How to Ride a "Hoverboard" (Two‐Wheeled Self‐Balancing Scooter)
Read the instruction manual first if included., Turn on the scooter., Check it has full battery on the battery gauge., Position the scooter next to something you can hold on to. , Holding on to the object step one foot on., Carefully place your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Read the instruction manual first if included.
(Don't worry if it doesn't include one, many brands don't). -
Step 2: Turn on the scooter.
The on button is normally a silver push kind, located on the back near the charge port. , If it doesn't, then charge it using the cable provided. ,, There is often a light 'next to the battery gauge, if it turns green then it is safe to put your second foot on, if it is red then turn off the board and try again.
If the problem persists contact the supplier. , If the scooter moves its fine, just re-position and start again.
Keep going until you get it right. ,,, You will turn.
It is very important to keep your other foot horizontal, if you don't do this then it will counteract the turn and may unbalance you. ,,, Most mini self-balancing scooters can handle slopes of up to 15 degrees, although it does vary with brands. , When you achieve top speed you will normally hear a beep.
This tells you that you have maxed out the speed and should slow down.
Now you can start to do spins and go at decent speeds! -
Step 3: Check it has full battery on the battery gauge.
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Step 4: Position the scooter next to something you can hold on to.
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Step 5: Holding on to the object step one foot on.
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Step 6: Carefully place your second foot on.
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Step 7: Once you have achieved your balance
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Step 8: carefully point your toes forwards to go forwards.
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Step 9: Once you can go forwards without help
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Step 10: start practicing turning.
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Step 11: To turn clockwise
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Step 12: put your right toes down only.
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Step 13: To turn anti-clockwise
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Step 14: put your left toes down.
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Step 15: To go backwards
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Step 16: lean back.
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Step 17: Handle slopes with care.
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Step 18: Watch your speed.
Detailed Guide
(Don't worry if it doesn't include one, many brands don't).
The on button is normally a silver push kind, located on the back near the charge port. , If it doesn't, then charge it using the cable provided. ,, There is often a light 'next to the battery gauge, if it turns green then it is safe to put your second foot on, if it is red then turn off the board and try again.
If the problem persists contact the supplier. , If the scooter moves its fine, just re-position and start again.
Keep going until you get it right. ,,, You will turn.
It is very important to keep your other foot horizontal, if you don't do this then it will counteract the turn and may unbalance you. ,,, Most mini self-balancing scooters can handle slopes of up to 15 degrees, although it does vary with brands. , When you achieve top speed you will normally hear a beep.
This tells you that you have maxed out the speed and should slow down.
Now you can start to do spins and go at decent speeds!
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