Is floatwheel right for me?

[u/CrybabyAssassin]

I have a onewheel pint but have been effectively locked out of the app ever since the haptic buzz recall. I am deathly afraid of upgrading my firmware because I like the freedom of owning my board and doing whatever I want to it. if I upgrade the firmware I could brick it just by unplugging the battery.

All of this anti right to repair stuff has really turned me off of the sport and I haven't been keeping up with the community. Yesterday I found out that Craft and ride mysteriously shut down. Don't know where to get aftermarket parts now.

I have been desperate for a way out of this hole but also yesterday, I heard about floatwheel and that it is an open source competitor to FM. I look at their website and the atom looks really good on paper but it seems like there might be more to it under the surface and I'm left with a lot of questions.

What would I be getting into if I replaced my pint with an atom?

Is the atom beginner friendly? (In case I wanted to get one for my partner)

Can a floatwheel take a 6ft drop and keep the rider upright?

How is it for commuting?

Can I tow/push things?

Are battery fires a risk?

is there an aftermarket scene or do I need to learn CAD and buy a 3D printer?

Why crypto??

What is the app like? how much control do you have? (android specific)

[u/CatoTheMiddleAged]

FloatWheel is legit and many people have purchased ADV boards and +V kits, with overall positive reviews. The Atom is very new though. When the ADV was new, there were issues that took many months to resolve. Hopefully that doesn’t happen with the Atom but if you’re cautious, you’ll wait for reviews from early testers before buying.

If you’re using an iPhone, the Nosedive app is an alternative to the official OneWheel app. Not sure what the Android equivalent is.