JamesNahikian 0 #1 October 17, 2002 If these become affordable would you consider buying one? D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #2 October 17, 2002 What the hell is it?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #3 October 17, 2002 Is that a star treck thing? ARE YOU A TREKI CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #4 October 17, 2002 I'd LOVE to own one of those nifty little devices!!! I have no particular need for one -- I just think they are waayyy cool! How much do they cost right now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 October 17, 2002 www.segway.com They're cool!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #6 October 17, 2002 Thanks mama And to answer, NOT A CHANCE IN HELL!! Holy frickin lazy people, Batman! [holding....off....rant....]witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #7 October 17, 2002 interseting CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #8 October 17, 2002 If you can get down to Atlanta, they are testing them in that market. Lots of cops and postal employees have them - I guess they just gave them to everyone that has a gun. They are very cool to see in action.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 October 17, 2002 I've already had the opportunity to play with one for a few hours. Way cool. They will NOT replace the car in most situations, but I could certainly see myself commuting to work during the summer on one. Totally useless for getting to and from the DZ though!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #10 October 17, 2002 Was your impression that it would penetrate into a 15 kt headwind with a rider and cargo? I'm seriously considering buying one if the price goes down. I live and work downtown. In my situation it could replace taxis and El trains 60% of the year, but it would need to handle big wind. D. James Nahikian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #11 October 17, 2002 Bwahahahaha oh my, got the giggles first thing in the morning ... they had one of those thingimajigs on Frasier the other night ... nope, somehow don't think they'd work out down here in deepest Africa Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #12 October 17, 2002 i love the fact that the human race has now become to lazy to walk? What is next chairs that stand you up... oh wait it has already happenend I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #13 October 17, 2002 >What is next chairs that stand you up... oh wait it has already happenend Huh? You serious? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #14 October 17, 2002 Quote >What is next chairs that stand you up... oh wait it has already happenend Huh? You serious? check this out took me long enough to figure out how to do that I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #15 October 17, 2002 I quite like to take one out the back of a Skyvan! GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #16 October 17, 2002 Just think personal transpo at WFFC instead of a golfcart, granted golf carts are fun to drive and a great way to meet other people, but sometimes a pain in the arse. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #17 October 18, 2002 QuoteWas your impression that it would penetrate into a 15 kt headwind with a rider and cargo? Oh, absolutely. I -think- it has something like a 2 hp motor driving each wheel, so it has power to spare for going against the wind and it handles hills quite well. No issues other than it would drain the battery a bit faster than normal.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatcat 0 #18 October 18, 2002 Anybody know when it's supposed to be made available to the public, and also what the price is supposed to be? I'm kind of interested to see if this thing actually takes off, given the hype and all. Personally, I think it will die out as really expensive fad, but who knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #19 October 18, 2002 Not a matter of laziness but of time and cost. I live in a dense urban area and spend a lot of time scurrying about by cab and by train. Walking takes too long. If a Segway gets me where I need to go in a timeframe comparable to a taxi or the El, and it's affordable, then it may make sense to buy one. Thanks to those of you who responded. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmcdannyboy 0 #20 October 18, 2002 i think its just plain laziness!! doesn't it just go as fast as a brisk walk??? now you can eat your big mac and not have to worry about loosing those wonderful caloriesI am the light my son...What you seek is fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #21 October 18, 2002 You're on to me. I'd actually wanted a Segway so I could eat chow and practice turning points on my way to work. Mostly a Veg, though, so the Big Mac thing is off. Otherwise seems you have my number. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #22 October 18, 2002 >Walking takes too long. Bicycle? Rollerblades? Running?Those things are evil. People are lazy enough as it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #23 October 18, 2002 Someday, remind me to tell you my Suomi College story. FWIW, I phartlek 30+ miles/week and swim another 3 on top of holding a responsible position and going to school, both full-time. I do this on less than 7 hour sleep/day, including weekends. Yes, my lactic acid threshhold is not-so-good. But I've finished more than 20 marathons and nearly an equal number of lesser races. Even done the brutal Jungfrau in your neck of the woods. (plus, I feel I should get vicarious credit for being associated with my significant other -- she's been written up for having completed ~250 marathons in each of the 50 states, plus DC, and on all 7 continents including twice on Antarctica). Lazy? Yes! Cocktail-swilling? Yes! Low-impact parachuting? Heck Yes! For me, the Segway thing is a matter of practicality and if it's not likely to cost me opportunities, a matter of citizenship. If I can rely less on air-polluting cabs and cattle rides on El trains then I may buy a Segway. I'm looking at it now. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #24 October 18, 2002 Whoa. I guess you could be allowed to take a break while going to work... I suppose those spawns of devil could be used responsibly too. But what I see in them is lazy fat couch-potatoes taking one to the corner-shop because they'd get winded just by walking there. BTW, Did you say she'd run a marathon on the Antarctica?? Twice??? My hat'd be off if I had one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmcdannyboy 0 #25 October 18, 2002 QuoteYou're on to me. I'd actually wanted a Segway so I could eat chow and practice turning points on my way to work. sorry dude it wasnt directed towards anyone here. i was refering more to people like the one who sued the fast food joints for making him fat.I am the light my son...What you seek is fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
