Specifications

Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway HT Page 63 of 106
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook Rev 3.5i - January 2004
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Agility Track
The Segway agility track is designed to optimize the rider’s effective use of the Segway HT in real
world environments. The rider will practice steering control, lateral stability, speed control and
absorbing shock over a variety of surfaces. In this session, you will experience:
Basic Rider Skills
Demonstrate the proper form over each terrain feature, then have each rider practice while the
instructor stands by to spot, coach and assist.
> Slalom
> Ask rider to incrementally increase speed as they master the technique
> Keep knees bent/loose grip on Handlebar
> Instruct the rider to lean into turns
> Bumpy terrain
> Approach squarely
> Bend knees to absorb shock
> Use light grip
> Don’t twist the Steering Grip
> Instructor should closely spot the rider
> Ascending and descending a 3” (7cm) ramp/slope
> Approach the slope squarely
> Be prepared to increase forward lean to ride up incline, but do NOT push on Handlebar
> Be prepared to increase backward lean to ride down incline
> Instructor should closely spot the rider on the initial attempts
> Ascending and descending a 3” (7cm) curb
> To ascend the 3” (7cm) curb, step off the Segway HT and use Power Assist Mode.
> For an i and p Series model, you can drive to the curb, leave the Segway HT in Balance
Mode, and pull it over the curb from the front of the Segway HT, but be aware that if you
exceed speed or distance, the Segway HT will give the Stick Shake Warning and/or transition
to Power Assist Mode.
> For an e Series model, you should use Power Assist Mode. Do not leave an e Series Segway
HT in Balance Mode and move it, because it will attempt to remain stationary in E-Stand when
no Rider Detect Sensors depressed. If moved too far, it will give the Stick Shake Warning
and/or transition to Power Assist Mode.
> To descend the 3” curb, ride off squarely using the step method for an i or p Series model, or
drop down squarely while riding an e Series model. (The step method involves transferring
one foot to the ground, transferring weight onto that foot momentarily as you leave the curb,
then replacing your foot onto the Platform.)
> Bend knees and absorb the shock of landing.
> Keep a light grip on Handlebar. Do NOT push forward.
> Slowly ride off the curb,
> Don’t back into the curb once you have dropped down.
> Instructor should closely spot the rider
> Descending and riding across a 3” (7cm) curb, angled
> Ride off at an angle.
> Be prepared for lateral instability.
> Bend knees and absorb the shock of landing.
> Slowly ride off curb on initial attempt.
> Instructor should closely spot the rider on the initial attempts.
> Approach the ramp squarely and ride up ramp with only one wheel on, the other on flat
ground.
> Transfer weight to lower foot.
> Lean into the slope