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this company consistently has the best sales and best warranties on these erideables, in silicon valley and I think there is some investment in it to try to gain market share, that's my theory
https://alienrides.com/collection...c-unicycle
it was cheaper maybe clearance sale at segway.com but sold out I think this is cheapest one will find for an in stock:
https://alienrides.com/collection...cooter-gt1
Inmotion V11 record low for this size/power suspension design unicycle, this is the best selling unicycle nowdays due to specs/price:
https://store.inmotionworld.com/c...%3D.WtYWHG
These suckers super fast but no suspension:
V12:
https://store.inmotionworld.com/p...motion-v12
V12 high torque:
https://store.inmotionworld.com/p...tion-v12ht
And honestly, at this price and with the silky smooth firmware/performance, this is probably the best beginner EUC you could get:
https://store.inmotionworld.com/p...motion-v8s
Quote from redpoint5 :
Amazon has the same price for Inmotion EUCs. Extra 5% off on Amazon has me preferring that retailer.
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I've had the Master a year now and I think it's great, for 2100 it's ideal for someone who is looking to step up from a non suspension wheel.
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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.
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.
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. 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! 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.
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.
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.
What is your source for "autobraking"? as an avid euc rider I can assure you no such feature exists. Some eucs have a feature called tiltback where the pedals will give you feedback that you are begining to extract more power from the device than it has and keep you up. It is a safety feature, and most riders consider a welcome one at that.
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.
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.
I never said I don't like them, by the way, and that assumption says a lot about you.
I have no problem with an electric unicycle grandmaster who is truly safe, or the electric unicycle itself. On the contrary, I think they are a marvelous feat of modern engineering. I also respect anyone who can ride one at an advanced level.
Some animals are very dangerous, but does that mean I hate them? Absolutely not! Lions, tigers, cheetahs and other big cats for example, some of the most beautiful, amazing, fastest land animals. I love them, but I know they are very dangerous.
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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
It's not debating or arguing if you make false statements, it's called lying, so stop it.
Looks like you did not give up after all!
Thanks for helping to warn everyone.
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.
I do not doubt that more skilled people in general ride electric unicycles, and that there are a lot of idiots riding electric scooters. My position is that the same person with the same amount of time on both an electric unicycle and scooter will be much safer on the scooter, at least up until a certain point.
As for riding an electric unicycle, I wouldn't even attempt it. It would be far too risky for me. I nearly fell off a hoverboard already. It would take too much time and effort to master either one, and it would take even longer to become skilled enough to use either of them for practical purposes, like I do with my electric scooter.
Also, riding an electric unicycle looks totally ridiculous. Electric scooters look a lot more normal and socially acceptable imo. While I'm not overly concerned with how I look, it would not be fun to have people laugh at me on a unicycle.
I have never been injured from using a scooter. I did however, bang the scooter into my
size 13 foot a couple of times, but it only hurt for a very short while and did not leave a mark.
A bike is not as safe as a scooter, but imo both bikes and scooters are safer than unicycles, except possibly at the most advanced levels.
I would only consider using a unicycle as an excellent way to work the core, but only in a park or other semi-controlled environment.
Funniest thing I've seen all month:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attac...1642442
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There are no other riders https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/eek.gif
EUCs are still a fairly new type of PEV with the first models only hitting the market ~7 years ago at low volumes. There's been a lot more interest over the last few years, especially with the push for more alternatives to car transit, and EUCs entering the race scene.
The 5 main brands have stepped up their competition with big improvements to usability, safety, quality, and performance. Still pretty early on though, so there have still been some problems coming from the manufacturers. Anyone looking to get into this hobby should plan on spending a lot of time doing research on the available wheels.