46 and 2 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Segway owner plummets to his death…on a Segway… Paul Blart mall cop sent to investigate. Segway story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Yeah, is that ironical or what? Bought the company only last year. Got rich on concertina wire. Wonder if the manufacturer's warranty will cover the damage to the scooter? Probably considered customer abuse. I'm thinking the operator's handbook warns against driving it through water. But if it does not specify water at the bottom of a cliff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 "A Segway was recovered from the scene" I know it's tragic... but I'm having a hard time not chuckling a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've actually fallen of a cliff and died, twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 How was the damage to your scooter handled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 How was the damage to your scooter handled? I was on hold for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 On website http://www.segway.com It is with great sadness that we have to confirm that Jimi Heselden OBE, has died in a tragic accident near his home in West Yorkshire. Jimi Heselden, 62, was Chairman of Hesco Bastion Ltd, the world leading manufacturer of protective barriers and owner of Segway Inc. Jimi is perhaps best known for his charity work with Help for Heroes and the Leeds Community Foundation. A £10m gift to the Foundation earlier this month saw his lifetime charitable donations top £23m. Our thoughts go out to his family and many friends, who have asked for privacy at this time. Here's the safety manual; http://www.segway.com/downloads/pdfs/Getting_Started_Manual.pdf On page 53 of the manual; Avoiding Hazards The Segway PT is highly maneuverable and allows you to easily navigate around obstacles. However, to prevent the loss of traction, you must always be careful when riding and learn to identify and avoid slippery, icy, or wet surfaces, loose materials (sand/gravel), steep slopes, and obstacles. On page 54 of the manual; Avoid riding on steep slopes. On page 57 of the manual; Avoid riding across steep slopes. On page 58 of the manual; Make sure that one Wheel does not drop off a curb. On page 111 of the manual; Do not take risks. When you encounter a slope, uneven terrain, or other terrain feature with which you are not experienced or that makes you at all concerned about your safety, do not risk riding over it. Doesn't say anything about riding through water or over cliffs specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's a weird and wacky story. Sad none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's a weird and wacky story. That's exactly why I don't read fiction or watch sit-coms. The Real World offers stuff every day that we could NEVER make up on our own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZep2112 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's exactly why I don't read fiction or watch sit-coms. The Real World offers stuff every day that we could NEVER make up on our own... I completely agree. :unsure: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well according to my Call of Duty record, I've had the privilege of dying in combat 50,661 times. Who knows how many of those deaths were from falling off of cliffs and other tall objects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yeah, THAT'S Real World... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yeah, THAT'S Real World... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 This story has all sorts of aspects to it Initial disbelief Unbelievable carelessness Poor risk management Joie de vivre Sadness at the loss Unique insurance claim Urgent rewrite of user manual Irony (large amount) Monty Python factor..... We send all our love.....RIP..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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