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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: bagofeyes on August 02, 2008, 12:24:40 AM

Title: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: bagofeyes on August 02, 2008, 12:24:40 AM
I was just reading an article (http://www.japantoday.com/category/business/view/toyota-unveils-next-generation-scooter (http://www.japantoday.com/category/business/view/toyota-unveils-next-generation-scooter)) about Toyota making a scooter to 'rival' the segway. Is there actually a market for these?
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 02, 2008, 12:29:04 AM
(http://techdigest.tv/arrested-development-segway.jpg)
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: cool breeze on August 02, 2008, 12:31:35 AM
Only time I saw one was at Disney World.  Some Disney Cop (aka the best job ever) was on one just relaxing around on while cruising.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Mupepe on August 02, 2008, 12:34:18 AM
never seen one in action in my life
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: MrAngryFace on August 02, 2008, 12:46:00 AM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb165/mrangryface_bucket/1212996599111.png)
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: The Fake Shemp on August 02, 2008, 12:53:08 AM
Cops, security guards, etc. use them for patrolling.  Places with large campuses or warehouses will utilize them.  There isn't a big commercial market, though
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on August 02, 2008, 12:54:42 AM
i've seen a few at work. i feel like punching them.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: xnikki118x on August 02, 2008, 12:55:49 AM
Cops, security guards, etc. use them for patrolling.  Places with large campuses or warehouses will utilize them.  There isn't a big commercial market, though

Yes, this. Security at the King of Prussia Mall near Philadelphia use these to get around. I'd never seen one before I was there last year.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: The Sceneman on August 02, 2008, 01:29:14 AM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb165/mrangryface_bucket/1212996599111.png)

jesus christ   :-\
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: MrAngryFace on August 02, 2008, 01:56:42 AM
lol
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: bagofeyes on August 02, 2008, 02:11:40 AM
Do cops and security guards give chase on them? I wouldn't be able to stop laughing if I saw that.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: thekavorka on August 02, 2008, 02:31:38 AM
In Austin, they have tours of downtown on segways. they look like a segway biker gang.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: TVC15 on August 02, 2008, 03:11:26 AM
i've seen a few at work. i feel like punching them.

I think I see about 1 a day.  I think the nerdlingers in our area are basically the target demographic.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: abrader on August 02, 2008, 03:56:18 AM
in my world segway is a leftover joke from the tail end of the dot.bomb era...

Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Hollywood on August 02, 2008, 04:05:53 AM
Isn't the Segway the end result of that long hyped "It" invention back in the late 90's I believe? I remember for a while a few news places and stuff were hyping, the "It" invention. It was supposed to be the biggest invention since the TV, radio, and computer all combined in one, doubled in ten fold, better than sliced bread too. Never heard much after that, and later heard from someone it turned out to be the Segway.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Candyflip on August 02, 2008, 04:11:38 AM
Hulk Hogan has one
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 02, 2008, 08:20:17 AM
My local mall forces their security guards to ride these things :lol

Do cops and security guards give chase on them? I wouldn't be able to stop laughing if I saw that.

YES

Isn't the Segway the end result of that long hyped "It" invention back in the late 90's I believe? I remember for a while a few news places and stuff were hyping, the "It" invention. It was supposed to be the biggest invention since the TV, radio, and computer all combined in one, doubled in ten fold, better than sliced bread too. Never heard much after that, and later heard from someone it turned out to be the Segway.

yes
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Eric P on August 02, 2008, 09:08:07 AM
Do cops and security guards give chase on them? I wouldn't be able to stop laughing if I saw that.

i've seen segway cops harass punk rockers outside of concerts

it's hilarious

Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: tiesto on August 02, 2008, 10:09:27 AM
Yeah, the security guards at Smith Haven Mall ride around on these things. Could be something standardized through all Simon malls.
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Post by: muckhole on August 02, 2008, 10:24:11 AM
I would love to take one to a skateboard park.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Eric P on August 02, 2008, 10:34:00 AM
I would love to take one to a skateboard park.

you could in tony hawk 3 or 4.  i don't recall which.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: muckhole on August 02, 2008, 10:37:12 AM
Your kidding! That's great.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 02, 2008, 05:20:58 PM
Yeah, the security guards at Smith Haven Mall ride around on these things. Could be something standardized through all Simon malls.

Haha, that's the mall I was talking about.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Crushed on August 02, 2008, 05:24:23 PM
Isn't the Segway the end result of that long hyped "It" invention back in the late 90's I believe? I remember for a while a few news places and stuff were hyping, the "It" invention. It was supposed to be the biggest invention since the TV, radio, and computer all combined in one, doubled in ten fold, better than sliced bread too. Never heard much after that, and later heard from someone it turned out to be the Segway.

but it revolutionized transportation, dude
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: bagofeyes on August 02, 2008, 05:39:54 PM
The Segway ™ gives you the paraplegic perk of cruising around town on two wheels, with the convenience of a healthy spinal cord.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: T-Short on August 04, 2008, 06:14:43 AM
(http://g.photos.cx/segway-military-d2.jpg)

hehe
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Tauntaun on August 04, 2008, 11:14:50 AM
(http://g.photos.cx/segway-military-d2.jpg)

hehe

:rofl  I bet when they shoot their guns they go "PEW PEW!"
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: brawndolicious on August 04, 2008, 04:17:54 PM
One time a mall cop tried to chase me down in one. He kept leaning too far and almost fell over.
they can't go down escalators or anything, right?
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Lone on August 04, 2008, 04:42:14 PM
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I'd say the Segway has become an acceptable form of laughter.
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Eric P on August 04, 2008, 05:42:39 PM
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I'd say the Segway has become an acceptable form of laughter.

ha ha

women can't drive ANYTHING
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 04, 2008, 06:16:50 PM
(http://g.photos.cx/segway-military-d2.jpg)

this reminds me of the shooting posture in metal gear
Title: Re: Do people actually ride segways in America?
Post by: Brehvolution on August 04, 2008, 06:19:43 PM
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I'd say the Segway has become an acceptable form of laughter.

:rofl