Segway Tour Limit

[tubachick]

Does anyone know if there is a weight limit for the Segway Tour, DH and I are on the "POOH" size (not "bear in the blue house" Size) of things and were wondering. Thanks if you know.

 

[WDWguru]

The weight limit when we went on the tour in January was 250 pounds.

 

[Luv4Disney]

Yes. That is what we were told for our trip in 2 weeks. However I have seen others posting that they did the tour being slightly over the limit. But I guess that's your choice.

 

[m&m's mom]

They told me limit was 250 pounds when I booked my DH earlier this week.
Personally, I would not risk it. I might be embarrassing if they had to turn someone away due to weight.

 

[WDWguru]

They told our group that if anyone thought they were close, they would weigh them. I took that to meant that if THEY thought anyone was close, they would check. Nobody in our group was that big, so it wasn't necessary. It's a safety issue and a limit based on what the Segway itself can carry.

 

[LisaS]

Yes. That is what we were told for our trip in 2 weeks. However I have seen others posting that they did the tour being slightly over the limit. But I guess that's your choice.

The 250-pound limit is specified by the company that makes the Segway. If someone is over 250 pounds then it might not be safe for him/her to ride one. It's possible that the Segway's mechanics are not capable of keeping the Segway upright if the rider weighs more than 250 pounds.

They probably have a bit of a fudge factor in their calculations. In other words, I doubt that a 250-pound person can ride one and a 251-pound person would find themselves unable to stay upright, but for safety's sake, they have set the limit at 250 and it's probably best not to test it.

 

[dgaston]

OK, I am pooh sized and close to the 250 pound limit. While I agonized over this before our August Segway Tour, it ended up not mattering. The battery on the Segway doesn't last as long with heavier people we were told. I had no trouble on the tour and enjoyed it tremendously. They did not weigh me before the tour.

 

[LisaS]

OK, I am pooh sized and close to the 250 pound limit. While I agonized over this before our August Segway Tour, it ended up not mattering. The battery on the Segway doesn't last as long with heavier people we were told. I had no trouble on the tour and enjoyed it tremendously. They did not weigh me before the tour.

I wonder why they are making a big deal of the weight issue if the only problem is battery life? I know someone who didn't sign up because she was under the impression there was a safety issue, but it sounds like she could have done the tour after all. Bummer! I'll tell her if she ever gets back to WDW that she ought to see if they'll let her do the tour after all.

Thanks for letting us know!

 

[buckylarue]

I know that the company that does Segway tours here in Minneapolis says 280 for the weight limit, so Disney might be 'playing it safe' with the 250, allowing for a bit of a 'fudge factor' in people's estimates...

 

[valeriekc]

OK, I am pooh sized and close to the 250 pound limit. While I agonized over this before our August Segway Tour, it ended up not mattering. The battery on the Segway doesn't last as long with heavier people we were told. I had no trouble on the tour and enjoyed it tremendously. They did not weigh me before the tour.

We own a Segway and the maximum limit is "recommended" by the manufacturer. We have had friends over 250lbs ride without complications.
As far as the batteries not lasting...Segways have a range of 15 miles, and the EPCOT tour is nowhere close to that distance.
Also the batteries recharge as you go downhill or during braking, so I would imagine the possibility of any persondischarging the batteries on the tour to be highly unlikely.
Not to mention they only let you run the Segway on the beginner speed level, which is very slow and the least taxing on the operating system.
Hopefully it will not be an issue for the OP.
By the way Segways also have a MINIMUM weight limit of 100lbs. that we have overlooked as several of the children in the neighborhood (as young as 5) have ridden our Segway successfully without problem.
We have found this to matter when it comes to the ability to use their weight to come to a stop, so we always walk right with the kids and use beginner speed only. It is a unique and great treat for any who glide!
Hope this helps.
Good luck!

 

[LisaS]

It might depend on the particular Segway model. On Segway's website www.segway.com they show a new model (HT i180) that can carry a combined weight (rider and cargo) of 260 pounds, whereas for some of their earlier models they indicate the limit is 250 pounds.

 

[valeriekc]

It might depend on the particular Segway model. On Segway's website www.segway.com they show a new model (HT i180) that can carry a combined weight (rider and cargo) of 260 pounds, whereas for some of their earlier models they indicate the limit is 250 pounds.

At WDW they "were" using the original HT i series on the tours with the recommended weight limit of 250lbs.

 

[jimmiej]

Here is a pic of the Segways on our recent trip:

 

[LisaS]

OK, when in doubt go to the source. I found this online in the Segway HT Reference Guide, reprinted without permission from: http://www.segway.com/support/docs/Reference_Manual.pdf.

Weight Limits for Riders and Cargo
Segway sets weight limits for two reasons: rider safety and to reduce risk of damage to the Segway HT.

Dynamic Weight Limits
To keep the Segway HT and rider upright, the Segway HT must always have enough power to be able to turn its wheels forward and backward. Exceeding the weight limits, especially when combined with other variables that require more power (see list below), will increase your risk of falling or damaging the
Segway HT. Variables that require more power include:
> Higher payloads (weight of rider and all cargo)
> Steeper slopes
> Bumpier surface conditions
> Higher speeds
> Abrupt maneuvers

Since the Segway HT can monitor the amount of power being used, the Segway HT will engage the Speed Limiter (and potentially perform the Stick Shake Warning) in response to these variables. It is important that all riders learn to anticipate and recognize when the Segway HT is reaching the limits of performance.

Minimum Weight Limit
The rider’s weight must not be less than 100 lbs. (45 kg). If the rider is below the minimum rider weight limit, she may not be able to ride safely because she
cannot shift her weight far enough back (behind the centerline of the wheels) to safely slow down and stop, especially when riding downhill. Also, riders below the minimum weight limit might fail to properly activate the Segway HT’s balancing system.

Handlebar Cargo
The total weight of any Handlebar payload plus any other attachments hanging from the Handlebar should not exceed 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding this limit interferes with the Segway HT’s balancing ability and could cause the Segway HT to accelerate on its own, risking injury and damage.

Structural Weight Limits
Increased risk of damage to the Segway HT is another consequence of exceeding the maximum weight limits. Heavier payloads place greater stresses on the Segway HT. Segway’s testing has shown that the stresses created by a payload within the total payload weight limit (with any cargo not exceeding the applicable cargo weight limits), ridden on a wide variety of terrain in accordance with the instructions in the Segway HT Riders’ Guide, the Segway HT Reference Manual, and the Segway HT Safety Video, will not damage the
Segway HT.

Just like the dynamic weight limits, several factors affect the loads transmitted to the Segway HT:
> Skill level of the rider
> Payload (weight of the rider and all cargo)
> Surface condition (obstacle height, etc.)

The stresses created by exceeding the rider or cargo weight limits, especially when riding on uneven terrain, could damage the Segway HT.

 

[Mykelogan]

(not "bear in the blue house" Size)

I like that one, "Bear in the Blue House" sized. As I consider myself a bit above Pooh sized, I've been on the hunt for a good analogy. The other I've used is "Baloo Sized" hehe. Just had to share.

No comment on the Segway here, never done it.

Mike

 

[scanmom]

we got to ride the segway at DLR in the innoventions attraction area. We LOVED it. My DH is about 295 lbs and they never asked his weight. But, the ride at DLR lasts about 5 minutes total, with training and everything. And my 2 DD's also rode, and one of them is about 85 lbs! I am a whopping 97 lbs....none of us had any problems and no CM's asked us anything about weight...only about ages. I did have to sign for the girls to ride, since they are minors.

 

[tubachick]

I like that one, "Bear in the Blue House" sized. As I consider myself a bit above Pooh sized, I've been on the hunt for a good analogy. The other I've used is "Baloo Sized" hehe. Just had to share.

No comment on the Segway here, never done it.

Mike

Thanks--- I love the Baloo sized also.

Thank you everyone for the info we are not at the 250 mark --- yet

I think we will try it.

 

[tubachick]

we got to ride the segway at DLR in the innoventions attraction area. We LOVED it. My DH is about 295 lbs and they never asked his weight. But, the ride at DLR lasts about 5 minutes total, with training and everything. And my 2 DD's also rode, and one of them is about 85 lbs! I am a whopping 97 lbs....none of us had any problems and no CM's asked us anything about weight...only about ages. I did have to sign for the girls to ride, since they are minors.

How old are your girls, did they enjoy it?? DStepS will be 8 and is about 95 also, just wondering. Thanks