FWIW, I don’t recommend using the power pads/jump pads/whatever they’re called now while learning. They make it harder to get on and off easily, two things you REALLY need while you’re learning. You really don’t have to worry about getting bounced off at sane speeds, especially on one with a suspension like the V11.
Later on, they will help give you more control when accelerating and braking, but early on, you really don’t need it and they could even inhibit your learning.
Other than that, as others have said, gear up. Full face helmet and wrist guards bare minimum at any speed. I have a full face MTB helmet that’s super light and airy so I don’t feel like Mad Max when I’m rolling. I had an off at like 10-15mph (hit gravel in a turn) and very much regret being lazy about the elbow pads (had on knee, wrist, helm).
FWIW, I don’t recommend using the power pads/jump pads/whatever they’re called now while learning. They make it harder to get on and off easily, two things you REALLY need while you’re learning. You really don’t have to worry about getting bounced off at sane speeds, especially on one with a suspension like the V11.
Later on, they will help give you more control when accelerating and braking, but early on, you really don’t need it and they could even inhibit your learning.
Other than that, as others have said, gear up. Full face helmet and wrist guards bare minimum at any speed. I have a full face MTB helmet that’s super light and airy so I don’t feel like Mad Max when I’m rolling. I had an off at like 10-15mph (hit gravel in a turn) and very much regret being lazy about the elbow pads (had on knee, wrist, helm).
Welcome to the club and have fun!
Thanks! Good points about the power pads, and I’ll keep that in mind about the elbow pads too
I’m so excited for it to get here tomorrow
Update: it’s freaking awesome! Way too much fun. New obsession unlocked