Loving my onewheel, dismount technique tips?

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    tony420121 @OnewheelFlorida 12 February 2016, 15:48 UTC

    @OnewheelFlorida Ok, I would like to see it seems that the traction on the grip tape make it very difficult to "slide foot"

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  • forzabucks 12 February 2016, 15:52 UTC

    No need to try to slide your foot. Just try pivoting onto you toes and lifting your heel (only on sensor foot, while at a standstill).

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  • hekkubus @tony420121 12 February 2016, 15:53 UTC

    @tony420121 Agree with complete stop. My ankle won't rotate so that I can't roll my foot off from the side, so I started lifting up on my toes to cut the sensor.

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    killerClownShoes 12 February 2016, 16:18 UTC

    Like people said, lifting the foot to the side or to the front is the best way. Practice over and over again on grass until it feels good.

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  • parrothd 12 February 2016, 16:24 UTC

    Don't slide your foot off, just lift your heal off the pad(ie stand on your toes)... :) Much easier...

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  • parrothd 12 February 2016, 16:28 UTC

    Where are you in Chicago? I haven't seen anyone else riding downtown?

    I haven't been ridding lately, too cold for me.. :) I live in Logan Square and work a few block south of downtown..

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  • MichaelW 12 February 2016, 16:35 UTC

    Slide the toes of your left foot (sensor foot if you ride regular) off the sensor slightly, then lift your heel off the board. Works perfect every time. Make sure the board is fully stopped. This is by far the best way in my opinion. The slight toe move before heel is key.

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  • thegreck @tony420121 12 February 2016, 17:06 UTC

    @tony420121 You should also check out this thread... it talks a lot about dismounting: http://community.rideonewheel.com/topic/998/anyone-got-any-riding-tips-for-a-newbie

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    KeithVlk @parrothd 12 February 2016, 19:39 UTC

    @parrothd @tony420121 I'm out in the suburbs but work/ride in the loop. We should do a Chicago group ride. Ive been trying to find others in the area that have OneWheels!

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    tony420121 @KeithVlk 12 February 2016, 20:10 UTC

    @KeithVlk Hey whats up yes I would be interested in that let me know once it warms up a tad, lol

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    tony420121 12 February 2016, 20:11 UTC

    Thanks for all of the advice everyone regarding dismounting, I am going to work on the techniques mentioned on this thread and keep you update (the heel lift seems the most promising.)

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    tony420121 12 February 2016, 20:12 UTC

    Thanks for all of the advice everyone regarding dismounting, I am going to work on the techniques mentioned on this thread and keep you update (the heel lift seems the most promising.)

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  • parrothd 12 February 2016, 20:52 UTC

    Love this place, bike pump track, great when there's no bikers around.. :)

    http://www.thegardenjumps.com/

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