Segways: Overpriced Novelty Items
Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals, recently wrote a blog post mentioning his love of riding Segways. While I admit it might be fun to try one someday just to see what they’re like, Segways are far too expensive.
He mentions you can rent one to tour DC, but you can also choose to go sightseeing in the nation’s capital on foot or by bicycle. The advantage of jogging, walking, or bicycling is that you’ll get the added bonus of exercise. This site covers a walking tour of the National Mall and this link has a lot of good information on bicycling throughout the Washington, D.C metropolitan area.
Despite Ted’s honest take on Segways, The Low-Tech Times does not recommend purchasing one.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Yeah, they’re overpriced junk. (with the sole exception for those who are handicapped and would rather use one than a wheelchair) I find it interesting that this “revolutionary” bit of technology has been outlawed in San Francisco, one of the most liberal city govs in the country.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Good point, Jon.