December 8, 2025, 08:00 PM
You can learn on either, honestly. A 14-inch wheel is just less intimidating at the start. It's lighter, easier to catch when it tips, and you'll usually get rolling faster in those first few sessions. The tradeoff is you'll probably outgrow it pretty quick if you really get into EUCs, and rough pavement never fully disappears.
An 18-inch wheel isn't too much to learn on, but it asks for more patience. It's heavier and slower to react at low speeds, so the early learning phase can feel more awkward and tiring. Once you're moving though, it feels way more stable and forgiving over bumps, which is why people love them.
One thing that matters more than people think is weight. A lighter big wheel can be easier than a heavy smaller one. If you know you're committed and don't mind a steeper learning curve, starting on an 18 isn't crazy at all - just expect a few extra "why did I choose this" moments at the beginning.
An 18-inch wheel isn't too much to learn on, but it asks for more patience. It's heavier and slower to react at low speeds, so the early learning phase can feel more awkward and tiring. Once you're moving though, it feels way more stable and forgiving over bumps, which is why people love them.
One thing that matters more than people think is weight. A lighter big wheel can be easier than a heavy smaller one. If you know you're committed and don't mind a steeper learning curve, starting on an 18 isn't crazy at all - just expect a few extra "why did I choose this" moments at the beginning.