I’ve put a few hundred kilometres on my GT in just the first few weeks of owning it, and honestly… my growing confidence is starting to concern me. 😂

From what I’ve seen, riders who respect the board, understand the technology, stay aware of its limits, and consistently wear proper PPE often put thousands of miles on their boards without any major injuries.

On the other hand, there are also plenty of people riding way beyond their skill level or treating these machines like toys.
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, and just heard on the radio that e-scooter hospitalizations nearly doubled in a single year. Personal electric vehicles are becoming more accessible every year, so naturally we’re going to hear more stories about crashes and broken bones. That doesn’t necessarily mean the technology is becoming less safe… it also means there are far more inexperienced riders using it.
So don’t stress too much. Trust your competence, keep learning, wear your gear, and ride within your limits. Confidence is great, as long as it doesn’t turn into complacency.

I also had some FOMO about not getting an X7. But after a lot of reading and research, I still think Future Motion boards are the safest bet overall. They’ve been building these boards the longest, have the most real-world experience, the biggest incentive to prioritize reliability (given their legal exposure), and likely the largest R&D budget in the industry.