A Comedy of Errors

by Duf Anything and Everything

Last night I finally got around to unboxing and filming my initial thoughts about the Gyroor F1 hoverboard.  I have had the device for almost a week but had other priorities that prevented me from filming a review.  I got the idea in my head that I wanted to do a funny intro for the video where I double myself, a trick I did once before.  To do this requires filming three separate shots, making sure the camera stays absolutely stationary.  So I filmed those spots and then started filming the guts of the video.  At some point I look down and realize that I forgot to turn on or even put on my wireless mic….. Everything I had just done had no audio….  I was pissed at my sloppiness, really pissed because I thought the first takes went well. So I had no choice but to film all those parts again.

I get around to actually riding the F1 which I knew was going to feel weird, especially since I already ride a bunch of other PEVs that control in a much different manner.  With a hoverboard you apply pressure to the footpad on the opposite side of the direction you want to go.  Want to turn left, push with your right foot.  For the most part I did ok but a few times my brain short circuited where I zigged when I should have zagged, the end result being tossed off the Gyroor.  I never hit the concrete though which was a plus.

My unit also had an issue with a rubbing sound from the one wheel.  Upon inspection I noticed the fender was pushed down to the point where it was making contact with the tire.  I was able to bend it up to give some clearance but I still was getting some noise when going at higher speed so I will have to investigate further.  It was fun zipping around the driveway and I look to do an extended riding session at the school parking lot where I can see if I can get my brain adjusted to this control scheme.  After all they say forcing yourself to keep learning is a solid way to keep your mind from turning to mush.  I have a LOT of funny clips that I did not put in the video which I plan to make it’s own stand alone thing when I get a chance.