Risk of Death or Injury
- Riding the Segway® risks death or serious injury from falls, loss of traction, loss of balance, collisions and other accidents.
- When a Segway fails, it falls over. The SegSaddle does not prevent this.
- The SegSaddle does not diminish your risk of injury. It may increase your risk of injury because you may become entangled with the SegSaddle while trying to mount or dismount the Segway.
- To reduce the risk of injury, read the manual and the Segway PT manual to learn safe mount, dismount and riding procedures.
- Follow all safety guidelines for riding the Segway.
- Always be aware of your surroundings and of any obstacles in your path.
- Always wear a helmet when riding your Segway, with or without the SegSaddle attached.
Not Approved as a Medical Device
Neither the Segway nor the SegSaddle is approved for use as a medical device by any United States regulatory agency.
Limitations on who can ride the SegSaddle
- You must be able to get on and off the SegSaddle equipped Segway.
- You must be prepared to deal with a safety shutdown. A safety shutdown gives you 10 seconds to get off the Segway before it falls over.
- You must be able to control the LeanSteer Frame (handlebar) and shift it from side to side to control the steering or turning of the Segway.
- You must be able to stay in the “saddle”. You need the core strength to hold your position on the SegSaddle. If you slip off the Seat, you will fall.
- To control the Segway you must be able to move your center of gravity by leaning forward and back. A rapid stop can require leaning backward aggressively. If you can’t control yourself while leaning forward and back, you will not be able to control the Segway.
- If you can’t survive a fall, you have no business getting on a Segway. There are too many ways to fall on a Segway. (We’ve found a few, curbs, walls, mud...)