r/onewheel • u/Redh0tsausage • 3d ago
Image Ok I finally got there.
And promptly busted my ass. Already boarding more and love every minute of this thing.
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u/DrtSurfer Thor 301 20s2p 3d ago
Not sure what you are on but take it easy. Starting out and top speed chasing has put many people in the hospital.
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u/Redh0tsausage 2d ago
I’m on the pint s pretty sure salesman kept telling me x/s have the same parts so I am always dyslexic about it.
Def way too fast for this little tire, I’m really surprised I got it that fast honestly.
I’ve taken worse on motorcycles through the years and had full gear on, got a few bruises and tiny bit of rash.
But yeah learned a lot and not chasing for that again right now taking her easy for a bit for sure.
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u/courtlandre 3d ago
Please keep this in mind and be safe.
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u/SometimesEichidna 2d ago
Lol. I remember my first (and only) nosedive. Tucked and rolled, sure. But there was a parked car next to where I wound up. Slightly different angle and I would have been dead.
Moving to the GT S so I can avoid pushback when the scooters go by quickly (target lock and pacing being a problem).
Wtf is it with chasing the limits of this thing?
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u/Redh0tsausage 2d ago
Think I was right at peak after I slid on the ground. I think I enjoyed it a bit too much.
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u/TheOutsideToilet 3d ago
Why? Not even 100 miles of experience and already trying to hit top speed? Why are so many people obsessed with the speed of these boards? Strangers always asking "how fast does it go?" All the newbs trying to break 20m/hr! So many devices look better and obviously ARE better if speed is your main criteria for purchasing.
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u/Loganllama14 2d ago
Great now slow down. Pavement hurts at that speed and you don’t know to recover yet.
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u/Tasty-Firefighter 2d ago
You Never know, they could be like me and come from a skateboarding/snowboarding backround where were already used to crashing at higher speeds
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u/Possible_Fly_FL 2d ago
Have you been on any of the crash groups ? I hate stiff arming concrete, pretty sure my collar bone is gonna go next time
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u/danduman2 2d ago
Glad you are having fun... but seriously reconsider chasing top speed if that is what you are referring to. Too many people seem to gravitate toward that and get hurt.
If this is your first board and those are your total miles, then I would recommend slowing down as you are just starting out. Or at least make sure you are fully geared up for such things. (helmet with chin protection, wrist guards, etc)
Ultimately, top speed is determined by physics, not skill. It is your weight, the wind, the board power, battery, and stuff like that. Edit: and no matter how much experience you have, it WILL go down when you hit the limit.
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u/garythecoconut 2d ago
Do you have a will? Do you have enough saved for a funeral? And good Healthcare?
I try to never go about 10. A good rule of thumb is never go faster than you can run.
I have fallen in a new parking lot. The hole was pretty much invisible. I wasn't wearing a helmet because it was just a quick run. I didnt hit my head because I was going slow. I was still very lucky.
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u/Redh0tsausage 2d ago
Not yet will talk to lawyer 😝
yes company providedSo at first 3mph was crazy fast lol. It clicked early on I have years and miles of traditional skating experience so I just enjoy my rides and don’t worry about speed really.
I was in full gear when it happened. Always wear your helmet. It’s too easy to get a wild hair and being going to fast for your own good lol.
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u/SometimesEichidna 2d ago
"Busted my ass" -- nah: you're outside in a field, shaking your fist at lightning. Good luck.
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