I like it but needs to go a bit faster. Also a bit expensive. Would be cool to do handstands on, if I could do a handstand.
Rann Xeroxx
Hmmm, why not just walk? The best use I have seen for Segways have been for disabled people so that they can "stand" instead of being stuck in a sitting position in relationship to everyone else.
Mister D.
1) Put handlebars on it
2) Make it got about twice as fast Seriously, put lightweight, folding handlebars on this and it would make it a Segway killer. The learning curve will be too high without the handlebars. It will never sell. Since your feet will be controlling the machine, the handlebars will have no function except balance, and they can be made folding and super-light. And, yes, it needs to be able to go about 10 mph to make it useful. Do those two things and I'm in. If not, not.
Stan Hayward
Perfect for waitresses, postmen, hospital staff, people with appropriate disablements, kids toys, adapted for carrying weights if two could be linked. Perhaps adapted for a sort of roller skate or skateboard. Might find a use for soldiers, and as a remedial device for those who have problems keeping balance. Could certainly be used in a fun game of basketball, and a seated version for the elderly. I'm sure there are plenty of other applications that will come.
Daishi
You wouldn't want to go fast on it with side by side wheels that small. If it hits a small bump it would eject you. The Segway suffers the same problem but to a lesser extent with larger wheels.
Bob Ehresman
Im in the "why not just walk" camp. I have a neighbor, overweight fellow with no apparent disability, who uses a Segway to walk his dog. I cringe every time I see him do it. Seems to me the essentially unavoidable time spent walking the dog could be used to round off some calories too.
pmshah
If these are light enough to carry would be perfect for transporting your self from the parking lot to the main mall and for use within the mall. From the demo it looks like one could also carry groceries from neighborhood store.
Slowburn
re; Bob Ehresman Apparent is a very important word. A blood flow restriction in the legs limits mobility without outward signs.
kenkenken
this thing is awful close to spnkix! i bought a pair of spnkix couple weeks ago and enjoy them everyday. wow, the wheels look exact, as a matter of fact, i think hovertrax people just stole spnkix wheels...
cheong
I am an owner of Robin-M1, (a self balancing personal transporter) similar to Segway.
But is is still bulky & a bit too heavy to carry, even though it is about 38 pounds and with Segway, it is impossible. This Hovertrax is really ideal for many people who can easily carry it around & use it in any indoor places, mall, airport, hospital, ware house, etc etc.
I can even take it on my shopping holidays in overseas & shouldn't overload my baggage.
Imagine doing all the walking, it really kill one' feet. BUT, this is the real BUT, the range is too short, in term of time > 30 minutes.
Imagine doing your shopping in the mall for a few hours, you end up not only carrying your purchases but also HoverTax. I have been following the inventor product for quite sometime, especially the SoloWheel which I think it not very practical BUT this HoverTrax is really something. I mean it is really practical EXCEPT the range > travel distance.
It must have at least about 10 miles range on a full charge then it will be really really good & I will buy one, price not important. Have a nice day.