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Segway.com has Segway Drift W1 Self-Balancing Electric Skates on sale for $199.99 - $20 w/ discount code WELCOME20 = $179.99. Shipping is free. Thanks Eragorn

Note, alternatively you may apply $19 off discount code STAYSAFE19 and Segway will donate $19 to Americares to support health workers.

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  • Features silicon bumpers, RGB LED lights, a approximate 45 minute battery range, climbs up to a 10% hill grade, weight capacity of 220lbs and top speed of approximately 7.5mph. -SaltyOne
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Last deal had 30 upvotes at $280 via Amazon. This is directly from Segway and you can get an additional $20 (which drops it from $199 to $179) by signing up for their emails.

Coupon code: WELCOME20

https://store.segway.com/segway-drift-w1

Update from OP: Use code STAYSAFE19 instead of WELCOME20. You'll save one less dollar on your order ($19 instead of $20 off) but Segway will also donate $19 to Americares to help health care workers. See attachment for more info.
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"As far as rideability, the tiny wheels, unfortunately, mean you need a very friendly riding surface. We're talking ultra nice concrete or the like- minor seams, no rocks, pebbles, twigs, or curbs. Aside from the rubber anti-slip ramps our sidewalks have, which these cant cross due to the huge dimples, your everyday sidewalk panel seams are brutal on the tiny wheels."

"They are much more physically taxing to ride than I anticipated. I think most of that is what I'm going to call the "tiny wheel effect." You spend a great deal of energy maintaining balance over "rough" terrain."

"Only Fun On Smooth Surfaces. Wheels Are Hard & Stiff. Can't ride over small bumps or cracks"
I was part of the kick starter for these 2 years ago and spent many many hours on them and consider myself an expert. Here are my thoughts:


They are only fun on wooden floors or very smooth concrete surfaces. A school gym or an empty shopping mall would be the dream environment for these.
These are toys, not a mode of transportation
Bumps, cracks and uneven surfaces are huge obstacles and not worth attempting.
For most people (including myself) they are very scary at first. Even for those experienced with other personal electric vehicles.
Once you get it they feel as natural as walking (It took me about 3 hours of focused practice to get to this point)
These days, the only time I find myself using these is while sweeping the wooden floors of the house. It makes it a lot of fun and speeds it up quit a bit. This is probably the only practical use I found for these.
The most dangerous thing you can do on these is try to ride on one skate. I almost cracked my head open twice trying to learn this.


Are they worth $300. Absolutely not. Are they worth $150... only if you have been eyeing them for 1 year+ waiting for the price do go down. In my mind they are worth about $89 as an impulse buy.
These are terrible. Use them for a week and you will be doing perfect splits.

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08-08-2020 at 08:31 PM.
"As far as rideability, the tiny wheels, unfortunately, mean you need a very friendly riding surface. We're talking ultra nice concrete or the like- minor seams, no rocks, pebbles, twigs, or curbs. Aside from the rubber anti-slip ramps our sidewalks have, which these cant cross due to the huge dimples, your everyday sidewalk panel seams are brutal on the tiny wheels."

"They are much more physically taxing to ride than I anticipated. I think most of that is what I'm going to call the "tiny wheel effect." You spend a great deal of energy maintaining balance over "rough" terrain."

"Only Fun On Smooth Surfaces. Wheels Are Hard & Stiff. Can't ride over small bumps or cracks"
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08-08-2020 at 08:32 PM.
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"As far as rideability, the tiny wheels, unfortunately, mean you need a very friendly riding surface. We're talking ultra nice concrete or the like- minor seams, no rocks, pebbles, twigs, or curbs. Aside from the rubber anti-slip ramps our sidewalks have, which these cant cross due to the huge dimples, your everyday sidewalk panel seams are brutal on the tiny wheels."
Yeah, basically, indoors only it sounds like
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08-08-2020 at 08:34 PM.
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These are terrible. Use them for a week and you will be doing perfect splits.
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08-08-2020 at 08:59 PM.
08-08-2020 at 08:59 PM.
Quote from Zwitterion :
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us...r-BB15SLDu

Yeah, no thanks.

Not really related, but I'm sure others will break it down why.
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08-08-2020 at 09:04 PM.
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Segway/Ninebot's offerings are crap. This is a sponsored post.

Works well for me...
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us...r-BB15SLDu [msn.com]

Yeah, no thanks.
That's about the original Segway PT model (aka the one with handlebars that you see tourists riding in large cities).
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Works well for me...
Good to know. I didn't get one but thinking about getting a Ninebot S or whatever it's called.
Quote from Zwitterion :
Segway/Ninebot's offerings are crap. This is a sponsored post.
It's not.
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08-08-2020 at 09:10 PM.
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Best price ive seen on these by $100 but man do those reviews look scary.
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08-08-2020 at 09:10 PM.
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Good to know. I didn't get one but thinking about getting a Ninebot S or whatever it's called.

It's not.

Well, to clarify, I don't have these only because of the rough ride, unless the price becomes too good to pass up, and it's getting close.

As far as the Ninebot S, I have a Mini Pro and I don't know the difference, but it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.
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08-08-2020 at 09:11 PM.
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Best price ive seen on these by $100 but man do those reviews look scary.
I'm not talented enough for something like these myself. And yeah, the Amazon reviews [amazon.com] are pretty mixed.
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Well, to clarify, I don't have these only because of the rough ride, unless the price becomes too good to pass up, and it's getting close.

As far as the Ninebot S, I have a Mini Pro and I don't know the difference, but it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.
I think there isn't a difference between the Ninebot S and the Mini Pro, or at least barely if so. I think the mini is discontinued. I owned it for two years before moving and selling it because I didn't have a need for it, but now I've moved a half mile from work so looking at getting it again cause it would be faster just to hop on it and head to the office then drive/walk.
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