Would You Give One a Try?: The Latest In Gas-Saving Transportation

By Jim Moulton
3/12/07

I am working in New Hampshire this week, and I have been staying in Concord, the state capital, for the last couple days. Today is an off day, so I was heading out to find a barbershop (please see attached image for evidence of need) around 10:30 A.M. or so when I passed by the local Segway dealership. (You know the Segway, inventor Dean Kamen's innovative electric scooter?) I had stopped in here once before to try this unique device out, and here I was without any professional appointments in my way, so I had to stop again!

Oh, it was fun. The shop has a smooth linoleum floor with plenty of open space that allows even a novice user to move around easily. Within moments, my body remembered how to make the device move by leaning, and I was navigating in a way that reminds me of the technique I used when I flew hang gliders in the late 1970s.

Here is my question to the Edutopia community: "If you had a chance to take a ride on a Segway, would you? Why or why not?" I look forward to hearing your thoughts -- and, hey, if you get a chance, I suggest you try it.

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Anonymous

Posted on 11/5/2007 5:19pm

i would try one, sounds fun!

Dr. Ric Jones

Posted on 3/12/2007 7:42pm

hey we're going

hey we're going mobile.....I'll give one a try.

Chris O'Neal

Posted on 3/12/2007 11:28pm

I love those things. I rode

I love those things. I rode one (and even gave mini-lessons on how to ride them) at our state educational technology conference. They are awesome!

Mike Muir

Posted on 3/13/2007 5:38am

You bet! Because I'm a

You bet! Because I'm a gadget guy (nuf said!).

Virginia Malone

Posted on 3/14/2007 5:42pm

I saw a security guard

I saw a security guard riding one some time back. Very cool. I definitely want to ride one.

Bonnie Bracey( Sutton)

Posted on 3/14/2007 10:27pm

I have tried a Segway. In

I have tried a Segway. In Washington you can take tours using them. Problem is, its a big thing. What if you want to stop, shop, or look in a book store. Maybe a scooter works better. Bonnie Then again , walking is good exercise.