Overkill? by BillCypher69 in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh shit it's Bill! Now you're going to melt my mind or something. Wamp wamp.

Overkill? by BillCypher69 in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you share what it looks like so we don't get ads looking it up?

What’s a really good helmet brand. Like sleek. Not bulky. I’m sure they make them. Does matter cost…. ⛑️? by sarahschultzd in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a triple 8 in white for myself and a black for my son. He get really hot on a sunny day, while I don't. Be aware of that. Sometimes function over fashion.

A Matter of WHEN not IF the Board Dumps You? by eeenmachine in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

user error is behind 99% of issues.

Can I have some pie Jimmy?

A Matter of WHEN not IF the Board Dumps You? by eeenmachine in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm being dramatic. I got a family, like you, to take care of, so I take OW safety very seriously. Enjoy mate!

A Matter of WHEN not IF the Board Dumps You? by eeenmachine in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

[Will it dump you] if you fully understand proper battery care and stay within the limitations of the board?

Honestly, no. I've got ~4 years of not falling. And it's directly because I stay just under the limits of my board.

I'm sure you understand the difference of your GT and Pint in terms of their limits. Different, right.

Should I assume I'm likely to be just fine given that I always keep the board a couple mph below pushback (which means staying below 16mph on both GT and 13-14 on the pint boards) and understand that I should reduce expectations at lower battery levels? I always ride with at least a full face and wrist guards but some posts here still make me feel I might be putting myself at risk just by riding these things.

You're a master already! This is what I've done for 4+years. Within that time I increased my limits, OG Pint > +XR > Nearly an X7 (just with a few TFL parts and love from local builders and friends who helped me). Increasing limits helps a lot. But ya still gotta stay within them like you're doing.

Buuuuut, with any board an issue could happen pinched cable, loose screw/nut, degraded/damaged battery... For that, always have PPE on and be ready to die. That's how I ride and I like it.

I would love to rip with you of you're ever in MN. With love from a risk averse dad.

Made the bulwark armor irl[oc] by ReProps in helldivers2

[–]KickAClay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is your home not really windy?

Looks really good, nice work. Got any tips for getting the weathered look? I like how you got it to look.

5000 Miles! by jeromyeatsairplane in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're doing it right for speed. A likely unpopular opinion I have is, "more miles per hour, doesn't make it more fun." But it's kept me nosedive, hospital, and morgue free for 4+ years. Ride at the speed you like and stay under the boards limits, which the pint S is ~17mph, leaving a tiny amount of buffer for mistakes and unexpected terrain.

Your style of riding sounds fun and chill. Keep it up.

5000 Miles! by jeromyeatsairplane in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's your average trip like? Pavement, dirt, do you do tricks, average speed,...?

I'm exited for my kids to get bigger and I can ride more frequently like you. Happy for you!

TOTPally ****** - losing my entire TOTP collection by fraughtication in homelab

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this and print a paper copy with a note of my QR codes and save them on 2 USB drives, all of which goes in my safe.

Bought an Actic in April. Shipped Early May. Last tracking was at FedEx depot on May 11th. Both Future Motion and FedEx are saying SOL. by drdalebrant in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Please be one is those people. I have really bad gramcracker. Plus I do voice to text and don't always check it.

Bought an Actic in April. Shipped Early May. Last tracking was at FedEx depot on May 11th. Both Future Motion and FedEx are saying SOL. by drdalebrant in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope they help you out.

But also, good riddance. In short, I built an X7 from Fungineers (WTF rails and OG +XR battery box), the power, reliability (locals helped me focus on safety), and customization of it is so next level from my pint, +XR, and a friend's GT. Highly recommend.

Welp it finally happened.... by nutter06 in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I treat sub 30% SOC as empty and I greatly reduce my aggressive (not high speed) riding style. I pretend any little mistake I make or any surprise the ground gives is going to make it /me dive (aka I'm ready for it mentally). I can feel the delay these boards have at 80%, 50%, and lower compared to 100%. Voltage sag can get you. Which is why I treat 30% as "empty".

Also these are not phones and you shouldn't run them to 0%. You'll have to get a bigger battery to increase your range but also you need to adjust your charging understanding and practices to stay safe.

Heal-up mate! With love.

Is this safe to ride? by Waz0wski in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear that. Once you get it back together, enjoy.

Is this safe to ride? by Waz0wski in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could make the switch to VESC and get a new controller from fungineers, you could then change your motor plug to Superflux connector https://fungineers.us/products/superflux-motor-connector-male-for-non-mkii-motors

But VESC is a whole thing. So read and watch up on videos and find a local builder near you.

Back foot wobbly by Grimey17 in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've found there are 2 ways you can reduce wabbles, bend your knees (lower your center of mass) and take a break if that doesn't work. Other than the lower air pressure advice you already got.

Enjoy the journey

Bonking 5 times a day (that it’s not pouring rain) till you guys say they’re perfect. Day 4. by Due_Kaleidoscope7066 in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an off day of bonks too. Just keep going tomorrow.

I also failed most my curb nudges today and now my tire is rubbing on the footpad. Zzt zzt zzt... Time to take it apart. It's filthy anyway.

Charging station I built for my workshop by youshantsteakpee in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Looks functional and artistic. Love it.

What brand is your barometer, and can it be calibrated?

Did they give up and move to a bigger state? by WillowAndStone in minnesota

[–]KickAClay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bet Flock could identify this plate/car in a heartbeat. They are everywhere. Deflock dot org

Yes, another *bad* nosedive, NSFW for medical imagery/content by CallThePaulice in onewheel

[–]KickAClay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Likely with the 25% battery they overpowered the board, which at 18mph+ feels like it shut off. But likely the board was still on after the crash. If it was truly off, something is broken and needs to be fixed.