Welcome to the club Pika <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Ever since I started using these I haven't fallen once.

But seriously, once you get comfortable with your new system, look for conveniently placed telephone poles, street lights, or signs as you come to a stop at an intersection. You can use them to balance yourself instead of unclipping and dropping your foot down.
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If you only travel on sunny days you will never reach your destination.*

* May not apply at certain latitudes in Canada and elsewhere.