The effects of gliding on one's mood

[segsurfer]

It's amazing the effect that even a short glide can have on one's mood. I left the house rather preturbed that my xbox suddenly decided to refuse to recognize my wireless controllers (thank you Steve Balmer) Even after only 2.5 miles, I arrived back at my house feeling refreshed and light. There's something about the combination of fresh air, breeze, speed, and relative quiet that seem to do wonders for a person's mood.
-segsurfer

[BarryT]

What always amazes me is how far you can go with so little effort....for pennies!

[SegwayDan]

I remember the thrill of my first motorcycle. I was 20 and stationed at NAS Barber's Pt on Oahu. I taught myself how to ride it in a parking lot nearby the dealer's in Waipahu, and I took it out on H1 to go home to the base. I remember the stretch of open road out towards Makakilo City. It was like flying being able to see right down to the road rushing by me, and I was so out in the open with the warm Hawaiian wind hitting me all over.

It's like that for me on my i2, but even more natural, as, most of the time, I don't even see the machine at all. I'm just flying along effortlessly.

[Segwaiian]

I remember the thrill of my first motorcycle. I was 20 and stationed at NAS Barber's Pt on Oahu. I taught myself how to ride it in a parking lot nearby the dealer's in Waipahu, and I took it out on H1 to go home to the base. I remember the stretch of open road out towards Makakilo City. It was like flying being able to see right down to the road rushing by me, and I was so out in the open with the warm Hawaiian wind hitting me all over.

It's like that for me on my i2, but even more natural, as, most of the time, I don't even see the machine at all. I'm just flying along effortlessly.

Dan, interesting that you came to Hawaii and learned how to ride a motorcycle. I went from Hawaii to California and learned how to ski. :D

I was living in Long Beach and a group of us went up to Big Bear over a long winter weekend. It was my first time on skis. I remember my third day on skis. The first day was trying to learn something totally foreign. :eek: The second day was the pain of muscles that had done something totally foreign the day before. [xx(] The third day was the start of one those experiences that just clicks so much with a person that someone who doesn't feel that same way can't understand no matter how well you describe it. :):):)

Effortless gliding, the cool breeze against your face, the feeling of swooping through turns, the flexion and extension of legs to absorb bumps and dips... ;)

Freedom. :):D

I get to ski every day on my Segway. :)

Aloha,
Roger

[segsurfer]

Effortless gliding, the cool breeze against your face, the feeling of swooping through turns, the flexion and extension of legs to absorb bumps and dips... ;)

Freedom. :):D

I get to ski every day on my Segway. :)

Aloha,
Roger
Amen dude, of course it's all fun until you crash. Took a header on a black, just a little surprised, ski patrol insisted I ride down the mountain in the sled-o'-shame...very lame.
-segsurfer

[Segwaiian]

Amen dude, of course it's all fun until you crash. Took a header on a black, just a little surprised, ski patrol insisted I ride down the mountain in the sled-o'-shame...very lame.
-segsurfer

Oh, yeah, YARD SALE! :eek:

Now that you mention it, that second or two between when you catch an edge and hit what you thought would be soft snow is not unlike the interval from when you lose control because of that lopsided rise in the pavement and make touchdown on Mother Earth. :(

Aloha,
Roger

[segsurfer]

Oh, yeah, YARD SALE! :eek:

Now that you mention it, that second or two between when you catch an edge and hit what you thought would be soft snow is not unlike the interval from when you lose control because of that lopsided rise in the pavement and make touchdown on Mother Earth. :(

Aloha,
Roger

It's during that interval that you realize that no matter how you try to recover, the landings gonna hurt.:D
-segsurfer

[SegwayDan]

Yeah it was. Actually, my mother rarely refused me anything, but on the subject of motorcycles, she wouldn't budge. I figured 5,000 miles or so was far enough away for her not to be able to refuse--or at least not be able to do much about my independent decision! ;-)

Dan, interesting that you came to Hawaii and learned how to ride a motorcycle. I went from Hawaii to California and learned how to ski. :D

I've never skied, but figured it was similar to gliding. I've watched a lot of Olympic downhill and slalom events and have often noticed the legs absorbing the shocks. Perhaps you can comment on how tense or relaxed you are while skiing.

I always stress the importance of being relaxed while gliding and to let the Segway PT's base do whatever it will as it encounters all the various surface unevenness'. Be ready to flex and let your foot and leg muscles absorb the shocks.

The other thing is: lean with confidence. Lean forward and back as energetically as is needed, and lean eagerly into turns. Make your body lead the machine and never the other way around.

Being relaxed and leaning enthusiastically are two of the most important factors in staying safe and face plant free!

. . .Effortless gliding, the cool breeze against your face, the feeling of swooping through turns, the flexion and extension of legs to absorb bumps and dips... ;)

Freedom. :):D

I get to ski every day on my Segway. :)

Aloha,
Roger

[Merthyn]

I find that taking time to glide does wonderful things for my disposition!
I sometimes have to talk myself into going out, but I find it's always worth it.
It's amazing how 30 minutes over the same old territory still has a refreshing effect.
It's like taking a mini-vacation out of the day!
I sometimes wonder if everyone that rides a segway finds that to be true or whether it's just me!
I can't explain it, I just know it works.

[Sal]

Gliding is on the short list of things I have always come to trust as a "pick me up."

It's nice, as well, to be on the receiving end of the smiles as you glide by, isn't it?

-Sal

[wwhopper]

And I am looking forward to doing that this morning in Indy with some of the folks here in the town hosting SegwayFesT 2008.

Get out and enjoy the glide!

[Gihgehls]

Xbox 360? Did you try pressing the resync button on both the console and the controllers?

[Skinnee D]

Xbox 360? Did you try pressing the resync button on both the console and the controllers?
Hey, resyncing works for the Wii.

I took my Seg out fishing a few days ago to a new fishing hole. It was actually my first time out on the road and sidewalk. Felt pretty good. Got a beep, a few hello's and a couple of laughs. I'll be going more often because the lake is 2.1km from my house. Very close. Very fun.

[segsurfer]

Xbox 360? Did you try pressing the resync button on both the console and the controllers?

I did indeed, that is why I believe there's a problem, because it goes through the motions of syncing but no dice.
-segsurfer

[segsurfer]

Gliding is on the short list of things I have always come to trust as a "pick me up."

It's nice, as well, to be on the receiving end of the smiles as you glide by, isn't it?

-Sal

Sal, long time no chat. Whatcha been up to?
-segsurfer

[jrwilcox]

A glide always seems to improve my mood. I commute to work on my Segway and I seem to have much better days when I glide as opposed to driving. It 7.2 miles so I have time to relax and be ready to go when I arrive.

Jim

[geckomama]

I couldn't help but feel the sameness as skiing right from the beginning. Shush..shush..carve..carve. Very calming to glide along in the silence. Can't seem to ever get the smile off my face. People seem intrigued. Most are polite but some throw out the negative comments..."Cheater!" ...or the worst yet... "LAZY"! Learning to blow them off with a grin. (They wouldn't understand anyway.)