Learning to ride an EUC. Dave rides again!

[@larrymorris6896]

The way ALL you EUC riders blow right through the STOP signs, I don't understand how any of you are still live! This is the only way I've seen any of you ride in all the videos I've watched.

[@xToTaLBoReDoMx]

loved the street riding segment, it really intimidates me when I'm on a EUC. How do you deal with situations where the bike lane disappears and there's a ton of traffic ahead (busses stopping/going, cars turning right)? Or situations where you have to make a lot of left turns? Just use the sidwalk?

[@wntofly]

Good question! Mainly being fully aware of all traffic around me using a mirror and keeping my eyes scanning all the time. I don't have a problem using the sidewalk when that looks like the safer option. For left hand turns on very busy streets with heavy traffic I will pull into the sidewalk at the corner and use the crosswalk button to get the walk/don't walk light and cross using the crosswalk. Overall, I just try and plan my routes to try and avoid heavy traffic roads where able and when it's necessary to use them I try and minimize the amount of time on those roads. When on those roads and no traffic is around, I will try and increase my speed to quickly exit those high traffic areas and when I am riding the shoulder and traffic is going by, I reduce my speed and am ALWAYS looking for my bail out in case I come across road debris or road damage or heaven forbid a car veers over to the shoulder. My constant fear is what happened to DUF (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aninZnZqlrusf7csi=C09OQ_eVi8FXWN3M) when he had a flat tire while riding in/near traffic sending him into harm's way. Luckily, he was OK! When riding in a group with 3 or more riders we tend to just use the road just like a vehicle. With more riders you get more visibility, but again keeping your head on a swivel is good practice to be ready for whatever comes your way! Thanks for commenting and stay safe!

[@AnkarnoExa]

Good afternoon mate!^^ Do you offer teaching services? I bought my first EUC a few months ago & I can't hardly ride it.^^; Its the Sherman L. I'm a truck driver in the U.S, and I'm willing to travel throughout the states, in order to learn how to ride my electric unicycle.^^

[@wntofly]

Hi there! While it is not "impossible" to learn to ride on a Sherman L, it is not the easiest to learn with. When new to the game of learning to ride an EUC it is a whole lot easier if you have a smaller and lighter wheel. Once you get the basic riding mastered then stepping up to the Sherman L will be a lot easier on you. You CAN learn on the big Sherman, but it will most likely take longer and might be harder on your body. In your travels if you happen to run across even a used 16-inch wheel I highly recommend you grab it. Learn to ride first on it and put the wear and tear on it instead of beating up that beautiful Sherman. If you are ever going to be passing through the Colorado Springs area let me know. I can meet up with you and give you some help! Do you have some knee pads, elbow pads, and a helmet maybe?

[@AnkarnoExa]

@wntofly Yes! I have 3 different helmets, knee guards, wrist guards, gloves, elbow pads, motorcycle boots/pants/jacket, dirt bike jacket with built-in guards. I just went through Colorado to get to Wyoming a couple days ago, so I can always get a load back through there. I can ride sitting a bit, but not for too long. Whenever I stand on it, I can go from 5-15ft, before she starts turning towards the left. Maybe I have to go faster than just 10mph in order to make it stay balanced. Any help, I would appreciate it, mate! I would sacrifice some days off & money to learn how to ride EUC's. I'll never give up on this amazing new hobby!👍🏾

[@wntofly]

@@AnkarnoExa Excellent, glad you have some good gear. Can I email you? We can continue this offline, Yes?

[@AnkarnoExa]

@@wntofly Sure thing! My email is on my profile.

[@AnkarnoExa]

​​​@@wntofly Sure thing! Check in my description because it won't allow me to post my email here.^^;

[@larrymorris6896]

Which one of you was riding the Sherman "L"? And what was wrong with it?

[@wntofly]

Dave (the new rider) was riding a King Song 16XS. I (the one with the camera videotaping) was riding the Sherman L I don't believe there was anything wrong with the Sherman, that is just the Humm the motor makes by design.

[@larrymorris6896]

When riding a slalom type ride on an EUC, why is it called "carving"?

[@wntofly]

Because it simulates what skiers and snow boarders experience when making turns in the snow going downhill. They carve turns with their skis and boards through the snow. Carving on an EUC makes me feel like I am skiing on pavement which I can do ALL YEAR ROUND!!!! 😀😀😀

[@soupnazi81]

Carving also helps you control the wheel instead of the wheel controlling you. Like snowboarding you always want to be on an edge rather than just flat. Carving prevents wobbles as well as prevents foot fatigue.

[@wntofly]

@@soupnazi81 Very well stated! Thank you for chiming in!

[@larrymorris6896]

I lost count of how many stop sign this guy ran. It appears that he's not too safety conscience nor is he worried about getting a ticket, either. (Maybe running stop signs in Colorado Springs is not illegal)

[@wntofly]

I have to disagree with you on this one. I am VERY safety conscious and what you don't see is me checking extensively for any traffic that might be approaching. IF there is no traffic, I find it perfectly safe to continue on after slowing down sufficiently to be certain I am not affecting any traffic. When the video is sped up like in this video it may make it appear one is just blowing through an intersection with no regard for other traffic. I assure you that is NOT the case. Now with that said, I have seen lots of videos where riders are just blowing through stop signs AND red lights with little or no regard for other traffic. My concern is that riding like that is going to turn public opinion AGAINST personal electric vehicle operators and get us over regulated or worse.....banned, or heaven forbid someone hurt or even killed. The more we can do as PEV enthusiasts to ride in harmony with other road traffic the better chance we will have to continue to enjoy these amazing contraptions unfettered!!