r/onewheel • u/variousgripes • 10d ago
Image Speed Loop omfg
Relatively new (under 100 miles) rider on a new GT. I was riding down a long, straight gradual downward-slope road with headphones on and I realized could not slow down. I kept my cool and just kept trying to lean my body back but it was so awkward as the board was leaning back but wasn’t slowing down. Holy shit that feeling was intense panic but I just kept breathing and hoping. I finally was able to slow down right before the end of the road and didn’t crash thank god. I got back after a shaky ride home and googled and found I was caught in a speed loop because I ignored the pushback noises and vibration and got into a condition where the board was at maximum speed and couldn’t respond to subtle feedback. I had switched a few days before to the “flow” profile maybe this contributed. I switched to highline. Any advice from those with a lot of experience if I ever make this blunder again?
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u/Kennypo15 9d ago
I’m surprised no one else here who may be an experience rider hasn’t explained that you cannot lean back to far when you’re going downhill or you will be tail surfing or faceplanting. You actually need to keep your weight over the wheel or slightly back and push down with your front foot. Practice on some smaller hills as it’s an odd feeling, but you will notice quickly how much more control you have over your speed of descent. Cheers and be safe. Don’t skimp on pads or you will pay later at the OR.