I'm Smitten...

dearwestley · 06-07-2008, 12:33 PM

Morning, folks! I live right at 8.8 miles from work, and wanted to find out if the Segway was an appropriate commuter medium in our fair city. (Been looking at Vespas, electric bikes -- no, actually, went down the E-Bike path when Mr. Iacocca first released it -- it now hangs in the garage...) So, went to our local Segway dealership, rented one for a week, and in two days, I'm trying to figure out how much plasma works into 6K. The ride back and forth was easy, and in the evening, believe it or not, instead of the 1 hour 30 minutes it takes me in traffic to go 8.8 miles (city driving...rush hour...west side to Hollywood...ick...) it took me 1 hour 15 minutes. And it was SO MUCH FUN!

So, before taking the plunge, does anyone else have a comparable commute or any additional advice? Anyone else in the Los Angeles area on this forum riding one? (I've scoped a couple of commuters that wizzed by me in traffic, but that's it...)

Thanks Kindly.

Stanrss · 06-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Welcome to the world of gliding..I think 8 miles is a nice distance, but when I get on my segway I usually don't get off till I use up 7 or 8 bars of battery.. Los Angeles is a great place to use the segway. Good weather and lots of different places to go. I like big city gliding better than the urban areas.. 3 years and I still want to get on my machine and glide...

Mr_Laurenzano · 06-07-2008, 01:45 PM

...don't encourage him. We all know how addictive this mode of transportation can be. This is how we can help him.

Dear Sir:
How is LA? I haven’t been there in some time the traffic makes me want to puke. Eight mile to work is cool, being able to park 8 miles away from anything big down there and glide in can actually cure depression.

So open up and swallow that pill, you were going to give the money to the oil company anyway, don’t they have enough?
~Wow look at all the pretty colors.

Have a nice day
Crash
p.s. welcome to California...your home.

dearwestley · 06-07-2008, 02:04 PM

OK, I jest. And you guys aren't any help... not that I was looking for help... So, how long have you had your Segways? And when I take the plunge (wow, we got from want to need very quickly...), what accessories do you recommend?

wwhopper · 06-07-2008, 03:51 PM

No matter what, everyone who uses a Segway every day gets to celebrate that they are out in the real world passing by the cars, and able to get directly to where they are going and see sights they never knew existed before.

For sure make time to visit a local Segway dealer, and in your area you have a number of them.

Talk to local users, there is a couple of Segway Enthusiast Groups down your way, we even held SegwayFesT in Long Beach a couple of years ago.

Check out Segway.com and do the build your thing, and then look for local dealers.

Think i2 with a commuter package, which includes all the real basics, plus at least one thing or another you might not really need.

My choices for accessories for urban gliding are:
Comfort mats - they are a must
Segway Lock is always helpful
Segway Bag is great for carrying stuff, if you need more space, a back pack or over the shoulder tote work well too.
If you will be gliding at night a headlight and tail light

If your dealer is willing, try renting for a week, and try your commute via Segway to see if it really is an option for you.

Mr_Laurenzano · 06-07-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dearwestley

OK, I jest. And you guys aren't any help... not that I was looking for help... So, how long have you had your Segways? And when I take the plunge (wow, we got from want to need very quickly...), what accessories do you recommend?

Dear Smittin; or do you go by something else?

I bought number 1394 on amazon, when you could buy them on line.
My first purchase from segway of oakland was a bag[very handy].
The comfort mats are a givin, new running shoes go great with them.
You have to have a light, carry a mini mag for those out of view moments.
A personal taser is always a plus, but use your words.
A copy of the CA vehicle code to include Senate Bill 1918 and XT/2 rules.
A copy of your progressive insurance policy.
A WILL to Glide
"No matter what, everyone who uses a Segway every day gets to celebrate that they are out in the real world passing by the cars, and able to get directly to where they are going and see sights they never knew existed before."
Crash

cmonkey · 06-07-2008, 05:14 PM

In LA you can take your seg on the Subway!

dearwestley · 06-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Oh, that name thing. Russell. So, in addition to my new running shoes and my new taser, I should identify the CA code for traffic personnel who are trying to keep me safe. And a copy of my insurance policy? Something I hadn't considered, but makes some sense, I presume. I looked at the code but didn't see a requirement for insurance. Is there one?

dearwestley · 06-07-2008, 05:17 PM

It gets better and better...

cmonkey · 06-07-2008, 09:40 PM

If you want an excerpt of SB1918, email me, I've got a doc I can send you. I've got mine laminated so it looks better and lasts longer in my bag.

Back in 05 when I got my seg, I called my carrier (state farm) and they said I'm covered under my homeowners policy. It was verbal so who knows.

As far as insurance goes, I've just been careful and haven't had a problem.
I think the only reason you'd want insurance would be for theft.

06-07-2008, 12:33 PM	#1
dearwestley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	I'm Smitten... Morning, folks! I live right at 8.8 miles from work, and wanted to find out if the Segway was an appropriate commuter medium in our fair city. (Been looking at Vespas, electric bikes -- no, actually, went down the E-Bike path when Mr. Iacocca first released it -- it now hangs in the garage...) So, went to our local Segway dealership, rented one for a week, and in two days, I'm trying to figure out how much plasma works into 6K. The ride back and forth was easy, and in the evening, believe it or not, instead of the 1 hour 30 minutes it takes me in traffic to go 8.8 miles (city driving...rush hour...west side to Hollywood...ick...) it took me 1 hour 15 minutes. And it was SO MUCH FUN! So, before taking the plunge, does anyone else have a comparable commute or any additional advice? Anyone else in the Los Angeles area on this forum riding one? (I've scoped a couple of commuters that wizzed by me in traffic, but that's it...) Thanks Kindly.

06-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
Stanrss Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rv parks in Calif. Posts: 90	Take the plunge Welcome to the world of gliding..I think 8 miles is a nice distance, but when I get on my segway I usually don't get off till I use up 7 or 8 bars of battery.. Los Angeles is a great place to use the segway. Good weather and lots of different places to go. I like big city gliding better than the urban areas.. 3 years and I still want to get on my machine and glide... __________________ Stan Ross----"Born to Glide" Last edited by Stanrss; 06-07-2008 at 01:03 PM.. Reason: sp ck

06-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
Mr_Laurenzano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I~ Its a vote right? Posts: 1,710	Now Stan... ...don't encourage him. We all know how addictive this mode of transportation can be. This is how we can help him. Dear Sir: How is LA? I haven’t been there in some time the traffic makes me want to puke. Eight mile to work is cool, being able to park 8 miles away from anything big down there and glide in can actually cure depression. So open up and swallow that pill, you were going to give the money to the oil company anyway, don’t they have enough? ~Wow look at all the pretty colors. Have a nice day Crash p.s. welcome to California...your home. __________________ One more time.

06-07-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
dearwestley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	This is going to be so much healthier than my crack addiction... OK, I jest. And you guys aren't any help... not that I was looking for help... So, how long have you had your Segways? And when I take the plunge (wow, we got from want to need very quickly...), what accessories do you recommend?

06-07-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	Many of us are long time users, while others are fresh and new No matter what, everyone who uses a Segway every day gets to celebrate that they are out in the real world passing by the cars, and able to get directly to where they are going and see sights they never knew existed before. For sure make time to visit a local Segway dealer, and in your area you have a number of them. Talk to local users, there is a couple of Segway Enthusiast Groups down your way, we even held SegwayFesT in Long Beach a couple of years ago. Check out Segway.com and do the build your thing, and then look for local dealers. Think i2 with a commuter package, which includes all the real basics, plus at least one thing or another you might not really need. My choices for accessories for urban gliding are: Comfort mats - they are a must Segway Lock is always helpful Segway Bag is great for carrying stuff, if you need more space, a back pack or over the shoulder tote work well too. If you will be gliding at night a headlight and tail light If your dealer is willing, try renting for a week, and try your commute via Segway to see if it really is an option for you. __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

06-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
cmonkey Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orange, CA, USA. Posts: 1,064	Don't forget In LA you can take your seg on the Subway! __________________ Charriot of Fur - Onward!

06-07-2008, 05:15 PM	#8
dearwestley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	Smitten has a name Oh, that name thing. Russell. So, in addition to my new running shoes and my new taser, I should identify the CA code for traffic personnel who are trying to keep me safe. And a copy of my insurance policy? Something I hadn't considered, but makes some sense, I presume. I looked at the code but didn't see a requirement for insurance. Is there one? __________________ Russell Conte

06-07-2008, 05:17 PM	#9
dearwestley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	On the Subway with my Segway It gets better and better... __________________ Russell Conte

06-07-2008, 09:40 PM	#10
cmonkey Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orange, CA, USA. Posts: 1,064	no insurance requirements If you want an excerpt of SB1918, email me, I've got a doc I can send you. I've got mine laminated so it looks better and lasts longer in my bag. Back in 05 when I got my seg, I called my carrier (state farm) and they said I'm covered under my homeowners policy. It was verbal so who knows. As far as insurance goes, I've just been careful and haven't had a problem. I think the only reason you'd want insurance would be for theft. __________________ Charriot of Fur - Onward!

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