My First Time on a Segway
David Geller was on his way home for the weekend, and he offered to stop by and let me ride on his brand-new Segway. Yes, a Segway – THAT Segway. I've seen one roll up and down our street a few times in the past, so I know there's more than a few in Seattle. When I was younger, I wished that I had duck feet – but Dean Kamen hasn't invented a Flapway as of yet. Still, Segways are so out-of-this-world expensive, that I just couldn't justify owning one.
That said, riding a Segway is a lot of fun – and this video proves it. I wondered if they'd ever come down in price, but David remarked that we wouldn't want any ol' idiot riding these things around, eh? Perhaps they'll have a Department of Segway Licensing soon. Wasn't too difficult to do – much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks, David – Ponzi's next! Segway rides for everyone at Gnomedex, BTW, according to Mr. Geller.
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7 Comments
Anonymous
May 29th, 2005
at 6:08pm
That looks like lots of fun! But geez they're expensive =(
Is it possible to lean too far forward or does it magically push you back up?
Man that looks neat though
-Dan
Anonymous
May 29th, 2005
at 6:43pm
Actually, the device will push back on you if you try and lean too far forward. It won't let you fall over – backward or forward. And, if you attempt to go too fast or perform a maneuver outside its operating range it will shack the stick. – David
StrobeAlific
May 29th, 2005
at 9:16pm
so…I guess the rest of us who can't afford a Segway are idiots?
thanks Chris?! :)
we all know intellegence is based on our wallets.
Anonymous
May 30th, 2005
at 6:38am
Actually, I believe there was a big brouhaha with GWB falling forward onto his face on a Segway a while back. It just went to prove that you can't make anything completely idiot-proof,eh?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2989000.stm
Anonymous
May 30th, 2005
at 3:15pm
I believe they talked about it in the video.
It was mentioned that it was not powered when G Dubya tried to stand on it
-Dan
Anonymous
June 1st, 2005
at 4:39am
Hi Chris! On a whim i decided to drop by your blog to check what's going on. I was reminded of your blog when i picked up a copy of CPU to read at the airport. After viewing your blog i have i have more questions than answers. Who's Ponzi? Are you still married and living in california? last i heard you moved to seattle… kinda a dangerous place for a coffee addict isn't it?
I read your article about trying new software… was it absolutely necessary to write a one page article comparing various solutions to burgers? It almost seemed like you were in a rush and typed that up the day before you handed it in to the editor :)
BTW Is there a URL or email i can use to send computer question to you? I kinda wish i'd taken advantage of the “free” help line on CFH
Anyways i just stopped by to say “Hi”. I have a feeling i'm gonna see you again on TV or the internet in some form sooner or later :)
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at 4:24am
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