Monday, September 16, 2013

Segway Polo from Segway of Oakland: Newest Team Building Company Events

On the heels of the world famous "Woz Cup" of Segway Polo held in Washington DC, Segway of Oakland has introduced its newest team building event package for Segway Polo enthusiasts and those who want to learn this exciting new sport. "Segway Polo is tons of fun," said Darren Romar from Segway of Oakland.

The team building and events package is one of the most popular Segway PT offerings in the Bay Area. Many people have had an introduction to this new fun activity and once they play, the game seems to win just about anybody over. "We've had a learning curve in getting together a good program but now have an introductory package that companies just eat up," continued Romar.
This event is for smaller groups and team building events. Generally, Segway Polo works best in teams of five and Segway of Oakland uses extra units to help train individuals. Segway of Oakland introduced the first Segway PT training and event package for Segway Polo fun and company team building a number of years ago. Segway Polo is one of the newest organizational activities around.

The Segway PT, a machine like no other, substitutes for the horse. The field is a little smaller and the game play ends up being somewhat different from Horse Polo, but nothing beats Segway Polo for fun and excitement. It is a perfect company team building event.

"They recently had a world cup of Segway Polo in Washington DC and the team from Sweden won," added Romar. With 50 units and the experienced team of Segway PT trainers, Segway of Oakland provides a new level of training that now allows for a broader base of participants. "We can provide some serious fun for groups of 10 to 50," said Rich Espinoza, general manager at Segway of Oakland.

The Segway Polo training event is great for groups and includes a series of training, tours, and relays as a buildup to riding in a Segway Polo game. There's a lot to learn in a short time but the Segway PT is surprisingly easy to figure out, even though it's still new to most people. It operates like no other vehicle but it is intuitive because it moves according to the riders own body movement. Someone can become a pretty decent rider after a single training session on the machine.

Segway Polo has really taken off in a many of parts of the world. There are competitive teams from many different countries. Well known personalities are Segway Polo players in the Bay Area. Segway of Oakland frequently has players and units at games in the Bay Area. A great way to get started with Segway Polo is a company or organizational Polo Event from Segway of Oakland.

The normal venue in the Bay Area is Aquatic Park in Oakland. Aquatic Park is adjacent to Jack London Square and has a soccer field for playing polo. The proximity to the paths and waterfront boardwalks at Jack London Square give us some access to the pathways where we practice, and do a short ride through Jack London Square prior to some relays training courses and Polo playing.

Segway of Oakland allows for up to 4 hours of event time and in that time goes through a lot in terms of training for Segway PT riding as well as playing polo. So there is significant practice time spent riding and getting accustomed to the Segway PT before starting to creating some teams and then execute a real Segway Polo game.

The game is refereed and conducted according to official Segway Polo rules used for the annual Segway Polo tournament know as the Woz Cup and which is a small tournament that takes places in a different country/venue each year. It is the official world championship of Segway Polo, and teams from all over the world come to play at the Woz Cup tournament.

Segway Polo is catching on not only in China and Europe but also in the USA. It is a very unusual sport, but think about riding the Segway and then playing a game of Segway polo. It's a great event because there is a lot to do.

And with Segway of Oakland's highly experienced guides, there is nobody better to do a Segway PT event with than Segway of Oakland. That's because Segway of Oakland has more experience with Segway PT events than anybody else. And nobody has the unique options like Segway Polo that Segway of Oakland offers.

10 units with 3 guides and training and equipment for 3 hrs at Jack London square is now only $699. Up to 20 people can participate with rotating Segway PT units. More units and trainers available for additional fees. Call 1-800-659-8731 and ask for the Special Polo Event.

New Shipments of IRC Tires Sized for the Segway i Series Now Available from Segway of Oakland

The new IRC tires are a mud and snow tire that has heavy duty traction. This long lasting tire is suited for outdoor use and it is sized to fit the Segway PT self balancing vehicle. The IRC tire has better outdoor traction in comparison to the stock i series Segway tire, but unlike the stock Segway PT tire, this tire will more easily mark surfaces so it is not as good for indoor use or where the risk of tires marking a surface is high. However for outdoor use, the IRC tire is really better than anything ever available for an i series due to its deep traction. This allows your Segway i to go over dirt and grass more easily.

Especially popular with Segway polo players for grass use, the IRC tire has the great advantage of better and deeper traction. Only the IRC tire offers super long wear with deeper tread designed especially for use on grass. "I love these tires for riding around the beach area at Lake Alamanor," said Segway of Oakland co-owner Darren Romar.

The Segway IRC tire does not have the same lift as the x2 tire, so on sand the IRC tire is not significantly more easy to ride than the Segway i series tire and does not provide the same lift as the Segway x2 tire. But the IRC tire is a narrow tire that has deep traction which is especially suited to a wide range of uses. "I love using the IRC tire for my commute because I ride on grass and dirt sometimes," said Rich Espinoza Jr., General Manager of Segway of Oakland.

Whether using it for fun or to get around, the Segway PT is the world's most unique vehicle. That's because the Segway PT is the world's first self-balancing machine. No other vehicle is this small and efficient. It has a super-small footprint to boot. "The Segway is the ultimate green machine," said Romar.

Segway of Oakland and Bay Area Segway have special rates for bulk purchases, so for those that need a specialty tire, check out what Segway of Oakland has to offer, not only IRC tires, but a lot of other customized options. These tires are used by both businesses and consumers.
A lot of Segway owners actually keep an extra set of IRC tires ready and available so that they can use the IRC tire as well as their standard Segway i series tire. This tire is suitable for outdoor use and may not be suitable a replacement for the standard tire because it will wire mark and scuff surfaces like a typical bike tire. Therefore, the standard Segway tire is better suited for universal use. But for those that want something extra, or that really need this type of traction, the Segway IRC tire is the way to go.

"Although a lot of Segway polo users use the x2, now a lot of them have gone to the Segway i2 series with the IRC tires because the IRC tire is less restrictive for swinging the mallet," added Romar. The i series Segway has a narrower rim, and the IRC tire is fitted to this narrower rim.
This unique IRC tire fits both Gen 1 i series units and Gen 2 i series units. This means that the tires can be mounted on a i167, i170, i180, or i2.The tire requires a tube.

The tire also comes for both wholesale and retail customers, with discounts available for qualified resellers and tour and rental business. Inquire today about this unique tire at http://www.segwayofoakland.com or call now at 1-888-8SEGWAY or 510-832-2429 today!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Segway of Oakland Rental Fleet Going to Burning Man 2013


Segway of Oakland has one of the largest rental fleets and rents Segway PTs throughout California and the USA for major events. The Burning Man event near Reno Nevada is an eccentric arts festival that is known for all kinds of bizarre and wild activity.

"I think that Burning Man and the Segway PT go together perfect because they are both pretty different but you just got to love them," said Darren Romar from Segway of Oakland.

The Segway PT is the world's first self balancing vehicle and by now practically everybody knows what a Segway PT is. With the Segway PT, you have almost no footprint and it's an environmentally friendly machine with no emissions. The Segway Company and their dealers such as Segway of Oakland have had some rough sports marketing the machine, but the Segway PT hangs in there and is already an iconic machine.

Many people think that Burning Man is a big group of idiots out on the desert doing drugs and running around naked. But no. Burning man is not about that at all. We all know now that Burning Man is an Arts Festival. In fact all that running around naked and doing drug stuff is a little over-blown. Just check out this recent, more realistic, perspective from USA Today / Reno Gazette article by Molly Moser that explains some of the reasons that this festival has become a powerful driver in the Arts World and is perhaps misunderstood by the general public http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/19/burning-man-festival-reno-public-art/2671427/.

Segway of Oakland rents Segway PT's to all kinds of events, and with both service and sales, Segway of Oakland has shown thousands of people why the Segway PT is so useful at large public venues. "No other vehicle allows you to ride in a standing position while maintaining great control and maneuverability. Nothing beats it in a crowd, and we'll rent to almost anybody that really wants to use a Segway PT," said Rich Espinoza from Segway of Oakland.

With rentals as well as new and used units available, Segway of Oakland brings more options for consumers off all kinds. Some of the best deals on used Segways come at the end of the season around October first, and many of the Segway renters from Buring Man become Segway owners once they find out how useful and fun the Segway PT really is.

That is why the Segway PT hangs in there. Once you try a Segway PT and experience the world's most efficient vehicle with the smallest footprint, you'll see why this vehicle is so unique. Even calling the Segway PT a vehicle is a little strange because the Segway PT is so unique. Nothing else is like the Segway PT, and that is why it may be hard to get used to but once you see the real value, it isn't so bad. Call 1-888-8SEGWAY or go online now and check out http://www.segwayofoakland.com

Monday, August 12, 2013

New Segway Event Rentals Offered Throughout the Bay Area by Segway of Oakland

Segway of Oakland has once again purchased more rental units for an expanded rental fleet in Northern California. They now offer rentals with delivery and pick up through Northern California. Segway of Oakland has the most extensive rental fleet and most experienced training personnel for your company's events and retreat adventures with the exciting Segway i2 and x2. If you want the best event available for your organization, event rentals are a unique activity that is simply unmatched by anything else.

The Segway is unique and tons of fun. "We offer Segways and personnel and we can potentially train up to a hundred people or more at event and offer short rides and lessons so anybody that wants to can learn to ride a Segway", said Darren Romar, co-owner of Segway of Oakland.

A Segway event or team-builder is an event that nobody will ever forget. "With 5 Segways and five personnel, we can handle typical groups, and we can also offer hands on indoor training at the same time. These lessons at events are not as extensive as with our Lessons and Tours here in Oakland, but what we do is use a highly controlled area and method so that participants can all learn the basics and try it out within a very short period of time," said Romar.

"We get people up and going in minutes, and by offering short five to ten minute sessions, we can literally handle groups with hundred of members. This is the best way for a lot of people to learn and figure out the basics and get an introduction to the Segway" continued Romar.

The Segway is a unique two wheeled scooter that operates like no other vehicle in the world. It has no steering wheel or brakes, yet it accelerates and stops on a dime. The Segway is a ton of fun. Some people think it feels like skiing over the pavement. "It glides the way I ski", said one participant.
Yet a Segway is way easier than skiing or surfing or anything else like that. In fact the Segway is so intuitive that you can learn the basic functions and get moving within a couple minutes. Although the Segway feels very unstable at first, once you have a few seconds to understand the operation, you'll find it is the most intuitive vehicle to operate that there is. Simply put, the Segway is really easy to ride.

Most importantly is that your group will remember this event like no other. "We've done graduation parties, retirement parties, company picnics, company events, youth events, scouts, organizational events, luncheons, you name it. Segways are something really special that you just can match with anything else." added Romar.

For more than the same old mundane stuff, try Segway Events with Segway of Oakland. This is the most efficient way to get a group up and going with a fun activity, and it can even be done indoors. It is a highly controlled process and unlike a long several mile tour, it is done in a closed area where people learn and ride with the group and take turns.

It works out great for organizational or company parties. If you want to find out more, call 1-888-8SEGWAY.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Segway of Oakland Introduces New Made To Order Segway PT’s (i2 or x2)

Segway of Oakland (http://www.segwayofoakland.com, http://www.bayareasegway.com ) introduces free delivery on new Segways anywhere in the Bay Area. Now customers can order a brand new Segway according to any individual specifications, and Segway of Oakland will deliver it for anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area.


These brand new units come fresh off the assembly line, and we can build them to any standard specifications. Check out http://www.segway.com for more information.

The Segway PT is the world’s only self balancing vehicle. The Segway has been a niche market product, but it has continued consistent growth in the Bay Area and can now be found in many different circumstances. They are popular with security companies, police, RV owners, boat owners, and in gated communities. Schools and hospitals use them, and many people with mobility difficulties have found that the Segway is the way to go to get around.

Since a Segway is so unique, individualized instruction is needed to really get a good feel for the workings of the machine. That’s why with Segway of Oakland and Bay Area’s Segway’s offer special specialized training with expert staff. “We train people on the spot which gets the customer going in the right direction”, said Romar.

Now Segway is becoming recognized as a very efficient and super small vehicle that is unique with its own range of uses. And it uses efficient electrical power, so with its efficiency and its small size it is the ultimate green machine.

Nothing handles like a Segway and its unique attributes make it best in tight locations that require a smaller vehicle. Its footprint is much smaller than a bike, but it can cover a lot more ground than a bike with less effort because it is a powered vehicle. Unlike a bike, the Segway is not an exercise machine. However, contrary to popular belief the Segway does require some physical effort, and it is not as relaxing as car. It takes some balance and more importantly you have to stand straight. In fact, it forces you to stand straight.

Customers can call Bay Area Segway at 1-888-8SEGWAY to learn about the many of the options available. The Segway comes with various packages and there are two base models to choose from. Popular packages include the commuter and adventure packages. “We build them to any specifications the customer wants”, said Darren Romar from Segway of Oakland.

Please call Segway of Oakland at (510)832-2429 or toll free at 1-888-8-SEGWAY with any further questions.

To find out about this unique vehicle, call 1-888-8SEGWAY or see http://www.segwayofoakland.com.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Segway of Oakland Introduces New Custom Built TV Segway

Segway of Oakland, the leader in customized Segway PT projects, is proud to introduce an all new custom designed Segway model with extra large vertical mount video monitor built into the front frame of the unit. This is a sophisticated “advertising Segway” that uses the Segway platform for a unique on-site demo, production, or presentation.

The Segway PT is the world’s first self-balancing vehicle. It is commonly used for advertising or marketing at events or other promotions. Many Segway PT’s have been built that have fancy custom ad shield with custom vinyl graphic designs. Using the Segway as a platform, many different types of advertising and marketing campaigns have been executed from events or conventions for company ambassadors to TV commercials and production, the Segway PT has been used extensively by many different companies.
“The custom TV-mounted Segway from Segway of Oakland brings that to a whole new level”, said Darren Romar from Segway of Oakland. He continued, “this unit has an integrated monitor that is fully built into the frame of the Segway. It also has a keyboard control panel inside of the unit so the user can see what is displayed on the monitor.

The TV Segway is a custom designed unit that can be used for special and unique marketing concepts. In the initial design, the front screen displays company logos or films, or it can mimic the look of a product or service. The TV Segway can play different digital clips or movies, and since it is essentially the paneling of the Segway itself, it can also be used to show graphics or color so that it simply looks almost like an illuminated vinyl graphic on the front of the unit.

“We’ve custom built variations of the TV Segway and companies have many different ways that they use it. It’s a mobile video screen, but it’s a heck of a lot more than that because it goes with the person riding it”, said Romar.

“Note that these custom built Segways are built project by project for the application prescribed by the customer. These are not stock Segways and they are generally purchased by companies or organizations for brand marketing and other advertising applications” he said.

The unit can therefore be built to customer specifications and the capabilities of the video and computer and not limited other than by what is reasonable for the application. The units require special training and contracts, but the video and computer units are simply built onto a regular Segway PT with a special aluminum fabricated frame. The effect is very unique, and it definitely draws attention.

“We have a lot of inquiries about these, but we just came out with them a month ago and the time and effort and cost required needs to really be something the customer is interested in”, said Romar. “There is significant amount of custom CNC’d parts and some aluminum welding that goes into these fabricated machines, as well as the equipment being used for the advertising (example: monitor, computer, and battery power” he continued.

The mobile display screen is very large and can be adapted for use at events or grand openings, TV commercials, conventions, or other brand marketing productions. The elaborate work involved in these unit results in something so unique it guarantees that people take notice.

The Segway PT moves like no other machine, and that combined with the custom electronics makes this machine very different. Nothing has the maneuverability of the Segway PT. With training and careful riding the TV Segway can be maneuvered like nothing else that can also show a full length production series of movies.

Those interested in the custom built TV Segway and it’s potential marketing, advertising, and presentation opportunities and applications contact Steve or Darren at 1-888-8SEGWAY or 510-832-2429.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Segway of Oakland Offers New Fleet of Segway Rentals for Burning Man

Segway of Oakland is making available a new fleet of Segways for the Burning Man event that takes place in late summer in the Nevada desert Monday August 26th 2013 to Sept 2nd 2013. Segway of Oakland is taking reservations now so book your Segway PT for Burning Man by calling 1-888-8SEGWAY. “We have tons of units available with our new fleet but we book fast so you never know”, said Darren Romar from Segway of Oakland.

Going to Burning Man? Looking for a fun and practical way to get around? Riding a Segway is the best way to get around at Burning Man. Rent a Segway for just $729. Segway of Oakland, http://www.SegwayOfOakland.com, is the only reliable Segway renter in Northern California and Northern Nevada and has been in business for ten years, supplying Northern California with Segway rental, repairs, and sales. Segway of Oakland has also been renting Segways specifically for Burning Man for the past five years.

“Nothing is more convenient than zipping across the playa on a personal Segway,” says Darren Romar, co-owner of Segway of Oakland. With quick acceleration/deceleration and a zero turning radius, the Segway is extremely maneuverable even in crowded areas. Get around quicker than on foot and with less effort than a bicycle. Not just a convenient way to get around, the Segway is fun too.

Extra days can be added for a fee, early pick-up or late drop-off is $99.00 per day per Segway. Rental Segways can also be picked up at the Grand Sierra Hotel in Reno, NV for greater convenience. A hold will be put in the credit card of the renter for the retail value of the Segway, until the Segway is returned intact. If renting more than one Segway, more than one credit card will need to be used.

Please call Segway of Oakland at (510)832-2429 or toll free at 1-888-8-SEGWAY with any further questions or to reserve a spot, because spots are limited and they go fast.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

America's Cup Segway Rentals from Bay Area Segway and Segway of Oakland

Segway is offering special rental rates for America's Cup related activities during July and August. "We're doing rentals at $75 for 24 hours whereas our normal rate is $99 a day," said Darren Romar from Bay Area Segway and Segway of Oakland. "The America's Cup is associated with Green Businesses and there is no business more focused on being green than Segway," continued Romar.

In celebration of the America' Cup event, Segway of Oakland is distributing materials related to green transportation at locations throughout the Bay Area.

The Segway PT is the first self balancing vehicle. It is one of the world's most efficient vehicles and it has no emissions. Segways are sold throughout the world and are used by many different types of organizations. They are sold to both the commercial and consumer market, and they are also a recreational vehicle used for fun and entertainment.

"Several Segway tours are available at the waterfront in San Francisco where spectators follow the America's cup. We are renting Segways to several businesses for various kinds of activities conducted around the area where a lot of the America's cup activity will take place," said Romar.

Segways offer an extremely small footprint and they are great in crowds as well as parks and events which are spread out over large areas. Law enforcement commonly utilize the Segway at large events. Segway of Oakland and Bay Area Segway have rental units for businesses, officials, as well as spectators or tourists who are here for the America's Cup.

The Segway has virtually no noise but because you are standing on the unit, there is a lot of visibility making it the ideal for seeing or being seen at a large event. Romar said, "The Segway is the ultimate green machine because it is more efficient than any other electric vehicle. Due to it's extremely small size and ultra direct transfer of power, nothing beats the Segway."

So, if you're interested in highly efficient green vehicles you need to experience the Segway PT. Bay Area Segway and Segway of Oakland are the largest and oldest Segway dealers in Northern California. Call today at 1-888-8SEGWAY for more information about the ultimate green machine and visit http://www.segway.com and our website at http://www.segwayofoakland.com