Bad weather Segway use.

Red Ghost · 08-08-2009, 11:51 PM

Being a new Segway i180 owner, I was wondering if you are able to use it while it is raining. You know the drill- go to work in sunshine, leave work and it's a monsoon. I lean on the side of caution not to, but being a kid on the inside, it would be fun. And if you have ridden in the rain, how is it? Thanks.

Michael.

wwhopper · 08-09-2009, 09:42 AM

If you would not walk out in it, you probably would not glide out in it.

Though many of us who were out in the monsoons that were all over SegwayFesT 2005 New Hampshire, found that a good poncho and good friends means good gliding no matter the weather!

Go out and Glide with Abandon!

KSagal · 08-09-2009, 10:00 AM

I have glidden on gen 1 segways in bad weather. I have only seen the glider give up or get bested by the weather, never the glide. (People give up before the segway)

Even when having fun, eventually most will realize it is time to come in out of the rain...

Lily Kerns · 08-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Does anyone make glasses with windshield wipers?

coaster · 08-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Found some here

http://www.seihin-world.com/s/2004/12/21_0052.php

Cheers Phil

KSagal · 08-09-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster

Found some here

http://www.seihin-world.com/s/2004/12/21_0052.php

Cheers Phil

That is an interesting link. It is for sun glasses with wipers. You would think that the days you need sun glasses, you don't need wipers, and days you need wipers, should not be so bright as to need sun glasses...

An interesting mix. I wonder how many others that there are out there... I am thinking of maybe some swim shorts, with a flannel lining to keep you warm, or of course, the proverbial submarine with screen doors...

Mamrax · 08-10-2009, 08:44 AM

I've been caught in the rain a few times. I keep a dollar store poncho in my bag and it works really well. The Segway doesn't seem to mind but my shoes get pretty soaked. I actually find it kind of fun!

DarthSegVator · 08-10-2009, 08:46 AM

http://www.nubrella.com/

Joushou · 08-10-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthSegVator

http://www.nubrella.com/

They look like something from a movie-spacesuit

Way better than an umbrella, but i think i could find something that looked prettier... :P

C3RS · 08-10-2009, 01:38 PM

I use pancho (like all...because i always have a big bag

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08-08-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
Red Ghost First Timer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 0	Bad weather Segway use. Being a new Segway i180 owner, I was wondering if you are able to use it while it is raining. You know the drill- go to work in sunshine, leave work and it's a monsoon. I lean on the side of caution not to, but being a kid on the inside, it would be fun. And if you have ridden in the rain, how is it? Thanks. Michael.

08-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#2
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	Like anything If you would not walk out in it, you probably would not glide out in it. Though many of us who were out in the monsoons that were all over SegwayFesT 2005 New Hampshire, found that a good poncho and good friends means good gliding no matter the weather! Go out and Glide with Abandon! __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

08-09-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	I have glidden on gen 1 segways in bad weather. I have only seen the glider give up or get bested by the weather, never the glide. (People give up before the segway) Even when having fun, eventually most will realize it is time to come in out of the rain... __________________ 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.

08-10-2009, 08:44 AM	#7
Mamrax Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 126	Getting Wet I've been caught in the rain a few times. I keep a dollar store poncho in my bag and it works really well. The Segway doesn't seem to mind but my shoes get pretty soaked. I actually find it kind of fun! __________________ If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?

08-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#8
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	This might help in the rain http://www.nubrella.com/

08-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
Lily Kerns Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SW Missouri, near Springfield Posts: 875	Does anyone make glasses with windshield wipers?

08-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
coaster Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 151	Found some here http://www.seihin-world.com/s/2004/12/21_0052.php Cheers Phil

08-10-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
C3RS Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: France (in a small town) Posts: 275	I use pancho (like all...because i always have a big bag ) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Segway i2 (White) - 4500 kms - batteries dead after 1,5 years.

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