What is Segway Polo?
Segway Polo is a version of Polo, which is played more on Segway rather than a horse. This sport takes all the bicycle allusion and other versions of sports that have been developed for people who would rather not use horses for various reasons, and has its own rule that is adapted to the use of Segways. Polo itself is an ancient sport that has been played for at least 2,000 years, with enthusiasts around the world.
Segway is a transport device with two wheels and a platform on which the user stands. Using a long segway handle, a user can control a device that has an internal mechanism to be balanced. Segways are very popular in some regions of the world, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Segway Polo first began to attract public attention. In 2004, members of the Bay Area Segway Group's enthusiasts decided to play the match and only interest grew; Group members now meet twice a month for matches in San Jose, welcome observers and guests who want to try their hand in several bonds orplaying periods.
As well as Polo on horseback, the Segway Polo includes two teams that try to hit the balls in the goals of the other using mallet. Players move around the field on their segways, watch specific rules on the journey and wear suitable safety equipment. The game is divided into four biscuits after eight minutes, with a time of rest between them; If the match is tied after the fourth bite, the players will continue until one team wins.
One known SEGWAY POLO enthusiast is Steve Wozniak, co -founder of Apple Computer. Sometimes it can be seen on the Bay Area field, along with members of the Polo teams such as Silicon Valley and The Oakland Junkyard Dogs. While Segway Polo has specialized monitoring in the bay area, teams can also be found overseas in places like New Zealand and Australia.
According to the Bay Area Segway Adritists Group is the Segway Polo "a lot likeThe horse's polo, but nothing to chapter ”, and this incredible, entertaining loving attitude keeps the polo of fun, friendly and fun for spectators and players.