DIY Comfort Mat

stinggray · 01-01-2007, 01:25 PM

I was tired of my feet becoming sour when I did my gliding. I saw the comfort mats for sale on Inc and thought I could make them. I went to a local store Harbor Freight and bought some floor mats ($9.99 for 4). I also saw them an amazon.com for about $15 if there's not a Harbor Fright near you. There a 1/2 inch thick, the stock ones at Inc are 3/8. Nice and comfy. I then took off my mat as a stencil and traced it. Then started to cut it out with scissors and found out that a razor knife works better. Then used hot melt glue to hold it on. If I need to replace it it comes off EZ but holds it on fine. Works great. OK I know it's not a stock item and it dose not look perfect. But now my feet are no longer sour

. I thought I would pass this on to my fellow gliders.

Have a Happy New Year Gliding

Craig

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Tarkus · 01-01-2007, 03:40 PM

Brilliant!!!!

I've put alot of miles on that bad boy.
If you leave a couple of "tabs" you can avoid the glue.

Regards,
Alan

KSagal · 01-01-2007, 04:03 PM

Unfortunately for you two, not only great minds, but also feeble ones think like that... I even made a set for someone at Jared's get together in September...

Now, these were my first set, for my i2, as you can see. I have moved onto, now hold onto your hats... A black one... (Still aftermarket foam...)

Tarkus · 01-01-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSagal

Unfortunately for you two, not only great minds, but also feeble ones think like that... I even made a set for someone at Jared's get together in September...

Now, these were my first set, for my i2, as you can see. I have moved onto, now hold onto your hats... A black one... (Still aftermarket foam...)

I don't know about "feeble", but maybe cheap......

Regards,
Alan

stinggray · 01-01-2007, 05:14 PM

Cheep is right. My wallet is hurting after buying the i167 last week and liking it so much, I'm now waining for my XT form Sam's. Any idea how long it takes for delivery?

KSagal · 01-01-2007, 05:27 PM

Alan, I was conceeding that you two had the great minds. The feeble comment was an attempt at self depreciating humor...

I am honored that you did not so easily understand that the feeble comment was associated to my mind... Others would not have so much difficulty in calling me that! LOL

Florida Ever-Glides · 01-01-2007, 06:43 PM

Stingray,

The xt from Sam's Club took about one week to arrive after it was delivered.

And, I've been using anti-fatigue mats (home made) for over three years now, and my factory mats hardly look worn...

stinggray · 01-01-2007, 07:14 PM

Tom, maybe I am misunderstanding you, but was is it delivered to a different location first before it arrived to you?

And if it was, how long did it take to be delivered there before it arrived at your place?

Also congratulation on your bookings. Looks like your off to great start. Keep it up.

Thanks Craig

Florida Ever-Glides · 01-01-2007, 09:57 PM

Once the XT's were picked up by Yellow Trucking from the Sam's Club wharehouse it took one week for me to receive them. And, they came in better condition than the units I had sent from Segway Inc.

I was very pleased with my Sam's Club experience...

stinggray · 01-01-2007, 10:23 PM

Thanks Tom. I can't wait

01-01-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
stinggray Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 237	DIY Comfort Mat I was tired of my feet becoming sour when I did my gliding. I saw the comfort mats for sale on Inc and thought I could make them. I went to a local store Harbor Freight and bought some floor mats ($9.99 for 4). I also saw them an amazon.com for about $15 if there's not a Harbor Fright near you. There a 1/2 inch thick, the stock ones at Inc are 3/8. Nice and comfy. I then took off my mat as a stencil and traced it. Then started to cut it out with scissors and found out that a razor knife works better. Then used hot melt glue to hold it on. If I need to replace it it comes off EZ but holds it on fine. Works great. OK I know it's not a stock item and it dose not look perfect. But now my feet are no longer sour. I thought I would pass this on to my fellow gliders. Have a Happy New Year Gliding Craig IMG_0308.JPG IMG_0306.JPG IMG_0307.JPG

01-01-2007, 03:40 PM	#2
Tarkus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL/ Mantoloking NJ Posts: 2,081	Great minds think alike ! Brilliant!!!! I've put alot of miles on that bad boy. If you leave a couple of "tabs" you can avoid the glue. Regards, Alan __________________ *************************************** Messages from Alan Maccini and are produced utilizing voice recognition software. We apologize for any errors . 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.

01-01-2007, 04:03 PM	#3
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	Unfortunately for you two, not only great minds, but also feeble ones think like that... I even made a set for someone at Jared's get together in September... Now, these were my first set, for my i2, as you can see. I have moved onto, now hold onto your hats... A black one... (Still aftermarket foam...) __________________ 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.

01-01-2007, 05:27 PM	#6
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	Alan, I was conceeding that you two had the great minds. The feeble comment was an attempt at self depreciating humor... I am honored that you did not so easily understand that the feeble comment was associated to my mind... Others would not have so much difficulty in calling me that! LOL __________________ 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.

01-01-2007, 06:43 PM	#7
Florida Ever-Glides Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida, . Posts: 1,677	Stingray, The xt from Sam's Club took about one week to arrive after it was delivered. And, I've been using anti-fatigue mats (home made) for over three years now, and my factory mats hardly look worn... __________________ Tom Jacobson http://www.floridaever-glides.com

01-01-2007, 05:14 PM	#5
stinggray Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 237	Cheep is right. My wallet is hurting after buying the i167 last week and liking it so much, I'm now waining for my XT form Sam's. Any idea how long it takes for delivery?

01-01-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
stinggray Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 237	Tom, maybe I am misunderstanding you, but was is it delivered to a different location first before it arrived to you? And if it was, how long did it take to be delivered there before it arrived at your place? Also congratulation on your bookings. Looks like your off to great start. Keep it up. Thanks Craig

01-01-2007, 09:57 PM	#9
Florida Ever-Glides Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida, . Posts: 1,677	Once the XT's were picked up by Yellow Trucking from the Sam's Club wharehouse it took one week for me to receive them. And, they came in better condition than the units I had sent from Segway Inc. I was very pleased with my Sam's Club experience... __________________ Tom Jacobson http://www.floridaever-glides.com

01-01-2007, 10:23 PM	#10
stinggray Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 237	Thanks Tom. I can't wait

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