A BIG THANK YOU to the gentleman in Glendale, CA..

[Jason A]

Last night (the 19th.) in Glendale, CA, they had their big street fair and car show. On my way out, there was a gentleman giving a young girl a ride on his HT. As the crowd slowly parted ways, I started to talk to him about..

I've always been facinated and actually was ready to buy one until I heard the weight limit was around 240-250. Since I'm 6'4" and a "tad" over 300, I was told that when I showed up for training, that I would not be allowed since the I was over the design limit for the vehicle.

So this person last night, took me in the back alley (so no crowd would form) and for a good 10 minutes, teached me how to ride his HT !!!!!

He said that "I'm an engineer, If I had any doubt that you'd be too heavy, I wouldn't have offered for you to ride it" !!!

I did have a hard time sleeping last night. Thinking about it, reading all the info on it again.

I'm sorry I forgot your name, I was kinda out of it when I got off it since I was so thrilled for you letting me ride your HT...

I guess all that is left is...

I ordered my OWN SEGWAY THIS MORNING !!!!

Thank you again for the incredible demo last night... maybe we can get together when mine arrives..

Thanks again,
Jason

[BruceWright]

I've had people over the recommended weight try my Segway as well. They were apprehensive, but I was pretty secure in the notion.

I drop over bumps and off curbs all the time, and my downward force on the Segway has to exceed 250 pounds at times.

I told the test riders I had that since they weren't going to be doing any curb-drops, they and the machine would be perfectly safe.

I'd say, don't put any undue strain on the machine, and you probably won't wear it down, or cause any stresses it's not built for. Maybe curb-drops aren't for you. I know that they aren't recommended anyway.

How are you going to get around the training this time? Or are you just not going to train (I don't know how it works now. Perhaps training isn't manditory.)

Maybe someone here in town can be a riding buddy. That's better than the official training imho anyway.

Welcome to SegwayChat!

-Bruce Wright

Segway: Vehicle of Dream

[fredkap]

I'm going to guess you were with Don "Wheels" but it could have been any of us. Jason welcome to the "club". Training nowadays is someone coming to your home. You won't have a problem.

Fred

[Jason A]

Yes, since training is now to your door, I won't have an issue with it.

As for the stress factor, I'm not planing on taking it 4x4'ing or anything radical, just the simple stuff. I'm sure tire wear etc. will be increased a bit, but I'm not too worried.

Thanks for the welcome guys, hopefully, I'll be joining you soon.

Is there a SoCal or LA club?

Thanks,
Jason

P.S. I'm in West Hills.

[Stewbonz]

I was told that Shaq has an Ht. He weighs well over 300??

JEFF JARVIS

[BruceWright]

There are LA meetings from time to time. They are always posted here. Most of the LA folks use this site as their communication forum.

-Bruce Wright

Segway: Vehicle of Dream

[mattk]

I was worried about the waight too. I am a big guy 6'2, about 240lbs. I have ridden the segway many times and I have never had a problem. I think they used the 250lbs or as a liablity thing.

I aslo have seen some larger people on the Pseries and it works fine

[clm]

It might be due to stresses during some of the more demanding situations - like hard braking or hill climbing, or perhaps curb hopping. As a big dude I avoid these extremes just in case.

Perhaps Sid can give us the inside dope on what Segway considers the top concerns for overstress?

Chris

[Jason A]

Last night, he said it was stressed for 700+lbs. max

West Hills, CA

[citivolus]

IIRC the limit is to prevent the platform from flexing too much and causing problems with the electronics as the circuit board is just below the platform. Yes, that includes curb drops so I'd imagine that you won't have much difficulty if you take things lightly. One thing that you might keep in mind is that the platform is going to be strongest toward the outside near the transmissions, so you might wish to keep your stance as wide as possible and knees bent to limit flexing in case of an unexpected bump, drop or /@#$%*>!& woodchuck hole (just wait 'til groundhog day you little) oops did I say that out loud ;).

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swiftly flying

[vpv]

quote:Originally posted by Jason A

Is there a SoCal or LA club?

Thanks,
Jason

P.S. I'm in West Hills.


Jason, we've set up an email list in Yahoo groups for LA users. Search for Segway under Yahoo groups and sign up with the LA Segway User Group. or click on my profile and a link will take you there..