What shoes/dress should I wear?
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Wear
comfortable flat shoes as you will be standing for a minimum of an hour at
a time. Clothing should be suitable to the weather, realizing that you may
generate a breeze with the segway.
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What if it rains?
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We want
everyone to have fun, but if the weather is not cooperating we do have a
couple of options. If it is a light drizzle, we will generally continue
with the safari and issue riders with a poncho to wear. If heavy
thunderstorms are forecasted we will contact you ahead of time to delay,
reschedule or even cancel the safari depending on your schedule.
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I need to change my reservation
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For changes
to your reservation please call us at 1 800 734 7393
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Are there restrictions on where Segways are permitted?
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Restrictions
on Segway use is controlled by City Codes and State Legislation. In the
majority of cases, States limit the minimum age of riders, require riders
to ride on the sidewalks, classify Segways as pedestrian vehicles and
limit the maximum speed for use on the sidewalks to 10mph. In DC the
National Parks Service also restricts segway usage on National Park
property. As such no segways are allowed on the National Mall or the
monuments.
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What other
considerations are there for riders?
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Weight:
Segway recommends the maximum weight of
riders to 260lbs, as this will ensure the maximum battery usage. Some
folks maybe a little over this weight and this will not generally affect
the performance of the segway
Height: The
handlebars are adjustable
Age:
There is a minimum age of 16 in DC and 14 in MD, PA. There is no maximum
age but riders need to keep in mind that they will be standing the entire
time they are on the Safari.
General health: Like
all outdoor activities, participants need to be aware of their own
limitations and weather conditions such as extreme heat. Please also
ensure that you are hydrated, have eaten and taken any necessary medicines
prior to your safari. Let your guide know if you have any medical
conditions that may impair your driving of the segway.
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What is an authorized tour operator?
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An authorized
tour operator is a Segway Dealer. Segway Inc. established a tour operator
network in 2006 to encourage dealers to supplement their segway sales with
tours. Many independent operators such as ourselves had already been in
business since 2003 and provided advice to Segway Inc. for the tour
program including limiting the number of members in a tour group to a
manageable level, restricting the speed to local ordinance rules and
requiring all guides to wear helmets. Not all authorized tour operators
follow these rules.
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What is the top speed?
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The top speed
for a commercially available Segway is 12.5mph. However most jurisdictions
including DC limit the sidewalk speed to 10mph
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What is the price of a Segway?
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The current
MSRP is $5200 for the i2 and $5700 for the x2 (off road version)
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What is the difference between the
generation 1 model and the
generation 2 model?
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The original
Generation 1 model of the Segway was launched commercially in 2002. This
unit utilizes a steering grip on the left hand side of the handle bar and
has a magnetic key system for start up. The Generation 2 model was
introduced in 2006, this model does not use either the key system or the
steering toggle, rather the entire handle bar tilts to facilitate
steering. A remote control device replaces the key system.
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