NEW - Segway meets Mibrella!

mibrella · 05-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Hello everybody!

Just joined and I'm excited to introduce the mibrella to the Segway Community.

Please see our newly posted Youtube video to get an idea on how our innovation and provide better gliding... rain or shine.

If you are uncomfortable clicking this link, go to Youtube and search for "Segway and Mibrella"

Mike Gourdine
Mibrella Inc.
1-888-547-1110
www.mibrella.com
Better gliding... Rain or Shine!

Five-Flags · 05-12-2009, 07:26 PM

Hi, Mike.

Interesting. How about WIND???

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Bob.Kerns · 05-12-2009, 08:49 PM

A guy dorkily gliding back and forth, with a very effete umbrella attached to his Segway -- looking very happy. Take that, you hecklers! How much light-hearted fun have YOU had today?

Still, while I could stand to add a bit more outlandishness to my appearance -- the blue would clash nicely with my orange backpack -- practical matters do weigh on my mind.

Like tree branches. The ones that I have to duck way down under, wherever I go. Awnings. Street signs. Traffic lights.

All the stuff that makes me very glad I wear a helmet and glasses whenever I go out.

Still, it looks like it would add to the fun on a hot or wet day. And what better response to hecklers than being comfortable, having fun, and obviously not caring what they think?

Is it available with polka dots? Or, for more formal occasions, Mary Poppins Black?

The music helps, too. A nice choice. If it were practical around here, you just might have me sold.

A perfect fit for golfers, perhaps?

As it is, watching you cheerfully glide back and forth brought some cheer to my day. Thanks! (And good luck!)

mark1qhorsey · 05-14-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Five-Flags

Hi, Mike.

Interesting. How about WIND???

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The neverending story of innovation.
A partial bubble enclosure with tinted glass would be nice

CovRob · 05-15-2009, 01:55 AM

You mean something like this (the Segbrella)?

Images sent to me by a UK Segway dealer, SegwaySouthWest

Bob.Kerns · 05-15-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CovRob

You mean something like this (the Segbrella)?

I believe that's a product called the 'Nubrella', which looks interesting.

More pragmatic than Mike's innovation -- but somehow a lot less cheerful.

Mike's would be PERFECT for a 4th-of-July parade, while everyone (in parade and audience alike) are baking in the sun.

CovRob · 05-15-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob.Kerns

More pragmatic than Mike's innovation -- but somehow a lot less cheerful.

Mike's would be PERFECT for a 4th-of-July parade, while everyone (in parade and audience alike) are baking in the sun.

Yep, agreed - the Segbrella/Nubrella is suited far better for the British climate

gbrandwood · 05-15-2009, 07:13 AM

The shape of the mibrella seems carefully designed to favour the gliding motion, i.e. it is not just an umbrella on the LSF (the logo gives a hint about the design shape). For some this might be a useful fun addition.

Of course, it doesn't just stop the rain, it also helps keep the sun off your head and shoulders. So I agree it might be particularly attractive for all-weather golfers (rain and blistering sun).

Personally, I like the idea of gliding in the rain holding on to a normal umbrella (gliding one handed) but this is not an option for everyone. And dancing around like Gene Kelly in the rain, on a Segway, is easier said than done!

Plus, if you go off a kerb too fast - you'll have a softer landing.

mark1qhorsey · 05-15-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob.Kerns

I believe that's a product called the 'Nubrella', which looks interesting.

More pragmatic than Mike's innovation -- but somehow a lot less cheerful.

Mike's would be PERFECT for a 4th-of-July parade, while everyone (in parade and audience alike) are baking in the sun.

Hi folks.
Looks like the Nubrella rests uncomfortably on the glider's head! Best sun protection is wearing a BMX helmet. Doubles as protection from brain scramble as well

Five-Flags · 05-15-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrandwood

The shape of the mibrella seems carefully designed to favour the gliding motion, i.e. it is not just an umbrella on the LSF (the logo gives a hint about the design shape). For some this might be a useful fun addition.
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My concern is that it IS attached to the LSF. I am trying to picture how difficult it would be to preclude inadvertant LSF inputs in any kind of gusty wind conditions.

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05-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
mibrella New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 2	NEW - Segway meets Mibrella! Hello everybody! Just joined and I'm excited to introduce the mibrella to the Segway Community. Please see our newly posted Youtube video to get an idea on how our innovation and provide better gliding... rain or shine. If you are uncomfortable clicking this link, go to Youtube and search for "Segway and Mibrella" Mike Gourdine Mibrella Inc. 1-888-547-1110 www.mibrella.com Better gliding... Rain or Shine!

05-12-2009, 08:49 PM	#3
Bob.Kerns Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 3,783	I like the video A guy dorkily gliding back and forth, with a very effete umbrella attached to his Segway -- looking very happy. Take that, you hecklers! How much light-hearted fun have YOU had today? Still, while I could stand to add a bit more outlandishness to my appearance -- the blue would clash nicely with my orange backpack -- practical matters do weigh on my mind. Like tree branches. The ones that I have to duck way down under, wherever I go. Awnings. Street signs. Traffic lights. All the stuff that makes me very glad I wear a helmet and glasses whenever I go out. Still, it looks like it would add to the fun on a hot or wet day. And what better response to hecklers than being comfortable, having fun, and obviously not caring what they think? Is it available with polka dots? Or, for more formal occasions, Mary Poppins Black? The music helps, too. A nice choice. If it were practical around here, you just might have me sold. A perfect fit for golfers, perhaps? As it is, watching you cheerfully glide back and forth brought some cheer to my day. Thanks! (And good luck!) __________________ Bob Kerns: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Obviously, we can't have infinite voltage, or the universe would tear itself to shreds, and we wouldn't be discussing Segways.

05-15-2009, 01:55 AM	#5
CovRob Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake District, England Posts: 549	You mean something like this (the Segbrella)? Images sent to me by a UK Segway dealer, SegwaySouthWest __________________ Rob

05-15-2009, 07:13 AM	#8
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	The shape of the mibrella seems carefully designed to favour the gliding motion, i.e. it is not just an umbrella on the LSF (the logo gives a hint about the design shape). For some this might be a useful fun addition. Of course, it doesn't just stop the rain, it also helps keep the sun off your head and shoulders. So I agree it might be particularly attractive for all-weather golfers (rain and blistering sun). Personally, I like the idea of gliding in the rain holding on to a normal umbrella (gliding one handed) but this is not an option for everyone. And dancing around like Gene Kelly in the rain, on a Segway, is easier said than done! Plus, if you go off a kerb too fast - you'll have a softer landing. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

05-12-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Five-Flags Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 655	Hi, Mike. Interesting. How about WIND??? .

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