X-Message-Number: 18107
Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 02:27:49 -0800
From: Kennita Watson <>
Subject: Segway

Mark Plus wrote:
<quote>
I still don't see what problem Kamen's invention is supposed to solve.  The 
stairs-climbing wheelchair he invented several years ago made sense, but 
people who are capable of walking, roller-blading or riding a bicycle (all 
of which give Americans much-needed exercise) would derive no advantage from 
something like "Segway."
</quote>

What about those of us who can only walk short distances, and
whose balance renders rollerblading and bicycle riding all
but impossible, and unsafe at best?  I think Segway's self-
righting gyros could help a lot.
-- 
May you live long and prosper,
Kennita
--
Kennita Watson          | Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
     |   None but ourselves can free our minds.
http://www.kennita.com  |           -- Bob Marley, "Redemption Song"

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