ZBoard Classic, Owner'S Manual

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3 3. RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
There are four main skills required to effectively ride the ZBoard: coasting, accelerating,
braking and turning. This section will discuss each skill in detail.
Practice in a safe, flat area free of obstacles and pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
3.1. THE COAST STANCE
Make sure the power is off (the blue light on the On/Off Switch should not be visible). Step
on to the ZBoard with the “Coast” stance, seen in
Figure A .
Figure A: Diagram of someone standing on the board correctly in the “Coast” stance
In the “Coast” stance the rider is neither accelerating nor braking, but rather stationary or
slowing down gradually due to the natural resistance of the motor and bearings. When
coasting downhill, it is best to ride in the “Braking” stance described in Section 3.3, to
maintain optimal control of speed.
The correct “Coast” stance is to orient one’s feet perpendicular to the direction the board is
pointing, with toes flared out slightly.
Get comfortable with the flexibility of the trucks by carefully leaning towards your toes, and
then your heels, bending your knees slightly for balance. Do not yet turn on the board.
If you unfamiliar with board sports, see Section 3.6 for which foot to put forward, along
with other riding techniques.