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" Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=18107