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If memory serves me well, didn't that Segway inventor take himself off a cliff while riding one?



Edit - Yup!!



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315518/Segway-tycoon-Jimi-Heselden-dies-cliff-plunge-scooters.html">Millionaire Segway tycoon dies in cliff plunge on one of his own scooters



Jimi Heselden, 62, was found dead in a river after plunging 80 feet over a limestone cliff near his home.

He was riding a rugged country version of the two-wheeled Segway when tragedy struck.

[Anonymous]

If memory serves me well, didn't that Segway inventor take himself off a cliff while riding one?



Edit - Yup!!



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315518/Segway-tycoon-Jimi-Heselden-dies-cliff-plunge-scooters.html">Millionaire Segway tycoon dies in cliff plunge on one of his own scooters



Jimi Heselden, 62, was found dead in a river after plunging 80 feet over a limestone cliff near his home.

He was riding a rugged country version of the two-wheeled Segway when tragedy struck.

I never heard that one before until just now.

Heselden died in 2010 from injuries apparently sustained falling from a cliff whilst riding a Segway

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Heselden">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Heselden

[Anonymous]

If memory serves me well, didn't that Segway inventor take himself off a cliff while riding one?



Edit - Yup!!



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315518/Segway-tycoon-Jimi-Heselden-dies-cliff-plunge-scooters.html">Millionaire Segway tycoon dies in cliff plunge on one of his own scooters



Jimi Heselden, 62, was found dead in a river after plunging 80 feet over a limestone cliff near his home.

He was riding a rugged country version of the two-wheeled Segway when tragedy struck.

Very interesting information cc li tarte, thank you.

[Renee]

Like attend Star Trek conventions and ride your Segway. ac_tongue

Exactly.



Hey, you know those Segway things aren't as easy to ride as they look. I rented one in Disney World once. You have to take a course in how to operate and ride it before they will allow you to take it out in the park. I was freaking dangerous with it.  ac_toofunny

Is it difficult to steer or stay on board Renee?

You have to have decent balance which I have; it's the fact that they turn so quickly that unnerves me. If you are going too fast when you turn it can throw you on your ass. It's tough to get used to, at least it was for me.

[Anonymous]

Exactly.



Hey, you know those Segway things aren't as easy to ride as they look. I rented one in Disney World once. You have to take a course in how to operate and ride it before they will allow you to take it out in the park. I was freaking dangerous with it.  ac_toofunny

Is it difficult to steer or stay on board Renee?

You have to have decent balance which I have; it's the fact that they turn so quickly that unnerves me. If you are going too fast when you turn it can throw you on your ass. It's tough to get used to, at least it was for me.

I would like to try operating one now Renee.

 ac_smile