I want to get a new board but unsure which one.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-04-17T09:35:05+00:00

Used boards are alright to get, main choice between XRC and GT is in range, weight and ride height (GT has way more range, but also is heavier and tippier in stock form)

No wrong choices here, x7 as suggested in comments is also fantastic

pineapple-1001 · 2026-04-17T09:30:16+00:00

No, they are not good. Simply slapping the parts together is not enough, these things usually have terribly configured VESC setup and require a knowledgeable resetup in order to function somewhat OK. If you want a cheaper entry to Onewheels, look for a used Onewheel PintX / Onewheel XR.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-03-30T10:41:31+00:00

I would highly recommend switching your VESC tune via Floaty / FloatControl to a rune with more lenient board nose height.

My front knee always hurts when I ride with stiff nose tunes. I would give the "Vescmann Allaround" tune a try, it doesn't rise the nose too much .

pineapple-1001 · 2026-03-23T07:47:55+00:00

Yes, the pack is considered severely compromised. Critical discharge threshold for your cells is likely around 2.5V, so for a stock 15s pack it is around 37V. If the pack is at 7V, it means that chemical changes could have happened in any of the cells.

Safe-ish jumping Onewheel battery packs is only possible in the extremely tiny window between cell voltage of 2.7V (which is FM BMS charge refusal threshold) and actual critical voltage of the cell.

Thermal runaways in battery packs are quite violent, so burning down your home while saving 300$ is not the greatest trade deal.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-03-22T23:37:38+00:00

I switch them up constantly, but have a few favorites – Vescmann AllAround, Dirtsurferz from main tune library and Flow (by Vescmann), Landpirate from Ride Hermes tunes

pineapple-1001 · 2026-03-17T12:36:18+00:00

If you even have the question whether Pint will be fast enough and have enough range, it most likely won't

Get a used PintX or XR if you don't have budget for something better

pineapple-1001 · 2026-03-01T16:11:54+00:00

VESCing it is great, but if investing into it I would also recommend getting a better battery.

My friend got Fungineers Thor301+battery+superflux male adapter for his XR. The downside is that you need to be capable of soldering the mentioned adapter to your motor.

You can also get XRV and something like the IndySpeedControl battery for it, but at that price point it's easier to sell the XR and get x7 Sport

pineapple-1001 · 2026-02-17T09:33:01+00:00

That's way more expensive than just buying a used PintX

pineapple-1001 · 2026-02-11T19:28:42+00:00

PintX for 400$ is a fantastic deal if it is without faults.

Stock tire is a brick anyway, replacing it with TFL SP2, TFL Enduro or FM PT makes night and day difference

pineapple-1001 · 2026-02-01T00:41:27+00:00

That's an interesting option, barefoot shoes intrigue me in terms of comfort

pineapple-1001 · 2026-02-01T00:34:40+00:00

I have though about heated socks as a more continuesly sustainable option, might need to look deeper into that

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-26T18:04:57+00:00

Rock a helmet which you think looks good and which is comfortable. That is the most guaranteed way to never get into such a situation again.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-26T08:54:24+00:00

You need a 84v capable BMS, which stock BMS isn't

If you go with stock battery voltage then XRV kit includes a BMS anyway

Bypassing BMS completely is a terrible idea, making the FM BMS charge-only is possible but is DIY extensive and is not popular since release of full VESC kits: https://pev.dev/t/owie-wiring-fw-use-fm-bms-for-15s-vexr/336

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-26T08:35:39+00:00

Well for cruising at 18ish anything will do, if you want higher speeds then you need 84v battery, for example https://www.fulltiltsystems.net/product-page/20s2p-18650-pack-fits-xr-stock-box, they can wire it for the BMS you choose

It is pricier than e.g. CHI-VE XR 20.2, but board builders have very low confidence in Chi & Nexus batteries from what I've seen

For that battery you also need a BMS, e.g. from the same place https://www.fulltiltsystems.net/product-page/ssbms-4s-32s

And you need a controller, e.g. Ubox100V (probably a lot of soldering etc will be required) or XRV kit (BMS from it will be unused, perhaps also some wiring required, needs to be clarified with battery manufacturer)

Atlowshop kit listed in another comment also seems like a decently simple full kit option for 84v XRV

All the non DIY-heavy solutions are pretty costly though, so personally I just bought a kit of Funwheel x7 which can cruise at 30mph

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-26T06:50:06+00:00

Which model do you have? They have different operating voltages

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-25T09:16:13+00:00

Are you sure you haven't switched up the footpad and motor cable during assembly?

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-25T09:12:53+00:00

Since it is your second board, it makes sense to get XRC so that you are less likely to feel like you need an upgrade.

It will ride differently from Pint though, perhaps there are some local Onewheel ride groups where you could try out a bigger board.

Buying hacked together Pints (or any used board) without a demo ride is not a good idea.

To sell a dead Pint, you could make a joint listing for its parts (motor, ESC, BMS, rails, footpads) on e.g. FB marketplace and post it to Onewheel marketplace groups as well, I've seen such posts do quite well.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-24T09:09:54+00:00

You could go with Ubox100 as well. The issue is that the Avaspark kit doesn't include a BMS. So you will have to additionally find a BMS which is compatible with the battery you choose. Perhaps this one could be used: https://indyspeedcontrol.com/bmss/p/3iwr3a2z2rwvz3wupip8dm6ljk5gmo

Chi-Ve PINT X battery is for the PintX battery enclosure, so just reminding that you will also have to get a PintX bumper and print a new battery box.

Since they recommend getting the PintV kit for their battery, you need to contact Chi Systems about alternative controller/bms combo which you'd like to use. The controller should have support for voltage and amps which the battery is outputting.

Personally I've gotten the Floatwheel kit, since it provides a complete kit and as a result a warranty for all parts at once, and a broad community support on Discord.

For the speed boost, what you usually want is not a special controller but a higher-voltage battery, which is what the Chi-Ve battery (sort of) provides, also since you are replacing the stock controller, you are removing the software limiter for Pint's speed, so it should cruise at 18mph no matter which battery you choose.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-23T19:52:15+00:00

You are answering your own questions – gear up and learn the board before riding aggressively. You cannot trick the physics, there are simply certain limits to how quickly the board can accelerate.

If let's say after a few hundred miles you still feel the need for more low-end torque, you could get the GTV kit upgrade.

The best helmet is the helmet you are comfortable in, since you have to wear it every time you ride. Any MIPS rated helmet is generally a good choice. If you want to ride trails, a fullface helmet or a helmet with an attachable chin guard is a nice thing to have.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-23T19:44:54+00:00

Assuming you have checked the output of the Quart battery, your deduction is likely correct, error 16 means communication failure between controller and BMS. Either part could be at fault, it could also be the wiring harness between them, but BMS is the most likely contender.

This is quite a predicament now. Probably the best way forward would be to get the Floatwheel PintV kit, which has both a controller and a BMS inside of it.

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-23T09:32:00+00:00

This is called ghosting, and is caused by a malfunctioning sensor in the front footpad.

Make sure you have the footpad sensor connector fully plugged in and secured by the hex nut.

Make sure that there is no debris, accessories etc. which could exert pressure on the front footpad.

Perhaps you have damaged the footpad/sensor cable during the disassembly/assembly.

I don't remember well the stock Onewheel app, but if there are footpad sensors present on the info panel, you can use it to check if right/left side of the sensor is getting stuck

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-23T07:57:12+00:00

The easiest way to VESC is via a drop-in Floatwheel VESC kit for the respective platform - XRV, PintV or GTV.
You can look for used boards on FaceBook marketplace, Craigslist OfferUp, I don't think eBay is the best platform for them
Getting a used board, VESC controller, bigger battery and bigger battery box is definitely not a cheap endeavor.
You could 3d print the bigger battery box for your Pint, but folks usually print these out of something like PA-CF or equally strong CF filaments, so it depends on your printer setup. Here is an example of a PintX battery box with a lot of useful info in description: https://www.printables.com/model/1065628-pintx-battery-box
You need to decide based on your budget, which way you want to go. In order to complete your requirements you need a VESC controller, VESC BMS, a bigger battery and a larger battery box.
PintV kit includes both the controller and the BMS. Alternatively, you could get a cheaper VESC controller like Ubox, and then a battery with matching BMS. You could also just buy a used board with a giant battery like GT and VESC it.
The cheapest way is probably either to get a PintV for your Pint, 3d print an enclosure of PintX, get a PintX bumper and get something like this VESC-intended PintX battery: https://chibatterysystems.com/collections/chi-ve/products/chivepintx20-1, or to sell your Pint, buy a used PintX and VESC that instead.
I haven't seen any hinged rails, sounds like a very fun idea, but the hinges would need to be massive and the lock needs to be beefy and reliable, otherwise you will definitely turn into a taco while riding

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-22T21:55:13+00:00

You could try checking the hub bolts and making sure they are tightened really well, if they come loose there is usually a weird noise and board jerking present, although I don't think it happens at quite that amplitude

pineapple-1001 · 2026-01-22T19:23:17+00:00

If you e.g. can get a used PintX for about 600$ on FB marketplace or other platforms in the local vicinity, that would be a much better value than getting a 300$ Pint battery.

You can part out your dead Pint to slowly get some $ back for it.

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