I've been loading up this new E-Scooter with 100 pounds of flying gear and it still hauls ***!

Check it out on Varla's website:
https://varlascooter.com?sca_ref=866116.HF0asUyV7D

I toyed with the idea of getting a single wheeled device, like the One Wheel, but quickly realized the drawbacks for what I intended to use it for. One Wheels have a steeper learning curve and the risk of falling is much higher on a one wheel; put 100 lbs of gear on your back and you're looking at a pretty serious injury. Not to mention, I’d be way outside of it’s maximum weight limit of 250 lbs. My scooter carries a payload of 330 lbs. I’m 200 lbs, my flying equipment with fuel onboard totals around 90 lbs, and there's still room to bring an extra fuel can with me. Having used this form of transportation every time I commute to the field, I can assure you that having solid handle bars allows me to feel secure.

Speaking of solid and secure, my scooter has a robust front and rear suspension system that makes for a smooth ride on or off road. Even when fully loaded, I can hop down a curb or cruise across the uneven field that I fly from. You can blast down trails as well, but I wouldn’t recommend hitting its max speed if you’re carrying cargo.

My scooter has an advertised max speed of 40 mph compared to One Wheels advertised 19 mph. Fully loaded though, I’ve only been able to reach 36. The Varla has 2 surprisingly powerful motors that independently power the front and rear wheel. I find that running the just the rear motor is plenty, plus there are a few benefits to running the one motor including a smoother acceleration profile and an increased range. When running both motors, there is a substantial boost in acceleration that really gets my heart pounding. As for Range, the Varla can go 40 miles on a single charge; though I haven’t been able to test it. It’s likely to be true when operating in its “eco mode” setting. The other day, I rode approximately 20 miles around town in dual motored sport mode and returned with 15% power remaining. Still, an impressive figure to me considering that the one wheel has an advertised range of 12-18 miles.

It’s worth mentioning for bragging rights that I actually passed a car doing about 40 mph on a two-lane road, though it’s worth noting that there was a very slight downhill that momentarily allowed me to exceed the max speed. Don’t try that...
Reaching those speeds requires a powerful stopping system, and the Varla comes standard with front and rear hydraulic disk brakes that are controlled independently. From my experience, they work extremely well, so use caution with braking on loose or wet terrain.

There are a few non-performance features worth mentioning that don’t require elaboration, so I’ll just shout them out:

- the scooter has brake lights that flash when either of the brakes are engaged.

- head lights in the front for low light operation.

- a key ignition so that people, like CLINT, don’t blast around the airfield while your up flying.

All in all, I got a lot more and I’d expected when I bought the scooter. At $1599, it costs less than the best version of the One Wheel; However, the side by side comparison revealed how the Eagle One out performed the One Wheel in every way. I have no doubt that the one wheel is fun, but it did not make sense for my application. I’m really happy with my investment.