03-02-2011, 01:22 PM | #1 |
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top speed for tour???
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We run a tour using the X2. I am wondering what other tour operators are setting both their "turtle" and top speed at for their tours? The terrain is nice and flat so we do not need to set up the speed to do any hill climbing, but we do have some heavy people join us. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!! Last edited by hotpink; 03-02-2011 at 01:55 PM.. Reason: clarification |
03-03-2011, 05:15 PM | #2 |
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The tour in Galveston, TX uses 12.5 MPH as top speed.
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03-04-2011, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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We stopped using turtle mode after our first year in business. Everyone hated it and it caused more accidents than it prevented due to the delayed steering.
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This is one of my big concerns when Segways are restricted to a 3 mph speed for the use by the disabled. Do you have any statistics I can quote?
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I have nothing constructive to add to this thread, but I will offer the speed of 46.5 mph anyway.
Have a good day. Keep smiling. Keep gliding, and all will work out fine.
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We find heavier people are harder for the machine to accelerate with, more difficult to slow down/brake quickly and much harder to cope with up and down hills, especially if doing a standing start on a hill or when braking on a hill. It's all obvious really as the heavier the payload, the harder the machine needs to work, and tbe safe limits are clearly documented by Inc. Lighter people have similar issues but for the opposite reason, i.e. in extreme cases, they are not heavy enough to effect their desired change. Again, the limits are there to be followed. The limits are particularly important for tour operators as not sticking to the limits could be a safety and therefore a liability issue. With riders on the fringe, you just need to give them attention. Be aware of these issues, and rider abilities in general, and adjust your behaviours appropriately. One size does not fit all.
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If people are struggling in turtle mode, I will not turn it off. These are my thoughts at least.
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We always start in turtle, and make sure they are comfortable . I mainly want them to feel the speed limiter and get used to that feeling at 6mph, so they don't panic at 12.5. But I try to keep my speed at 10mph max, so they don't have to experience the limite, as a nice smooth ride is what we try to promote/
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03-10-2011, 11:26 PM | #10 |
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Top Speed=Top Risk!!
I don't believe it is ever necessary go have a tour exceed 8mph. Any faster and it is no longer about the tour and worthwhile content, the focus is shifted to the limits of the Segway. Usually it then is a guided ride at best, and not a true tour experience. I think on a worldwide basis, its probably 50/50.
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