"Dareway" Segway knock-off for kids

We're not sure how many kids have been begging their parents to get them a Segway but we're guessing they'd be pretty disappointed when they flipped over their brand new "Dareway" only to discover it has not two, but three wheels, and none of the Segway's fancy gyroscopic stabilization -- or stylish good looks, for that matter. It does look to be a surefire way to cause dizziness and vomiting, however, able to spin a full 360 degrees in place at speeds specified only as "a lot quicker than you would expect." All for just £149.99 (just under $300 US). Unfortunately, this one's only for sale in the UK and, you know, intended for kids, so you'll have to wait a bit longer if you've been hoping for a cheaper alternative to everyone's favorite human transporter.

[Chocolate Starfish @ Aug 16th 2006 5:56PM]

I think I've seen this before...

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=segway_more_complicated_than_it_needs_to_be

[Ben Freedman @ Aug 16th 2006 6:35PM]

...or you could get a better-looking ZAPPY3:

http://www.neo-fight.tv/2006/06/episode_009_like_taking_a_four_1.html

Best,

Ben

[Chris @ Aug 16th 2006 7:23PM]

dizziness and vomiting? kids? oh come on, you never played on a sit&spin when you were a kid? the vomiting never happens that I have heard of, and dizziness is what it's all about man

[Secret Squirrel @ Aug 16th 2006 8:09PM]

Don't ever send a link to that terrible talking headed Neo-Fight... This was the first thing i saw and talk about a terrible pod/videocast... It MIGHT be an okay audio podcast but the video version is absolutely hideous and awkward... never do that again... ;)

[serena @ Sep 2nd 2007 10:23AM]

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[Kevin @ Aug 16th 2006 9:21PM]

People seriously need to rediscover walking.

[Psoulfinger @ Aug 16th 2006 9:38PM]

They should turn it into a ride on vacuum cleaner and let the kids do something useful while they're at it.

[Aaron @ Aug 17th 2006 12:45AM]

I agree with Kevin, make 'em walk. At least when they're kids. I mean, if you allow laziness at a young age, that's what's going to stick with them.

[rickm @ Aug 17th 2006 8:03AM]

I hope it can hold a lot of weight, because with the ballooning of kids now it's gonna have to.

[Doc GlowGadgets.com @ Aug 17th 2006 8:31AM]

The Dareway (which is nothing at all link a Segway) IS available Stateside from the UK. GlowGadgets.com will send it to Umbongoland if the customer pays for the shipping.

[Mike @ Aug 17th 2006 8:37AM]

Finally! A product to give kids a little relaxation after a jam-packed day of XBox, MySpace, sitting at a school desk, sitting in the lunchroom, and sitting in the living room. I mean, good God, how are children supposed to keep up with the blazing pace if they don't have a walking aid?

Actually, I think there should just be a built-in toilet so there's no longer need to go to the bathroom. Not to mention the robotic feeding arm so the child doesn't even need to raise that Big Mac to his gelatinous face.

Let's hope this thing doesn't cross the pond, because more often than not, obesity isn't a disease, it's a lack of will.

[Chris @ Aug 17th 2006 11:33AM]

During its pre-market hype, the Segway was code-named "Ginger" (remember, it was going to be bigger than the Internet). They should have called this thing "Mary Ann"

[Kurt Woloch @ Aug 19th 2006 5:03PM]

Hmmm... there still seems to be some confusion out about the technical specs of the Dareway. Some sell it as being 12V, some as 6V. Maybe it's something in between... for instance, two 6V motors powered by a 12V battery?
Then, how fast exactly does it go? When the first pictures of the orange prototype arrived, it was said to go 5.6 km/h (3.5 mph). Now its sellers on eBay state 1.8 km/h (1.1 mph). Now this is a huge difference. And are the motors now 42W or 48W? Is that 2 times 42 or 2 times 21?
Then there's still the question how well it does on inclines. I know, this will probably vary with the rider weight. But I'm interested in electric vehicles in general (and small electric vehicles in special), so I'd like to have some more exact data if someone has any. Finally, is there a video of it somewhere?

[Waltzon @ May 23rd 2007 5:42PM]

Kurt. Be real. The fact that you are taking this thing seriously is making my face hurt. Knock it off.

[Brian @ Aug 31st 2007 10:27AM]

My grandaughter insists there is a pink and purple dareway I can only find a silver one can anybody help

[lorraine @ Sep 3rd 2007 11:12AM]

You're grandaughter is right i have seen it advertised on tv only yesterday saying stockists are toys r us, argos among others which i did not catch, i would like pink too but can't find anywhere even searched argos and toys r us with no joy. I would like to know where to get them from!!

[em @ Oct 17th 2007 12:10PM]

my daughter is also after a pink and purple dareway was looking on toys r us web site today and they have pink and purple dareways and also black and orange dareways

[Diane @ Mar 14th 2008 10:48AM]

Hi Brian yes is a pink dareway i have one which is going on ebay for sale daughter only uesed 3 times

[Bronagh @ Nov 17th 2007 8:24AM]

I am looking a pink dareway also for my child please could you tell me where i could get one thanks very much please let me know its important

[dawn banks @ Sep 17th 2007 1:34PM]

my 13 year old daughter wants a dareway: would it be too small can anyone help

[Lyni Lou @ Nov 21st 2007 4:31PM]

Toys r us have pink and purple dareway on there website. It says stock is due mid november. But still nothing.

[em @ Dec 31st 2007 4:42AM]

My son got one for christmas. It was only charged once and now it will not work. Have tried to charge it but with no luck. Can anyone help or has had similar problem?