Inmotion V8s 1000w - LEARNING How To Ride This EUC In Public

I’m continuing to learn how to ride my Inmotion V8s EUC. This video is completely raw footage and I welcome any tips from experienced riders that ride electric unicycles.
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[@Movelectrics]

Here is my follow up video on my EUC kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2Hbi6igZbB0m6c 👊🏼 Feel free to check out Oneride, they have a great selection oneride.eu/?src=link&ref=G07CtZhxy8RGJOrf

[@bensacheri]

Thanks for being open and sharing the raw video. My suggestion is to work on low speed skills. I suspect that your experience with scooters may make you want to go fast. The EUC is more complicated to ride so get good at turning at lower speeds like in a parking lot or basketball court. With more time under your belt I'm confident that you'll improve and it will feel like a natural extension of your body.

[@Movelectrics]

Cheers Ben! This week I’m hoping to take all the tips from everyone and implement them. My foot placement, lower speeds, turning. So I’ll post the video ⚡️

[@eunistroll]

you're doing great, keep riding. Try the the figure of 8's for your turns. Practice stopping too as you said.

[@Movelectrics]

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll definitely practice that ⚡️

[@Farmhand2k]

I started in my driveway, then around the block, then a park/school campus to practice slow riding, which is most important IMO, then ventured out... Respect and enjoy the wheel...

[@Movelectrics]

I’ve gotten much better! Video will be out soon. Thanks for the support ⚡️

[@2020kinner]

get yourself some poles either walking or skiing speeds up the learning curve. have fun

[@Movelectrics]

I’m doing much better now ⚡️ great suggestion though.

[@kmorm]

I've only done 80 km on my second hand v8f, I would recommend school or office carparks outside for trading hours, i don't feel it is very good for off roads. I feel pretty confident on most turnings except for sharp turns. Once I ditched the fence and the walls, I started with my feet on the pedals further forward to practice balancing and braking, as well as getting on and off, then moved them further back on the pedals when I had better control.. Now that I feel pretty confident I'll upgrade my protective gear.

[@Movelectrics]

Nice! Keep going. We will get there!

[@kmorm]

I also use electric tape on the bottom of the pedals for scratches.. which helps, a little

[@GingerOnWheels]

Looks like you're doing great so far. My tip would be to get some proper wrist protection my friend. I'm about the same size as you and face planted on my v8 after I got too comfortable. Any trip or slip up and you'll go falling hands first onto the pavement. The EUC community generally stands hard behind AGTATT (All the gear, all the time). Also, find yourself a parking lot or other wide open space to practice your turns and stopping and starting from a stop. Low speed skills will come in much more handy and up your overall skill level much faster. You don't really want to be riding so fast you're getting beeps if you still aren't comfortable making proper low speed turns. Keep at it though, you're obviously getting the hang of it!

[@Movelectrics]

Hi man! Yeah I had all the gear on BUT the wrist guards that day. I found a parking lot yesterday so I’m gonna take the advice and just go there early one morning. I think people getting in my way was not helping at all. Cheers man! ⚡️

[@TheRoadTaken]

for learning how to ride, do you recommend a soft low cut grass field or a hard surface such as a tennis courts? I have both options available.

[@Movelectrics]

Hi Daryl I tried grass but actually found it more difficult. Tennis court I would choose personally 🤛🏻

[@tcellsrus]

PLEASE WEAR WRIST GUARDS It doesn’t really limit mobility of hand and fingers and it will save you from being in a cast for 6 weeks. Doesn’t take much to break a forearm bone or wrist bone ….

[@Movelectrics]

Will do! I have all the gear but comfortable wrist guards. Do you know of any full gloves that also have a wrist guard?

[@znek4288]

I can relate to this, I had a cutout on my veteran sherman at 84kph the other day. Without all the protection gear I was wearing I would've been in the hospital or dead. I got off with just a few scratches on my hands and a bit of pain around my hip. Sherman is alright just needs a new front rollcage. Still riding and it was my error and I shouldn't have overpowered my wheel. I was wearing gloves, full face helmet from ruroc, oxelo wristgoards, 3 layers of clothing and oneall knee/shinguards and I am soo lucky to be alright.. wear the protection man it helped me survive my crash. There's been unluckiest people at slower speeds.

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Your feet look too far back. Try hanging your toes about an inch or so off the front of the pedals, experiment with your right foot forward and your left foot where it is now (staggered) Find where your right foot is best, then try left foot the same, or forward of the right foot, or back further. Remember where your foot position works best.. Bend your knees more but back still straight and vertical. Make your legs like the front wheel on a trailer (jockey wheel) or shopping trolley wheel. No more than 30psi in the tyre. I would suggest finding a low fence/banister rail or even garbage bin to launch from and practice launching, getting up to 15kph or so, then slowing to an almost stop, then put your foot down. You need to be able to stop and dismount, rather than jump off at speed then try to catch it. The wobble will be your feet too far back and high tyre pressure.

[@Movelectrics]

Great help! That wobble definitely is crazy!

[@fatcatelectric]

Ok I see u that thing looks scary 😦 where tha thing for ur cafe and ankles

[@Movelectrics]

It’s actually quite fun! Definitely need to wear boots to protect the ankles ⚡️

[@jasonmelo9379]

Why is it beeping? You're not even going that fast

[@Movelectrics]

Hi Jason Speed was capped at 20km/h through the app. I have since increased it ⚡️

[@rcgldr]

I got my V8F back in August. I weigh a bit less than 190 lbs, and started with tire pressure at 35 psi. I now run it at 40 psi. Depending on the location, if you can find support like a pole or wall, you can mount, and look down to get your feet positioned properly (generally you want the front of your toes and back of your heels equal distant from the ends of the pedals), then look straight ahead, rock back and forth, and while leaning forwards release (don't push) from the support to launch. I used arm flailing, flail arms left to steer right and vice versa for balance (steer into fall) and to guide my V8F. I was able to do laps around a tennis court on my first attempt at arm flailing. I then switched to a long straight, and found my V8F to become stable at 6 to 8 mph, and I didn't have to focus on balance. This allowed me to learn the other basics. Leaning forwards | backwards to accelerate | brake was instinctive. I then worked on tilt steering, move inner foot down, outer foot up to tilt the V8F to see how it would respond. With tilt steering, the EUC steers you instead of you steering the EUC (yaw steering such as arm flailing). After a couple of passes, I did a mild weave pattern, and after a few more passes, large radius turns. Since I could now ride, I then learned to free mount (mount and launch without support), which was't an issue since I already knew how to ride. As for tilt steering, I had to estimate how much to lean my body, and how much to tilt the V8F to make a turn, depending on speed and turning radius. I had to make conscious corrections and I also did drills where I adjusted lean angle (tilt more to lean less, tilt less to lean more, counter-steering). My foot movements transitioned into a reflexive response between 1 month - 75 miles to 2 months - 150 miles. During this same period, I also worked on being able to move my arms around and look around without upsetting balance. I also worked on slower speed, tight turns. I also got comfortable with leaning more to take turns at a bit faster speed. I mostly ride at 12 to 15 mph, but still practice some slow speed riding. I use EUC World with my phone to call out speed, battery charge, ..., and set a warning for peak current to 23 amps to avoid cutout.

[@Movelectrics]

Well this is just great information!

[@Cons2911]

Should I get a bigger capacity than an 8f (or 16s) as to not out grow it too soon? Not really after a fast one, not yet at least. But it would be hard to buy a 2nd one for quite a while

[@Movelectrics]

My V8s has a top speed of 35km/h. Ain’t crazy fast but because I’m still learning I find the wheel perfect for me. At some stage I will outgrow the wheel ⚡️

[@znek4288]

Wear the gear! I don't care if its comfortable or not. It made me walk away with minor to almost no skin damage from my 84kph cutout on the sherman. Also don't grab your wheel when stepping off... let if fall in a few months the wheel is gonna look much worse than you think🤣! I also reccomend looking for local riders than can teach you how to ride. Slowly carving helps with stability when you experience a wobble. Don't be afraid of falling, it's fonna happen in any way, shape or form. And never give into the false sense of comfort because you will experience the dunning krüger effect like I had with my cutout. Safe rides from the Belgian EUC crew!!

[@Movelectrics]

I have all the gear but had not got my wrist pads on me that day 🤛🏻

[@jasonmelo9379]

I want my first ride today with this wheel it was incredibly difficult.

[@Movelectrics]

Perfectly normal. I’ve made a good videos of myself on this wheel when I was learning initially. Check them out if you want. Don’t worry though, you will get better 👊🏼

[@Ibrahimmmee]

My xiaomi mudguard always makes noise, after I tight it after a week it’s again loose. Tell me a way where I can permanently tighten the mudguard.

[@Movelectrics]

Hi! Put blue loctite on the 3 screws holding it down. If you have an older model, install the support bracket (I made a video on that)

[@Ibrahimmmee]

@@Movelectrics thank you, you are so amazing

[@olcamo1]

To turn you literally need to look towards where you want to go and the wheel will follow you, just try it out. To practice it go to an open area and try to ride in a circle, make it as wide as you need at start but every next one make it a bit smaller and then do it riding other side. It should resolve all your issues with turning And you need to loosen up, if you are all tense it is harder to control the wheel, it makes wobbles, and riding it is a strenuous activity instead of a satisfying one

[@Movelectrics]

I definitely need to relax more! Thanks for the turning tips 🤛🏻

[@wutruriding1355]

You’re doing great. My tip is to find a large empty parking lot or school so you can practice turns and away from pedestrians for yours and their safety. I didn’t ride around people for about the first month and after I mastered turns and emergency stops. Also, for some reason right turns are harder at the beginning. Get a larger diameter wheel as soon as you can, they are much smoother and in my opinion was easier to learn on than the V8. Good luck, be safe and keep practicing, you’re going to love this sport in a few short months.

[@Movelectrics]

Cheers for the feedback!

[@HeaveHoEUC]

I had trouble turning right at first also. It just takes time and practice. Sometimes it is too much thinking that gets you in trouble, instead of letting your eyes and your body feel what to do....

[@Movelectrics]

Very true ⚡️

[@oldretireddude]

V8F here, 2yr, 400mi. Definitely need wrist/palm protection. I had very good luck carrying hiking/ski poles in the early miles, for getting moving and coming to a stop. Also, until your body gets more used to the wheel, when turning right point your right hand in that direction, when turning left point your left hand in that direction. And, slow down.

[@Movelectrics]

Thank you! This is helpful for sure ⚡️

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Have you tried with your feet further forward yet? Your ankles should be about just behind the L hanger so then when your knees are bent, your center of balance is just in front of the L hangers. If your feet are too far back, when standing neutral, the machine wants to stop. Then you have to lean unnaturally far forward to get going. If your feet are too far forward, the thing wants to go like a scolded cat and it is hard to pull up. When your weight/feet is set correctly... it will be easy to accelerate, easy to brake and at speed, if you stand neutral, the wheel wont immediately speed up or slow down when you stand centered. You are aware... once you get the hang of this thing (and you are 3/4 of the way there) ... you will find it hard to keep interested in scooters hahaha

[@Movelectrics]

This is definitely something I need to get. I’m not consistent yet with my foot placement. I’ll practice this ⚡️

[@Cons2911]

Now that think about it, not sure where to practice if I were to get one.

[@Movelectrics]

You have many places. Car park, tennis court, basketball court, just look around ⚡️

[@Cons2911]

@@Movelectrics an empty car park should work. Maybe inside the cemetery (it's a big place with roads and grass, I even fly drones there practicing) Still doing research which to get. 16s or v8f or a step higher

[@Movelectrics]

I have the V8S myself and find great for now. Are you in the EU or US?

[@Cons2911]

@@Movelectrics Asia actually. I was stateside for a few years but left last year. I'm thinking also if I should go a step higher than 16s.

[@Movelectrics]

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[@monowheeling]

Increasing the speed limit with that little control was certainly not the right move.

[@Movelectrics]

I actually found it much easier because the tilt back at the lower speed was harder for me to control ⚡️

[@monowheeling]

@@Movelectrics sure, it's easier to ride at higher speed. My point though is that you really should not ride at higher speeds with that little control over the wheel. 20km/h is plenty at that point in the learning curve. It also lets you getting used to control your speed and used to tiltback, which is both a good thing.

[@Movelectrics]

Good point you made there. I think my foot placement was not balanced so I was constantly going faster causing that tilt back. I was leaning forward also too much. I’ll work on these. I’ll post another video soon with my progress 🤛🏻

[@ratmanmurray7137]

The grass, short like that, is probably better to learn on. When you are on grass, you have to lean forward more... on path, the machine wants to go easily. If you can ride on grass, you can ride on tar. If you can ride on tar, does't mean you can ride on grass. YOU choose the speed, dont let the wheel choose the speed. Your foot position and possibly too high tyre pressure is holding you back in my opinion. Don't just get on and ride at one speed... slow down to walking speed, then lean into it up to a comfortable speed, then slow down to walking speed etc. Go from one side of the path to the other if you are not confident on going on the grass

[@Movelectrics]

Hi man! I had the pressure way too high. I’ve dropped it now and feels much better. This week I’ll be trying in the grass like you mentioned! 🤛🏻

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Just remember not to just ride in a straight line all the time. You don't learn anything new that way. Once you get your tyre pressure and foot position better, launch from something (so you know your feet are in the correct position) speed up to say 15kph, then back off down to as slow as you can go, then lean into it back up to 15 or so, then back off and go as slow as you can and try to ride along at walking speed, or as slow as you can. Have fun with things like that set of goal posts next to the path... do figure 8's around the uprights, to the left and then to the right... then continue on your way. Practice doing, say 20-25kph, then do a stop to walking speed as fast as you can... (go like you are about to sit on the bog) haha Make learning fun... if you see 3 stones or leaves on the footpath, do a sort of 'mini slalom' around them to practice control... white dotted lines are great for this. You can also buy some little traffic cones from ebay and place them in lines or squares on a patch of ground and try and weave around them fast and slow. Don't just get on and ride somewhere ALL the time... practice basic skills in a small area is just as, if not more important. When I want to stop and dismount, I like to slow down to an actual physical stop, then even reverse a tiny bit, THEN, finally put my foot down... it is a great and safe way to stop and will help with going backwards later. It is normal to be able to turn easier one way than the other. I mount with my left foot on and have more trouble turning left? Not so much trouble... but for me, turning left is a different turn than turning right. You mount with your right foot and say turning right is more difficult? Maybe others can comment if this is the same for whichever side they mount with?

[@Movelectrics]

I found a car park up my way where I can practice more freely. Yesterday I went there and felt much better without worrying. There are also May car spaces where I can practice turning into so I’ll try that more ⚡️

[@davidmitchell2766]

Your doing really good just keep riding

[@Movelectrics]

Cheers David! 🤛🏻

[@virtualdave]

😱😱😱

[@Movelectrics]

It’s great fun (when you don’t fall)

[@virtualdave]

@@Movelectrics Good luck with it 👍

[@Movelectrics]

Cheers man!