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Old 12-27-2012, 08:19 PM   #8
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Default Faster than walking...mostly urban applications

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Originally Posted by NoBozo View Post
I guess I'm just an old coot...Totally Missing The Point. WHAT IS the point for having one of these..?? It's not Fast...Maybe a little faster than walking...not so much jogging..BUT I thought walking was Good Physical Exercise.

IF.... it's just a new TOY that will draw attention to YOURSELF..Then...I guess it works..... NB

EDIT: I applaud the inventor for his engineering curiosity to TRY this.
They indicate on their webpage that it was designed for urban, government and industrial applications. Of course, it just looks like fun to me.

It is rated at 12.5 mph in the city and 25 mph overall; that is clearly much faster than walking (or running for that matter).

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