Hello everyone!

[CGlaude]

Hello everyone unfortunatly i do not have a segway yet :( but i am getting one very very soon ive been wanting one for a while and i finally went to a segway store and they let me ride one i am getting the segway XT model and i cannot wait! o and hello everyone!

[pam]

I think you'll find lots of good information here. :) Let us know if you have any questions.
Pam

[CGlaude]

i do have one question i went to the segway store and my dads a landscaper and we found to kind of XT model were there was the turf tires that dont ruin the lawn and the other ones that do and i would just like to know if there is a difference in performance between the two because if there isnt then im getting the turf one that doesnt ruin the lawn

[CGlaude]

I do have one question,on the XT theres 2 types of tires for them i think one that rips up lawn and one that doesnt, is there a performance differecnce between the two?

[CGlaude]

i do have one question tho i noticeds there is two type of tires for the XT series one like doesnt ruin lawn and the other does is there any difference in performance between the 2?

[CGlaude]

woops! how do i erase those :(, not a good start on a forum sry :(

[Suzined]

Welcome, CG!

The x2 and the i2 are really for two different purposes. The i2 is great, superior in my opinion, for gliding streets, sidewalks, and shopping in malls and department stores as well as running errands, scooting around a campus, and traveling in an airport; picking up lunch, getting a latte'. The x2 is too big, bulky, and cumbersome to perform these tasks with grace. Indeed, the x2 is not allowed in many places because of its added width--won't comfortable go down isles in Safeway or Walmart and lacks the agility of the lighter i2. As a general rule, the x2 is not ADA compliant because of its width.

The x2 is, I'm told, great for golfing, polo, and outdoor activities in rough terrain. It is not an off-trail machine--fallen branches and rabbit holes would stop you dead. The x2 is great for gliding on grass, but how often would that occur? I glide near daily some six miles from my home to my favorite breakfast joint, all on streets, sidewalks, and hike & bike trails. There are no restrictions on the use of x2s on the various hike & bike trails but with the added width, I'd be the first to urge Park authorities to prohibit x2s. Further, the x2 would not be welcome in some of the stores I frequent coming home and the Federal Building (OK, Post Office) just wouldn't work out. I know GSA says it's okay but the 80+ year-old ladies waiting for their mail to be put up are a bit less accommodating--and I want to live in this town; it would be undignified for an ex-mayor to be run out of town on a rail by the Ladies' Aid Society. I'll let x2 owners chime in with x2 accolades.

Decide what might be your top three uses then make your decision based upon those uses.

Check out this web site, lots of good stuff. Until you figure out how to add your location to your e-mails, you might want to include your home town in future postings. This gives others a better idea of what might be be a proper response and provide information as to dealer support. Again, welcome aboard.

[bentbiker]

CGlaude,

Welcome. It would be of great benefit if you would fill in your location in your profile; then we can give answers that are truly pertinent to your situation. I agree with everything posted by Suzined. I believe the turf tires offer less ground clearance and their tread is really not aggressive enough for heavy duty trail riding -- it is primarily for grass. Also, although the i2 tires are non-marking, neither tire for the X2 is non-marking. Are you over 16?

[LibertySegway]

I don't have an X model. I have an i2 and a few Gen 1s. However I play polo with a couple of guys who use x2s and quite frankly even with the agressive moves I see no damage to the grass whatsoever. The blades are no more bent then after a friendly game of frisbee. :cool:

[CGlaude]

unfortunatly i am not over 16 :( i am only 12 but i am the only one in my school who even likes segways so i really couldnt find any one else to learn this info from and the reason i want one is cause my right leg is like permanetly sprained i guess u could say and its really hard for me to walk around and i cant ride a bike so.

btw i posted my location in my profile

[jryan]

unfortunatly i am not over 16 :( i am only 12 but i am the only one in my school who even likes segways so i really couldnt find any one else to learn this info from

btw i posted my location in my profile

Well well well, a young enthusiast!! Some have called me a young enthusiast but I am 19!!! Good to see someone your age taking an interest in the Segway!! There are many knowlegable people on this site so any questions you have should be answered! You also have a nice network of dealers here so any problems you encounter can often be fixed without taking your seg in!!


Jeremy Ryan

[bentbiker]

unfortunatly i am not over 16 :( i am only 12 . . . btw i posted my location in my profile
Admins, does the location not show while new member is on moderation?

CGlaude, you are a well spoken young man (I assume you are male). Are you and your parents aware that Segway recommends that riders be 16 years old and weigh at least 100 pounds?

[pam]

I think the location shows up once it's put in and saved. It's possible it didn't get saved...

Pam

[CGlaude]

CGlaude, you are a well spoken young man (I assume you are male). Are you and your parents aware that Segway recommends that riders be 16 years old and weigh at least 100 pounds?

Yes we know and i am over 100 pounds i am 115 but i still dont get y u have to be over 16? i can see y that would be with some of my friends but its not really like driving a car its like the same basics of riding a bike isnt it? i mean u go places on it and its faster then walking

[KSagal]

The age suggestions is because the manufacture cannot guess the maturity of younger folks... Some could easily deal with gliding in public on a segway, and some much older folks only make a nuisance of themselves...

One problem with this is that once a bad reputation is made for such a new device like a segway, it can easily lead to local restrictions and other problems... The responsibility to be a good segway ambassador may be far greater than you had considered...

As far as it's function, I understand how you may compare it to a bike, but because many see the motor a major change, it may be more appropriate to compare it to a smaller vespa scooter, or perhaps a moped.

It is legal in many states to be on the sidewalk like a pedestrian, where bikes are usually not allowed. It is also legal on many streets and in bike lanes, so you need to deal with the responsibilities and dangers of being amongst cars on the road...

I do know some 12 year olds who can handle this level of responsibilities, but I also know some 15 year olds who cannot.

Many states regulate the age of moped drivers as well...

Good luck with this new adventure. Segways are expensive, but also a great deal of fun. I think you may find many more of your fellow students are more excited about them than you may know, but someone needs to break the ice...

If you do get one, I suggest spinning chrome hubcaps. Mine are very popular with the younger crowds, including my kids and nieces and nephews...

[LibertySegway]

Hi CGlaude

I agree the 16 year age recommendations doesn't make a whole lot of sense. My two sons ride all the time. Douglas (16) and Ben (11) and myself usually glide together although Douglas often glides solo. We all started gliding last year when the Segway tour guide in Oahu (at the fabulous Hilton Hawaiian Village) allowed both boys to glide at ages 10 & 15 even though their policy is 16 and older. We had a great time and even took a private tour the following day. Wound up buying 3 Segways from Norris at Segway of Sacramento a week after we got back. :cool:

Glide safely and courteously and you'll have lots of fun.

[CGlaude]

OMG I can't wait to get my segway!!!!!!!!!!!! IM SO EXCITED :) but i don't know when im getting it :( i really hope i get it soon!