The A2 That Broke My Ankle

The A2 that Begode gifted to broke my ankle, bad. Here's an update to my life.
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[@mr_wrongway]

Sending all the warmest wishes Marty! I hope you’ll begode soon!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks so much Adam

[@BrunusDSA]

🤣🤣

[@JaradVonNguyen]

Rofl

[@Stan-kj8fq]

Thanks Marty, for sharing your testimony. I am happy you won’t exit the EUC scene. You have played a pivotal role in my EUC journey. I am sure the October 14 So Cal Tour will be difficult for you not to participate in, but it would be neat if you could ride the infamous Begode Extreme Bull K6. You would be able to lead the pack with that! I am not sure if Begode will read my comment, but I hope they contribute to the Marty fund, because your channel has been a free advertisement for Begode. Thanks Again

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you for the nice words :-)

[@thenotoriouseuc]

I have a good friend who face planted on a bike ride. It was catastrophic. She has metal plates in her head. Had reconstruction surgery. After the accident, her little boy wouldn’t ride a bike again because mom wasn’t riding anymore. She got back on a bike and now does triathlons. She even travels with her bike and asks the hotels about the local areas where she can train. Don’t let an accident stop you from what you are passionate about. It can be a difficult barrier to break, but with time everything heals. Best of luck in your recovery. I’ve learned a lot from you in my short time following (a year). I’d like to keep hearing and learning from you.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

thanks for that encouraging story 👍

[@reitze01]

I hope her son rides too now! (bikes, anything of course EUCs ar ethe best!)

[@4rocksteady440]

Best wishes on a speedy recovery. I can't wait to see you ride again. ❤

[@OneWheelMan]

We can just rig an EUC up to your wheelchair. Send it!

[@slargo83]

A buddy of mine broke his leg a couple months ago and he was pulling himself down the path with an electric skateboard lol

[@sakogu]

I am sorry to hear of your injury, I wish you a speedy recovery! I love all your reviews and care of the euc scene and all the wheels and modifications!

[@Kekafuch]

Speedy recovery Marty! Great to hear the tour is still on.

[@Objectivityiskey]

I wish you the best. Thanks for all of the amazing content!

[@jonoeuc]

thanks for the update Marty. Sorry you got injured, best of recovery!

[@OficialPedro65]

So much to say about this video! Wellllll, I wish you be good soon! And I hope your surgery works fine! Continue to be a good inspiration for us, man!

[@TheParamike]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Marty! Don’t ever stop doing the things you love, keep riding my man. Love you and your vids, keep on keeping on.

[@luischalasnyc9657]

Have a speedy recovery!

[@dantemarcos1410]

Looking good mr Marty! Keep the great healing going☺️🙏

[@johnmiller7651]

Thanks Marty for all great videos, I've been watching you for years and love your advice. Get healed asap, I'm sure everyone will miss you for the couple months you will be down (know I will).

[@matefromvirginia4959]

Speedy recovery Marty. Ride safe when you get back on your feet 🙏

[@miniwheelmedia]

Love the explanation with the miniwheel XD best wishes marty.... speedy recovery!!! lets hope the a2 is revised!!!

[@chrisparkin499]

Have a speedy recovery Marty. Sorry to hear of your accident bro.

[@ZAMJTv]

Pray for your speed recovery man... I watched all your videos.. and inspired me to get my first wheel back then .. now I have 3 wheels and still watching EUC review of yours.

[@Rasputin.Bogard]

So sorry for you Marty. Waiting to heal and going through the phase of not riding or doing other activities you love is so frustrating. Once you're all healed up though it'll seem like it went fast. Only after though sadly...

[@albar6067]

Sorry to hear about your accident Marty. I hope you heal quickly and keep the spirit. This must be hard to take for a veteran and safe rider like you. Cheers!

[@gpsanino]

So sad you got injured. I am so sorry for all you will go through but celebrate your spirit. You are made of hard wood. I am sure you will be back sooner than expected. Wish you the best Marty.

[@BrookeHedrick]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Electrum]

Excellent reality check for everyone. Thanks Marty. - Cheers from Mexico.

[@ConsilienceDVO]

Hopefully you'll recover quick!! Get better Marty!!

[@naincarmona]

You're a Hall Of Famer Marty!🏆🏅🏅🏆 I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back at it.

[@tonykokouri9079]

Lightning hit me few months back. Same fracture as yours Marty. As a matter of fact I found it easier to go back to riding as opposed to walking. Wish you a quick recovery!!

[@gossebijlenga9075]

What a bad luck. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.

[@FinnBjerke]

Wish you a speedy recovery mate.

[@jacobskovolsen9099]

Oh no...😮 hope you have a speedy recovery as possible:-)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ahhhh Marty so sorry to hear this you are the reason I got my first wheel. I broke my shoulder. On my MSP but as you say, you could keep doing stuff. I’m wishing you a speedy recover brother!

[@jamaal.g6891]

Marty, you truely are the Godfather of EUC information. Wishing you a speedy recovery & hope your wife isnt negatives impacted. I always appreciate your perspective & glad you will continue to make content. Keep stricing & know you have tons of supporters rooting for your return!!

[@freshlycharged]

Marty, some great information here! Hope the surgery went smoothly!

[@timrodriguez1]

I hope you heal up quickly, and completely...🙏

[@PierreIsmail]

God speed to you Marty!

[@markdbentz]

I hope you regain full use of your ankle and you have a good recovery. Can't say you've given me any confidence in Begode's safety or engineering. It sure sucks to be immobilized for a while. Mobility is everything!

[@circuitmage4240]

Thanks for sharing. When I had a bad accident on a MC (hit by car), I took a long break, but ended up getting a new bike a few years later. It's better to regret something you have done, than something you haven't done. :)

[@landocycle]

That V12HT threw me to the ground twice without warning. Sorry to hear bout your injury mate, wish you a speedy recovery!

[@goinpostal]

Sorry to hear the news Marty. Gods speed with the healing.

[@bartbonnyns]

I hope you get better soon Marty!

[@cjkuo2457]

Really like your attitude toward the whole event. Wish you get well soon and look forward to seeing you ride again.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you!

[@soowzy]

Dang! Really puts a hitch in your get along! Speedy healing!

[@xaviergoudreault6572]

Heal up!! And don’t be hasty to ride again, down the road you’ll appreciate giving it enough time to heal fully, don’t want any more ankle problems.. I feel you on the pain of not riding, I’m without a wheel since the first week of July and I don’t get the commander mini I ordered until the end of September.. I feel like I just quit smoking but the feeling doesn’t seem to dissipate..

[@eucfng]

get well Uncle Marty , it is fun to watch your video from your point of view and then watch Rogers video of the same group ride . 🤙

[@leilani343]

Marty, I just got into the riding euc's and have recently discovered all the great euc vets like you helping us noobs . Wishing you a very speedy recovery 🙏❤️ Hope to see you riding soon.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you 🙂👊

[@frickenfixit723]

Right on Marty! You're gonna build some new bones and come out stronger than before. Looking forward to seeing all the condolence wheels everyone sent you while you were in recovery! :D

[@ElectricUnicycles]

LOL

[@FabriceDURAND]

Be courageous Marty, you are so friendly and humble, everybody loves you in the community.Looking forward to see the new videos made with old videos in sunny California

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks Fabrice!

[@dhayes8845]

Hope to see you progress successfully through your surgery and make a swift recovery. I’m wearing motorcycle boots now after a much less severe foot strain; us 60 plus guys may need more protection but I hope to see you back on your wheels when you’re ready. No doubt going down messes with your head. All the best!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks. I’m probably going to be wearing some variation of a motorcycle boot now, although there are no guarantees

[@mikeintampa250]

Hey Marty, my heart goes out to you being laid up like this. You gave a lot of tough love in this video toward the community and I agree with you. After riding non-stop for about three-and-a-half years I hurt my knee and haven't been able to ride for 4 months. During this time off I've been able to spend a lot more time with my wife and sons and looking back on it I realized I was being selfish by spending so much time riding and driving to places to go riding every single weekend. Since my injury I've been spending all of my time of them as they are getting older and it was actually a blessing to get me to stop riding so much and spend more time with them that I'll never be able to recoup. Best of luck with surgery today.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks Mike and I didn't realize you were hurt. That's a nice story you've told and a good lesson

[@BrunusDSA]

Hey Marty, greetings from Porto, Portugal! Just got recently in the EUC world ( got my V8F last week), and couldn't miss your channel. I just love the vibes from your videos. Hope you get well soon to get up on those wheels again. Thank you for the uploads. Keep it up! :) 👊

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you 🙏

[@timsaloga]

You will be fine. I have been through greater damage on my leg. You just need time to heal after the surgery. Wishing you well.

[@oknewell]

Marty, so sad to hear this happened to you. I'm glad you're standing firm on never riding the assassin again; smart move. My family and I wish you a speedy recovery. Hope to see you on the tour!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you 🙂

[@ryanchk]

Sorry to hear your injury, wish you heal up soon. I must say it too funny you make ur joke on your thumbnail, it make me laugh but I am still feeling sorry for you 😂

[@robinlittle8445]

I'm sorry to see you have had this fall i started riding euc's when I retired age 65 that was 8 years ago I've broken 6 ribs and my collarbone in that time but still ride most days if the weather permits living in the uk have a speedy recovery

[@SERGEI_ULITYCH]

Get well dude!.. 💪

[@wm4382]

I agree about needing health insurance for anyone riding EUC. Smart advice. Wish you the best.

[@HumbolSkitso]

Well on a positive note, now you'll have time to patch the hole in your Jacket. 😂😂😂😂😂Just teasin. Love and Well wishes for a quick, solid, smooth recovery Marty. Love how you dont let this get you down too much. Lookin forward to seeing what type of content you come up with for the time being, dont forget about us viewers! Lol Take care Marty 🤙🤙🤙Aloha.

[@Epicure468]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I’m 63, and I have had 2 falls recently . The first was my fault. The second was on my first ride an the CP mini and had the wobbles. First time they dumped me backwards. Landed like you. A lot of soft tissue, no broken ribs. Finally looked at my wheels today. 9 days later. Take your time, heal.

[@BruceWayne15325]

I'm glad that you were at least not in a lot of pain. I broke my ankle sliding into 1st base as a kid. Everyone clear out in the outfield heard it snap, and oh boy was there ever pain. I had to hobble home leaning on my friend, and every bounce was excruciating.

[@GAVINNNNNNNNN]

Can’t believe I’m just seeing this man. Get well soon!! I remember after breaking my clavicle on a stupid electric skateboard I was ITCHING to get back out there.

[@threeohm]

Sorry to hear about your injury Marty heal up fast. One of the reasons I sold my EUC was the potential for an accident. Especially one like yours where nothing you did could have mitigated it or prevented it...other than not riding the wheel in the first place.

[@Ingothnia]

So sorry to hear and I hope you have a speedy recovery. I am sure a broken ankle is a pain in the a$$.

[@tomtu550]

Good luck with surgery tomorrow. Look forward to many more mountain rides with you in the future.

[@IIISentorIII]

He's dead, Jim

[@Ikarre33]

I wish you a good recovery Marthy and as we say: "What does not kill us makes us stronger" good courage!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks 🙂

[@NahBra_EUC]

Haha Assassin A2. Appropriately named! Glad you are still making vids Marty. Heal well sir!

[@NOMADXTV]

greatest fear ever, a random cut out. There is always a lingering fear this will happen to any other normal wheels too :(

[@erriensaputra6890]

I hope all wheel manufacturers will concentrate more on safety quality, speedy recovery Marty ✊🏻

[@Farmhand2k]

Speedy recovery man! You answered the question I had about shoes/boots? As I'm always thinking about foot protection when I ride. Take care...

[@andiman45]

thanks for the update and sorry for your break. I had my eye on the A2 since your vids I saw a month back wanting a better tire on asphalt. I will wait till they find out what went wrong before I put my order in. Lucky I live in BC where its free medical. I checked online and an ambulance is $80 can$ here. But Im still 68 and my bones dont heal as they use to. Lucky I do ride my T4 like an old man tho lol. I see a Scooter in your future

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks. I can guarantee that they are not doing any additional investigative work on the A2 🙂 it was a freak failure that will remain unsolved. Yeah, definitely prefer not to break anything at our age. Fortunately the odds are in your favor that you won't

[@electricunicycleadventures6386]

Hope you get healed up soon!

[@philippeperrin1590]

Best wishes from France Marty ! Take care ...

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks 🙂

[@jamesmcpatterson2733]

Bummer, best wishes man.

[@whatchitnow]

Thanks for the advice, Marty! There are many people who live risk-free , boring life and then they die anyway. I'll keep riding the EUC because it's too much fun, but I will never ride it if I don't have a health insurance after watching this video.

[@0xeb-]

Friend, I wish you well and speedy recovery with no long term issues. Been there twice with shattered knee and wrist (all required two surgeries each for hardware in then out). The psychological factor and feel of future falls can haunt you. This too shall pass. Be patient. Good luck.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks Eli 🙏

[@RSMethodology]

Get well soon

[@jasonvandenberg9055]

You are a legend, the time will go by quick and you’ll be riding again before ya know it. Glad you laugh about the whole thing, maybe raffle off an A2 for your tour

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Good idea regards the A2 😁

[@rayraytub1000]

So sorry to hear this! Can't believe it was just while cruising your neighborhood and the wheel just failed. Good reminder to ride a new wheel very cautiously for a while to be sure it's not a dud. I hope for your speedy recovery 🙏

[@freeforester1717]

Do you think this would have prevented the injuries Marty has suffered? I’m with you in the sentiment 100%, but have to question whether the outcome might have been somehow different, or less serious.

[@rayraytub1000]

@freeforester1717 seems like no, but stressing caution anyway. Very unfortunate for the wheel to shut off and twist enough to break an ankle!

[@superobservation]

Marty, you were a prime motivator in me getting into EUCs, and since i stumbled across your videos a year ago, I have bought my first wheel, and even begun working for/with EUC brands as a designer. Your insights and perspective has been an instrumental guide to me as it relates to designing more robust and compelling wheels for all experience levels. When we look back on this industry/sport/community a few years from now, you'll be able to take pride in the fact that you've influenced so many and so much with your passion and dedication to the electric unicycle community. Heal well and rest up, thanks for everything!!!!

[@superobservation]

Also, it's really odd to me that the manufacturers don't have a more robust test-bed platform for their wheels. I come from a background applying magnetic levitation to robotics for precise control systems, and I am shocked at how few QC steps are taken, how few redundancies are built into these wheels, and the overall lack of finish there is on the electronics. Unfortunately, this is kind of the nature of small batch electronic manufacturing - the volume is too low for better design testing before tapeout, design freeze etc.... And the volume is too high for real craftsmanship and granular sub-component and systemwide QA. Ideally a manufacturer will intentionally overstress and destroy a dozen or more wheels on a test-bed to break a wheel every which way they possibly can before greenlighting a design for batch one production, and batch one normally would go to insiders only to get real use data. We should not only expect this level of dilligence from manufacturers, we should demand it. I hope with increased base volumes, manufacturers will invest in producing fewer wheels with dramatically higher levels of fit & finish- inside and out.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thank you the message. I love hearing how some of my videos may have motivated people to ride. That’s why I make them. 🙏

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Yes, if the volume of EUC’s keeps increasing hopefully there can be more money applied towards better safety protocols, testing, etc. I’m afraid it’s still too niche of a sport.

[@ElectricSentinel-dn8de]

Hope you recover well, and thanks for posting. This is why I don’t use spiked pedals. Sometimes not good to be so locked in

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Hard to know if the spikes played a roll but I get your point.

[@olgac9121]

Do you think spikes can be dangerous? Please explain to me

[@Ice-bunny962]

Thanks Marty for great video. It is awfull situaton about this falling. I hope You will be good soon!... Yeah, this was not to be overloading cutoff on so slow speed. Seems some other critical mistake inside controller. Could be some temporary short circuit or firmware mistake, so wheel shutted down. Today morning I was ready to sell my MCM5 in couple of days (buer was ready to get this), so later to buy Begode A2 .... now I in doubt about this ... EUC society will wait for You back on non asassian wheel :) Good luck!

[@vregentov]

Hope you'll heal fast

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Glad you are still up to putting out videos even if from a wheelchair. It would be nice if an electrical engineer could postulate possible causes. You noticed metal shavings on a recent wheel. Ecodrift noticed solder splatter on copper motor winding, loose wires rubbing against motor covers and pinched motor leads on various teardowns. Denis Hagov mentioned the back of on/off switches on the Mten4 care ompletely unprotected from the elements. Perhaps something as simple as a drop of condensation producing a short was the cause. I suspect we will never know.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Get well soon.

[@ChrisTorina1]

Hope your surgery went well….now I guess it’s time to scooter around on some of your wheels lol Praying for a speedy recovery!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks Chris 🙏

[@marcoribero]

Marty forza! È solo questione di tempo e tornerai meglio di prima. Qualche mese di riposo e poi con le giuste protezioni per noi che siamo un po' vecchi si ritorna a veleggiare. Un caro saluto dall'Italia. A presto.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

🙏

[@Trener_Artem]

Get well soon)

[@kennethyuen9849]

Get well soon, Marty!

[@barlscharkley5411]

Marty, wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. Have watched most of your videos, and am looking forward to more in the coming months. It's hard to tell from the photo you included in the video, but you appear to have pads attached to the EUC. Do you think they trapped your foot and contributed to the breaking of your ankle?

[@stefaneekenulv419]

Get well soon Already looking forward to Marty 2.0

[@freeforester1717]

It’s very sobering to understand just how very life-changing this instantaneous, as yet inexplicable and unforseeable incident is for you Marty, and there, but by the grace of God go the rest of us. I’m sure I’m not alone especially among more senior riders who are more generally taking a cold hard look at their wheels in the light of this event, which I have little doubt will have greater repercussions for Begode’s ‘Assasin’ than ‘Stride’s KingSong S 20 NYC fireworks show. “Trust is good, but Control, better”according to Stalin, and while there may indeed be near zero probability of such an issue affecting the wheels that have already been produced, the seed of doubt has been sown, and it will be brave guys who take to the streets with this, or indeed other new Begode offering, or at any rate until the crash investigation comes up with a hard cause of the Marty Backe A2 shutdown. Roger’s demonstration of riding the wheel without the ‘suspect’ diode does indeed call into question the competency of the electronic engineering team at Begode (and possibly ExtremeBull), and if we are right in surmising that the concepts behind the electronics and circuitry used in their products are not wholly understood by the Begode ‘assemblers’ then it is pretty pointless in asking them what went wrong, or what caused this event, which is to a great extent more worrying - WE know they don’t know, but do THEY realise that they REALLY don’t know? And how they are going to make this right?? One would like to think that this terrible event will send a wake-up call throughout the EUC industry, but given the past track record of Begode’s reactions (or lack thereof) to customer feedback, it will be some time before their reputation as a builder of SAFE products, let alone GOOD quality ones is restored. In the meantime, I’m sure everyone who has a passion for the hobby/sport is wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Marty. All good wishes from Scotland, and indeed around the world, I’m sure.

[@MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50]

get better soon

[@p4psm3re]

😞aww I have one of these coming tmrw as my first euc and now im hesitant.... already broken my ankle twice and leg once. the surgery's sucked, Im older now and dont want to be injured again. hope your recovery is fast.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks, and good luck. I can’t imagine breaking my ankle twice.

[@eheas320]

People are going to flip when they see your jet pack! See you in October, Marty! Speedy recovery!

[@OzcroEUC]

Wish you all the best from Melbourne Australia Marty.... Thanx 4 the update.... You have a hole in ya shirt lol

[@guyjemus2706]

Thanks Marty for this detailed ''experience''... I'm sure your recovery will be as good as new and within the timing you mentioned. You made me realize that well tied high ankle boots (even working boots) would be better than soft running shoes that i currently use... time for a change for me ! I also never liked Powerpads and that feeling of being ''locked in'' the EUC and worrying of my feet and ankles not releasing in case of a fall. What is you take on that if you ever go back on a EUC? Take good care.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

I am going to get a nice pair of half-height motorcycle boots - the type with straps that fully cover the ankle. There are no guarantees of course but it’s hard to believe they wouldn’t provide better protection.

[@geoffsmith1616]

Sorry to hear about this marty , get well soon , I don't ride euc anymore only because of the legality here in the UK but I do ride motorcycles.. accidents happen.. frustrating it was out of your control if I had to guess the wheel I'd guess a begode... anyway peace and keep positive

[@georgieman1910]

i feel your pain. Almost broke my ankle with the mten4 several months ago but it was due to human error. I had a bad habit of squatting excessively to dampen bumps and dips in the road. I found myself unable to stand up and recover when I was caught in the dip between the decline and incline of a street. Instead of falling off, as you normally would when you lose balance, the mten4 shifted and the weight of my entire body sank into my left ankle. It felt like my shins would explode. Didn't actually break anything, but I spent several weeks hobbling on crutches and coping with the swelling.

[@arevee9429]

I have been riding for a long time as well. Not as long or as much as Marty, but I've been following his channel for at about 5 years. I've had 1 cutoff in many wheels and miles worth of riding and it was NOT a good experience. The wheel was Kingsong 16S and probably caused by battery too low, going too fast, and an encounter with a pothole. No broken bones, but I was feeling that one for about a year. There are a lot of loose wires and moving parts inside a wheel and it wouldn't take much for something to go wrong. In the case of the A2, it probably wasn't wiring and the root cause may never be known. Intermittent failures are frustrating because they are so difficult to root cause - and often, the cause is never found. Thank you for your years of service to the EUC community Marty. You bring up good points about the risks involved and the consequences of accidents. I've thought more than once about the wisdom of riding given my circumstances, but thus far, I continue to do it.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks for your story and thoughts 🙏

[@gl3060]

Broke my left wrist and my right shoulder a in a crash couple years ago. I was literally crippled in both arms. I broke down and cried when the realization that I couldn't put myself or my wife through an extreme injury and that I wasn't able to ride anymore. I miss it very much and still have dreams where I'm riding. Your advice to people without insurance is valid. Heal up fast, brother. I still enjoy your content.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Oh wow, so sorry to hear of your experience. We can all learn a little from everyone’s stories.

[@ninja636king]

Hopefully everything goes perfect. Sorry this happened to you man

[@TheAnimeist]

Among several things, I shattered my tibia and fibula, got a concussion, and fractured two vertebrae. I was hit by a truck on my Onewheel. I understand your pain. The things that got me through it was the desire to ride my Onewheel, skateboard, and learn EUC. I'm almost as old as you, and it's taken me about a year and a half to get back to were I was (board wise). I can now ride an EUC as well. Still can't run though. At least I'm still progressing.... Good luck on your recovery!

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Thanks. It’s good to hear from people such as yourself who have been injured and got back on the horse 🙏