Hi fom a newbie in the Seattle area

ShinyLizard · 05-28-2009, 11:26 PM

Hi all,

I'm Rhonda and am considering buying a Segway. A bit about me-I'm visually impaired enough that I'll probably never get a driver's license. I also have severe osteoarthritis in one knee. So a Segway is looking pretty good as a way to get me back to my former level of activity.

I'm in the Lynnwood area (suburb of Seattle) because my job is here & I hate long bus rides. I'm gonna hang around and read forums, and hope to find some great people to bounce ideas off of. I look forward to seeing what's here!

Suzined · 06-01-2009, 01:27 AM

Welcome to SegwayChat! From your description you should have no difficulties using a Segway.

If you enjoy traveling and would take your Segway with you, you will need to get an i167, i170, or i180 since these can be fitted with Nickel batteries. Lion batteries are not allowed of commercial passenger aircraft.

Do see about getting a Segway tour. I believe there is an operation somewhere in the Emerald City. If you decide a Segway isn't for you, you will have had a marvelous adventure. If you then decide you definitely want a Segweay, the experience will cause you to get really get serious about saving up for the purchase.

...and use RainX on your glasses when it's raining. That rain shadow off the Olympics isn't all that much of a shadow.

Roland · 06-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Here is an easy way to try out a Segway in Seattle!

ShinyLizard · 06-02-2009, 10:19 PM

Heh, I had tried out a Segway, and bussed to Pike Place market and was having a crumpet, when in walks the Segway tour, so I've heard all about it. The combination of a beautiful Seattle day, new Segway people, and tourists at Pike Place made everyone smile at them. They were so bouncy.

ScottyDont · 06-24-2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland

Here is an easy way to try out a Segway in Seattle!

Unfortunatly - they won't let you have a discount on the tour - even IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN SEGWAY!

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from: <[email protected]>
to: scott

date: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:37 PM
subject: Re: When you were offline (via LivePerson)

Hi Scott,

We don't offer any discounts for the Segway tour, so unfortunately there
would be no way to change the price or factor in the use of your own
Segway. Let me know if you have any other questions-

Erin Gorr

Gray Line of Seattle

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Bob.Kerns · 06-25-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyDont

Unfortunatly - they won't let you have a discount on the tour - even IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN SEGWAY!

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from: <[email protected]>
to: scott

date: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:37 PM
subject: Re: When you were offline (via LivePerson)

Hi Scott,

We don't offer any discounts for the Segway tour, so unfortunately there
would be no way to change the price or factor in the use of your own
Segway. Let me know if you have any other questions-

Erin Gorr

Gray Line of Seattle

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Don't be mad. (You can be disappointed). Some do, some don't. Your bringing your own Segway doesn't really change their costs significantly, and the value is in the tour.

Nothing wrong with asking, and it's up to you whether they get your business.

I was quoted a discount for the tour I did -- but I decided I'd use theirs, and not run down my battery, and have it available for other use afterward.

SeattleJack · 07-30-2009, 01:34 PM

Well Rhonda, we dont do tours, but demo rides are allways free

here at Segway of Seattle. Im sure anyone here can tell you its not that hard to learn.

05-28-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
ShinyLizard Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cap Hill-Seattle WA Posts: 50	Hi fom a newbie in the Seattle area Hi all, I'm Rhonda and am considering buying a Segway. A bit about me-I'm visually impaired enough that I'll probably never get a driver's license. I also have severe osteoarthritis in one knee. So a Segway is looking pretty good as a way to get me back to my former level of activity. I'm in the Lynnwood area (suburb of Seattle) because my job is here & I hate long bus rides. I'm gonna hang around and read forums, and hope to find some great people to bounce ideas off of. I look forward to seeing what's here!

06-01-2009, 01:27 AM	#2
Suzined Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At the corner of Columbia and Pacific Posts: 448	Welcome to SegwayChat! From your description you should have no difficulties using a Segway. If you enjoy traveling and would take your Segway with you, you will need to get an i167, i170, or i180 since these can be fitted with Nickel batteries. Lion batteries are not allowed of commercial passenger aircraft. Do see about getting a Segway tour. I believe there is an operation somewhere in the Emerald City. If you decide a Segway isn't for you, you will have had a marvelous adventure. If you then decide you definitely want a Segweay, the experience will cause you to get really get serious about saving up for the purchase. ...and use RainX on your glasses when it's raining. That rain shadow off the Olympics isn't all that much of a shadow. __________________ Suzined Ilwaco, Washington

06-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
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06-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
ShinyLizard Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cap Hill-Seattle WA Posts: 50	Heh, I had tried out a Segway, and bussed to Pike Place market and was having a crumpet, when in walks the Segway tour, so I've heard all about it. The combination of a beautiful Seattle day, new Segway people, and tourists at Pike Place made everyone smile at them. They were so bouncy.

07-30-2009, 01:34 PM	#7
SeattleJack New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Segway of Seattle Posts: 2	Well Rhonda, we dont do tours, but demo rides are allways free here at Segway of Seattle. Im sure anyone here can tell you its not that hard to learn.

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