[@ky13and3r50n]

PLEASE MAKE KUSH FOOTPADS FOR THE ADV!

[@Evenmoresteven]

I say from now on they're called wheelboards. Seems like a good simple nontradmarked descriptive term just like skateboards? Right?

[@slimdog72]

Thanks gents, great to see Bodhi on a board again. Feel free to roast me but I don't see a charge plug cap. Shame Shame.

[@TheFloatLife]

I live dangerously 😬

[@MattAngiono]

Didn't even know about these things but I'm stoked to see what is coming along.... Might pick one up after snowboard season if they are killing the competition! I still just ride a Onewheel+ but love hitting the trails and single track around Boulder which is quite diverse and fun! The bike parks are great. I would love something with some more power and versatility in that realm. I still have to be cautious when hitting the uphill sections that I'm not overly ambitious.... The fact that you just sent it off a table for literally the first ride was awesome and inspiring. Me thinks I'll be saving up for a new toy come springtime.... Great work all around guys!

[@TheFloatLife]

Thanks for the comment man! VESC based devices are definitely something to get excited about, soon you’ll be able to send it off tables and all sorts of things!

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

That’s my favorite area of the American river bike trail!!!! Old stomping grounds at the Goete jumps and trails

[@Thailightzone]

Hopefully ya make some kush for the adv. A board isn't the same without one.

[@TheFloatLife]

Amen

[@rabs2020]

Man my adv arriving today but the damn FedEx bus just keep passing thru my house lol

[@orientalwoodworks]

Liked subbed. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@enzogaibisso9691]

You guys are awesome, just found your channel. I’m still learning, you guys ride like a person walking and talking

[@TheFloatLife]

Glad you're here!

[@cartertolle6091]

The sound of those things make is hilarious😂😂😂. I did have that issue with my gt for like two days when I first bought it. To be fair there was a flat spot on it it😅.but it gave me a nice laugh for a few hours 👌😂

[@renec5006]

Bodhi putting out Randy Macho Man Savage vibes with the glasses and beard, YEAAAAHHHH BROTHER!! Great video as always guys!! Can’t wait for my sidewinder dubs to come in!! FOMF!

[@AndrewSillay]

Got looks way better. I agree that the non pro version looks better too. Good job future motion on GT looks.

[@MrJoey450]

I not sure if it’s different enough to be “legal” but I like “one wheeled board.”

[@dannybanani3164]

In Kyles video he bent the rim and broke the plastic bumpers just a foresight into the torture test.

[@laughingskeleton]

Hey thanks! It’d be great if you guys could make a video that gives an overview & explanation of all of the technical terms, jargon and other aspects of these dynamic balance boards (for lack of even knowing the general term of what to call them 😅) for those of us who are keen to get in the game…please share your knowledge about what you know and have learned 🙏🏼 so others can be well informed as they jump onto this joyride of amazing freeride evolution, technology.. and perhaps even human consciousness 😁 Thank you!! 🤙

[@arwreece]

Ahhh Jeff turned posi on, that would explain why it wouldn’t let me heel lift when I rode it 😂

[@eekdestroy5329]

YES! Been waiting for this one.

[@kdawgwilk]

I assume your boards have the v2 motor changes?

[@skoolynugenator1802]

I’ve been waiting so long for this!

[@mhhmmm33]

Sounds like a legit motor too! this thing looks sick!

[@MrJoefoefrombuffalo]

Year later... When you going to start selling more aftermarket for These With what's mentioned to improve it? I can't find a follow up video with dialing it in like different wheel.. and or torture test. Also now that version two is available do you craft and ride have one on the way?

[@fuzzyip]

Damn, i just bought a GT-S with the black Friday seal but after watching this I'm thinking i should have just bought the Floatwheel 🧐

[@dabforge5731]

I'm in same boat, but figuring I'll just enjoy my GT till I see how the floatwheel progresses over next year or 2

[@Luso___]

The hollow part of that motor could be difficult to keep clean when it is wet or snowy

[@andreinij]

My plus and ping are getting iffy, without repair parts available this is super exciting. Just wish it wasn’t so heavy

[@RedNapk1n]

Notice how these boards literally turn grown ass men into kids? There personalities and everything! I need one now!!!

[@withchristaloneful]

For a name encompassing Vesc, Floatwheel and OneWheel, what about 'monoboard'? The onewheel is pretty much the child of an electric skateboard and a EUC

[@lolclark]

Great review guys !! What was the camera-man riding? he was flying behind you !!

[@TheFloatLife]

Julian is slow. Julian was riding an XR. -Julian

[@anthonym7281]

​@@TheFloatLifeI'm sure Julian was doing his best

[@chrisperrywv]

Good to see y’all make videos so positive on this one. I HONESTLY thought y’all would shill for future motion only.

[@Dyledelic]

More floatwheel content please

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

What would you call that @21:09 ?! Hippy Ghost Bollie?!

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah that works haha

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

@@TheFloatLife 👻👻👻

[@smokeyBJJ]

Any rumours of when the firmware/custom shaping is being released?

[@TheFloatLife]

After the CPSC debacle

[@smokeyBJJ]

@@TheFloatLife so in other words, no time soon 👎🏼 lol

[@dwight_boi]

Can’t wait to get mine! I commute to work DAILY on a electric skateboard . Time to try this! Thanks in advance 🫶🏽

[@jinkiescoob]

I can’t believe the FIRST thing you did was drop off a table!

[@TheFloatLife]

Classic Jeff