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Re: New Segway Model...for Golf!

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill
I know I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but isn't that a little bit overkill? There is nothing wrong with the current golf cart. They claim that it won't destroy the grass as much; I'd like to see those statistics. The thing looks as heavy on a golf cart, but only has 2 contact points with the ground, while a golf cart has 4...Anyway, to me, it just seems like a way for rich people to show off (<- that's where the flames are going to come ), but then again, it's just my view of the segway as impractical (<- Again. )
Just from a mechanical standpoint, what is easier to get from point A to B, an 80lb machine (plus the weight of a person) or the weight of a several hundred pound machine (plus two people). Since the two Segways would do same thing as a golf cart, but with only the fraction of the weight and size, would they not be more efficient energy and cost wise?

If you really want overkill, I would say a golf cart itself is overkill for driving from one hole to another.
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