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Old 07-03-2006, 12:48 PM   #11
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Heh. So much for that. Topic's been moved, so, no more runover. Oh well.
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Old 07-03-2006, 02:15 PM   #12
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Hell, I liked it on the main page, sorry......

I was just bust'n nuts !
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Old 07-17-2006, 10:13 AM   #13
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It ended up costing me $5000.00.........
but $36,000 That's how I got in the business.
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Old 08-08-2006, 08:12 PM   #14
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This letter appeared in the Bangkok Post A a while ago:

Upon arrival in Bangkok a few weeks ago we were fortunate enough to see the
article in your newspaper regarding the possibility of trying out the new
segway transporters. Both my wife and I were quite curious about these
machines and a little skeptical to say the least.
While they might appear deceptively simple, the Segway
is what one person described as "a laptop on wheels". Mr Jarvis, our tour
guide at Thailand Segway tours, mentioned that $100 million dollars was
spent developing these and after using one for several hours I find the the
money was certainly well spent, for in the very near future the Segway will
be as common as the bicycle.

Anyone, and I mean anyone, can master a Segway in less time that it takes to
describe how to proceed. The machine literally thinks for you and somehow
anticipates your instructions: don't ask me how it does this but it
certainly does.

Our guide had us gliding about in less than 10 minutes and even my wife, who
is known to be somewhat reluctant to even use a bicycle, found herself
comfortable on her machine, and gliding is definitely the word that I find
most apt to describe this experience.

The tour itself must be taken to be appreciated. It covers a wonderful mix
of open spaces and parkland combined with the most intimate view one can
imagine of village life in the heart of Bangkok. One moves quickly enough
through this urban village, as one would on a bicycle in the same spaces, so
there is something new to appreciate at every turn and one can stop
instantly should you so desire. The area we traveled in is fascinating,
complete with shops of every sort and even a lovely Chinese temple tucked
away in a spot where I doubt few tourists have ever ventured.
Possibly one of the less known advantages derived from traveling on a segway
is the reception from everyone you pass. The famous Thai smile is everywhere
and the children are even more fascinated than the adults.
The most difficult part of the tour was giving up the machine and when they
become a little less expensive we plan to buy several.

All in all this was an experience not to be missed if one is visiting
Bangkok. A boat trip on the river is wonderful and the Temples must be seen
to be believed but this little taste of how we all be traveling tomorrow in
the real heart of the city was far and away our favorite memory of Bangkok
and possibly of our entire Asian tour.
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Old 08-12-2006, 06:05 PM   #15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewbonz
The Bangkok Tour is a blast.
I did it a 1000 times.
Hehe. I did it only one time in October 2005 but...

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It ended up costing me $5000.00.........
... it ended up in buying two Segways so far (i167 in December 2005 and p133 in July 2006). I will join the Bangkok tour again this October.

I was in Prague two weeks ago and got a Segway from the local dealer and tour operator. Prague downtown is beautiful and the XTs they rent out are perfect for the cobblestone pavement. Due to the rainy weather condition they haven't customers to start an afternoon tour that day so I explored the area on my own account (not possible for regular customers). I think the tour is too high priced relating to the short trip (1 hour - 59 Euro = $75).

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Old 08-21-2006, 09:02 PM   #16
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A Japanese report on the Bangkok Segway Tour.

http://www.dice-k.com/0237/1016.html
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Old 08-24-2006, 07:50 PM   #17
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Default Thailand Segway Tour rated in TOP TEN

Thai Oasis Travel Guide has rated the Bangkok Segway Tour in their Top Ten.

http://www.thaioasis.com/bkkv/bkktopten09.php
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Old 08-24-2006, 09:03 PM   #18
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Default Thailand Segway Tour BLOG

Rays BLOG.
Customer review of the Bangkok Back Roads Segway Tour.

http://www.all-my-world.com/segway%20scooter/segway.htm
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:12 PM   #19
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This thread was originally posted to get 'objective' feedback directly from people who have experienced a Segway tour somewhere in the world.

We all work our butts off to insure that our guests have an experience of a lifetime on some wonderful technology. It is pretty safe to say that everyone who goes on a Segway tour has a great time, wherever the location, including Bangkok.

I would like to extend a personal invitation to anyone with a HT/PT who would like to go on our tour as my guest. Just call ahead and bring your own Segway. You will see the unique benefits of using a Segway on a well orchastrated tour. I hope other tours will join me in extending the same invitation. Segway tours are great fun...
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Old 08-25-2006, 12:38 PM   #20
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I thought it would be a good idea to consolidate the Tour reviews and will put Yossi's recent objective comments in here too.

http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13094
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