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Are there other alternatives to One wheel that work? I also like the thick single wheel modality
by hackernewds 3y ago
Are there other alternatives to One wheel that work? I also like the thick single wheel modality
- masklinn 3y agoElectric longboard maybe?
- Pxtl 3y agoThat seems like the best option. Adding a motor to a longboard is just enhancing a known proven quantity. It won't have the maneuverability of a onewheel or the all-terrain ability, but longboards are definitely a proven vehicle for roadways so motorized ones seem fine. Maybe there's some variation of the kickscooter that can meet the portability and compactness of a onewheel. Something that focuses on the foldability of the old Razor scooters. But that still wouldn't be as convenient. Fundamentally, the onewheel seems like a personal-mobility answer to the V22 Osprey: a vehicle with amazing functionality and versatility in its happy path, but is fundamentally unsafe in failure because of the basic physics of the situation. edit: onewheel, not longboard, in the final paragraph.
- mikepurvis 3y agoDefinitely eskate. I've had a boosted v2 for six years and it's awesome, but the options out there now from backfire and meepo are insane step ups in speed and battery life, for the same money or less. I love it especially as a last mile option in conjunction with buses and trains.
- asdff 3y agoSmall skateboard with big soft wheels. 6-7lbs or so. Can shove it between your legs on the train.
- freemanindia 3y agoElectric unicycles win this category for fun, compact, motorized transportation, tho there's more of a learning curve than scooters or bikes.