Begode Master Electric Unicycle

You didn't address any of the points I made about how EUCs and e-scooters are more dangerous in different ways. Implying that physics is on your side with absolutely no explanation is not an argument. Physics are on my side. See how easy it is to make such a simplistic argument?

Almost killed him? The person who recorded that video even states that the guy MAYBE had some broken ribs and a bloody nose. He was sitting up and lucid in that video. Not really helping your argument.

If you want to see an "almost died", here's an e-scooter rider who almost died a couple months ago: https://bloomingtonian.com/2023/0...cam-video/

He lost control of his e-scooter and fish-tailed in front of an oncoming Jeep. Remember how I said that e-scooters can easily fish-tail, which beginners don't realize? But physics, right?




The only argument I agree with TH0R about is that e-scooters are safer for someone who is a total noob. But by that same token, it plays into your great argument that a total noob can immediately start flying 50 mph on a fast e-scooter without getting experience with the other ins and outs.

The fact that e-scooter riders have a culture of wearing far less padding and all the noobs doing dumb things shouldn't be an argument for the inherent safety of e-scooters, but rather just the perception of e-scooter lack of safety on the news.

Again, EUCs and e-scooters are dangerous in different ways. As long as you are aware of the weak points, keep proper maintenance of the vehicle, wear lots of safety gear, trying to ride in safer environments (not while raining, on safer roads, etc), then you can reduce likelihood and magnitude of injury.

No valid points, just gross exagerations to the point of not being true at all, such as "a total noob can immediately start flying 50 mph on a fast e-scooter without getting experience" when in fact I've never said anything like that, and in fact on scooter threads I've stated no one should ever go over 20 mph.

As for the laws of physics, it's overwhelmingly obvious and I will not explain it further. You're welcome to think whatever you want about that.

You're also welcome to think that balancing on a unicycle is easier than balancing on a scooter. https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...s/emot-LOL.gif I don't have to explain that either.

Glad you agree that e-scooters are safer for someone who is a total noob, but the truth is actually a lot closer to them being safer for intermediate users as well, with the safety levels getting closer to evening out at expert level. Regardless, any of these scenarios proves my point.

Electric unicycles are also extremely dangerous in that they have an autobraking mechanism at high speeds! I don't know all the details, but I don't need to. I know enough to avoid them all like the plague! https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...s/emot-nod.gif My fellow Slickdealers, I am glad to inform you of this ridiculous "feature."

Debating it seems almost like borderline insanity. It's all already very obvious to everyone, including you. Tactics like trying to get me to explain obvious physics will not work, and neither will anything else. What comes to mind is, I'd rather play catch with a ball, or even throw it against a wall and catch the rebound, rather than juggling 4 or 5 balls at once. It doesn't make any sense for me to learn that, unless I want to join a circus, kind of like learning to ride an electric unicycle.

Let's see what those in a specific forum have to say, including experts:

What are the dangers of commuting on a unicycle?
https://www.quora.com/What-are-th...a-unicycle

Here's an expert's post:

"Your skill level—that is, technique and physical fitness—should be very good if you're seriously attempting to commute on one wheel. You are asking about commuting, so I assume your skills are very good.

You just need to remember that you've got a single point of contact with the ground. If you slide, it doesn't take much to fall. Sure, you can get good at it. But, as my father would say, you can't break the laws of physics."

Sounds very familiar! My own words almost exactly. I must be a born unicycle maestro genius to have known these things without ever having ridden one! Or they are just really, really obvious.

I get you don't like them... but you know

So, does one have to prove that jumping off a tall building is dangerous, even if that person has never done it??
No, of course not, even if some clown has been able to do it successfully without being killed.

To each his own, if you like risking your life riding around at 40+ mph on an electric unicycle,
or if you're skilled enough (expert or more) that it's not much of a concern, so be it.

I for one am very proud to have provided valuable warnings to my fellow Slickdealers. https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...ilies/cool.gif

bah I give up arguing with people whom claim to know everything about a subject... but don't.

bah I give up arguing with people whom claim to know everything about a subject... but don't.

bah I give up arguing with people whom claim to know everything about a subject... but don't.

yet people do base jump off buildings all the time and live, to talk to what degree it is dangerous, yes I would value the input from a skilled base jumper over someone who has no clue.

It's really not worth your time

I have seen people on these things tear down busy streets, just wondering what a persons life expectancy is with this, they do worse things than motorbikes and twice as hard to see as a driver.

Not a good idea to be sure. Low visibility = death trap!

Thanks for helping to warn everyone.

E-Scooters are safer and better. Just bought a Segway G2 Max for $850 after tax on eBay with 1 year warranty from Segway and 3 year Allstate so im covered for a while.

I strongly considered an EUC over a one wheel b/c one wheel felt unsafe and unstable for me. But EUCs need more upkeep, can't go on sand, have worse reliability, and you have to do a lot of electrical handy work.

Plus they're way more expensive at least $1500+ for anything semi decent.

My G2 Max has suspension in it and I think suspension is an important safety feature when you're going over 20-30. MPH depending on your comfort level.

My wife thought it funny to document the ordeal
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attac...1642442123

it's a funny hobby. Half the riders are teenagers to college age, the other half are 45+ year old men.

There are no other riders https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/eek.gif