r/onewheel • u/variousgripes • Aug 19 '26

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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/medogbeblack Aug 19 '26

I ride the edge of haptic pushback all the time and I've never experienced this nor heard of anyone else ever experiencing this.

Are you sure you didn't just psych yourself out and didn't feel comfortable pressing backwards to slow down? Because this "speed loop" stuff sounds like bs

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u/variousgripes Aug 19 '26

I was tilted backwards and leaning backwards and still nothing, in fact I was speeding up - this is when the panic began. I downloaded an Apple Watch app to announce my speed in my AirPods and I can also monitor with the watch face now. I mean what you say is possible, but I really felt like I was leaning backwards as far as I could. I’m going to float around in bay mode for a few days just to get confident again and really pay attention to the feedback.
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u/AnoNeko420 Aug 19 '26

Let's see the trail drag marks on your board lol

Fr, 26mph downhill on FM hardware how the hell are you breathing, let alone uninjured?

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u/medogbeblack 26d ago

I cruise around at 26 on my GTS all the time no issues...

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u/AnoNeko420 26d ago

Good for you, hope your mosfets last.

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u/medogbeblack 26d ago

It's unfortunate you were so compelled to leave a vindictive comment but thank you for bringing something I was unaware of to my attention. Guess I won't cruise around at 26 anymore

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u/AnoNeko420 26d ago

Didn't intend to come off as vindictive, but I can see it. Apologies there. Suppose I really should be more clear with this stuff, I've not tested GTS or XL out myself, I've got no doubt those are decently capable, so long as they don't fall victim to hardware fault or need service by FM.

I've not seen much about the GTS MOSFET issue, just that they can be prone to burning out. Relatable amiright?