Neither a gyropod nor a gyroroue, the Onewheel is a revolutionary monoroue electric skateboard!
At first glance, the Onewheel can be defined as a kind of all-terrain electric skateboard with one wheel. It has gained a little popularity in recent years, even though it's still not widely known. With its unique central wheel, the Onewheel offers a fluid riding experience that provides a real gliding sensation, while being much more stable than a gyrorou. Here's how it works.
When I was a student, I went to Canada to snowboard in powder snow. I became addicted to this incredible sensation of sliding, and then I had only one thing on my mind when I left my studies: to invent a machine capable of reproducing these sensations all day, every day, and accessible to as many people as possible - that's the Onewheel!
Kyle Doerksen, founder of Future Motion and inventor of the Onewheel
Fluidity. Intuitiveness. Stability.
In 2014, Kyle Doerksen, holder of two engineering degrees from the prestigious Stanford University, invented the Onewheel. This monorow electric board is a real technological gem, as it balances the user all by itself in a profile position, like snowboarding, skateboarding or surfing.
In short, when you lean forward, the Onewheel moves forward, and when you lean back, it brakes. Nothing could be more natural or intuitive... so you don't have to divert your attention to a remote control or a handle, as is the case with many electric skateboards and other gyropods. And there are no nasty surprises: with the Onewheel, you can't press the button too hard - you're in control!
And that's not all: the controller, a sort of mini-computer built into the Onewheel, calculates the rider's position (forwards or backwards) thousands of times a second, giving an incredible impression of lightness and fluidity when accelerating or braking.
Last but not least, the famous stance (the distance between the two feet on the board) allows you to ride comfortably and steadily, unlike a gyro, for example, where you're facing forward with your feet together, which is neither natural nor comfortable.
Not only is the Onewheel ultra-smooth and intuitive to ride, it's also accessible to everyone! Welcome to the stylish world of riding!
The Onewheel's powerful electric motor enables it to travel at speeds of up to 25 to 32 km/h (depending on the Pint, Pint X or GT model). What's more, thanks to its wide, thick central wheel, the board is capable of overcoming obstacles more deftly than any gyroroue, or all-terrain scooter, and this with a range to burn your thighs before the battery (up to 52 km for the Onewheel GT). In terms of charging time, the Onewheel will regain its strength in just one, two or three hours.
Ride. Charge. Repeat.
In short, the Onewheel is the perfect choice for those looking to explore their surroundings in fun and style. With its sleek, futuristic design, the Onewheel is both a means of urban mobility and a board sport that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors on any playground.
A genuine alternative to the traditional electric skateboard, wheelbarrow or all-terrain scooter, the Onewheel is more than just a means of transport or a sport, it's an addictive lifestyle. With its all-terrain capability, power and ease of handling, the Onewheel is an ideal option for those looking to discover new horizons, in style and full of sensations!