Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway HT Page 65 of 106
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002 P/N 1707100001aa
Note: The dowel exercise is for the student to experience the sensation of loss of traction. As with all
exposure exercises, practicing this outside the classroom, without the appropriate instruction, is
never encouraged.
Demonstrate: Place a dowel on the floor and demonstrate pulling the i or p Series model over the
dowel. To achieve the desired effect safely, you must stand to the side, and bear down on the
Handlebar as you simulate a rider going over a slippery surface.
Ask riders to watch the tires as they spin out. Point out that traction loss can be instantaneous and
dramatic.
Optional: Outdoor Riding Skills
Depending on weather and available riding environment, the rider will experience the following terrain
features and take during an outside ride.
Narrow Sidewalk
Traverse a narrow pathway without hitting any cones. Slow down to correct alignment. Keep equal
distance from each edge.
Inclines/Declines
The Segway HT has the capability to climb and descend gentle hills.
Avoid steep slopes. A person is more likely to slip walking up or down a steep slope because he
needs more traction. In the same way, if you ride your Segway HT up or down a steep slope, you are
more likely to lose traction and fall. To be safe, you should avoid riding up or down steep slopes.
Lean into turns and lean uphill. When riding a Segway HT, you must lean in the same way. You are
responsible for maintaining side-to-side balance by leaning uphill when riding across slopes (or
whenever one wheel is higher than the other) and by leaning into turns. If you fail to actively maintain
this side-to-side balance, the Segway HT will tip sideways and you, and the Segway HT could fall.
This is why you must always lean into turns, avoid riding across steep slopes, and lean uphill when
riding across any slope.
The instructor must guide the rider up and down the slope each time until she is certain participants
have the correct form. Instructor should spot the rider closely.
> Lean forward to go up, pushing on your toes rather than the pushing Handlebar.
> Lean backward to go down, pushing on your heals, rather than pulling Handlebar.
> Practice stopping half way up and down, to gain confidence and control.
> Achieve a smooth ascent and descent without jolting.
> Do not stop on the transition between the flat ground and the slope.
> Align yourself squarely in center of ramp, not too close to either edge.
> Come to a stop, correct alignment, and continue.
> Approach the incline squarely.
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