"The cost of a new Segway runs in the thousands of dollars and can be prohibitive for first timers. By renting them out, we’re giving people the chance to try before buying.”
Darren Romar of Slide4less

In an effort to appeal to Northern California residents and others who have always wanted to try out the Segway HT (Human Transporter) without spending thousands of dollars to purchase a new one, Slide4less and Segway of Oakland will rent a Segway (i series) for $20 and hr, $99 a day, or $489 per week with a 60% credit given toward purchase of a new unit.

The Segway is a self-balancing, personal transportation device. It provides people with the ability to move faster and carry more with them, making commuting, shopping and general errands more efficient. It makes businesses more productive by giving workers greater versatility, mobility and carrying capacity. It accomplishes this by combining the most advanced and professionally tested technology ever created.

"These Segways are hotter than hot,” says Steve Steinberg, a partner in Slide4less. "It’s easy to ride and almost anyone can do it, and of course when you get good at it you can start doing the real freaky things.”

"We started thinking that with the growing popularity of the Segway, maybe a rental business would be a good way to get new people into it,” added Darren Romar of Slide4less. "The cost of a new Segway runs in the thousands of dollars and can be prohibitive for first timers. By renting them out, we’re giving people the chance to try before buying.”