I was good at on-line skating, windsurfing, skiing, etc. After 8 tries I STILL can't "get it", unless the road's perfectly flat. What's wrong with me?
1089195
Nothing's wrong with you. According to the trikke DVD, the road has to be perfectly flat. The infomercial didn't mention that at all. Hats off to you for getting it. I've had mine for three years and I can only get it going down hill. Not sure if you've checked, but there are trikke 'specialists' who offer training at some Sports Authority stores or as independent sellers. Check google. Good luck!
1089196
Uphill can be done with the right technique - you use shorter faster carves and use more upper body and lean over the bars a bit more. Study Youtube Videos. I'm 67 yrs young and I go uphill :) It is all in the technique and using the natural carving. Don't fight the carves. Your forward motion comes from the outside of each carve something like cracking a whip. Observe the videos on the internet - Here is a Trikke uphill video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk-XXZghnW0
1284452
It really rides like no other skate. Check the videos on youtube, there are even ones there to teach you how to skate. It will show you how to propel, how to move, turn, etc, which should answer most of your questions about how they work. Good luck!
1984277
I slipped down the first week or so. I am unsure if I got used to it, or if there was eventually a slight depression that I can't see or what, as I now wake up about in the same spot every time....not all the way at the top, but about middle of the wedge. I wish I knew how. Hopefully someone has a trick for you
807339
Just play around with the console, you'll get the hang of it easy enough. you won't screw it up. as far as peddling backwards, I only know it will without resistance. I'll check tonight if I can peddle backwards with resistance levels.
1890683
I had problems with sustained winds and rain. So I imagined lots of snow but also be a problem. The side that has the single support will move around a lot in the wind and get weighed down by water.
1399202
I think you would stand a chance, but it will take some practice. It wasn't very difficult for me to learn. I've never gone skiing, but it's the same kind of motion you would use if you were skiing. Watch a video of someone riding it and decide if you can see yourself doing it is my best advice.
2230093
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1297017
I can't either. Kind of difficult, I can only use it on flat ground. Even a slight uphill is difficult.
45832
Have you tried driving 30-40 feet? Some self adjust, try pulling forward slowly and see if that helps.
641320
Just some practice, I did it on my second try, you need a very smooth surface and hit the turbo button about two feet before the jump, it works, just don't give up it will happen. I've been playing with rc bikes for 10 yrs, when it happens you'll be smilen, drive it till it breaks, but don't try to break it, I've had this bike for almost a yr now, pretty scuffed up but still running strong. Have fun
1159110
I ve done it with shortboards and it was fineI don t know about longboards though.I try to avoid using the freeway, but reasonably, I think I should be fine
1469246
Bumpy as far as road and sidewalk, ur fine after practice. turning is easy, just need to practice leaning and shifting ur weight properly :) *disclaimer- im tiny, so i am unsure wheather size effects how u respond to the board. This is my personal experience*
2180025
Mine went flat pretty fast, but it may have just been a defect. Otherwise, I'd say go for it.
418152
I'm sure you could on a nice flat surface but I returned my set since the pins were uneven and the ball didn't roll straight. What's the point?
719438
Start with pressing two corners on the same long side... Wrestle the third one in... Then you really have to put firm pressure on the fourth corner. I am 35 years old and had a pretty rough time with it as well.
1285902
I was afraid to hit anything less than a 7 iron.. That's why it sucks. Definitely no on the 60. I would have to test with foam balls to get and idea where your trajectory is. 8 iron and above you should be safe. I'm a 4 handicap so not terrible.
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I have no problems with my lift and set angles. I know you have to lift higher to reset to go flat. I use flat and two or three lifted angles without any problems.