Segway Parking Stand

[quade]

http://forums.segwaychat.com/images/pstand.jpg
Segway Parking Stand (http://www.segway.com/individual/models/accessories.php#parkit)

Ok, well, it's not exactly the futuristically designed parking stand we had originally seen in the i2 and x2 literature, but . . . it's the "offical" parking stand designed and for sale by Segway, for Segways.

Does it work? Yes, on level surfaces.
Is it perfect? Well, no.

Advantages? It actually is designed for the Segway and doesn't get in the way of normal operations.
Disadvantages? It wasn't designed very well and has a spring that is prone to failure.

[PeteInLongBeach]

Too flexible, fragile, and prone to failure. The spring needs to be stiffer and less prone to permanent deformation, and the wrapping needs to be heavier and more rubbery.

[wwhopper]

And being on the front of the machine it can get caught and damaged. Any weight in the bag, then the stand will not hold up and the Segway will fall forward.

[4rmgt]

I will just say one word about the stand.


TIMBER!

[bentbiker]

This piece is only functional if you are willing to reinforce it. An internal wooden dowel makes a big difference, but the owner shouldn't have to redesign and build the accessory.

[MJEdelman]

You pay $5K or more for a Segway, then they charge $50 (or more) for a parking stand that is so flimsy that it only works for the first couple of uses... What a waste of money!