"Dareway" Segway knock-off for kids

JohnM · 12-19-2006, 11:24 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/16/d...-off-for-kids/

Sal · 12-19-2006, 11:50 AM

I saw that this morning... I don't get the name. Why call it a Dareway?

Is it dangerous, or just supposed to look like it is?

-Sal

nickyboy · 12-19-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM

http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/16/d...-off-for-kids/

These have been advertised on the TV here (UK) for the last month or so. They are aimed 100% at kids, showing them wizzing around wearing "cool" sunglasses. The amazing thing is they are no more legal than a Segway but they will still sell like hot cakes at that price.

It means we'll have kids scattering pedestrians all over the pavement, causing complaints and damage to cars and property. Ironically, you'll see more of these in Inner City areas than in the country.
Next time the Segway is discussed by the Government they'll think of these machines being ridden by unruly kids and proclaim "them" (i.e. Segways!) as dangerous.

Right, time to calm down, get off my soapbox and think of my blood pressure.

Nick

nickyboy · 12-19-2006, 01:05 PM

Sal

I really need to know what music your cat is listening too!

Nick

drmarty · 01-07-2007, 08:34 PM

Of course you are exactly right, Nickboy. That is the problem in spades. Kids will get these, ride them anywhere and anyway. They won't care about rules or laws or other people or property.

And then ------ Yep when discussing Segways people will think of these.

Please get on your soapbox. It is OK. I don't know the answer to this tough question. But we need to watch out and keep in mind that it will in fact happen.

Marty

Tarkus · 01-07-2007, 10:55 PM

I think it's great, free market and the like.

As far as being confused with the Segway, oh well, that's no different then the way the Seg is seen already.

It's been lumped in with scooters, razors etc. as far as the public goes.

I hope they sell a ton of them, it will show that marketing to a precise market still works.

The fact is there are only a handful of Segways in the public's hands and those of us here are just a "grains of sand on the beach".

It's not our problem it's INC's.

I knew when I bought mine they were not well received in many places, did'nt the rest of you ?

You realize it wont be long before the "youngsters" buy Gen 1's at a good price, do you think they will see themselves are "good will ambassadors"?

I would think not.

Maybe only those who belong to Chat and take a sacred oath to be good boys & girls should be aloud be buy Segways.

And maybe there should never, ever be another product that even resembles the Segway, and so on and so on.

Be Big,
Alan

Sal · 01-07-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nickyboy

Sal

I really need to know what music your cat is listening too!

Nick

LOL

Today it was some Colin Hay... I think in Feb, it'll be the new Nine Inch Nails DVD release of their 2006 Tour.

-Sal

polo_pro · 01-08-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

LOL

Today it was some Colin Hay... I think in Feb, it'll be the new Nine Inch Nails DVD release of their 2006 Tour.

-Sal

Oh Sal Sal Sal...you sure did make a big mistake. I do hope you're not a Colin Hay fan, cause if so you're going to see me in my most enthusiastic mode. (Truly scary.)

ps - PM me and I'll give you all the details. By the way, Peaks and Valleys is my favorite album.

Timezkware Tim · 01-08-2007, 08:36 AM

Watch, these will be legal in Holland soon.

Tim

vmlemon · 01-10-2007, 04:04 AM

I must admit, that thing looks pretty ugly, and I don't understand why everyone's calling it a "Segway for Children", when clearly it has no gyroscopes and not two, but three wheels. The advert for it is pretty rediculous, but that's a different matter

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Tarkus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL/ Mantoloking NJ Posts: 2,081	They are the same, but different..... I think it's great, free market and the like. As far as being confused with the Segway, oh well, that's no different then the way the Seg is seen already. It's been lumped in with scooters, razors etc. as far as the public goes. I hope they sell a ton of them, it will show that marketing to a precise market still works. The fact is there are only a handful of Segways in the public's hands and those of us here are just a "grains of sand on the beach". It's not our problem it's INC's. I knew when I bought mine they were not well received in many places, did'nt the rest of you ? You realize it wont be long before the "youngsters" buy Gen 1's at a good price, do you think they will see themselves are "good will ambassadors"? I would think not. Maybe only those who belong to Chat and take a sacred oath to be good boys & girls should be aloud be buy Segways. And maybe there should never, ever be another product that even resembles the Segway, and so on and so on. Be Big, 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.

12-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
Sal Enjoys a well balanced glide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,422	I saw that this morning... I don't get the name. Why call it a Dareway? Is it dangerous, or just supposed to look like it is? -Sal

12-19-2006, 01:05 PM	#4
nickyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 738	Sal I really need to know what music your cat is listening too! Nick

01-07-2007, 08:34 PM	#5
drmarty Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 530	Of course you are exactly right, Nickboy. That is the problem in spades. Kids will get these, ride them anywhere and anyway. They won't care about rules or laws or other people or property. And then ------ Yep when discussing Segways people will think of these. Please get on your soapbox. It is OK. I don't know the answer to this tough question. But we need to watch out and keep in mind that it will in fact happen. Marty

01-08-2007, 08:36 AM	#9
Timezkware Tim Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 941	Watch, these will be legal in Holland soon. Tim

01-10-2007, 04:04 AM	#10
vmlemon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 37	I must admit, that thing looks pretty ugly, and I don't understand why everyone's calling it a "Segway for Children", when clearly it has no gyroscopes and not two, but three wheels. The advert for it is pretty rediculous, but that's a different matter

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