Viewer Request - Positioning Power Pads

[@arevee9429]

Thank you! Great idea to keep the pad on the kick-off side a little looser to facilitate getting the foot in the pads at launch. I've also heard that staggering the positioning side-to-side can be helpful and am trying that, but haven't formed an opinion on that yet. Chooch had a good suggestion for the positioning and mounting process which was placing a piece of paper between the pads and the velcro during positioning and pulling it out when it's right can avoid struggling with the velcro during repositioning, so kudos to Chooch for that one.

[@olcamo1]

Great breakdown and explanation. Making these kinds of videos is pure community work so I do have to say you are awesome Dawn 👏👏👏

[@ionflow1073]

Hey Dawn, I was having trouble with braking wobbles on my Commander Mini. I came back to this video and realized that my braking pads were set too low. After raising them both up about an inch I regained control of my wheel and now I can stop quickly and smoothly. Thank you for making this video!

[@DawnSChampion]

@@ionflow1073 you’re welcome!! Glad to help!!

[@Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay]

Superb ! I think this may be the first video discussing actual placement of power pads !

[@YASAJTV]

I think this video needs part 2. A year later version of pads placement for fast riding positioning.

[@SpinupSquad]

Thanks for doing this. Got this link from your introduction video, so thank you. I do have the clark pads, so cutting them could be an option. What isn't clear is how to judge when it is too tight when trying to learn to ride. Being so high up on the T4 Pro, it feels like standing on a 12" ball, and these pads are locking your feet in, preventing quick dismount, but really, I don't know where the pads should be to get the best control. Accelerating seems to be difficult while balancing, and that could be that the pads are too far back making it hard to accelerate. It's hard to know where to put them and find a "good balance". I found the cutting of the clark pads to be a good idea, because one might not need to adjust be back when making a change. But when you remove them, you end up potentially putting them in a worse position and not able to really confirm an improvement. Some chalk lines likely will help mark where they were, so I'll have to try that.

[@DawnSChampion]

@@SpinupSquad start by seeing them up to center, then adjust accordingly

[@Alejandro388]

everything is very onpoint, thank you!

[@letssamplethis7641]

Another sweet informative video from the “Champion”.

[@MotoRenaissance]

This was superhelpful. TY.

[@haroldsmith45302]

That was a very articulate and helpful tutorial. Thank you.

[@DawnSChampion]

You’re welcome! Thank you!!

[@anthonyrfl8278]

Bonjour, merci pour ces superbes explications, qui, malgré ma petite expérience m’apporte beaucoup! 🙏☺️✌️

[@DawnSChampion]

You're welcome!!

[@anthonyrfl8278]

😊✌️

[@karolcervenansky]

No, znovu som sa musel vrátiť k tomuto fantastickému videu, ktoré mi doslova otvorilo oči. Jazdím na InMotion V11 a používam Power Pads. Iné podložky mi tam nepasujú a aj tieto Power Pads som mal už teraz viem, nie dobre umiestnené a preto sa mi jazdilo dosť náročne. Po opätovnom vzhliadnutí videa som pristúpil k ich závažnej zmene umiestnenia a skutočne som priam nadšený, akom mi to pomohlo. Je to teraz úplne iná jazda a nevedel som sa toho pocitu nabažiť. Tiež som ich posunul vzad a keďže mám najazdených len cca 400km patrím stále k začiatočníkom v tomto nádhernom športe. A preto som ich tiež umiestnil trošku vyššie nad topánku, aby som mohol manipulovať s topánkou. No a keď som vo videu spozoroval, že odrazová, alebo tá noha, ktorú kladiem prvú na zem pri zastavení by mala byť menej uzamknutá ma úplne dostalo. Veľmi pozoruhodná pripomienka, s ktorou som sa ešte nikde nestretol. A funguje to znamenite. Moc mi toto video dalo a znamenite pomohlo. Šťastné kilometre Jazdec.

[@DawnSChampion]

So happy this helped you!! ❤️❤️

[@mdk42o74]

I love this girl she just breaks everything down so new people can understand. A lot of the videos I watch it almost feels like people forgot we are not all pro riders yet :) thank you for your videos you been such a big help in this new euc world

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@MurfatlarAII0]

Good tips, thanks 🙏

[@soupnazi81]

It's funny, I watched this video at the start of my euc journey and it must have subconsciously stuck in my mind. I keep gravitating back to tbis setup with a more vertical front shin pad since it feels more secure for me to have something to rest my shin against without leaning so far forward. I see many with front pads angled far forward and it feels so sketchy to lean over the wheel like that with nothing to brace against till the end. It also puts more of the acceleration to your toes and feet for more foot fatigue. With them more vertical, I'm morr restricted but closer to neutral and have instant acceleration by leaning on shin pads. Just not full acceleration Iike a full lean but I don't ride that fast anyway.

[@Hanniboon]

Thank you, Dawn. Very useful video.

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you! You're welcome!

[@kiwimon3204]

Subscribed. Im from New Zealand. Polynesian Guy. Awesome videos Dawn 👌

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@TechnoArtilleryWSR]

You must try Kinetic Pads 2.0 if you like modularity and comfort 😊

[@ed_boogie]

Learned some stuff. Thank you

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you! And you're welcome!

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Soneone was saying leave room to bend knees especially if plan to sit and ride. Which id like to learn Also I need to buy these pads. But i only took v13 out for like 100ft ride 🤣

[@TheMoboarder]

very helpful, thank you!

[@DawnSChampion]

You're welcome!!

[@MC-ny7iw]

Gorgeous ❤

[@richarndt868]

Great video, Dawn 😊

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you!! 😊

[@karolcervenansky]

Perfektné.

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@soupnazi81]

This is an awesome video! With your pads locking in the toes of your boot are you still able to close the pedals? I find it a tough balance to get them snug while still having room to close pedals.

[@DawnSChampion]

My pedals stay in place by friction

[@soupnazi81]

@@DawnSChampion do you still fold them up for storage?

[@DawnSChampion]

@@soupnazi81 yes, always

[@soupnazi81]

@@DawnSChampion i find my toe pad gets in the way of folding up pedals

[@jamesconnelly2544]

Me too

[@andreaslaner6024]

Really a great Video ! Thanks ! But one question to all guys...when you ride...have you one foot more in front ? Or have you both foots at the same position ? How do you ride ? I repeat - Are both feet synchron when you ride,or is one foot a bit in front ?

[@DawnSChampion]

@@andreaslaner6024 I've seen both. I've done both. In the same ride I'll switch back and forth.

[@yu-hsuanwu4711]

I LOVE this video sooo much! This video resolved most of my problems about how to adjust my pads😂 However I still have one question is: Should my leg be positioned at the middle of my wheel but not my feet at the middle of the pedal, right? If I put my leg at the middle of my Patton, then my foot will be a little bit forward on the pedal, and I’m confused about this.

[@DawnSChampion]

My feet usually are a little forward of the pedal. If it feels secure and comfortable, I think it’s normal

[@yu-hsuanwu4711]

@@DawnSChampion Thank you so much❤️ I’m new in EUC, and I watch your videos to learn how to control my wheels better and safer. Hope one day I can ride a 180km trip or farther🤣

[@DawnSChampion]

@@yu-hsuanwu4711 you’re welcome!!

[@JLP-gb6qz]

I know this is late but most people have their toes hanging out because foot positioning should be based between ball and heel. Not end to end. However I would love my foot to be farther back for more breaking power because I think it’s critical in emergencies but my V14 with the pads it came in doesn’t allow me that.

[@Anonymous_Sting_Rider]

Hey Champ! How about a how or what got you into the MTO3 and EUC Communities??? I'm a fan of American Moto GP Racer Kayla Yaakov (She has beaten the boyz many times already and she will be 17 yr old soon) I got my first Dirt Bike Honda SL70 then Yamaha 80cc and Honda 80cc Two-stroke MX Dirt Bike's then I got into Street Bike's now E-Bike 2022 Talaria Sting MX3 SuperMoto modded E-Bike. I was 12 yr old when I got my first Dirt Bike. Bob Hurricane Hannah was my inspiration. That's my back story.

[@KaizenOz]

Excellent video

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you very much!

[@Whattanu]

I wish these were made like legos somehow. The Velcro can be difficult

[@batmangsxr300]

Does the bottom section of the power pad stop the pedal from closing?

[@DawnSChampion]

Depending on the pad and placement, kinda. My pedals still close, but not all the way flat. They stay up from friction

[@batmangsxr300]

@@DawnSChampion ok thx. I bought some 3d printed replicas of the grizzla flows. I just installed them where I want them and the Pedals don't close flush.

[@gibmebalut]

Dawn, do you have a general preference for tire pressure?

[@DawnSChampion]

I like 36 psi for just about everything

[@davewood1982]

no sound ?

[@DawnSChampion]

Oops. I think it got set to mono right. No idea why

[@johnrosborough7464]

Having the pad further up the leg actually decreases torque. Distance X force. Having the pad lower allows your body weight (force) to be applied further (distance) from the axis of rotation (anything above the pad).

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

U have leverage angle higher up on the unicycle from the center so more force.

[@popperkidpaps656]

Love this vid thanks a lot

[@DawnSChampion]

You’re welcome! Thank you!!

[@thanh-nguyen1976]

Great video.

[@DawnSChampion]

Thank you!!