Is the Pint S a Game Changer? // First Impression

[@kingcorey3771]

You need to update the vid with all the features boys.

[@JoshuaOlujide]

As a Pint X owner, super excited for the update! I feel like the most cost effective move would be to buy a Pint X secondhand (I got mine off of Facebook Marketplace for about $750), then just buy the new treaded tire and flared footpads separately (and maghandle pro if you care about that) then wait for the update. That's exactly what I plan on doing anyways. Great video guys!

[@TheFloatLife]

Good point!

[@chromery]

Dude, I broke two standard handles before buying a maghangle pro for my og pint. This is the best possible upgrade, it's so much more comfortable to hold, and the whole board feels way lighter. I can't recommend it enough, the regular handle is just sooo bad...

[@dwinossss]

​@@chromerySounds random, I've had my Pint X for over two years, and I have the original plastic handle! However, I've added foam to it to prevent pain 😅

[@thewheelneil1379]

Yeah definitely needed the app fully updated. Excited for you to try custom!

[@TheFloatLife]

Days wide open tomorrow I'm definitely gonna take her for a rip!

[@TenMillionYearProgram42]

Wonder if that will unlock the higher speed as well. Thinking it’s just acting as a Pint X until you reinstall the app?

[@zalla135]

@@TheFloatLife will you guys potentially post a update on here tomorrow? Just wanting to purchase before the bundle sale is over, but also like your guys opinions first before I buy

[@thewheelneil1379]

@TenMillionYearProgram42 speed is similar to what they experienced. The pushback is cleaned up a bit though.

[@zalla135]

@@thewheelneil1379 sweet thank you. But it does have more torque then when the pint x first launched?

[@AlexLMedia]

Sweet! Please do an update video once the app update rolls out in a couple weeks! It would be great to see a group ride comparing the pint s, updated pint x, and an un-updated pint x (and maybe even a pint v). I’ve been dodging my pint x update ever since haptic buzz released, but I would totally update if I got an extra 2 mph of headroom before buzz and pushback kick in at 18 mph instead of around 16 mph. I don’t need to go 20 mph (or even 18), I just don’t want hit buzz/pushback when I’m cruising at 15/16

[@andrewwilson983]

So they added some field weakening? I might have been stoked if they had bumped the voltage up to 75v, but as it sits my rewheeled pint does all of this all while not having haptic buzz.

[@superfunsurf]

maybe do another video when you fix your app

[@lap87]

vescwheels be killing it rn, glad to see it's making FM sweat bullets.

[@OctoFloatRepair]

Pint X normally freespins at 30-32 mph... Crazy it was hitting 38!?

[@jaefrmbk2k]

pretty impressive to me too ⚡️

[@OctoFloatRepair]

Unless they just jacked up the field weakening, then I'm not too impressed

[@benlay750]

@@OctoFloatRepair It has to be field weakening because they checked the charger and its the same V as the pintx. The only other way to increase the speed would be a different motor Kv. It makes sense that they would increase FW as they are supporting higher top speeds.

[@yes_just_phil]

You can hate FM but the delivery time is top notch!

[@garrymullins]

Yea their shipping is fast AF even to Canada

[@klxz79]

Push back on the pint has always kicked in at 2 miles below the rated top speed so it’s no different than how the other pints. Push back on the pintX starts at 16 even though the top speed says 18.

[@TheFloatLife]

Well that explains the 18mph pushback on the S then.

[@JoshuaOlujide]

@@TheFloatLife yeah same here highest I've ever gotten on my pint x is about 17.5 mph. it NEVER lets me hit 18 without severe pushback/haptic buzz. personally, even if it never actually hits 20 mph, the extra headroom will be a welcome update.

[@junkfoo22]

Came here to say the same thing. My Pint X pushes back hard in the mid 16s. Not having pushback until 18 is actually a huge improvement

[@Colton_Acree]

My pint x pushes back at 16 as well. Since the haptic buzz, i've been a bit scared to push past, got it to 21 a few years ago and my brother hit 24 on his pint. Would be nice if they moved pushback to their boards rated speed. Also super excited for the update in a few weeks.

[@conardenator]

My pint x has hit 18.6 and I weigh 248. Apparently I was tempting fate that day lol

[@aircraftmech123456]

Hopefully they make another video with custom shaping very very soon. I have a pint x/GT and can’t wait to update mine.

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

The multi-microphone work is perfect on this 1!

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

I got this thing without the intention of riding super fast. I'm mostly just trying to cruise around off road. I think it should suit my needs

[@pauloalmaria6833]

Thanks for the video guys. Glad to get your input and from the looks of it, I won’t need to upgrade my X for now. I’m from Toronto Canada so I’ll ride out this Fall season and see for improvements in Spring 2025.

[@zanderbrandt1730]

As we feared, simply a pintX with some decent pre-installed accessories/upgrades. Still makes more sense IMO to get a used pintX and about 3-4 hundred in TFL accessories for a better board and about 2-3 hundred leftover compared to the pintXS.

[@chasekasperowski8253]

With vesc we don’t do anything special to prevent nose dipping on turns. We just actually calibrate out gyroscopes correctly.

[@boolikethebear]

insane you got it next day!

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

Gotta put OG Pint bumpers on the pint x/s and you’ll get clearance :)

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah, Julian actually cut out the part where I mentioned that ha ha

[@GeneWuzHear]

At least slap some freeride bumpers on it. They're still chunky up front for no reason, but they slide WAY better ​@@TheFloatLife

[@baylormustaine983]

I would love to see the return of the "Rep your set" series!!! Let Nico go in depth on the vesc stuff!!!

[@TheFloatLife]

Oh yeah, we are for sure going to bring this back soon!

[@MrDmadness]

I hope so. I'm hoping future motion didn't make you sign "non competition" contract.

[@benlay750]

Do Pint S vs Pint V

[@jaefrmbk2k]

👀

[@garrymullins]

I think they’re scared of FM’s lawyers now. Didn’t even do a PintV release video 😮 Maybe they were busy with tire stuff and RFTL

[@ziggiex]

The forbidden stoke!

[@jaefrmbk2k]

@@ziggiex 😄

[@EliteAtlantaHomes]

@@garrymullinsThere was a court order forcing KZbin to take down Tony’s KZbin channel. Read about it in an article.

[@dantodd]

Put a regular Pint bumper on the front

[@TheFloatLife]

Great idea!

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

Get a pint x and choose your own accessories FTW! Kush High, Enduro, FM front footpad, and X rail guards, and get to floating!

[@NIGHTWHEEL...]

I do like the size of the pint. There are better boards out there, though future motion do make good boards out of the box. Everyone wants something different. I'm more of a trick guy but also like to go fast. Hard to have one board that does both of those well.

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah it's like snowboarding, you have a different board for different conditions!

[@jspiro]

I've been riding my X with a regular Pint bumper on the front, half the thickness. It looks weird from the size, so that's why.

[@oldretireddude]

Have you opened up the Pint S battery box to see if FM did the wiring correctly?

[@Marksquatch]

Once the update drops for both the S and X it'd be really interesting to see you guys doing a direct comparison video. Seems like an updated pint X will just be a Pint S but without the hardware upgrades

[@nicoaleman]

Correct, there won't be much to compare. Firmware will be identical, and you can replicate a Pint S by just modding a Pint X once the update comes out. Even in the app, where the board model is named, it says Pint X/S

[@SaiyanEuc]

Hell yeah! 🤘🤙 Figures they get you the pint asap but gts was super late 😅 im ready to vesc my quart.

[@truthseeker1203]

Please do a full video like this with the app functioning properly. Would like to see top speed etc.

[@TheFloatLife]

App update didn't effect the top speed or pushback or anything. It's just a new app skin that's it

[@CayoticProphet]

I have 5 OneWheels... 4 are XRs with Bang Bumpers, 3 of those have Enduro tires, 2 have TFL Rails, and 1 has MTE rim with Flight Fins. The last one is my favorite but my daily errand board is my kitted out Pint X with Enduro tire, L&S Fangs front bumper, FutureMotion Drop Top Fender with FM concaved soft front foot pad w/ sensor, TFL rear concave foot pad (Perfect!). It has OD Green Rails and matching bumpers, including the Fangs Olive Green Bumper. Color matches beautifully! It's the perfect grocery getter. Perfect for pushing Costco Shopping Carts. I absolutely hated it bone stock. It was extremely uncomforable, although I have spent over $200 in FutureMotion front foot pads due to water intrusion, this setup, yes even with the olive green pro mag handle, is an amazing machine! It gets the most looks with my "Senile Joe: Real American Wierdo" stickers on top of military green. I wish I could attach a picture to this post but here we are in 2024, typing replies as if it's 2007. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MrDmadness]

Just had to toss your maga clown show in there huh?

[@kody7041]

on my pint x i put a pint front bumper on it helped a lot

[@fixmypev]

7:10 - No Hydrus firmware? Aside from that, your impressions/takeaways are about what I assumed. Seems like a respectable board, but not a game changer (yet). Enjoyed the vibes!

[@nicoaleman]

Yeah interesting that it's not called Hydrus out of the box since it's definitley new firmware, unless updating the app for some reason changes the firmware name in the app

[@fixmypev]

⁠@@nicoaleman Very interesting. Seems likely that Gemini - 5200 may be a transitional firmware that will be replaced by Hydrus - 5XXX when it gets released for the Pint X/S.

[@meeragray7441]

These guys are the greatest.. so many times I've watched and been like man they should have helmets on,.. this one has a bunch of bros in the dark office just looking at a onewheel but they all have a freaking helmet on😂

[@davidross5254]

Just bought a ADV ☺️☺️

[@Smoshylife]

From who?

[@davidross5254]

@@Smoshylife yeah I actually take that back, the seller had the post up on eBay but it was already sold when after I sent money but got it back

[@EliteAtlantaHomes]

Sweet I ordered the ADV2 💪

[@cspriggs96]

You made Kyle Wong proud "Chillest"

[@wiz3rd]

This video is riding on the "hope of future update" almost as hard as it's riding the wheel! (Also the tire-licking moment! Haha, I know it's unintentional, but the metaphor couldn't be driven home any more clearly!)

[@TheFloatLife]

Great news! Update is out.

[@GrantMorrisett]

If you want the front thinner you can buy fangs

[@thewheelneil1379]

Or OG Pint bumper

[@Sigeo1vl]

We need an update on this board with the updated app installed. The updated top speed is the main reason I purchased this board and I already own a XR, Pint, GT, and GTS (with rally rails installed). If the top cruising speed is not 20 mph I'm sending it back.

[@nicoaleman]

The app update isn't gonna change the firmware on the board, just allow you to enable Custom Shaping, so how you see it here is how it is at least for now. Pint X pushback I believe kicked in at 16mph before (advertised top speed 18mph), so this is still a 2mph bump like they claim. But "comfortably cruising at 20mph" is probably a stretch with that pushback

[@Sigeo1vl]

@@nicoaleman Yea I understand and haven’t really ridden my Pint I bought it for my kids. I took my GTS out tonight and recorded the ride and just having a nice chill ride I did not get over 17.9 mph. I think if I ride the Pint S the same way it probably will not be an issue.

[@nicoaleman]

@Sigeo1vl For sure, and Pint is way more fun at those lower speeds than a GT anyways with the more nimble tire! I've got a VESC setup with a Pint tire that can go beyond 20mph with no pushback, but I still keep it below 20mph personally just because I feel no need to go faster on it. Just as fun keeping the speed back and carving around finding lines

[@uhjyuff2095]

@@nicoaleman Which pint tire do you ride on?

[@nicoaleman]

@uhjyuff2095 TFL Street Pro 2 for Pint! It's one of my favorite tires out there, plenty nimble but just stable enough to still feel really in control, genuinely feels like an extension of your body with how fast inputs translate to action 👌 I run it on a VESC XR with shorter Growler rails made to be run with Pint tires

[@chrisgivens7636]

I’ve been waiting for a souped up Pint X forever. Huge bummer they didn’t increase the torque and overall voltage of the board. Could have been a real pocket rocket.

[@tango_sierra8608]

Noob question but why do you guys take the handle off? Do you carry it by the rails or replace with something else?

[@Jeremy_Huggins]

They don't like that it can rattle

[@oldretireddude]

I want to see the opinion of some Clydesdale riders. I absolutely loved my Pint back in 2020 when purchased but after having the GT for 2600+MI the Pint no longer feels safe at my weight. As much as I appreciate the GT it's not the same as the pint experience.

[@TheFloatLife]

I'd say if you're over 200 pounds you definitely don't want a Pint platform

[@oldretireddude]

@@TheFloatLife I am asking as a strictly non performance, urban street cruiser. My GT is solid as a rock in these conditions. My Pint will occasionally faulter on a moderate neighborhood hill ruining the vibe for me.

[@82ironwill82]

It's painful watching this video knowing that they didn't update the app.

[@TheFloatLife]

The only thing the app has that we didnt include in the video is custom shaping

[@tommyaccongio654]

@@TheFloatLifeexactly 😭😭 only ever been riding pints/x since they came out. People like me have never seen CS before…

[@TattedTommysTv]

Jeff almost became ceiling fan Stan wid dat table drop ...

[@dee9477]

Can't wait to get mine. From Canada😂

[@DannyVdesign]

MagHandle Pro baby!!! 🎉

[@jaefrmbk2k]

i love the Maghandle Pro lol. looks like I'm gonna have to order Bang bumpers for my Pint(S) though since they didn't include free-ride bumpers 😑

[@DannyVdesign]

@@jaefrmbk2kyeah my plastic handle snapped and FM charged me $300 to fix the electronics because it hit the ground 🤦‍♂️ Good luck on pint bangs, i thought that was a myth

[@spencerbloodworth]

“Julian why is your office so dark and weird” Lmaoo

[@bradleyfrank7933]

They should have given it high voltage like the gt "s".

[@jaefrmbk2k]

i believe they will 🤞🏾 just not before Tony 😅 (FloatWheel) ⚡️⚡️

[@Ethan-bv1lr]

My pint x had pushback at 15-16

[@zalla135]

So once you updated the app can you cruise at 20 mph?

[@TheFloatLife]

I don't believe so. The app doesn't affect firmware except for being able to select different shaping

[@zalla135]

@@TheFloatLife gotcha thanks. I guess I’ll wait the few weeks until the firmware update to decide

[@thewheelneil1379]

@zalla135 it's going to be roughly 18mph where you are cruising fastest without pushback. Would be nice to lift that a little but it's night and day better than pint x current pushback feel and speed.

[@madyakmedia]

@@TheFloatLifegreat video, very entertaining. Does the pint S have the stance profile (i mean custom angle the nose beyond just elevated mode). Wondering if you can set the nose all the way down and then ride pushback, or does pushback just overpower it anyway

[@vesconewheel]

"its looking awfully homeless down there" I'm adding this to my vocabulary

[@TheFloatLife]

The proper term is "unhoused"

[@ssgstuff1733]

I got a pint with 500 miles for 430 bucks. Value wise does the new pint s really offer way more.

[@jeffreyscales7891]

Are you guys gonna film another review after the update on this Pint S ???

[@TheFloatLife]

I don't believe there is another update for the S coming soon. We realized that our app was out of date even though it said it wasn't after the video so after deleting and updating the app we now have custom shaping. However, the firmware did not change. We have a custom shaping video coming today That tier 2 members already have access to

[@Risky_crew]

So the OG pint is getting custom shaping as well???? 😮 if so I’m buying a used pint TODAY!! 😮😮

[@TheFloatLife]

Nah, just Pint X

[@Risky_crew]

@@TheFloatLife noooooo!!! 😞😞😞 so I’d have to rewheel it?

[@RakeshHukr]

They should have made a new longer rail with flared sides to make the body wider for the Pint s and also make a new wider foot pads.

[@TheFloatLife]

So basically an XR?

[@RakeshHukr]

@@TheFloatLife Yes. A rail that can covert the Pint X/S like an XR for those who cannot get a used XR. I'm from SEA and no one is selling an XR here, I can only see OG pints and Xs in the marketplace where I'm from.

[@BazzaroRealm]

It’s sweet. But it’s still 1,500$ I’ve put a crystal battery in my pint. 16 mile range. Slick tire though 😮

[@Just_get_out_and_ride]

That’s crazy Ive gone 25mph on my OG pint

[@tommyaccongio654]

My top was 24 on og pint, but full captan Morgan down a hill for a split second 😂

[@Just_get_out_and_ride]

@@tommyaccongio654 🤣

[@lukeridess]

Teardown??? Im curious to see if they fixed the pinched wire issue...

[@TheFloatLife]

They fixed that issue a while ago. The internals on this board are the exact same as the X

[@madyakmedia]

@@TheFloatLife sounds like the same advice of “dont exclusively use the ultracharger” still applies.. that is how I wrecked my BMS

[@xsixinfantryx]

About that freewheel speed, does it take into consideration the tire size? (I always thought it went by GPS)

[@TheFloatLife]

It does not go by GPS. It's based on tire rotation

[@patthecat1800]

I"m still not exactly sure what firmware update the Pint X will get. Will it get custom shaping and a boosted 20mph limit or stay at 18? (Which is really like 16ish for me)

[@venykrid]

They said they're giving us a performance boost, I'm really curious to see what it actually entails

[@ronvanzuylen]

It will be the same as the S; all the same features will be there. Pint X will get the new advertised max speed of 20 mph, with pushback starting at 18 mph. Before it was 18 and 16, respectively. I don't think they can safely go any higher with the current hardware.

[@MasonH24]

At the end of the day, it's the Pint X with added accessories from the factory. The X will have the same features when the update comes. Kind of a letdown that it doesn't ship with the advertised features, honestly. I am happy to see custom shaping FINALLY coming to the Pint family. Any word on OG Pint custom shaping?

[@nicoaleman]

It does ship with Custom Shaping, just need to make sure the app is updated. There's an editors note near the start about it, it appeared updated but didn't show until the app was uninstalled and reinstalled for some reason.

[@madyakmedia]

If you want og pint shaping use rewheel

[@onerian8178]

didnt even know they had a new one out. kinda feels like FM is skimping on the marketing

[@phil55588]

I need a Pint S vs Pint V comparison. Just installed the pint v kit and its a game changer, I easily hit 20-22mph on Pint -V but could def get 25mph downhill! Also did they fix the wire pinched in the battery box?! Lol

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the wire pinch issue got fixed a while ago.

[@bsd103]

XV is phenomenal, especially with the soft flare up front and kush nug in the rear

[@phil55588]

@TheFloatLife hell yeah I had bought a slightly used one with less than 100miles recently and it was already pinched so had to fix that so wondered

[@Onewheel_VESC_Channel]

@@TheFloatLife Curious to see what's inside the beast and have a look at the battery enclosure design. Is the "pinched wires" problem fixed ? we'll see. Can't wait for the dissembly video ! :)

[@shredlifema9734]

Last time I checked my freewheel on my rewheeled pint x it was like 29 this is nuts to hit 38, im curious if they fixed the pushback aggressiveness

[@thewheelneil1379]

It feels better

[@celeste9214]

Please make a video riding single track with it.

[@kramster9963]

12:10 Was that a cybertruck in the background??

[@potentsupply]

Yo can we please get PINT X/S BANG bumpers?? 🙏🙏🙏

[@tommyaccongio654]

With a XR style grip 🥵😭😭😭 pleaseeeee!!

[@aircraftmech123456]

So am I correct in saying that currently the S model does not have the increased speed or customing shaping?(to be released in a few weeks)

[@TheFloatLife]

No, there is an editors note in the beginning of the video. The app said it was updated but it wasn't. We had to delete the app and then reinstall it and we got custom shaping. The firmware however was the most recent

[@TechyMedic28]

How does it compare to an XR?

[@MrDmadness]

It doesn't. An xr has higher top speed and less pushback

[@rotz357]

Please make floatwheel parts

[@Jesus-yr7nk]

whats the fastest it can go to nosedive? can someone test it out?

[@TheFloatLife]

Last thing I want to do is try to ride out a nose dive on Pint bumpers

[@WyattPhillips-zh4kc]

I just got my pint s in the mail, after you guys updated the app, was is digital shaping 2.0 or 3.0? Mine is showing the 5200 firmware, but digital shaping 2.0 with a custom shaping section and it still says 18mph? Is there something I am doing wrong?

[@TheFloatLife]

No, I think that's correct. The digital shaping seems to be more XR style than GT style

[@WyattPhillips-zh4kc]

@@TheFloatLife thank you so much also just got done riding my pint s and was able to hit 20 reliably the difference was crazy!

[@Jakeski-h4x]

Would you recommend this as a first time board for someone wanting to try?

[@TheFloatLife]

Absolutely! It's a great board for that type of person.

[@jeremyneworleans]

Will the Pint X get the firmware update?

[@TattedTommysTv]

TFL Fo life .................................... CHILLEST Fo Life...................................VRAAAAAAAAAP

[@Then.Jonnnny]

Why is this a pint s and not a pint x rally edition?

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

Also, Pint S freespins at 38. Pint X-V free spins at 41. ;)

[@TheFloatLife]

🤯

[@spike17spiegel]

Would a Pint S be a good fit for a 6’4 235? Or should I spend the extra and get the GT?

[@ManifoldSky]

Spend less and get the FW

[@nicoaleman]

For a safe ride, at that weight you're gonna want a more powerful board for sure. Pint S would be usable, but you'd have to be pretty careful about feathering it at times, and I'd imagine the smaller platform wouldn't be the most comfortable for someone like you.

[@ManifoldSky]

@@nicoaleman Especially the stance width and board width. At 6'4", I suspect that will feel rather cramped.

[@CH59vlog]

I would get atleast a GT. a Pint S would be ride able but you are really at that limit. I think GT would be prefect.

[@crassavacca2985]

Does the pint x get the increase in speed that the x does because all the upgrades to the hardware are coming to the x

[@TheFloatLife]

The only hardware difference between the X and the S are the footpads and tire so no effect to speed. The software is what gives it "increased speed" and that software is coming to the X in a couple weeks.

[@msulkey]

I’ve been wanting one of these for so long but I’m so afraid of the damn thing just cutting out on me in the middle of a ride lol. The fangs front end might make me feel a little bit better…🤷

[@TheFloatLife]

On a board cutout those things won't work at all. In many situations they make things worse

[@ManifoldSky]

Fangs are unhelpful. It's far better to just learn nose drags.

[@MrDmadness]

Fangs do literally nothing. You must learn to ride them and first step us jumping off, once you're comfortable getting off fast everything else follows

[@deanaoxo]

Imagine my surprise, morning coffee, and you lot~!~Nice. Jeff, you big faker, Lijh, hitting some height there, Ryan, come on mang, you had that, Lil' Bro, did you not drink yer water???? thanks fam, nice way to start the day. (now get the firmware and settings right and come back soon, ya hear???)aoxo

[@raphaelsoniii8298]

Lil ripper🤙🏼😊🤙🏼

[@Jameslangford-rc6sw]

So wait, the pint s was still in pint x software during this testing?

[@nicoaleman]

No, the board firmware is up to date, that part was a misunderstanding. It was just the app that wasn't updated, meaning no access to custom shaping.

[@Jameslangford-rc6sw]

@@nicoaleman Ah I see. I was really hoping for gt style pushback/speed capabilities> Very unfortunate

[@andayaman]

My non updated(no haptic) Pint X freewheels at 30.

[@CookieDoughBlast]

you guys need to update the firmware and then redo the video lol

[@TheFloatLife]

So the firmware is current. It's just the app that needed an update. So we now unlocked the custom shaping, but everything else is the same. More videos after the weekend!

[@CookieDoughBlast]

@@TheFloatLife oh gotcha gotcha.

[@Jeremy_Huggins]

Feels a little off-putting that this is just a Pint X with accessories and a software update for $300.

[@garrymullins]

Yea it’s crazy no higher voltage. But to be fair, I put those footpads on my nephew’s pint and they’re a game changer. Pint to me was a joke platform until I put those footpads on. But yea can upgrade a Pint X to equal the S with new footpads and tire.

[@Spruce_Bringsteen]

Especially rocking the OG pint bumpers. But that's FM for you.

[@kriskainalu7202]

Well the tire is about 100 and flared footpads are about 200.

[@Jeremy_Huggins]

@@kriskainalu7202 yea but then you have a spare tire and pads. They save some extra cash by not producing those in the S and you lose out because with an X and upgraded tire + pads you get your old parts as spares

[@garrymullins]

@@kriskainalu7202 Hard compound footpads though. If you want soft then it's an L

[@MrPorter1983]

what's better pint s or floatwheel

[@TheFloatLife]

Those are very different boards

[@EliteAtlantaHomes]

Floatwheel all day but it costs a bit more

[@TwoWheeledTon]

@thefloatlife I saw a reply from FM on the pint s launch video comments saying the firmware would come to the x in two weeks. Do you guys have inside knowledge that it’s 3 to 4? Also I have an x and agree with everyone here that the push back is 2mph before advertised top speed which I think is super lame. Think Bodhi can pull some strings over there? 😂

[@nicoaleman]

They've replied to multiple comments giving varied responses. Some say 2 weeks, some say 3-4, some say by the end of the month. So pretty unclear haha. The hardware is identical, so I'm honestly not sure of any reason they couldn't release the firmware immediately outside of either wanting to give Pint S early exclusive access, or possibly using early Pint S owners as "beta testers" almost and seeing if theres any feedback to make some final adjustments before release. But hopefully the update releases sooner than later.

[@TwoWheeledTon]

@@nicoaleman I agree on not understanding why they can’t release at the same time as launch but your thoughts as to why make sense. I find my biggest gripe with FM is that they tend to be a bit vague at times when they know their customer base is going to want concrete info and hard dates to be excited about.

[@barbarabailey4406]

Pint X push back at 16 and buzz at 17 ...

[@vazzhh]

can I travel with pint S on a airplane?

[@vazzhh]

its because i´m from Latin America and the board its "cheap" in USA than here...

[@TheFloatLife]

Legally? Nah

[@chosoandyujiXD]

I mean. I would've just waited and redid the video once you realized you didn't have the update. Kinda makes this video a little redundant right?

[@ManifoldSky]

No. There's a reason people make unboxing videos, and this is far beyond that. Plus, the software changes aren't going to change that much. Also, it's a first impressions video, not a full review. The entire point is to be quick out of the gate!

[@nicoaleman]

The board's firmware is up to date and how buyers should expect it to ride, the only difference with the new app update is having access to custom shaping.

[@CraptorClaw]

I think if you have Ihpone you are able to get new firmware but android can not

[@nicoaleman]

No new firmware, just an app update to access Custom Shaping. Available on both Android and iOS 👍 The firmware update for Pint X won't be available for a few weeks

[@MrDmadness]

Vesc > anything future motion

[@brianflad9627]

Kind of a goofy review without the right App Version\Settings guys.

[@ManifoldSky]

Why? Without changing firmware, the basic hardware characteristics will remain unchanged.

[@nicoaleman]

Board Firmware is actually up to date and what buyers should expect, it was just the app that wasn't updated, meaning the only thing missing was Custom Shaping.

[@brianflad9627]

@@nicoaleman Did pushback increase after fixing the app? If not 20 mph claim seems suspect.

[@nicoaleman]

@@brianflad9627 It's the board's firmware that determines that, not the app, so no. All their boards besides GT and GTS have pushback before the advertised top speed. Pint X was advertised 18mph with pushback at 16mph. Pint is advertised 16mph with pushback at 14mph.

[@hiya1234567899]

Let’s see if the battery box wires got insulated more… Pint X battery boxes are known for chafing wires.

[@nicoaleman]

They luckily resolved that issue a good while back, hasn't been an issue for Pint X for a while now AFAIK

[@picklerick7953]

It's like iting a brick wall. Bro it's literally hitting a brick wall or concrete whatever 😂😂😂

[@Tatad3]

This is the first time I see Jeff fail a curb nudge. Try the other way. The heavier side as the front side.

[@nicoaleman]

With how you have to deweight the board, having the sensor in the back would more often than not cause the board to disengage mid-nudge. The main issue is just the squared off shape of the Pint X Bumpers

[@isabella1823]

First

[@TheFloatLife]

Nice

[@esk8unity]

all that to “save 50 bucks” hahahahahah jesus… talk about penny pinching. jesus lol. just ordering those things alone is inconvenient. let alone installing the tire and waiting for the update . 😂 jesussssss

[@nicoaleman]

Main benefit there would be getting to pick out the specific accessories you want. For example, I'd personally rather go with a nice slick tire like the Street Pro 2, and a tail with a bit less kick like Kush Nug Lo or Hi. For existing Pint X owners, or those who want to save by starting with a used Pint X, manually upgrading makes more sense IMO. But for those who want a solid comfortable and kitted new board out of the box, Pint S is a solid choice for sure

[@Killpocalips]

Never understood why people like these so much. It's literally brand new and is out sped by unicycles that are generations out of date. How is this starting at 2900?

[@nicoaleman]

This is the Pint S, it's $1400 but is really a kitted out Pint X, which starts at $1100. Still of course outperformed by EUC's in the same price category, but the ride experiences are apples to oranges. Anyone getting a Onewheel isn't getting it purely for the specs/performance.

[@Killpocalips]

@@nicoaleman oh I see it's the gt-s that's 2900. Honestly I was never good at skateboarding and EUC feels like skateboarding to me. I get why people like the form factor I just think it'd be cooler to see one of these doing like 40mph. Irks me because I recently bought an e20 to teach the kids to ride.. $400. Goes the same speed.

[@Killpocalips]

@@nicoaleman this quite literally the same logic that lets apple sell you a similar spec phone for exponential prices

[@nicoaleman]

@Killpocalips Yeah, would be awesome to see more competition in the space to bring more innovation and bring prices down, that's the main thing that sets the Onewheel market apart from the EUC market. Unfortunately not really possible with the patents they have.

[@nicoaleman]

@Killpocalips I'm not saying it's a great thing haha, just the fact is that Onewheel provides a ride experience that other PEV's just can't provide. Many of us have turned to making DIY boards as a result of the current state of the market

[@Jake-pz7oi]

What is up with that shirt 😬

[@mlastudioproductions]

FreeRide bumpers suck yet FM won’t admit it

[@TheFloatLife]

Oh really? I haven't ridden them. What don't you like about them?

[@bsd103]

we all want real bangs without the unnecessary chonk! FM just mentioned in their podcast the pint is the most popular platform on the planet - and it's got a lot more hype around it with the pint V kit and now pint S : ]

[@mlastudioproductions]

@@TheFloatLife they’re not anything like B.A.N.G. Bumpers. They’re pretty soft IMO. Had screws push right through the bumper mount and they wanted to say oh you over tightened them. Okay like this is the first time I’ve ever had screws go through the bumper mount. FFM

[@TheBrettric]

I currently have 2 screws stuck in my bangs so… it happens.