Future Motion has released their high kicktail footpad to the Onewheel Pint / Pint X with the Pint (X) High Kick Footpad. This is the first official kick footpad that gives you a more aggressive curve on the back that provides you with a more natural stance and a more locked-in feeling while riding.
Compared to the standard footpad the Pint High Kick footpad features a substantial kicktail.
There are no real drawbacks, it will come down to personal preferences if you like the shape of the pad or not. The aftermarket and third-party manufacturers have produced these types of footpads for years for the Pint, this is a welcome addition to the community if you want to ride a fully Future Motion equipped board.
As an independent rider, I would recommend you to also look into the alternatives out there.
Compatibility
- Onewheel Pint
- Onewheel Pint X
The footpads are fully compatible with both the Pint and Pint X as both boards use the same platform. The main difference is the extended battery compartment of the X giving the increased range.
There is no need for any additional tools as the Footpads come with both a wrench and all the screws you need for the installation.
Price
The price of the footpad is $90. This can be considered a standard price of a custom footpad and is in range of the offerings from other companies like Float-Life and Craft&Ride.
You can get them from their official site or order them from your local Future Motion associated dealer.
Alternatives
There are a couple of third-party manufacturers out there delivering custom footpads for the Pint/Pint X, companies like the Float-Life and the Craft&Ride
- KUSH NUG HI FOOTPAD FOR ONEWHEEL PINT/PINT X (Float Life)
- Kush Nug Concave Foot Pad for Onewheel Pint & Pint X (Craft&Ride)
- Craft&Ride® OneTail Extreme Concave Foot Pad for Onewheel Pint & Pint X (Craft&Ride)
Conclusion
Many rides swear by getting a higher back footpad, especially if you are riding trails. If a concave option is not really something for you then Pint (X) High Kick Footpad might be a good option. Keeping the flat profile but with an increased back-kick to create the locked-in feeling while shredding down the trail or jumping over roots.
As always, it really comes down to your personal preferences and I recommend you to, if possible, try and find a fellow rider that has a board with a footpad that you can try.
