We tuned in for Woz's grand Segway polo match today. Aside from the simultaneously eerie and warm feeling we got from Steve Wozniak's shirt bearing a striking resemblance to our old high school's band booster wear, we weren't able to enjoy much of the very short broadcast of the match. In fact, we have no idea who won, cried, made out with Kathy Griffen or anything.
Though, we're sure Woz won. I mean, the guy is Woz, after all. Here's a clip we did manage to catch in which Woz pitches you Segway polo with enough fervor to light your heart on fire...he offers to train you and everything.












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@SAIFDS: dude stop it.
where is jesus when you need him. Oh wait soon will be here and no more wwjd.
I think Woz needs to spend a little less time on the Segway and a little more time walking for his own health. He seems to get larger and larger each year and I'm sure that Segway isn't helping.
God bless him. Oh, and for the Segway Polo offer? Hmmm, no thanks. Sorry, I know I'm missing out on all the fun.
Hell, I'll take him up on it! Looks like fun! Do I care whether I look geeky doing it or not? I'll give you one guess...
I feel bad about the segway. I never owned one, but I have ridden one, and I was amazed by the power and maneuverability. They are made extremely well too, like a good motorcycle. The geek factor killed the Seg I am afraid. But these would have been great for a lot of tasks, especially in warmer areas. Of course we'd basically have to redesign our cities to do that properly...
Where I live the first guy who tried to ride one down the sidewalk got a ticket! Go green go! As in get out of here, beat it!
Be nice to Woz! He never sold out.
It could be ALOT worse... This guy can afford a jetpack...
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I never got the point of the Segway, oh, I'll grant you that its an great use of technology but beyond that its limited in its actual uses. Then there is the price, which has made the company turn to renting them since its really just a tech toy rather than something practical. Something to do with your money if you have too much money. As for polo, without the horses no thanks.
That being said, I'd love to see Segways vs Horses Polo. That'd be awesome, come on Woz take on some freaking horses!
charlie brown grew up completely wrong, if he thinks this is an acceptable pastime. And, who does he think he's fooling? Everyone knows Peppermint Patty is gay and not a funny stand-up comedian... only dating him for the evil offspring.
Is it just me or does his helmet seem just a little to small?
@sfokevin: Wow can't wait to see a jetpack polo!
@Set to evil: That is the largest size they make.
@gary_7vn: I disagree, what is killing the Segway is that it was never practical from the get go. It was always just a tech toy, always. Not really great for sidewalks (unless you wanna be thought of as a lazy/rich bastard. I nearly get run over enough by old people or fat people who don't wanna walk). Not really great for the streets either.
It'd be cheaper to buy a moped, and you get a longer range and its easier to get legal. Then there is the use by a city, cops, etc. It's silly, especially for the cops. I'm going to run up the stairs after the guy and nobody will steal my Segway because it belongs to a cop. -_-
Hopefully apple will make and i-defibrillator for Woz. Just imagine a cute sexy little defib unit, a bit of chrome and glass, small pads that hook up to the chest of the (dead) user. Maybe let it hook up to your ipod so your favorite playlist kicks in just as your heart is restarted. SWEET!
@multipleshotsfired: I'm so gonna patent that idea. Just call me Bill Gates.
what is the point of this video? i was expecting to see an insane segway polo match. im very curious how that looks, and am eager to play. put up more videos please!
Uh, Woz, you need to get off the Seg and burn some calories. Your OWN calories.
@bbfreak: I love Woz, but pretty soon he'll be technically counted as a horse.
And he has an unfair advantage... he is the only player who can afford to completely anyalate his Segway and replace it after every game. I hear he plays a tad on the heavy handed side.
And heavy armed side, and heavy legged side, and heavy....
@jmckee: HAHA....that's the first thing I thought too. The guy looks pregnant for goodness sakes!
where is Nutbastard when you need him?!
@AustinMiniMan:
he's actually a stickler for the right-of-way rule, probably the least contact-oriented player there.
@ANoel:
yeah i missed the webcast part since google maps gave me the wrong school address, but i did get to play a couple of quarters in the post game. man i wish i could afford my own segway.
@multipleshotsfired: "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue.
@bbfreak:
they weigh quite a bit and won't power on without the proper key, i SUPPOSE you could haul it off by hand, but honestly, they're really cumbersome when unpowered, and useless still even after you get it home. You'd have to be able to decode and fabricate the right key for that segway, which is more trouble than it's worth to steal a $2,000 high-profile nerd-conveyance. and then you gotta sell it again, and, being such a tight knit community, theres no way you could even sell it in the same town.
aside from polo... are there any RACING Segways?
@ANoel:
in a word: no. they top out at 12.5 mph, and although putting larger wheels on will give you a higher top speed (assuming speed is calculated by the segway by wheel revolutions) it also puts you higher off the ground. I wish they'd go a little faster than they do, but 12.5 mph is ok, and i think there's a legal limit or something.
hey i cant watch this video at work - please tell me the part where woz is teaching that little kid to ride the segway made it to the tubes - i hit woz's nipple with a green laser during the filming of that.
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