I bought this segway to make life a little bit more normal again after an injury that has stopped me from walking properly. For events and getting around the neighbourhood it is great. This is a personal issue that I have with it tho, is that because there is no real suspension, it is hard on the nerve damage I have. For the average person this wouldn't be an issue. But for people using it to have a bit more mobility from a handicap side of things, it's just something to consider about the stiffness of the ride. I'm looking into shoes that take the stiffness/ vibration better.