Installed Pint Railguards

[LidPhones]

Really glad I stuck some SUP board rub guards on the Pint. Need to keep it somewhat fresh if possible. So far so good after five miles...

[Franko]

@LidPhones wow -- i remember when my rails looked that good. SNIFF!

[LidPhones]

@Franko said in Installed Pint Railguards:

@LidPhones wow -- i remember when my rails looked that good. SNIFF!

Hey eventually it happens to everyone. All OWs are like tanks from the build perspective. Think of it as reason to customize the look down the road....

[Franko]

@LidPhones this is a good point! but i'm gonna miss the limited Sage color if i had to lose it...

[brahlay]

@Franko Good question, if they have replacement rails for the sage, as they're limited. I ordered the slate, so...

They did not mention the cost, but another good question which i will ask them and post answer here. I'll also ask about sage rails for u.

Thanks for the water tip -- before applying. However, I'm still not convinced enough to actually apply them. I'll just pay for full rail replacements.

[OneDan+]

I guess the real question is why they don't have color rail guards for the Pint, they have them for the + and XR.

[a_onekatie]

@OneDan my assumption was always because the pint has color options to begin with?

I was frustrated they didn’t offer a clear version of the fender for the pint, that was the one I really wanted.

[a_onekatie]

@Franko

Quick question; did your Pint Fender come with an assembly kit? Mine is due to arrive today and I’m wondering if I need to pick up a set of Allen wrenches on the way home.

[OneDan+]

@a_onekatie said in Installed Pint Railguards:

I was frustrated they didn’t offer a clear version of the fender for the pint, that was the one I really wanted.

As dirty as mine gets, not sure clear would be a good idea! LOL

[Franko]

@a_onekatie yes, it came with the wrench. you're golden!

[TyDie]

@Franko carbon smith has some badass bumper sliders that protect most of the board, and they have bottom plates as well

[brahlay]

@Franko Good news, from OW:

"If you needed to replace a single rail it would be about $50 and if you needed to replace a set it would be a little under $100 I believe. We should be able to replace the rails of any color for your board."

[Franko]

@brahlay well, that's super exciting. now i know what to ask for for xmas, haha : )

[LidPhones]

@brahlay
@Franko
Very good news for Pint owners... Thank you for sharing the info.

[BNAS]

@brahlay said in Installed Pint Railguards:

@Franko Good news, from OW:

"If you needed to replace a single rail it would be about $50 and if you needed to replace a set it would be a little under $100 I believe. We should be able to replace the rails of any color for your board."

Is that user-replaceable or do they expect that the user will send his/her board to Future Motion?

[Franko]

@BNAS said in Installed Pint Railguards:

Is that user-replaceable or do they expect that the user will send his/her board to Future Motion?

that's a very key question!

[skyman88]

@BNAS @Franko

With the exception of allowing you to replace a faulty front footpad under warranty yourself, all other OW work has historically been done by FM in Cali. That's been a major issue for customers outside of the country.

[a_onekatie]

@Franko @BNAS LOL you guys have short memories! Scroll up!

@brahlay said in Installed Pint Railguards:

Also, I contacted support to see if they sell just the rails as replacements and they replied:

"​If for some reason your rails get damaged or scratched and you want to have them replaced we could do that. We would just have you send the board into our facility for the repair. If you were to do that we would not be able to send the old rails back."

[Franko]

guilty as charged. i have the memory span of a chicken.

[brahlay]

@a_onekatie 😅

[BNAS]

@a_onekatie said in Installed Pint Railguards:

@Franko @BNAS LOL you guys have short memories! Scroll up!

@brahlay said in Installed Pint Railguards:

Also, I contacted support to see if they sell just the rails as replacements and they replied:

"​If for some reason your rails get damaged or scratched and you want to have them replaced we could do that. We would just have you send the board into our facility for the repair. If you were to do that we would not be able to send the old rails back."

Ha! Four children. That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it!

[skyman88]

The Float Life is out of stock for the Pint at the moment.. but they are another option for clear side kicks.

https://float-supply.com/product/float-sidekicks-hd-heavy-duty-rail-protection/

[a_onekatie]

@skyman88 those look better than the FM ones TBH. I installed mine yesterday and was really not impressed

[LidPhones]

@a_onekatie
I have been testing a rail guard that has kept my sage Pint like new even after several rolls on concrete (that smaller diameter, firmer wheel has caught me a few times when the XR has cleared). Anyway now that I have a template and repeatable process I may bring them to market, still TBD. More to come.

[Franko]

@a_onekatie said in Installed Pint Railguards:

those look better than the FM ones TBH. I installed mine yesterday and was really not impressed

really? i think they look basically the same. i'd like to see their Pint ones installed, but even though i had difficulty getting mine on without bubbles (in fact i have many), from a distance you can't even tell.

[a_onekatie]

@Franko well, it's hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like the side kicks have a seem down the center (so they are actually 2 pieces). My rail guards shipped folded in half, so they had a bump down the center I had to wait out (about 2 days) before applying.

Also, I wasn't expecting them to wrap underneath-- that detail + the thickness of the material make it impossible IMO to apply without trapping any air. And I can't imagine they will have any real longevity because of this. It seems very obvious that the first time I roll my board with them on something is going to give. As above, I personally would have preferred separate pieces here.

[Franko]

@a_onekatie said in Installed Pint Railguards:

And I can't imagine they will have any real longevity because of this. It seems very obvious that the first time I roll my board with them on something is going to give.

well, i'll keep you posted, but so far i haven't seen any sign of them giving way. they are solid.

[skyman88]

@a_onekatie I can only speak to The Float Life products but my rail guards didn't exist when I got my OW+ and my board took a beating on the trails.

My XR had them installed at mile 0... I'm on my third set but that's just because they keep getting better. But the guards have stayed in place, are easy to remove and when taken off, my rails look like they still have zero miles on them. Plus @jeffmccosker who owns the Float Life brand is an awesome rider and all around guy. Above and beyond customer service.

[a_onekatie]

@skyman88 do the Float Life guards wrap around any edges?

[skyman88]

@a_onekatie

They are thicker plastic so they don't wrap but pieces (for the OW+ & XR, I assume the same for the Pint) are included that cover the top and bottom of the rails.

I'm sure their site shows them.

[skyman88]

@a_onekatie

Confirmed.

[skyman88]

@a_onekatie

And if your curious why his float plates look this way... here is Jeff in action on his Pint.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Y19iBhCpF/?igshid=9usmlup6tmq6

[a_onekatie]

@skyman88 got it! That's exactly what I thought looking at the pics on the site and the No 01 reason I think they'll hold up better in the long run than the FM ones. Thanks!

On a side note, my bumpers have finally arrived...everyone get ready for some real pretty Pint pics once I've hooked everything up this weekend (or later today).

[a_onekatie]

And here she is finally, in full glory!

[b0ardski]

@a_onekatie love the dark green bumpers can't wait for mine to get here, duct tape rails til then

[speedracer]

Seriously? Do you think anyone cares or notices how pretty your Onewheel looks like (except you)? Dream on! My next door neighbor has two, both with cereal box cardboard fenders. One of them with over 3 K miles. Mine has folded up hay wire duct taped to a rail in case I have to tow it home (with fangs).

[b0ardski]

@speedracer said in Installed Pint Railguards:

Seriously? Do you think anyone cares or notices how pretty your Onewheel looks like (except you)? Dream on! My next door neighbor has two, both with cereal box cardboard fenders. One of them with over 3 K miles. Mine has folded up hay wire duct taped to a rail in case I have to tow it home (with fangs).

it's just the float

[a_onekatie]

@speedracer people here care, lol, A.) that’s why we’re here to begin with, right? To share info. And B.) it’s also why most of us repeatedly ask for pics.

But anyway it really doesn’t matter because I decked my board out for myself, the customization aspect is one of the details I love, so I don’t really care what anyone else thinks 🤷🏼‍♀️

Have a good one dude!

[a_onekatie]

@b0ardski lol thx! Hope they get to you soon!

[Sponge315]

@a_onekatie said in Installed Pint Railguards:

But anyway it really doesn’t matter because I decked my board out for myself, the customization aspect is one of the details I love, so I don’t really care what anyone else thinks 🤷🏼‍♀️

Exactly!
I made an ugly fender, not for others to see, (and cringe) but because when I look at it, it feels like mine.
That makes me happy.

[Daymos]

@Sponge315 lol

Let's see it :)

As you say, if you're happy that's the main thing 👌🏽

[brahlay]

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[Sponge315]

@Daymos said in Installed Pint Railguards:

@Sponge315 lol

Let's see it :)

There are some pics here
https://archive.owforum.co.uk/topic/8609/introduction-and-pvc-fender/10
(Ok, I'll admit that I do enjoy making people cringe a little bit)