segway

[tgame]

I've been reading yet another news item about the Segway in America. Sorry I've lost the URL which I meant to post. Blame the clipboard. I've never liked the idea of this contraption although a lot of knowledgeable people do seem to have liked it. Has anyone here ridden one - or even seen one? The balancing mechanism must surely be a potent consumer of the battery's energy. As for how they get up kerbs - I've never understood it.

I saw loads in Hawaii on my honeymoon in 2003. They hire them out to tourists so they can get around. They have to use drop kerbs to cross roads. Seemed to be popular with the Japanese who form a large %age of tourists. seemed to be quie stable but I have no idea about the range.

Paul

[flecc]

Apparently the range isn't very good, and of course running out is a disaster, there's no way back except by taxi.

Just about the most worthless travel invention ever, really no more than a big kid's toy.

The Segway's best contribution to mankind was a wonderful illustration of George Bush's intelligence. He got on it without switching on and it promptly fell over leaving him on the deck.
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[keithhazel]

just read about them, $4995 does seem a little high..lol

[tgame]

Originally Posted by flecc

Apparently the range isn't very good, and of course running out is a disaster, there's no way back except by taxi.

Just about the most worthless travel invention ever, really no more than a big kid's toy.

The Segway's best contribution to mankind was a wonderful illustration of George Bush's intelligence. He got on it without switching on and it promptly fell over leaving him on the deck.
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I had a suspicion that was so although with nothing but instinct to go by! Well there are plenty of Americans who love toys and I don't mean that to sound in any way derogatory. Nothing wrong with toys at all - as long as they are described as such.

I love the Bush story! But I can't gloat as I wouldn't dare to hold the thing myself, never mind get on it!!

[keithhazel]

$4995 does seem a little high
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in actual fact it isnt too high in price, "i just cant afford it" i cant afford 30-£50k for many of the cars on the road, doesnt mean they are not worth it really though...i try only to knock something if i can afford it then i know my comments are true to me

[fcurran]

Originally Posted by tgame

Has anyone here ridden one - or even seen one? .

I met the sales guy for Segway at the Vegas Bike show in Sept 06. He was kind enough to let me have a go on one and I must say that after the initial shakey minute or so, they become very easy to use. 15mph on a bike does not seem that fast, but on a Segway it can be quite scary when standing upright!

The following day I saw about 4-5 guys riding around my hotel car park on them!

[flecc]

Originally Posted by keithhazel

just read about them, $4995 does seem a little high..lol

Originally Posted by keithhazel

in actual fact it isnt too high in price, "i just cant afford it" i cant afford 30-£50k for many of the cars on the road, doesnt mean they are not worth it really though...i try only to knock something if i can afford it then i know my comments are true to me

That's one heck of an argument you're having with yourself Keith.

Let us know who wins.
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[tgame]

Originally Posted by keithhazel

$4995 does seem a little high
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in actual fact it isnt too high in price, "i just cant afford it" i cant afford 30-£50k for many of the cars on the road, doesnt mean they are not worth it really though...i try only to knock something if i can afford it then i know my comments are true to me

Despite having just bought an Agattu I kid myself that I can't afford anything - and that gives me freedom to knock everything under your proposed system! I agree with you!! I think!! Therefore I am - aren't I?? Maybe.

[keithhazel]

Originally Posted by tgame

Despite having just bought an Agattu I kid myself that I can't afford anything - and that gives me freedom to knock everything under your proposed system! I agree with you!! I think!! Therefore I am - aren't I?? Maybe.

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That's one heck of an argument you're having with yourself Keith.

Let us know who wins.(flecc)
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well after much discussion "we" have come to the conclusion that at the end of the day.......................................its night............

i think its a mouth activation befor brain has time to anylise(or spell correctly) ......while i often say "that too expensive"....maybe im just too embarressed to say "its more then i can afford"......maybe if i win the lottery i will then say "thats a very expensive item, i will take 3 please" ..hope this clarify's things for now