[slt2021]

I bought OneWheel XR (superseded by GT model) and my quality of life and happiness level increased tenfold.

Very good electric mobility device in-around town and on trails

https://onewheel.com/products/

[minerva23]

For you or anyone who might be considering it, there's a safety warning on that brand: https://www.engadget.com/cpsc-onewheel-safety-warning-213555...

[gnicholas]

What do you wear in terms of safety equipment?

[slt2021]

I dont wear any safety gear, because (1) I dont speed, (2) I know and feel my board enough to be safe, (3) monitor battery and dont ride below 10-15%, (4) I can roll/run it out if anything happens.

but newbie riders should at least wear a helmet, and install fangs to protect themselves from nosediving. These are a must, I would say

[gnicholas]

Thanks for the info! What do you mean by not speeding? How fast feels safe on well-paved residential streets, streets with traffic, etc.?

[slt2021]

Most nosedives happen at around 19-20 mph, I usually dont drive faster than 13-15.

Also depends on the weight, if you are tall&heavy, you should drive even slower.

Also nosedives happen if you just plain accelerate on flat ground with flat stance, I prefer to “carve” and alternate weight between sides of the wheel. That way you can decrease power required to move (because of decreased contact area and decreased rolling resistance)