Thinking about purchasing a Onewheel, but...

[miketech]

@wheeler Stronger? Interesting, while I have never held one, everything I have read seemed to indicate the contrary. Good to know.

Personally I didn't buy the fender initially because, I live in San Diego, it's never wet, why would I need one? After a few weeks it was clear that a fender was necessary, both for debris and for the occasional puddle. But I guess these things are important to me because I don't just ride it for fun, I commute on it and even ride it between buildings at work, times when wet feet or stopping to dump debris isn't so convenient.

Personally, If I'm investing $1500 into something, I tend to shy away from attaching tupperware cake holders, paper or thin plastic on a permanent basis. I was actually far more likely to teach myself resin and carbon fiber construction and make my own. Thats just me though, if tupperware works, it works! You could probably get some carbon fiber looking wrap for cheap and few would know your fender started life as a cake holder. To each their own. Rock on MaGyver.

[wheeler]

@miketech
On a thin fender carbon fiber may as well be fiber glass. Now that would be cheaper. I had a Mountain bike with carbon fiber and had to send the frame back for a new one since the frame was cracked where the carbon fiber was. It was a Giant brand bike. Hopefully the fenders won't crack especially at the mountaing points. Time will tell, I guess.

[Dude]

There is no "but" when it comes to a Onewheel.... you but it... You LOVE it... End of story!!

[thegreck]

I think our man posted this, then disappeared.

[Dude]

@thegreck I believe you are right.

[1woman1wheel]

@thegreck said in Thinking about purchasing a Onewheel, but...:

@jordo Great newbie list, but I'd like to add one more: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! (Just ask @atl1wheelin or @1woman1wheel )

Yeah. I'll definitely endorse that. I also learned that you are supposed to replace most helmets after a significant impact, even if you can't see the damage.

[kbman]

If ol @djdrewbie hasn't pulled that trigger yet.. Just wanted to leave my vote for YOU Should!!
I was on fence for a while cuz I didn't think it would do hills as good as it does. Never regretted my purchase. Learn it like you would a dog pet.
The only time I fall now is when I try to push my limits on terrain or simply not paying close enough attention to what's directly in front of me.
It's so worth a 1000 and there's at least 500 of omnifacinating novelty in there that won't get old for a few years (which is a lifetime for products today).
Closest thing to the feeling of snowboarding on land that you can get. And to that of being Marty Mcfly. Doit

[Santoki]

Don't do it. You will hate it.

Get a hoverboard from the mall. Probably more your speed.

Jk

[djdrewbie]

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has replied to my post, and to let everyone know I did purchase a Onewheel! Just a side note question: How long does it take to ship? I bought it about four days ago, but online it still says my order is just 'confirmed'. I'm just curious.

[thegreck]

@djdrewbie Congratulations! Do yourself a favor and read as much as you can on this forum... there's a lot of great advice that can help you out so you get the most from your board and don't get hurt.

And according to @Future-Motion , they ship within 24 hours of confirmed payment.

[Dude]

@djdrewbie You will love it and Yes as @thegreck said read up and ask any questions you have.

[jordo]

Welcome to the family @djdrewbie ! You'll soon be thanking yourself, enjoy the ride!!

[Dark_Knight]

@djdrewbie welcome to the fold I can't really say much about shipping since I brought mines for an authorized dealer but none the less glad you made it and you'll be glad you made the choice as well

[sonny123]

Gotta love OW marketing team.
This from FB enough to make you grab your OW and go. :)

☁️ Cloud like ☁️
It is a scientific fact that Onewheel is the smoothest thing you can ride on planet earth. It's a totally different sensation than riding a skateboard where you feel every bump and crack in the pavement. On one giant wheel, you feel like you're floating on a cloud or cruising through a pillowy powder bank. Plus you can roll over everything so no need to avoid bumpy pavement, railroad tracks or gasp the great unknown of the unpaved world. So fear no crack on your commute, ride where you want and don't hesitate to explore. Join the ‪#‎FloatLife‬ and live a little.

[Aaron Broward FL]

At 10 psi :)

[sonny123]

@Aaron-Broward-FL

I run 25 and it's smooth enough for me. :)

[kelp]

@Aaron-Broward-FL 10?!?

[dcosmos]

@kelp for that floaty feel