Never tried one but that looks pretty cool! Let us know how it goes. Impressive range!
I will! I already ordered power pads for it (leg grips) and full motorcycle gear lol, I might be going a bit overkill out of the gate but better safe than broken.
FWIW, I don't recommend using the power pads/jump pads/whatever they're called now while learning. They make it harder to get on and off easily, two things you REALLY need while you're learning. You really don't have to worry about getting bounced off at sane speeds, especially on one with a suspension like the V11.
Later on, they will help give you more control when accelerating and braking, but early on, you really don't need it and they could even inhibit your learning.
Other than that, as others have said, gear up. Full face helmet and wrist guards bare minimum at any speed. I have a full face MTB helmet that's super light and airy so I don't feel like Mad Max when I'm rolling. I had an off at like 10-15mph (hit gravel in a turn) and very much regret being lazy about the elbow pads (had on knee, wrist, helm).
Welcome to the club and have fun!
Thanks! Good points about the power pads, and I'll keep that in mind about the elbow pads too
I'm so excited for it to get here tomorrow
Update: it's freaking awesome! Way too much fun. New obsession unlocked
Always wear a helmet, probably also wrist guards. Even better if you have some knee and elbow pads, especially while learning. A small blinking red light attached to your pack could easily save your life.
Ride like you're invisible, you might have a right of way but a car weighs a little bit more than you.
Keep an eye on the battery. If you want to push the limits do it when it's charged. It could cut out if you push it too hard, which doesn't require you to be moving fast. I'd set the speed limit to below the default while you're learning.
They're incredible machines, like riding a magic carpet. Have fun!
Cheers! I'm definitely going to be riding with full pads, although for small slow commutes I may just roll with kneepads and a helmet (and probably gloves)
But for >20mph speeds do you have any recommendations for gear? What do you wear?
Right now I have full 187 pads (from skating) and I picked up a motorcycle helmet.
If I rode that fast on pavement I'd wear skate shoes with good grip, wrist guards, helmet, and probably knee pads and elbow pads. Maybe worth it to practice emergency braking.
I'd be ready to roll too. If you go down at speed you need to get rid of the kinetic energy and it's better to do it with a roll than skidding to a halt.
