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Segway Ninebot for RV transportation
Starting a new thread regarding take along transportation for the RV's.
The cell phone folks in China have purchased the rights to Segway and now market the Ninebot mini pro. It is hitting the mainstream due to features and more importantly a realistic price point around $600. Timing has been unfortunate due to the fire history with the skateboard looking lithium powered hoverboards. They have been mis-identified by the public and adoption is lagging when it comes to the mini pro. Back to the Ninebot--- It is UL tested and not likely to cause any fire hazard. For RV owners, I think they will catch on. I have been testing one for 6 months and carry it in a rolling duffle bag in the baggage compartment. For those hesitant to ride due to balance or mobility issues, they are relatively stable. A handle can be added for those who don't like to rely solely on knee steering. I have yet to take a spill or get out a bandage. And I am considered a senior citizen. I learned on the Segway X2 offroad machines and think they are a hoot out in the woods. The price point was the big hurdle from the day they were released by Dean Kamen. I suggest watching some youtube videos of the Ninebot mini pro and giving it some consideration. I can land in Ramona, CA where there are no taxi cabs and ride all the way into town to the hotel. Charge it up and I am ready to find dinner and also head back to the airport in the morning. 25 pounds with a quick release removable upper section and it packs in the 9A with ease. I pack for short trips with a backpack rather than roll aboard... to facilitate the Segway riding. It does not seem to affect my balance at all. Thanks for enduring the long post. Good luck with your alternatives to folding bikes and unicycles. |
I would second this recommendation. I bought one for my 11 year old for Christmas and when I can get him off of it and ride it myself it really is a hoot. The mini pro is easy to ride for sure, my only caveat is to use care when mounting and dismounting it. The range is something like 11 miles on a single charge. I found this to be fairly accurate, though r?nge will depend on the terrain and weight of the operator. Speaking of which, the top recommended weight is around 200 pounds.
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Very cool device! It's a shame that they're prohibited at AirVenture! That's the most walking I do on pavement annually and would love to use one there for the week. :mad: Probably wouldn't put 10 miles on it the rest of the year in my neck of the woods.
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Also, looks like the Ninebot mini pro is on sale at Fry's Electronics right now for $599 until Feb 18th. And at Amazon.
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Has anyone tried a Ninebot One or similar one-wheeler? Even more compact (for us RV-12 owners). A little spendy, to be sure, if you need two of them -- which would also max out the baggage capacity of a 12.
OK, so maybe I don't care after all. :confused: Just curious if anyone has tried one. I dunno though. Knowing the way my luck runs, a battery would last just far enough to guarantee I'd have to hoof it back carrying a 25# dead weight. I figure it's God's way of telling me I need more exercise. |
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I have two of them and throw them in the plane all the time. I wouldn't worry too much about the weight limit; I'm 240lbs and I've ridden mine off a curb with no ill effects.
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Works great for me!
I've posted this video before, but it's relevant here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZFWOAsz_Nw |
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