Electric Unicycles are fun.

[DaveNarn]

Never thought I'd ride a unicycle, but I got this 3 weeks ago and it's a blast!

These have been around a few years now and there are lots of brands, mine is a King Song.
The youtube link shows a guy riding one with the same specs:

https://youtu.be/sU9y-Rj8bMo

When I'm out riding it blows peoples minds - lots of smiles and waves.
Like learning to ride a bike, once you get it, it's very natural.
Now walking is boring

Want to know more??
The Electric Unicycle Forum is a good place to start.
I did some reading there before purchasing.

http://forum.electricunicycle.org/

[Jan]

Oh, that *does* look like fun! I'd take that over the supposed 'hoverboards' any day.

Once upon a time I actually could ride a regular pedal unicycle.

Thanks for sharing.

Jan

[DaveNarn]

How did he know?

[Jan]

How did he know?

HA! I knew that looked familiar!

At the risk of sounding dumb, how does one mount it and then get it set to run?

Jan

[DaveNarn]

That's Thor, inventor or the wheel and the comb.

The easy way to get on it is to lean on something.
Other-wise with one foot on, kick off the ground with the other for a little momentum, then place it on it's peddle.

It operates like a Segway, lean foreword to go and backward on your heels to brake or go backward.

Mine gets 30 miles per charge and can go 18 mph.
It has a warning beep at 15mph to remind me to slow down.

If (when) I fall off it shuts down.
It has a high-tech appeal and fun because it's a challenge.

[Jan]

Wow, that's great. Would love to toodle around like that.

Jan

[DaveNarn]

Wow, that's great. Would love to toodle around like that.

Jan

I've posted a video to youtube of me out riding and talking about the unicycle.

It's still February but the weather was really nice out.

https://youtu.be/-OLU6YnanZs

[Jan]

That was fun! Thanks for sharing.

Yes, I remember the curious but positive reactions back in the dark ages when I rode my pedal unicycle. All except my next door neighbor who was sure I'd break a bone and made a point to comment every time he saw me. We didn't tell him when I did chip a tooth - but that was the worst.

Have fun!

Jan