Learning How To Ride An Electric Unicycle

Wondering what it takes to learn to ride an electric unicycle? Most people can learn, but it is like picking up a new skill similar to learning how to ride a bike. You can do it by yourself, and you just need a little practice.
Featured in the video: Glide 3 (now known as InMotion V8) with protective cover. Available at www.euco.us/pr...
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[@jdmoreno6434]

I don’t even know why I’m watching this if I’m not planing on buying one.

[@myopinion138]

Buy a Monaro instead

[@Idkwhatisthis389]

Its a car...😂

[@18yearsoldnot]

@Direct Netstores I broke a wrist on a hoverboard after my friend told me "just step off" (because he failed to mention not to step off in a forward direction). This guy in the video is saying exactly the same bullshit without telling you how hard these things can sweep under your feet in a blink of an eye if you're not warned about how powerful these things accelerate when you don't want them to.

[@atikapi9939]

cornflake and nobody tells u not to put a cat into a microwave, and yet only americans do that.. use your brain ..if youtube is not enough

[@tuttifrutti1029]

I want to like this comment but it's on 69 likes

[@peterbrierley2352]

This is about the best method i’ve seen for learning to ride euc. Have been teaching riders for approx 4+ yrs and this is close to how we have people up ar going usually in 20 to 30 minutes. All the older vids on learning are outdated. Thanks for posting

[@brahamyoung1951]

Peter Brierley I

[@jakepapadopoulos8654]

When I was learning electronics I learned something electrical either works or it doesn’t and if you are moving forward with an momentum if the power cuts out you are going for a serious spill and don’t know with all your body weight how much of an impact you will make and how many bones get broken. Ouch! I once broke my pinky finger punching a wooden Kung fu dummy and it took my hand two years to get back to 100%. I can’t imagine taking a spill with my 230 pound body, the damage and length of time to recover.

[@jakepapadopoulos8654]

Don’t let my comment stop anyone from riding these things. If it’s something that you want to do just go for it 😆

[@maurowinkler5106]

Tks

[@allenhook3042]

I don't think id have the balance for that, would like to try without needing to pay a grand for the machine... If I bought one and I couldn't get the hang of it (like learn it in 30 minutes) id probably break it.

[@offwhitemke]

No helmet? Especially to train new riders?

[@nickfrazier8013]

Brennan Stehling you walk faster than this guy’s going

[@60viking]

Hey you guys sold me a V8F AND i love it. I'm 74 so i limit the speed to 15 and it moves me good. Today i was riding a good distance in the snow. Me and the wheel did great, kinda cold for the old guy but not horrible 17deg. I think.

[@hvguy]

If this 74 year old gentleman can learn to ride one of these in the snow, in 17 degree weather.... Nobody has any excuses 🤣

[@hvguy]

I'm going on about 2 weeks now and can easily ride my kingsong s18 with ease. Thank you stranger.

[@nikto7297]

Age is just a number, right ?

[@ketanpethe5982]

@@hvguy hahah, you beat me to it dude

[@akuafowaa2648]

Hahaha lol hvguy

[@williamclsator5252]

It's been a week since receiving my very first solo wheel and I'm sure that I would still be spilling out and letting the wheel get away from me, if not for this tutorial. On my first day, within hours I was riding without incident. By the end of the day I was riding with complete confidence. Great Job!

[@EUCOllective]

Yay! We are so glad this video has helped you! Ride on ✌

[@williamclsator5252]

BTW, I'm 66 years old. If this fossil can learn, anyone can. Thanks again.

[@EUCOllective]

Great to hear! And it's true - when it comes to age, we've seen it all. :)

[@BoyTsamba]

Good for you

[@alanheaven6776]

BEST learning video I've seen so far. I just started today (55 year old guy) and was able to actually ride consistently. After stopping and reviewing some vids, this one applies best to me. I think the most valuable part was the portion where you did the one foot for extended distances with light touchdowns and emphasizing the body positions.

[@actavisSL2]

Hi, how have you been liking it? I'm just checking in and wondering. My dad is 55 as well and I was wondering if you ever experienced any difficulties or got hurt bad.

[@pvmoore1154]

@@actavisSL2 Poor chap didn't make it. Beautiful maiden in spandex on a seatless unicycle distracted him and he went right through the red light. Cement truck never even felt him. Hard to understand why they haven't outlawed spandex. So many lives could be spared.

[@erichamm7198]

@Actavis I am 52 and got a really bad ankle bite so far. Get safety gear and I think it's the safest pev out there.

[@johnhaig1103]

I got myself the v8 Your video on learning was the best advice I've seen, I followed your advice for 3 days. I got it going great after I got going I went 4 mile down by the Brisbane river, unreal feeling only problem I can't turn, can you help out with some advice, I'm a bit slow being 71 but that won't stop me.

[@Bruce5166]

John Haig I’m impressed. I’m 62 and thought I would be the oldest rider I ever saw on a V8. For turning, I’d suggest getting used to tilting the wheel left or right to turn, or use your shoulders and turn them in the direction you want to go, or a little or both. I find it extremely helpful to look exactly where I want to go, even if I’m going in a straight line. Good luck!

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Great inspiration. 👍

[@arevee9429]

Yay, another older person does it. I'm 60 and was thinking this might be crazy. Well, maybe it is. The wheel arrived yesterday, so we'll see!

[@60viking]

Great good to hear your story. I want one of these and I'm 73 but I think it would be so good for me. Looking for the wheel deal.

[@joejoeMan923]

@@60viking you guys are old, I'm 52 but my wife ways I'm going on 14 with these toys

[@ajaxsf]

Great tutorial. However I don't live near a large body of water so I improvised by riding next to a kiddie pool.

[@spkendrick]

Esso a sewer works too

[@DEFACTO9]

Worrisome despite fabulousness... is this dude going to make me lose my wheel to the river...? FFS hes closer to this issue... WTF dude? bail! bail!

[@krecikowi]

Great? He is telling it to practice next to the water... try not to loose your wheel! For sure will not happen when you are trying first time... what a stupid tutorial.

[@jasonbourne473]

@@krecikowi he literally says don't do it near a body of water find a rail near land cuz you'll lose it to the water!

[@mikecast7340]

Good tips. Especially when you talk about posture. I am still in beginner mode. At age 58, I am been trying for an hour a day for about a week. I am really good at making a circle, but still need to work on foot control. I have to be more careful than most, so yea I have all the safety gear. Admittedly I look a little nerdy, but my safety is more important than trying to look glamorous. I can taste victory coming and I can't wait.

[@diowil1]

I may never scrape up the nerve to try one, but your instruction sure does make me feel that I could learn if I followed your lead. Good job.

[@RichardLin]

Other than getting really dizzy spinning in a circle, your video has been extremely helpful for me as a first timer! This is definitely the best instruction out there. Thank you for making it!

[@EUCOllective]

Thanks Richard!

[@drewcama2488]

So typical so frustrating. You leave out the most important part. What cause the wheel to move forward? Where is the accelerator? You say stand as flat as possible then mention put pressure on your toes. Is there a switch or pedal under your toes on one side or both sides of the device? how does the device speed up or slow down or maintain a constant speed? I would think after you learn how to mount it ,a very important thing to understand is the active motion of the device.

[@xorbe2]

As a day two rider, this is one of the more interesting tutorials I've seen. Will try the techniques tomorrow.

[@laoway-zs2jo]

Thanks, it took me like 30 minutes to start riding the wheel after I watched this video. Very useful

[@mystique_arch]

who else not paying attention and just waiting for his other leg to step on the unicycle

[@thenobleone-3384]

I'm learning to do deliveries on. For my job. I heard these things are fast

[@NatsumeKonno]

They are fast some expensive ones can go 40mph+. The wheels are like bycicle tires so its comfy.

[@adriandurlej9266]

Hey man me too! Just went with the V10F for it's long range. You end up finding a model? Let me know id love to hear ur input. My biggest fear would be falling with food on me loool

[@NatsumeKonno]

@@adriandurlej9266 i already fell with food on me on my OneWheel Pint. I bought fangs for it and now right in elevated mode. For EUC im looking at the King Song 16x

[@adriandurlej9266]

@@NatsumeKonno ahh dude yeah the king song slaps. Kind of wished I went with the ks-18 but it would of been another $600 or so (I'm in Canada). Ks-16 has a huge battery and costed simular price. Great choice tho! Definitely going to take my time to learn EUC and not rush it on delivery till I'm comfortable. Good luck!

[@adriandurlej9266]

@@NatsumeKonno also you ever consider getting a seat? The ks-18L has one. Is it viable at all with delivery or is it best to stick with standing as you get more options. Also I've seen tons of options of people DIYing a seat lool

[@bakhirun]

Excellent pedagogy - speaking as a teacher. You also inspire confidence and a sense of logical progression in each step of learning. I've owned 50 motorcycles and maybe that many mountain bikes. Time to move on to an EUC, and avoid killing myself in doing so.

[@larryc1616]

Sounds like you're an adrenaline junkie. Some of these can go over 60mph. Amazon sells ones that go over 40mph. Sounds like pure stupidity on one wheel. I'm gonna keep this under 20 probably under 15 because we all know we will all fall many times. I can survive under 20. 🙏

[@PrimateSoul]

Hard af to learn! I just bought one. Hoping Ill get something from here

[@abdouallahuniverse5689]

You are a good instructor, you cover all the basics in detail, understandable and easy to practice.

[@howyman3]

Did strap his one foot onto the one side? Because when I try this the wheel runs away and doesn't stay balance like skate board to do that?

[@taridog]

One of the best tutorial videos I have ever seen. Well done. I learned a lot

[@rcgldr]

For some riders (including me), it is easier to use support to mount and launch to learn to ride first (yaw and tilt steer) before trying to free mount. Since I learned to ride first, I didn't (and still don't) one foot glide, just step and hop on like a skateboard. However, based on this and other videos, a lot of new riders do just fine with the one foot drills and step and tap method, although it seems like it would be more tiring. Another issue is for an experienced motorcycle rider (I started back in 1966, but it wasn't till 1968 that I was properly counter-steering, I'm 70 years old), where you learn that looking isn't going to turn a motorcycle, only (counter) steering inputs. To prepare for lane changes, I"m looking to the side and back while going straight, and also looking to the side for cross traffic at intersections. One of my early goals when learning to ride my V8F was to be able to move my arms and|or look around without upsetting balance or changing direction.

[@cozmikw]

Thanks mate for your HOW TO VIDEO I so want one asap. 👍🏾👍🏾 😎 🖖🏾

[@EUCOllective]

Heck yea 🤙!

[@mavic5149]

Just bought one taught it was easy lol 😂

[@esedda6219]

Is it heavy?

[@mndance4140]

How much cost

[@chessgeeks2487]

I know still don’t know how to ride mine

[@thom1218]

Explaining how to stop and slow down would have been very helpful 🤣🤣

[@Despond]

I had someone whizz past me on this while on their phone and a latte in the other hand. It was hilarious but somehow really cool.

[@GEMC5]

Mark you here?

[@SantiBaidez]

190.000 views of this video are mine

[@shuteru]

Fantastic tutorial. Very comprehensive and makes the process not intimidating at all. I just unboxed my solowheel v3 tonight and this video has me very excited to try it out tomorrow

[@EUCOllective]

Glad to hear it!! Hopefully you are up and running now.

[@RafaelMercadoSalas]

Please confirm if you’re still alive.

[@d0nj03]

OK, wow, one thing to note about the short pushing-off movements with only one leg on the wheel: you absolutely need side-padding where your shin rests against the chassis, because that thing will not support you while you lift your other leg off the ground unless you're tilting it and leaning significant weight into it through your shin. Without padding this exercise will get painful real fast and you will not get to the phase where you can make longer and longer distances with one leg in the air.

[@amdinga561]

Just wanted to come back here and say that this video was an immense help when I was learning to ride. I've been riding since May and am very comfortable now, but those first forrays are indeed difficult. Using the tips in this video I was able to ride around my block in a matter of hours instead of days. Thanks again

[@JadedBlur]

where is your protective gear?? great example !!

[@petercederpark3637]

Is hard to learn if that wheel is too heavy, like begode master, servant or v13 challenger. You need to learn for the first time with smaller or lighter wheel...

[@kingdongo4388]

Ex30 is my first wheel, 2 months in and it feels really nimble

[@johnnewman3221]

you didnt mention about protective gear, helmet elbow and chin guard. dont attempt this without this gear.

[@EUCOllective]

☝️ True statement. Always wear protective gear when riding your electric unicycle.

[@avinashhegde2777]

It's not too difficult but you need to invest time. To prevent damaging your EUC. I suggest you tie a thin rope to the handle, so that you don't let it crash repeatedly when you step off when you step off in the learning phase. That's going to definitely break the cover. In fact I still use the rope 3 years later.

[@boneyfreak9197]

I found that just relaxing and NOT looking at the ground right in front of your wheel or staring at the cycle was the biggest help. I learned that from many seasons as a ski instructor. And trying to go slow to avoid an accident is the worst thing, like a motorcycle or 2 wheel bike that is one of the hardest things to do.

[@hvguy]

In motorcycle training they teach you to look at where you wanna go. We often do this by instinct when driving a car but for some people it won't transfer into other skills such as this. We often don't even notice we're doing it 🐱

[@echonuim]

I can ride a regular unicycle, so I've been looking at buying one of these

[@Gideon-300]

You could learn in a few days. Before you know it you will be looking into buying the begode master. These things are addictive.

[@skyfallentertainment610]

Awesome video of great help, picked up a wheel today and worked out my first ride within 2 minutes. Now need more practice for fine tuning especially the turning. Thanks heaps for sharing.

[@pm6613]

How do you vary your speed?

[@lastdays8574]

This has to be one of the best tutorials. Thanks!

[@Parottamaster-14]

After indian thatha any one???

[@zelioferreira1851]

Parabéns parabéns gostei parabéns

[@chewbacca9144]

This is the only vid that actually helped explain thx BTW I learned in a week thanks to this vid 👍🏻

[@EUCOllective]

Great to hear!

[@conan911]

told me 20 min from v3 to v8...

[@streetphone4619]

At 62 I'm not sure it would be wise for me to try this. If I do there can't be a better beginners video than this. Well done! Does the electronic stabilization ever malfunction and send the rider flying? I'd probably have trouble trusting it.

[@Korpsaws]

I was really hoping for a reply! :S

[@streetphone4619]

@@Korpsaws From what I read in reddit threads it can happen. So... I'll stick to electric scooters and bicycles.

[@Korpsaws]

@@streetphone4619 Oh boy. Ok. I wasn't too sure but again, that's why I've been seeing these reviewers heavily protected. haha. Those gloves I've been seeing are essential

[@rcgldr]

I'm 70 years old and started about 8 months ago on a V8F (515 miles on it now). There's is some chance of electrical failure, but I don't know what the stats are for failures not related to overleaning or overpowering an EUC causing it to fail (cutout). Protective gear will help in the case of a fall, but it also depends on your reactions and what shape you're in.

[@inactive67]

Well if its like a one wheel then yes sir, sheet happens.

[@aforashish7]

After few years... Every kid will go to school with this vehicle

[@Hugozen]

It's quite a pity that I found your video after I nailed it, anyway the video is surely a nice work!

[@coleenkane6683]

Wow very cool I ride an ebike use it everyday not sure abt this but it looks efficient.

[@midashampton9439]

Just ordered mine. Thanks for the tutorial

[@EUCOllective]

Great to hear and glad it helped!

[@ericanderson9798]

Totally the best lesson! I just got the KS18L. I don't want to graduate from a smaller one. I'm learning in my living room for the carpet. I'll do your hop method soon. Thanks! BTW, could you show us how to bounce down stairs?

[@ericmuller6582]

Thats the idea of Platform like yt to show other people in our world how things work and how did i managed it for myself ♡ Greetings from Germany

[@ProtoSimTechnologies]

Going straight is absolutely easy. Turning, however... wow. I really wish you had spent a few extra minutes going over the intricacies of turning. It's much more complicated than it looks.

[@wilsonmeredith5517]

Excellent Video, I don't own a EUC but If I ever do get one I'll refer to this video.

[@robertobarbosacabral6440]

Comprei é paguei o boleto bancário mas ainda não recebi como eu posso entrar em contato com vcs.

[@johnSmith-ne5dh]

Very good job. Thank you for this helpful demonstration 👍

[@joejoeMan923]

Just the video I needed. Have a Segway a mini Segway and a Onewheel, got the EuC today and this is very different. I could get started when I held onto a car. Only got to spend about 20min with this so far. Watching this Is should me get going, I got the V8

[@MonaSyed-h2l]

I think if you move back and forward on the unicycle wouldn’t you slip off or lose the balance 3:11

[@krecikowi]

Ps. You don't need to choose your dominant food, just step on it. That is your dominant foot. Did you turn it on? Did you bring your wheel with you? You can't drive it if you leave it at home. BTW. You also need to purchase it. Get it shipped, unpacked you know... BTW2. I drive my wheel under my armpit. If you practice it is not as bad. BTW3. Best idea ever, to learn your EUC driving on the BRIDGE - so you can wash it well. Worst choice of location to learn it EVER.

[@louisedoolitttle6842]

I rode a regular unicycle until about 10 yrs ago. I could ride up and down curbs and stairs. Other than the power and the front/back tilt, how does it compare balance wise?

[@HyenaBlank]

It's a shame all the cheap ones cap around 250lb's, it seems like it'd be a fun way to get around and help keep in shape but terribly expensive to get into if you need anything that has a carry capacity at 300lb.

[@DataGhostGhostware]

I am struggling on just balancing left and right. I can get on it easy without a wall, but am just all over the place like crazy. I am pretty bad haha

[@Ivlodded]

Take a belt and wrap it around the grip of the EUC so your Device won't fall into the WATER, WHERE YOU SHOULD NEVER USE YOUR EUC.

[@revilo1961]

Can I carry a bag while riding this with 50kls of gold?.. Is it allowed inside the mall

[@davem5333]

Until 5/30/2022 I didn't even know these things existed. Driving in my car and someone passed me on one. Just curious.

[@BrunoM66]

Excellent. I want to start now, I was inquiring and or seen your video. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@dme1016]

I'm 66 with a recent hip replacement. Beeing that I'm buzzed on oxys a lot, I prolly shouldn't ride this thingy, huh? Do ya' offer probable death insurance with it?

[@AnilJohn61]

finally a really instructive video! i have an airwheel mars rover q5. i barely used it 5-6 times in the past 3 years, simply because there wasn't a proper tutorial. million thanks for this tutorial. i will now attempt again.

[@wealthyblackman2655]

I appreciate this guys teaching effort and instructional video... Definitely not buying or ever trying that pos overpriced junk.

[@FourthWayRanch]

The most important skill is to learn mount and dismount, then only ride a few feet and practice sudden dismounts, get good with BOTH right and left foot mounts and dismounts.. you have to resist the temptation to "ride" the thing in a precarious, unbalanced way, you'll just fall off and hurt yourself cause you can't dismount safely. Confidence in these skills will make you able to ride in a straight line easily.

[@ronniechowdhury3082]

The turning tip was the best piece of advice. It allowed me to totally ignore the wall grabbing part and move straight onto balance. Still haven't figured out how to stop comfortably yet.

[@emregul4564]

Hello. I just started driving my device. I learned a little bit, but when I go 15 km, it suddenly shakes and wobbles. is this normal ? Is it because I'm a beginner?

[@sutherlandbrook3205]

omg.. the "not this" position/pose actually made me laugh cuz i hit mute for like 3 seconds and had 0 context - i played it back and still laughed again.

[@bigglyguy8429]

Jus tried again with the spinning thing, cannot do it with my wheel, too heavy and falls over. I'm guessing your wheel is very light

[@edwardstately7877]

My unicycle has a seat like the non electric unicycles. Is it a different procedure if it has a seat and adjustable seat post like a bicycle?

[@StonyRC]

YetANOTHER thing that is almost certainly illegal in the UK.

[@giggleherz]

me thinks the reason there are so many comments from seniors is that we're the only ones that can afford to buy these things lol

[@NLB-wd2zp]

Just watched a guy on tiktok smoke these security guards in golf carts with one of these things. It was honestly impressive.

[@231wildy]

Thanks. Very informative video!

[@MonaSyed-h2l]

You should have showed us a video of you riding it majority of the time man

[@يوسفحسن-ش4ك6ه]

Safety 0%

[@yanyanVloqs]

I'm planning to buy one, I'm from the Philippines love your content ❤️

[@bigglyguy8429]

I just cannot do that one foot turn thing. It always heads away from me when I press the opposite pedal, which it is supposed to do, so I'm confused how you do that

[@KMR1776]

One way to force me to work on my posture

[@meancanadian6811]

im trying to learn this on a begode master pro 4800wh and realising I got one waaay too heavy 🤔

[@romanmusyoki5314]

You left something I deem serious... How to brake or slow down...

[@anthonygiovino857]

i just got my first eyc yesterday and first thing i tried to do was balance on it with it off. almost busted my ass so good thing i watched this video cause i was starting to lose hope lol

[@christianmeza4529]

I saw a guy riding that thing and he almost got hit twice because he kept going when a car was turning and he got in between cars as well. I thought he was very reckless.

[@gaurav9396]

The most important question is ..can it go uphill?

[@EUCOllective]

How steep is the hill? :D Most wheels can go uphill, but if its pretty steep then your looking at wheels with more torque.

[@gaurav9396]

@@EUCOllective that's the thing.. these things are practical on plane surfaces which most roads are not. With poor urban planning we have roads with gradients as high as 25 degrees. Most vehicles cant climb that. on an average it should be able to climb at least 15 degs to be practical

[@EUCOllective]

The majority of the wheels offered can climb 15° hills without a problem. Then the wheels with more torque can climb higher then that. I recommend looking up some videos of riders testing these wheels to their limits; not only its a great watch, you get to see how great these personal electric vehicles are.

[@stephenschmitt9]

Spent so much time on meticulous balancing details but didn’t mention how to stop, accelerate, or decelerate.

[@bowgrove6793]

Wished I saw this video before learning it the hard way. Catchy tune at the end. Who is it from?

[@SocialAlexNYC]

Brave of you to use it super close to the ocean on a skinny pier. What could've gone wrong didn't.

[@zinnia20207]

I practiced roller skating around my kitchen island, it will work for uni also.

[@erichamm7198]

For gods sake stay away from water while learning. They are not waterproof. Great video other than that.

[@mooncake8254]

Why am I the only one who's noticed that this guy isn't wearing full body gear?

[@lolsa123]

im salty, why isn't there a v8 retailer in sweden :( or v10 that seems to be your recent one? :o

[@kasparsberzins4055]

How do you control your speed. Do you set it at the beginning?

[@DanielVazquez]

Putting the second foot up is way harder than it looks like. You need to acknowledge that and make do a tutorial 😂

[@um-vl6on]

It was like learning how to ride a bike with no hands the first time you learn how to ride a bike.

[@virgilromero3252]

I’ve been struggling for a few days now and I didn’t think about the little hops. I recently got an EXN and I’m still learning