Best Riding Mode for Off-Road

25 February 2016, 14:44 UTC

Greetings from New Orleans, LA! I live close to a park that has several dirt trails, and have had tons of fun exploring those over the past few weekends. I have done all my riding in Classic Mode.

For those of you who ride off-road regularly, I would like to know your thoughts on how Classic mode compares to Extreme mode with regard to off-road use.

Thanks so much.

25 February 2016, 16:40 UTC

If I were you, I would definetely try the same trails in extreme mode, you will see you'll never switch back to classic shaping!

Not only the pushback is less awkward, also your maneuverability will increase a lot, what is necessary to avoid obstacles on your path...

25 February 2016, 16:49 UTC

Yes, I agree with Polle. Extreme mode will give you more power to get through the dirt and gravel. Initially, I thought extreme mode meant that it would take off from under me more quickly, but I haven't found that to be true at all. It just gives you a little more thrust and top end. You can still control you speed just as easily, but you don't have to worry about the wobble like you do with classic mode when the wobble kicks in.

25 February 2016, 17:19 UTC

I agree with @hekkubus and @Polle Go Extreme and never go back. :smile:

25 February 2016, 18:19 UTC

Also think that elevated mode is safer for speed off road ride ...but I'm 100%extreme mode(asphalt rider)

25 February 2016, 20:00 UTC

@SpoonyG I assume you are referring to Audubon Park. I use Extreme mode when I'm on those trails. Maybe I'll see you on there at some point.

25 February 2016, 21:09 UTC

Thanks all--Extreme Mode it is!!!

Yes atrain -- I was at Audubon Park and had a blast there last weekend.

Any other NOLA trails you have explored in the area?

25 February 2016, 22:03 UTC

@SpoonyG At City Park there is a one mile paved loop and the Couturie Forest Trail.

1 March 2016, 20:10 UTC

how do you switch to extreme mode or different modes?

1 March 2016, 20:12 UTC

@roachman With the iPhone app. That's also how you check your battery and turn the lights on or off. (Coming to Android in 2025)

1 March 2016, 20:36 UTC

I use elevated for off-road, helps with any hills. Give it a try, you can switch back if needed, but you won't..lol

1 March 2016, 20:37 UTC

@roachman said:

how do you switch to extreme mode or different modes?

With the board off, put it on its side with power button up. Turn on, 2 blinks classic, 3 extreme, 4 elevated. Put your hand on the foot the sensor to change it...

1 March 2016, 20:43 UTC

@parrothd thanks! I might have been in elevated because my nose like to stay up when I was trying to go faster.

2 March 2016, 11:43 UTC

@roachman No, what you feel there is pushback in classic mode. This is a preventive thing to let unexperienced riders only go slow