Six Critical Rules for Choosing Your First EUC

In this video, I give first time EUC buyers six critical recommendations when selecting the best beginner electric unicycle.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:24 - Rule #1 - Max Weight
01:33 - Rule #2 - Buy Once, Cry Once
03:05 - Rule #3 - Use Cases
06:23 - Rule #4 - Outgrowing your First EUC
09:12 - Rule #5 - First EUC Size
11:32 - Rule #6 - Beating it Up

[suaveeze]

I’m a season rider. Took about two years off and sold all my wheels. I just came back to euc again but with the intentions to teach my wife and kids how to ride. I bought the a2, in two days I got my wife riding. My daughter which is 10 after two two day just finally felt the feeling of balancing on the a2. I think a few more sessions she’ll be riding soon. The a2 is still a little heavy for the 10 year old. For me coming from s18, v11, AR+, the A2 is a nice learner wheel. The smallest wheel I’ve been on. Well it’s good to be back on the wheel, soon with the family.

[ChrisHY]

My progression of wheels is a follows: InMotion V8S, InMotion V11, InMotion V12, Nikola AR+ (2, 700wh, 100V), and Master Pro V3. I don't intend to sell any of them. When I got a new wheel, I asked myself "What can this new wheel offer that I don't already have?" with the idea that all will be used, and none are "dated" - Of course these expensive little guys cost a small fortune when added up. If I were to go back in time, with a fixed budget of $4, 500 for 5 years, and maximum enjoyment of learning, commuting on, and perfecting EUCs, --- I would get the InMotion V8s, and the Veteran Sherman Max.

[BunnyslippersEUC]

I recommend owning a street euc, two off road euc and a small euc on the side.

You need two wheels for single track, because you are going to break one wheel. While one is away for repair, you got a back up.

I went from V5f to MSP HS. Hitting the 40 mph within the first 2 weeks of owning the MSP. 16 mph was too slow for me. Twee weeks later my Sherman arrived. It was more stable at the same speeds.

[soonny]

You always make top notch EUC videos. I really appreciate what you do even though I'm not a newbie anymore. :)

My biggest factor when considering any wheel, is reliability. I saw the V12 cut out, and the S20 catch fire, and those really spooked me.
I'm usually apprehensive when buying a wheel that is not already tested by people like you, because I don't want to be a crash test dummy.
I'd usually give it around 6 months post-release before I deem a wheel adequately tested by the EUC community. The older wheels that have been out for years are probably the safest.

I wanted to buy the Master Pro but wrongway gave a scathing review of the V1 build quality. However, the V3 now looks awesome so I'm saving up for that. I eventually settled on the EX20s as my primary wheel (for now) because the community seems to have very little issues with it, and it's built like a tank! It took me almost 12 months to ride that thing confidently but I think I got it now. Lol.

[entrigueall]

Thanks for this video it helped me. I have the inmotion E20 for about a month. I enjoy the rideat first, nw it feels slow amd beeps just when I feel like “Yeah this is it” lol. I’ve had my eye on the King Song S16 Pro but the S22 is on sale. I’ll be doing a lot of street and planning some light off road for now. Thanks again.

[ADadSupreme]

I've chosen my first EUC. They just haven't finished making the Begode Falcon yet. Price ($1, 600), size (A2 sized), speed/range, suspension and metal framing. Not too weak, not too strong.

[skipsmoto]

Great video.
I'm still keen on a lynx 💪

[fastcat]

The Inmotion V8S-2023 (no side LEDs, matte finish) is selling for $650 to $699 with a protective cover, making it a good choice for a first EUC to learn on, before buying a larger EUC.

[pbuehner]

Love the content that you are putting out. I am about to pull the trigger on my first EUC and you have helped a ton. I have narrowed it to the V4 Master, the Begode Extreme, and the S22 Pro. I want to use it on road and trails. Any thoughts on the three?

[sharkyclear]

My wheel progression is MCM5 V2 (460wh), RS19 HS, OG Sherman.

Currently, I own an OG Sherman, which is my daily driver, and purchased a 2nd hand Begode T3 for short distance commuting, like buying something from the convenience store, and to bring with me on road trips (I have a small hatchback car, so T3 is best for that).

[electricguy]

I’m on my 3rd wheel (KS-14D, A2, V11) and I have to say, if you are about to really use your EUC for different purposes, it’s always better to own 2 wheels (one for last mile/light/bus, one for off-road/commuting/travel) because you can’t have a light wheel that is crazy poweful. I do find that going over 40kph (25mph) is risky because regardless if the wheel is able to, your fall will be painful (even with protection). I don’t say to not go above this speed but the consequences might be important (and costly). I do believe that if I want/need to go at that speed, I will buy a scooter/motorcycle, has a registration, insurance…

[JD-qowk]

I'm tossing up between the Begode T4 Pro and the Kingsong S16 Pro. In my country they're roughly the same price, the T4 actually being ~$100 less. I like the look of the EX30 but can't justify spending $2000+ more than a T4/S16 which are already incredibly pricey.

[NOAbel]

V8F and Patton are the only 2 wheels I need.

[kevindodson]

I'm going to get my first wheel this year im really excited and i have a ton of questions but one thing that scares me is the voltage i've heard some of these wheels can shock you with enough current to kill you and lots of other stories about them catching fire while riding or charging?

[tpol]

i am 136 Lb and I have the Begode extreme. It is definitely challenging to drive. But it is keeping me to try hard.

[my_euc_journey]

Great content as always! I have heard rule #1 many times and I thank ask… where did you get the number from? Why 1/2 and not 1/4 ? because this is what I have seen. My 11 years old luv riding the CP and my 12 years old niece ripppp the MP. From my experience and discussion with other experts riders, riding a big wheel is about technique not weight ratio. And my skinny butt is definitely not twice the weight 😂. So from my own experience, I tell new riders the weight ratio thing is a myth… get the wheel that you want even if it’s an heavy one. No need putting 2 grand on a wheel that you will outgrow in 2 weeks. Wiser to invest in a good fairing system instead! 👍

[grb]

Amazon has the best price on a new v8s for $699 (after $500 discount) plus an additional 10% off bonus (which should last about 5 more days).
Total taxes & free shipping = $650. Good deal if you must by new.

[erCostinha]

and last rule and the most important... keep at least 2 wheels

[tylerdurden]

I think if you don't have problems with money choose the LeaperKim Veteran Lynx

[UpcomingJedi]

The kingsong and extreme should not be outgrown if its ridden at sane speeds. If the euc girl on facebook can ride these with confidence, anyone can.