lean forward, you go. Lean back, you stop. But not much in either direction. Lean the lever left or right and that's the direction you're going to go.
Congratulations - you've just been given the basic instructions on how to operate a Segway. Which TLMK and I did for about 2-1/2 hours in Boston this past weekend.
I found a coupon online which was basically a two for one deal - a 2 hour tour of Boston's Harbor District on a Segway. Have to admit - finding a balance point was a lot different than being horseback. Horseback, the balance is heels, hips and shoulders. On a Segway it's knees and shoulders - just like skiing. Or so I'm told - never have strapped a pair of those suicide sticks on my feet and don't plan to anytime in the future.
Found my balance point within 10 minutes (yes, I can stop on your yellow painted X and not move!)
Bottom line: it was a blast! Highly recommended for lots of cities - just do a Google search! Whole lot more fun that walking!
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so want to try that!
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