Getting on a Segway is one of the easiest and most fun options to get to know a city or spend a few pleasant hours accompanied by our friends, family or partner. It is ideal for all ages and you do not need to have previous experience or special training, because anyone who wants to try it is capable of doing it.
How does the segway work?
It is an individual and very effective method of transportation, since it can circulate on all types of terrain, whether it is asphalt or a trail. When practicing this activity you don't have to worry about anything: it's fast, it's silent and it doesn't pollute. It does not need any type of gasoline because it is charged electrically and can be plugged into any socket.
To drive it, the movements made by the driver will be enough, taking into account the center of gravity: if the person carrying it leans forward, the segway will circulate forward; If you lean back, the same thing will happen; It can also turn sideways and even make 360º turns.
Segway Features
Among all the advantages it has, here we list some that we consider important:
- Load capacity. Segways, as a general rule, can support between 45 and 110 kilos of load. Depending on the model, there may be adapters if it is necessary to carry more weight.
- Batteries. It works with lithium batteries that report at all times their state of charge. It takes between 8 and 10 hours to fully charge and has a range of between 20 and 40 km, depending on the battery, the terrain you drive on, the way you drive or the weight you carry. Charging can be done from 90 and 200 volt outlets and between 50 and 60 Hz AC.
- Speed. It can reach a speed of about 20 km/h. It is recommended that if it has never been used, the speed of 9 km/h should not be exceeded; For people who have experience, They can circulate from 12.5 km/h
- Weight and height. It weighs around 50 kg, so its transportation and storage is relatively easy. Its design is designed in such a way that it does not occupy more than a person of average size: it is about 20 cm from the ground and is as wide as a person's shoulders.
- Terrain. Circulation on different terrains is possible thanks to the tires and tilt sensors, which make it easier for the user to remain standing when moving from one terrain to another.
Is riding a segway ecological?
Yes. Initially it was thought of as an alternative means of transportation that would not pollute. It is ideal for short distances and given its qualities, it takes advantage of both the driver's inertia and its renewable energy program. While it is true, charging, when using electricity, is not so ecological.
Why don't you leave the car at home and start using the Segway to get around? You will avoid traffic jams, problems when parking and you will be more respectful of the environment.
