• lemmyshmemmy@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Always wear a helmet, probably also wrist guards. Even better if you have some knee and elbow pads, especially while learning. A small blinking red light attached to your pack could easily save your life.

    Ride like you’re invisible, you might have a right of way but a car weighs a little bit more than you.

    Keep an eye on the battery. If you want to push the limits do it when it’s charged. It could cut out if you push it too hard, which doesn’t require you to be moving fast. I’d set the speed limit to below the default while you’re learning.

    They’re incredible machines, like riding a magic carpet. Have fun!

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      1 year ago

      Cheers! I’m definitely going to be riding with full pads, although for small slow commutes I may just roll with kneepads and a helmet (and probably gloves)

      But for >20mph speeds do you have any recommendations for gear? What do you wear?

      Right now I have full 187 pads (from skating) and I picked up a motorcycle helmet.

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        1 year ago

        If I rode that fast on pavement I’d wear skate shoes with good grip, wrist guards, helmet, and probably knee pads and elbow pads. Maybe worth it to practice emergency braking.

        I’d be ready to roll too. If you go down at speed you need to get rid of the kinetic energy and it’s better to do it with a roll than skidding to a halt.

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          1 year ago

          Day 1 was a huge success. This is so fun!

          I wore full pads too, and I’ll keep doing that. I’m an avid bowl skater and am used to knee sliding, so I’m hoping that comes in handy if I ever need to bail at speed.

          I LOVE this thing though. I can’t believe how fun it is.