5 Onewheel Safety Tips to Prevent Injury and Save Lives

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Preventing Onewheel nosedives, the most feared and dangerous mishaps, is achievable by adhering to five straightforward rules:

1. **Set your Digital Shaping to Mission or Delirium:** Commence with these modes, as they offer greater responsiveness and control. Sequoia mode may limit maneuverability, especially for beginners.

2. **Don’t exceed 15 mph:** The Onewheel is built for cruising and carving, not high speeds. Avoid overconfidence and maintain a safe pace.

3. **Stay centered over the wheel:** Balance is key. Keep your head over the wheel, and avoid leading with your head, which can disrupt balance.

4. **Don’t lean forward to accelerate:** Counterintuitively, leaning forward to accelerate hinders the recognition of pushback. Instead, accelerate by thrusting your hips forward, pushing your front foot down while keeping your head centered over the wheel.

5. **Don’t accelerate hard uphill or into a strong wind:** These conditions can overload the motor, causing nosedives even at lower speeds. Be cautious and attentive.

Understanding the mechanism behind pushback is crucial. Pushback occurs when the Onewheel nears its limits, and the nose lifts as a warning. If pushback is ignored and the board is pushed further, the gyroscope may fail, leading to nosediving, which can result in serious injury. Different types of pushback, such as full battery and low battery pushback, should not be disregarded.

These five rules, originally shared by Jeff Mccosker of the Onewheel Owners Facebook Group, are vital for safety. Staying cautious and following these guidelines will help you avoid nosedives and ensure an enjoyable and secure Onewheel experience. Remember, “Don’t be Hasty, Practice Safety!”

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