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Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
8. Show how, by tapping the Mode Button, one changes between Power Assist Mode and
Balance Mode
9. Demonstrate the left/right motion induced by twisting the Steering Grip while in Balance Mode
10. Demonstrate the proper form for stepping onto the Platform
11. Demonstrate all maneuvers that the rider will be performing
12. Demonstrate the proper form for stepping down off the Platform
13. Turn off Segway HT
Guide a Ride
Invite the first rider to stand next to the Segway HT.
Block the Platform to restrict the rider’s ability to step onto the Platform prematurely, and/or explain
that riders are not to step onto the Platform until expressly instructed. The Guide can position himself
in front of or beside the Segway HT but MUST have a firm grip on the Handlebar or Control Shaft.
1. Explain the Segway HT parts
2. Guide rider to hold the right Handlebar and feel the motion of the Segway HT in Power Assist
Mode and in Balance Mode
3. Instruct the rider to, while s/he maintains a hold on the Handlebar, tap the Mode Button to set
Power Assist Mode, then tap again to set Balance Mode
4. Ask if the rider can see the different display icon (should be green background, smile face,
wind), and feel the Segway HT balance itself.
5. Solidly hold Handlebar/Control Shaft, and instruct rider to:
a. Hold Grips with both hands
b. Step onto Platform, first with one foot. Feel the Segway HT balance with one foot
before stepping on with the other.
c. Choose a point in the distance to maintain a sense of perspective
d. Have rider step onto Platform with other foot. Maintain firm hold of the Segway HT.
6. While the Guide maintains a hold, instruct the rider to gently roll slowly forward and backward
3-5 feet both directions, until s/he find “neutral” on the Segway HT. Explain that this is the
position used to hold the Segway HT still. Evaluate when the rider has enough control that
the Guide can release her grip but stay close enough to grab the Segway HT if needed.
7. Evaluate the rider’s ability: Determine whether the Guide should twist the Steering Grip for
the rider or let him twist it.
8. Instruct the rider to GENTLY twist the Steering Grip without moving forward or backward. The
rider should turn a full 360
°
in place, both directions.
9.
Explain
:
“Now, we’ll take a turn around the track. Show the rider the route you want him/her
to follow.
Say
: “I want you to remember three things every time you ride: Calm, Controlled,
Courteous.” (This is the mantra we would like running through the mind of every rider on a
Segway HT!)
10. Walk/jog beside the rider and direct him to maintain speed control, as he rides beside you.
Reinforce proper stance, foot position and relaxed muscles. Ideally, you will not have to
remind the rider to grin!
11. Ask the rider to stop
12. Stand in front of Segway HT, and grip the Control Shaft or Handlebar firmly
13. Instruct rider to step down off the Platform, without pulling it back into himself.
Maintain a position of control at all times by walking beside the Segway HT within a bent-arm’s length
of the Handlebar, or the Control Shaft.
