Hyperwalk - omg why?

StriderX said:
I don't disagree, but everyone has varying degrees of narcissism involved in their psychology, its just how we function.
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arknor said:
if no one cared everyone would be using selfie sticks
people wouldn't buy overly priced apple crap for the name and everyone would be wearing no name clothes yet they don't
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I think StriderX answered your post.

And people do buy selfie sticks and people do use windows or Android phones. I am sure you are one of those.

So by your own argument, you don't care what people think, i am sure up to a point.

So, really, your post supports my argument.
 
OpenToSuggestions said:
There is no way you could use that on the pavement, with people, kids, dogs and of course dog ****.

A cool idea, but the novelty would wear thin. Fast.
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looks like it only goes 6mph most people probably walk about that anyway

it's basically an over priced skateboard or roller skates that go a fraction of the speed
 
sanaxe1 said:
Average walking speed is 3mph.
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for old people and midgets

For a person with excellent fitness, an approximate moderate walking pace:

15 minutes per mile (4 miles per hour)
9 minutes per kilometre (6.4 kilometres per hour)

A fast walking pace or speed is:

12 minutes per mile (5 miles per hour)
7.5 minutes per kilometre (8 kilometres per hour)

An average walking pace on country and forestry footpaths is:

20 minutes per mile (3 miles per hour)
12 minutes per kilometre (5 kilometres per hour)
 
arknor said:
for old people and midgets

For a person with excellent fitness, an approximate moderate walking pace:

15 minutes per mile (4 miles per hour)
9 minutes per kilometre (6.4 kilometres per hour)

A fast walking pace or speed is:

12 minutes per mile (5 miles per hour)
7.5 minutes per kilometre (8 kilometres per hour)

An average walking pace on country and forestry footpaths is:

20 minutes per mile (3 miles per hour)
12 minutes per kilometre (5 kilometres per hour)
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I wish I had a pound etc

I remember one mate who claimed a 10 minute mile while walking so had him on my treadmill and he just managed 16 minutes which wasn't actually that bad.
Another mate said "Start me on 5 mph" and nearly fell off the end.
Also for the average 'fit' person try keeping up 4 mph for any amount of miles.
 
Dimple said:
I wish I had a pound etc

I remember one mate who claimed a 10 minute mile while walking so had him on my treadmill and he just managed 16 minutes which wasn't actually that bad.
Another mate said "Start me on 5 mph" and nearly fell off the end.
Also for the average 'fit' person try keeping up 4 mph for any amount of miles.
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Indeed. Humans are prone to hyperbole mainly from peer pressure and so exaggeration is often a factor. People usually over estimate their actual ability. I'm a quick walker, I like to stride, I estimate I walk a mile every 15 minutes which would be 4mph. I doubt I could keep that up though for say 5 miles or more.
 
Sliver said:
Indeed. Humans are prone to hyperbole mainly from peer pressure and so exaggeration is often a factor. People usually over estimate their actual ability. I'm a quick walker, I like to stride, I estimate I walk a mile every 15 minutes which would be 4mph. I doubt I could keep that up though for say 5 miles or more.
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these things arent designed for long distances? you jump on the tube or a bus.?

it's just for lazy people who can't be bothered to walk half a mile at a time etc
 
arknor said:
these things arent designed for long distances? you jump on the tube or a bus.?

it's just for lazy people who can't be bothered to walk half a mile at a time etc
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Yeah I had noticed lol. But I was replying to the other guy and not specifically to the topic at hand. :p
 
arknor said:
these things arent designed for long distances? you jump on the tube or a bus.?

it's just for lazy people who can't be bothered to walk half a mile at a time etc
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Do you ever consider that maybe there are people unable to walk half a mile at a normal pace or without great discomfort but don't consider themselves disabled enough to want the stigma of a mobility scooter or wheelchair? I'd defintely consider something like this to help my wife get around once the technology is mature enough that things like getting on/off them don't bring the risk falling.
 
kaiowas said:
Do you ever consider that maybe there are people unable to walk half a mile at a normal pace or without great discomfort but don't consider themselves disabled enough to want the stigma of a mobility scooter or wheelchair? I'd defintely consider something like this to help my wife get around once the technology is mature enough that things like getting on/off them don't bring the risk falling.
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I think by that time Exo-skeletal support will be less expensive.
 
Sliver said:
Indeed. Humans are prone to hyperbole mainly from peer pressure and so exaggeration is often a factor.
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I worked with a lovely bloke for years but every now & then I'd hear a BS walking story because of his height.
He was telling another colleague that he was able to walk to work in 6 minutes while living 0.8 miles away :D Behind a wall of monitors I was shaking my head when my colleague asked why I was disagreeing and I said it couldn't be done because he's claiming he can walk a mile in (quick calculation) 7.5 minutes. Well perhaps he can, how do you know he can't? Because he'd be in the Olympics.
 
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