Onewheel Pint X - Pint X Review

In this video we're looking at the pros and cons of the onewheel pint x. The onewheel pint x is our second attempt at an electric skateboard of sorts. We settled on the onewheel pint x after future motion upgrade the onewheel pint to the onewheel pint x giving the pint a larger battery and higher top speed and we were sold on the onewheel pint x.

My Gear:

[dave]

Damn bro, you got me so good! I felt my dad anger welling up. I was like, no freaking way he just jumped on that board with a baby, and then filmed himself almost wiping out! Great video btw. Would also recommend wrist guards at a minimum. Personally I think knee/elbow pads are overkill, but those wrist guards will save your hands and wrists when that fall comes unexpectedly. Get that first fall out of the way, then you're good. You'll respect the board more and will be paying attention 100% all the time. Also, off-road riding will come with time and confidence in the board. I ride my pint on rough/smooth trails all the time with the stock tire. Once you do, you'll never want to go back to just riding pavement. Ride on and be safe!

[MGRodriguez]

The Onewheel Pint X is a climbing machine and very nimble. Unlike a skateboard, scooter, or electric skateboard. The Onewheel will navigate through gravel, small rocks, sticks, grass 54 years old and have put just over 400 miles on my Pint X. A life changing experience, I wake up seeking a new trail, or country road to explore and shred! The price is nominal for the experience the Onewheel provides!

[DisguisedNoodle]

The Pint X is my first Onewheel as well. I got it 3 days ago and accidently hit 20mph. It's extremely fun, but you are correct when you say it can be very scary. Anytime I hit 16mph or higher I have a huge fear of nosediving stuck in my head. I think I'll purchase those front fangs like you mentioned. Great review. I agree with everything you said.

[TheHeliumSkater]

I hopped on a gt for the first time ever and it just made sense, however I skated since I was 12 and snowboarding since 14 so it just made sense, turning was a little dicey at first but my issue was I got too confident too quick, didn’t fall but I could see that being an issue, just respect the machine and you’ll be good to go physically, financially is a different story

[RatStabberify]

I've had a Plus and upgraded to a used XR when they launched the gt. Remember when you ride any single wheeled vehicle
"It's not if you'll fall, it's when"
And
"Bail early and bail often"

[dktomcat]

Very good video. The best way to speed up the learning curb, is to get some elbow and knee pads and wrist guards. They will give you and increase of confidence which will allow you to relax, which in turn will allow you to ride better. And then if you do fall not only are you less likely to get hurt ( at all), you won't be hesitant to get back on because you will feel protected. This worked wonders for me and I am a 58 year old first time rider, and now have over 700 miles on my Pint X. Hope this helps, it really made a huge difference for me, and really fast. Good luck!!

[weoutherenow]

Oh man, got me for second when you were prepping to ride with your kid 😅

[colbyfrancoeur]

I have a pint and pint x. Would totally recommend the pint x over the pint unless you really don’t plan on going any real distance. They are also very capable off road and it really isn’t necessary to get a GT for trails though it is superior, the pint and pint x will go practically anywhere. I’d also recommend getting the original pint front bumper so you can swap out the pint x front bumper to gain a 1/2 inch of clearance👍🏼

[LoganLovett]

I'm 28 and I got my pint a few weeks ago. For never having done any board sports in my life I suprisingly picked it up pretty quickly. I would hate to live anywhere other than Florida because the weather has been perfect for riding in the last few weeks so I have been on it every day. That being said I did have a pretty bad crash the other night when I hit an unseen bump at 12 mph that caused the board to go sideways and my body to continue going forward. I was able to run out a few steps but ultimately ended up on the pavement. Thankfully I was wearing my helmet and wrist guards but still landed on my left side pretty hard. Current can't lift my arm above my shoulder but its getting better every day. I hope you don't have to experience a bad crash but it's always smart to pad up just in case!

Great video and hope to see more from you on the topic! Stay safe out there!

[mobilemcsmarty]

nice vid here, thanks! what's keeping me from getting one is the unmentioned combination of cost *and* anti-consumer behavior by the company. unplug the battery and it bricks your board, even if you connect back the same battery. the tire too is a send back to factory item. it's an otherwise pretty cool product but people and the company both need to understand this rather glaring and sucky planned obsolescence that's built into the product. the battery has a 100% chance of wearing out after a few years of regular use, the tire too. the software in the product is designed to lock up your board if you try and do maintenance on the thing yourself. what if the company goes under? what if they choose to "discontinue" support for your model? I say this is likely because we already know they are maintenance unfriendly. besides the high initial cost, consider that this may be disposable. once something wears out, your only choice may be to get a new one ..or better yet, something else 🤔

[Itsbrndo]

I had the original pint for about 2 years and than I just bought the X 3 days ago. I only ever nose dived once and which definitely sucks and kinda discouraged me from riding again for a bit. But honestly the push back really helps to prevent it. I just wanted to go faster and didn’t listen to it.

[CrispyyJack]

You’re definitely right about falling! I had mine for about 9 months before I had my first bad fall. Nothing broken, but definitely some and scrapes 😅

[MQTR]

I would recommend you get some knee and elbow pads as well as wrist guards. These were so crucial for me when I was learning as they gave me more comfort knowing that if I do take a fall I would be somewhat protected.

I would also do some stretches before riding and honestly, go to your back yard, sit down and try to roll forward and backward a couple of times while you are wearing your helmet. Rolling immediately after a fall really helps to reduce the impact. It's a good idea to have a feel of what rolling is like and become more comfortable with it while geared up.

Other than that. Enjoy the float it's super addictive 😃

[cynq]

Tks for keeping it real. I felt like I was the only one that had a hard time catching on. I also took a bad fall and ended up with 10 stitches on my 4th ride; I had on all the safety gear.. Now I always keep in the back of my mind that, I could fall. When I did get back on it my wife was scared, I was scared, but I took my time. Man I can't stay off this thing. My feet hurt and I still ride.

[Jesse-erjr]

As a beginner, if you respect the board, you'll be ok. The moment you forget what you're riding, you will be in danger. It's fun at all speeds, so don't get too comfortable too fast. Happy riding!😁

[KevinFrazer]

If you get a port plug, especially for the pint models/GT, they’re very very water resistant out of the box. So long as you just let it dry out before you charge it up again, you shouldn’t have any issues. I’m 900+ miles in on my OG pint and have had no issues with that. I ride in the rain all the time. It’s an electric board so I’m not recommending you do that, but it’s realistically okay to do it so long as you take the right post ride protocol. XRs are less sealed out of the box though. But you can always badger your board if you’re worried about water damage.
With board sports, falling/bailing/risk of injury is just the nature of the beast. I always say if you know how to ride, you have know how to bail. (I define bailing as being able to identify a spill about to occur, and intentionally getting off or running it out) I can’t express how important that is in not seriously hurting yourself. Cuz it’s really a skill that has to be developed as well. As a seasoned rider, I don’t really fall much anymore, but I bail frequently, cuz it’s much safer to bail when it gets unstable or squirrelly at times than to try to ride stuff out.
Also, to each their own, but Maaan, Onewheels are adventure/stoke machines and are gonna get banged up. They’re built to last and can easily be cleaned u0 with a scrub down with a brush or sand paper (to buff out scratches, smooth or scratches and ridges, and things of that nature), or just get replacement parts like you said.
I think compared to a majority of riders, the learning curve is definitely individualized, and I feel like you may have struggled more than most, but the general rule still contends that anyone can ride this board. It was tough for you, but hey, you’re riding it ain’t ya? lol
Lastly I just wanted to say that I feel like you saying that the air of danger being a con is kinda harsh lol. Just because it’s just as dangerous as you make it. Driving a car can be very dangerous or really safe depending on your approach. Same thing with OWs. If you’re an adrenaline junkie that loves to push limits, yeah your potential for serious injury skyrockets, but it’s all about learning your board and mitigating the balance between confidence, rider capability, experience, and safety. Respect pushback and you shouldn’t have issues with nosedives at speed. Most serious wipeouts tend to be a product of rider error rather than the board being outright unsafe. I’ve ridden with kids under 8 and adults over 60. Anyone can enjoy this stoke machine and I love that. It’s such an inclusive experience. But my brother in the wheel, FLOAT ON!!! Great video my man.

[xavierathorne]

Just get more experience. After about 200-300 miles you get your sea legs, and it totally feels stable. Right now you are building muscles needed for that stability.

[ruccilee]

Strongly agree w/ the guard rail. I bailed on a toe side turn where I didn't turn tight enough and the board ran into some road curb sewer stuff and left a Deep Nasty scar on the rail guard. Also for decoration purposes too

[roberteshelman]

Excellent video; thanks for posting. I just got a Pint X a few weeks ago. I had a regular Pint before that, however, someone broke into my truck and stole my board. Like you, I'm comfortable with a top speed about 10 to 12 mph. I also fly powered paragliders (PPG) and I have to admit that for me, riding a Onewheel is about as risky. Perhaps even more. Happy floating!

[CokefishR]

I like your opinion on this piece, especially the part about putting the fender on when you're learning. It seems like you have a lot of experience working with people who are starting out on boards.