Buying a onewheel

31 October 2018, 04:31 UTC

So after a long time researching the onewheel and wanting one for even longer, I found a guy that sells them locally. Well, local enough that I’m going to meet up with him for the purchase. The XR is brand new in the box. He’s selling it for what I feel is an amazing price which makes me wonder why. Is there a way to make a + look like an XR? Is there a way to check the authenticity on the spot? Like how can I check that it’s the correct battery? Do I need to dismantle the board or will connecting to the app tell me? Should I download the app and connect to the board to check out the info and what info specifically should I be looking for? Which app is best for this? Any tips for me when I meet this guy for the purchase?

Thanks in advance.

31 October 2018, 11:40 UTC

@tomfoolery

When the app is connected to the board it will state whether it is an OW+ or XR. Could check total voltage on the details page in the app but I don't think it's necessary.

If you wanted, use your phone to connect to the board instead of his. Could search the S/N also and see if FM has any report of that board being stolen... highly unlikely but couldn't hurt.

31 October 2018, 17:37 UTC

@skyman88 thanks. What would the voltage read for a + vs. an XR?

31 October 2018, 18:22 UTC

I dont know about a + but my VR battery voltage reads 54.7 standing still battery% at 50%. When moving fluctuates little up or down.. Good luck on getting your OW VR....

1 November 2018, 08:10 UTC

@Menowalker-0 @skyman88 I got it!!! So stoked on the deal this guy gave me. It’s legit! I connected it to my phone and everything was spot on!

1 November 2018, 09:18 UTC

@tomfoolery congrats for your first onewheel. You will love it :)

1 November 2018, 20:38 UTC

Yesssss That's great !!! Happy you finally got yours. i know that you put a lot of time and effort into getting a good deal and it paid off. Remember take it easy at first...
Ride on....

2 November 2018, 09:06 UTC

@Menowalker-0 thanks. I literally jumped on the opportunity and wasn’t prepared. Gotta order my sidekicks and float plates before riding. I want to keep this thing looking as nice as possible. It’s so hard to not just jump on and start floating but I know it will happen especially now that I’m a proud owner of one. Just trying to figure out if I want a color theme or murdered out.

2 November 2018, 09:24 UTC

@tomfoolery exactly what i was going to tell you, when i got mine i slapped on the float sidekicks and float plates. I see alot of people who don't care and scratch it up on their first first ride. Not me after spending that kind of money im going to at least try to keep it clean. I know its not meant to be babied but i love it like is my baby lol. Oh and don't forget to get some Ndm plugs to protect the charger port. Its bad if a pebble or something gets jammed in there.....

2 November 2018, 09:28 UTC

@Menowalker-0 already on my list. I’ve also seen covers for the power button. Any input with those? I’m also interested in the fangs. I look at them like training wheels and like training wheels you eventually learn to ride without them but if it helps me from a nosedive just once I feel like they’re worth it. I like the float life fenders but Jon Rambo makes the sickest carbon fiber fenders I’ve ever seen.

2 November 2018, 09:42 UTC

@tomfoolery im actually waiting on the silicon button cover thing. Yes, im actually debating on fangs to. I think its necessary if you plan on pushing the limits going fast. Nose dive going 16mph + is impossible for me to out run off the board. the last couple days ive been going a little faster and faster. So far ive gotten up to 13 and that to me felt fast. I haven't seen the Rambo Fender thing I'll check it ....

2 November 2018, 09:55 UTC

@tomfoolery yeah that Rambo fender is really nice. I had to go with the 35 dollar float fender. Maybe later on a high end one. But for now float fender does the job.

2 November 2018, 11:58 UTC

Heads up on the side kicks: carbon fiber/vinyl wrap is more work (after you learn the process, it can be done in 5 minutes) but are cheaper and have more options. I suppose it's possible the side kicks protect more but unless you damage it enough to change the shape of the rail(is that even possible), you'll just cover it up again. The rolls I order off of amazon will cover my board twice for under 10 bucks so I can change them often.

So if you want to color theme, more texture or to save money, it may be worth looking into.

2 November 2018, 13:38 UTC

@Fresh @tomfoolery

If you plan on riding rough trails the Sidekicks are the way to go. A few bails at 10mph on rocks and you'll be wishing you had them. My OW+ also has a corner of a rail ground down... before Sidekicks were an option. My XR looks mint, other than the foot pads, and my OW+ looks like I learned how to ride on it... I do't mind the scrapes and scratches to be honest but given the choice and cost, I'd highly recommend going with Sidekicks.

@tomfoolery Congrats on finally buying a OneWheel. Do you practicing on grass and you don't need to worry about Sidekicks yet and once you're comfortable on grass, pavement will feel so much easier. Grass is much more forgiving also when you do bail.... just my 2 cents.

2 November 2018, 14:23 UTC

@skyman88 All I ride is offroad, no problems in yet. Vinyl tends to be pretty resilient. So far all scratches get fully absorbed. I have no idea what situation would allow the blade to get bent but that would pretty much be the only thing that could get past it. You don't have to change side kicks as often, I'll give you that. But mine looks better ;)

2 November 2018, 15:57 UTC

@Fresh The latest round of Sidekicks is completely clear... so you could put them over your vinyl and never change it again!

Chances of changing people's opinions on the internet is like 3%... and 70% of stats are made up on the spot.

2 November 2018, 18:27 UTC

@skyman88 Yeah, I saw those. Mine still looks better ;) lol but it might be interesting maybe if I put vinyl on the outside of some sidekicks. Can't have my board looking like anyone else's. Where's the originality in that? If I ever get a scratch I may look into that :D

2 November 2018, 21:07 UTC

@tomfoolery I don't think looking at Fangs like "training wheels" is apt, at all. Under normal circumstances (unless you are using them for tricks or curb nudges) they should not contact the ground, and therefore do not change the ride at all, like training wheels do.

They are safety equipment to help minimize injury in the event of rider error or board failure (more like an airbag); and I have to tell you I'm less optimistic than I used to be regarding FM's manufacturing quality control on the XR's, due to reports in the OW fora and my buddy's experience.

On my nosedive (which, to be clear, I believe to have been my fault) I broke my humerus at the ball socket - I lost nearly six months' riding, and my shoulder may never be 100% again; if you are a pavement rider, I'd go with them. I wish I'd had them.

My buddy who's borrowing my old + while his XR is back at FM (luckily his board failed on him at startup, not in motion) actually told me the Fangs on my board saved him from one nosedive - the nose touched down, the Fangs rolled, and he recovered.

In his opinion, without the Fangs he'd have at minimum been cooling his heels that evening after landing on his face; instead, he was charging up the board for his second ride of the day.

That's not "training wheels". That's "fun insurance".

3 November 2018, 02:44 UTC

@tomfoolery Congrats on officially joining the community!

4 November 2018, 08:18 UTC

@Glyph I like “fun insurance” way more than “training wheels”. What you said your friend went through with the fangs is really the point I was trying to say I wanted them for. I can see it being a lot easier to hit top speed on asphalt so the use of fangs seem like a worthy addition as I’ll probably be riding mainly on asphalt at first. I’ve never been really into tricks but just cruising.

4 November 2018, 08:24 UTC

@eckit thank you good sir. Now it’s time to get some protection for this. I’m thinking a vinyl wrap (not a fan of the blue) with the new hd clear sidekicks, float plates and most likely the fangs before I start pushing this thing. Not sure if I wanna go for a color or murder it out with the black. I’m kinda lucky I’m recovering from a mild back injury otherwise I’d be riding it and destroying it and kicking myself later for not waiting to protect my investment. All I know is that I have it now and I WILL be riding as soon as I can.

6 November 2018, 18:26 UTC

@tomfoolery I second the Fangs and congrats and welcome to the OW family.

6 November 2018, 18:35 UTC

Didn't you guys get the word on Fangs? Now they are "drag wheels" as in drag racing. A few FB videos show them being used to do fast starts. Works something like....start out pushing the nose hard to the ground and go forward rolling on the fangs, then quickly raise the nose and accelerate. Doesn't sound like training wheels to me!

6 November 2018, 18:49 UTC

@Stay_in_school thanks bud.

6 November 2018, 18:50 UTC

@wheelrich damnit. I saw the post but didn’t check out the video. Was there a video. And so my journey begins. Lol

6 November 2018, 19:45 UTC

@tomfoolery This has a review of the "Drag Wheels" and some pretty good videos of how to install and try them. https://oneradwheel.com/fangs-2-0-bumper-wheels-review-for-the-onewheel/

6 November 2018, 21:22 UTC

@Stay_in_school that was a great review. My only question from that is if he’s wearing a belt, does he wear suspenders as a backup too? I saw that install video the other day by jimmy chang and I just watched the drag fang slide thing and that tips video on how to help prevent nosedives.

7 November 2018, 06:44 UTC

@tomfoolery

Awesome! Happy for you! Lol @ the Drag Wheels.. I did try the drag start once at full battery.. I barely hit the ground with the fangs. I pretty much chickened out. That nose drag he does looks like great practice.

Since Ive put them on No nose dives. Of course I know the board a little better and have been taking it easy. Well easy for me.. The Flight Fins are amazing as well and I am now hopping little bumps and curbs.. I feel so much more stable off road or over lumps and humps..

Cheers!

7 November 2018, 09:14 UTC

@JonAmico77 I’m intrigued by the flight fins. Perhaps I’ll get some once I get a little more familiar with the board as I’m afraid they’ll keep me locked in when I need to bail.

9 November 2018, 02:26 UTC

If you have quick reaction time as you should riding this board in any form, Its as easy as jumping back or spreading your feet a tad as you jump off.. I have not nosed dived with them on yet but I think they will help my feet feet stay stable as I try to ride it out on the fangs... Only time will tell.. But as of now I love them!

And remember you do not have to tuck your feet in them.. You can ride with a wide stance whenever you like. Rear foot in front out, Vice Versa or neither foot in...

Cheers and happy Riding!