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November 17, 2013 06:22 pm +01

Proof the Segway Isn't Dead

Segway-polo

The Segway isn’t dead. It just found a new job

Recently, Mashable tech editor Pete Pachal wrote an op-ed in which he mentioned “Segway’s failure.” He stated, “The Segway required a shift in infrastructure to deliver on its potential.” Alas, most cities weren’t willing to make said shift.

On the contrary, Pete. The Segway isn’t dead — entirely.

We may not often see Segways on our streets, but have you checked our AstroTurf? Meet Segway polo, a sport dreamed up by Silicon Valley techies and promoted by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (known to many as "The Woz")

Segway polo has spread from California to Germany, Lebanon, Sweden and Barbados. China and Thailand have shown interest, too. There’s an international championship every year since 2006 (the first was in New Zealand). Washington, D.C.'s Gallaudet University hosted 2013's, and next year is rumored to be China Read more...

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