Is Usain Bolt Faster Than A Segway?

JohnG · 08-27-2015, 10:44 AM

This cameraman probably feels terrible, and almost certainly ruined his equipment.

Read the full article...

Source: Digg

fathertime · 08-27-2015, 01:48 PM

Just another case of distracted operation of a powered vehicle!

GregRice · 08-27-2015, 01:57 PM

Multi-tasking?

gbrandwood · 08-27-2015, 05:45 PM

Guys, I saw this news break earlier today. But since looking at the unit in more detail, I'm left wondering is it actually a genuine Segway PT?

Firstly, the centre console looks different to me. The fenders look different too. Obviously the LeanSteer Frame is modified for the hands-free but not quite right. No Segway medallion either. And the batteries look different from underneath.

I'm not certain as I'm not familiar with the SE range but could this be a Segway clone? Not that it would alter the outcome of the incident much but it would be great to confirm it is not a genuine PT.

Any thoughts?

SegwayDan · 08-29-2015, 01:16 PM

This YouTube clip shows it better:

It's a genuine Segway XT or X2. It's just been modified with hands-free LSF and different fenders. But it doesn't matter whether it's genuine or not.

The stupid cameraman was at fault. This may have even been a first-time gig for him on the Segway, as he didn't appreciate the fact that he was getting too close to the dolly track. There's no excuse that he was watching his viewfinder and controlling the camera. When you're Segway-mounted, you ALSO have to control the Segway, which can be quite demanding at times. He wasn't experienced enough.

He could have "ridden it out" and maintained control through the wheel riding up on the bracket. All he had to do was to keep his knees together and "stay loose." As it was though, he just "froze up", let go of the LSF, and fell off the machine, thereby letting the machine run into the runner.

gbrandwood · 08-30-2015, 06:08 AM

I agree it doesn't really matter whether it was genuine or not in terms of the outcome. It's entirely the rider's fault like most Segway accidents. But it doesn't look like a genuine SPT to me, modified or otherwise. And not an XT for sure. Tyres, fenders, batteries, centre console etc. look different. It looks like a Segway clone modified for hands free. Still, I'd love to know for sure.

SegwayDan · 08-30-2015, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrandwood

I agree it doesn't really matter whether it was genuine or not in terms of the outcome. It's entirely the rider's fault like most Segway accidents. But it doesn't look like a genuine SPT to me, modified or otherwise. And not an XT for sure. Tyres, fenders, batteries, centre console etc. look different. It looks like a Segway clone modified for hands free. Still, I'd love to know for sure.

Hi Gareth, nice to read some posts from you after so long.

I'll allow you your clone theory (;-)), but this incident rather points up a flaw of hands-free gliding: recovery potential after a surprise "upset." Though I maintain a certain lack of sympathy for the cameraman, as he should have been more vigilant and more practiced in Segway—especially hand-free—gliding, I think (and I see with this video) that hands-free takes away a fair bit of controlability in such a situation.

gbrandwood · 08-31-2015, 10:34 AM

I posed the question to Segway Inc and they responded to confirm it was not a genuine Segway PT.

https://twitter.com/SegwayInc/status/638355106304552960

KSagal · 08-31-2015, 10:14 PM

This is a different image of the device in question. From this angle, I think it looks like it may be a segway...

Of course, I have not seen a clone with the floor pad off either...

Gihgehls · 09-02-2015, 08:10 PM

It is a Segway. Obviously a modified one. I don't think anybody had a good reason to think it was not a real segway.

08-27-2015, 10:44 AM	#1
JohnG Uber Administrator Wise Segway Elder Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 6,996	Is Usain Bolt Faster Than A Segway? This cameraman probably feels terrible, and almost certainly ruined his equipment. Read the full article... Source: Digg

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08-27-2015, 05:45 PM	#4
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Guys, I saw this news break earlier today. But since looking at the unit in more detail, I'm left wondering is it actually a genuine Segway PT? Firstly, the centre console looks different to me. The fenders look different too. Obviously the LeanSteer Frame is modified for the hands-free but not quite right. No Segway medallion either. And the batteries look different from underneath. I'm not certain as I'm not familiar with the SE range but could this be a Segway clone? Not that it would alter the outcome of the incident much but it would be great to confirm it is not a genuine PT. Any thoughts? __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

08-29-2015, 01:16 PM	#5
SegwayDan Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL, USA. Posts: 2,666	This YouTube clip shows it better: It's a genuine Segway XT or X2. It's just been modified with hands-free LSF and different fenders. But it doesn't matter whether it's genuine or not. The stupid cameraman was at fault. This may have even been a first-time gig for him on the Segway, as he didn't appreciate the fact that he was getting too close to the dolly track. There's no excuse that he was watching his viewfinder and controlling the camera. When you're Segway-mounted, you ALSO have to control the Segway, which can be quite demanding at times. He wasn't experienced enough. He could have "ridden it out" and maintained control through the wheel riding up on the bracket. All he had to do was to keep his knees together and "stay loose." As it was though, he just "froze up", let go of the LSF, and fell off the machine, thereby letting the machine run into the runner. __________________ "Never stop looking for what isn't there." --Monty Wildhorn Dan Swanson To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 727-403-2628 Last edited by SegwayDan; 08-29-2015 at 04:18 PM..

08-30-2015, 06:08 AM	#6
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	I agree it doesn't really matter whether it was genuine or not in terms of the outcome. It's entirely the rider's fault like most Segway accidents. But it doesn't look like a genuine SPT to me, modified or otherwise. And not an XT for sure. Tyres, fenders, batteries, centre console etc. look different. It looks like a Segway clone modified for hands free. Still, I'd love to know for sure. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

08-31-2015, 10:34 AM	#8
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	I posed the question to Segway Inc and they responded to confirm it was not a genuine Segway PT. https://twitter.com/SegwayInc/status/638355106304552960 __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

08-31-2015, 10:14 PM	#9
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	This is a different image of the device in question. From this angle, I think it looks like it may be a segway... Of course, I have not seen a clone with the floor pad off either... __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

09-02-2015, 08:10 PM	#10
Gihgehls Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 2,086	It is a Segway. Obviously a modified one. I don't think anybody had a good reason to think it was not a real segway. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "...if you insist on being imprecise in use and unique in definition, you should hardly be surprised that your attempts at communication are poorly understood." -a wise man

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