Pnambic Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 I've been looking at these too for my so n for college going between classes. He wants a Segway that can even be used through the snow... but they are a over priced. Looking at one place its $230 / month for 60 months... okay can you say car payment http://shop.segwayofalabama.com/ Ive been watching the swagways on tv, thinking this may be an alternative. It's already more difficult maintaining one's traction and balance on snow with the two legs you've been using all your life. Attempting to do so on a segway or swagway is just silly. If you do it, please make sure to get it on video so you can at least get a couple hundred thousand hits on youtube of the inevitable fail. 2
mcwalker Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I've been looking at these too for my son for college going between classes. These can be fun, and I know some people use them for minor transportation, but don't forget that we need to walk for exercise and these require a lot more concentration than walking to make sure you don't hit an edge and fall. Plus, they may not (should not) be allowed inside buildings and are rather heavy to carry when you have to go upstairs or into a classroom and have other things to carry too. I wouldn't want to be carrying a laptop while riding one of these, and that is more important for a student these days than riding one of these.None of these should be used in icy conditions (even an expensive Segway) because they can't balance if they don't have firm grip on the pavement. Pnambic and I were writing about the same thing at the same time. Edited November 13, 2015 by mcwalker
Shainagot Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 I am also waiting for one of these to get down to around the $200 price. I am also waiting for one of these to get down to around the $200 price.
Kandy Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 my ds is at a very small college so i honestly don't understand why he would want one anyway. Total students is about 100-150. He is up near Raleigh NC. We don't get snow here in AL (maybe every now and then) I'm just scared that he has to drive in it to work even if his work is only about 2-3 miles from the school
Scanner420 Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 this is on 3 of my 4 kids lists. My youngest son, 11 had been asking for one of these since July.
bribri25 Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Lscooter LBS15-B Hollywood Version Self Balancing Scooter - BlackSale $249 Reg $499.99 (50% off) Updated link Edit: OK I realize that link might not work....sorry, on my phone.Edit edit: I think the links are working now!! Also found this for more deals:http://www.neweggflash.com/Campaign/7129?icid=WP_9999_11142015 Edited November 15, 2015 by bribri25
mcwalker Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 my ds is at a very small college so i honestly don't understand why he would want one anyway. Total students is about 100-150. He is up near Raleigh NC. We don't get snow here in AL (maybe every now and then) I'm just scared that he has to drive in it to work even if his work is only about 2-3 miles from the school This sounds like a ruse by your son to get one purely for fun on the premise that he needs it for school.
mcwalker Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 They have them on ebay for $109.00!!! That is either for a used one (which might be fine, but buyer beware), or if it is new the shipping cost will be more than $100. Any legitimate new one is $250 or more. I see one with a price of $159.96. And shipping of $149.99! Beware of that trick on ebay. 1
hearts93 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Has anyone seen any deals on the two wheel balance boards?
grouchers Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 They are illegal in New York according to the news today.
Kanyon71 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I think NY is looking into making breathing illegal it seems lol. 2
Pnambic Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Didn't they also make large sodas illegal a couple years ago? 1
Kanyon71 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Yes sir, they have made all sorts of things illegal. Nuts
wittenlover Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Didn't they also make large sodas illegal a couple years ago? NYC did. That was a Mayor Bloomberg thing. Don't think it ever went statewide, though I could be mistaken.
jesusluvu Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Alot of the shopping networks have these on easy pay plans. You would pay the cost over 4-6 months. This maybe the route I take on this item.
PCullen Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 http://wgno.com/2015/11/29/exploding-hoverboard-blamed-for-destroying-lafitte-familys-home/ Hopefully, just a freak accident, since no other fires have been reported. Just an FYI for anyone who bought one...
Pnambic Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Good Morning America had a whole segment on it this morning. There are several fires being blamed on them already. I think they're still investigating it though. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/hoverboards-raise-potential-concerns-35505890 Edited December 1, 2015 by Pnambic
PCullen Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Good Morning America had a whole segment on it this morning. There are several fires being blamed on them already. I think they're still investigating it though.Oh wow, the article mentions that no other fires have been reported, so I wasn't aware. This one was bought through Amazon. Be careful all!! My neighbor told me his brother bought two for his twin 11 year boys. One of the boys hit a crack on the sidewalk and was launched from his hoverboard breaking his elbow. Glad none of my kids asked for one!
Pnambic Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 They just look so deceptively simple! And like so much fun! Glad my kids haven't asked for one yet either. But my kids spend so much time running in grass and woods and stuff, I think even they relize these things wouldn't have a chance there.
Kanyon71 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 No worries next years model will be for offroad and it will have a 4K display screen telling you upcoming terrain
mcwalker Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 My daughter has backed off since the New York Police Department reported that NY State law makes these illegal on city sidewalks. I haven't bought one and will likely pass this year.
mcwalker Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 NYC did. That was a Mayor Bloomberg thing. Don't think it ever went statewide, though I could be mistaken. Actually, it wasn't Bloomberg or Deblasio, it is a preexisting NY State Law that refers to any motorized device on public sidewalks. It predates these smaller self-balancing boards.
wittenlover Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Actually, it wasn't Bloomberg or Deblasio, it is a preexisting NY State Law that refers to any motorized device on public sidewalks. It predates these smaller self-balancing boards. I was referring to the large sodas that someone else had mentioned, not the boards.
Scanner420 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Anyone see the video of one of these things catching fire in a shopping mall? If I find it i'll post it!
stevierocks Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Oh wow, the article mentions that no other fires have been reported, so I wasn't aware. This one was bought through Amazon. Be careful all!! My neighbor told me his brother bought two for his twin 11 year boys. One of the boys hit a crack on the sidewalk and was launched from his hoverboard breaking his elbow. Glad none of my kids asked for one! this could happen on a bike,or roller blades ect,.... i would still rather kids want and actually use this more so then isolating and wanting a video game..side thought is this will bea phase thing...and noone will be wanting them once the 'newness' and hype wears off.
ajdana726 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Amazon and overstock took them off their sites, today. I was reading, the ones catching fire have a very cheap battery in them, the ones from sharper image have a sony battery in them. There are ither ones that have an LG or a samsung battery. They are suppose to be the better ones
riven3d Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Amazon tells customers to trash unsafe hoverboards, offers full refunds https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-tells-customers-trash-unsafe-hoverboards-offers-full-031507563.html
Pnambic Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Amazon tells customers to trash unsafe hoverboards, offers full refunds https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-tells-customers-trash-unsafe-hoverboards-offers-full-031507563.html Wow! Big kudos to Amazon for stepping up here.
mcwalker Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 Glad we didn't buy one of these, and we won't be buying, even the better brands. Also see videos of people falling off these, especially indoors where they are likely to hit furniture when they fall.
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