I must admit my interest at the back and forth comments posted. It reminds me of what must have transpired when electric lights were considered over gas lanterns or horseless carriages over wagons. Some things never change nor do the people that fail to see change as positive. Segways are just one of the first lines of change in the way we transport ourselves as pedestrians and they won't be the last. Like a gun, Segways are a product of the rider and they way they are used. As for me and my wife, we ordered 2 Segways from Cape Fear Segway as we found it a way we can sightsee, be together with a common hobby and see more of Wilmington that we have ever seen on our many trips. Thanks Segway and Richard Hays for keeping noise, smoke and large vehicles our of historic Wilmington!!