Blogs: Jim Moulton
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.
Reader Comments
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.
I saw a security guard riding one some time back. Very cool. I definitely want to ride one.
You bet! Because I'm a gadget guy (nuf said!).
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!
hey we're going mobile.....I'll give one a try.
i would try one, sounds fun!