Golf Skate Caddy - Death of the Golf Cart?

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Are these things going to kill the traditional golf cart?  Dunno, but they sure look like fun...

 

 

This thing has more features than a Mini Van!

[GolfSpy Dave]

I've tried multiple times to get one of these in for review. It looks like a fun way to play

[Mr_Theoo]

I want one of these so bad! Wonder if the course would charge me a cart fee if I had my own lol

[furu]

Golf = 60+ year old people. They want to sit down.

 

Drinking, eating, writing scores - there's a lot of things that can be done in a cart but not on this.

 

But I'm getting one Would have to keep it in Portugal, probably not legal in Norway. Segway was just allowed earlier this year

[markb]

Two thousand bucks and hard (or impossible) to put in your trunk.   Half the capacity of your existing Yamaha's and ten times the liability risk of accident or injury.

 

I expect to see these on a golf course near me precisely never.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Golf = 60+ year old people. They want to sit down.

 

Drinking, eating, writing scores - there's a lot of things that can be done in a cart but not on this.

 

But I'm getting one Would have to keep it in Portugal, probably not legal in Norway. Segway was just allowed earlier this year

 

Just showed this to a couple of 60 year olds -- both said they preferred walking, but this looks like a "hoot."  

[hckymeyer]

Looks like fun for a round or two, but I can guarantee I would hurt myself badly if I tried to get home from the clubhouse on most Wed nights after golf.  My cart on the other hand practically drives itself home!

[Kenny B]

Two thousand bucks and hard (or impossible) to put in your trunk.   Half the capacity of your existing Yamaha's and ten times the liability risk of accident or injury.

 

I expect to see these on a golf course near me precisely never.

 

Agreed!  Will not happen here either.  Maybe on a nice flat course, but there aren't any here.  Did you see that two of them took up the same amount of space as a power cart when parked?  

 

The people that would likely use these are the guys that don't need to ride!

[MattF]

I knew it was an Aussie product...only we could invent something this cool but at the same time useless.

 

Look at the 1.31 minute mark in the video. 

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

I knew it was an Aussie product...only we could invent something this cool but at the same time useless.

 

Look at the 1.31 minute mark in the video. 

 

Crikey - wallabies!!!

[MattF]

Crikey - wallabies!!!

 

Ah, no mate. Roo's. I've hit them often enough to tell the difference.

[markb]

Kangaroos!

[MmmmmmBuddy]

There is a Fleet of something very similar to these at Tetherow in Bend. This is a very high end facility, designed by David McLay Kidd of Bandon Dunes fame.  Awesome place, and if they think that these will work, then I am all about it!!!

[MmmmmmBuddy]

I think that Tetherow has these  http://www.golfboard.com/

[Kenny B]

$6500!?!!!   And Tetherow has 13 of them!  How do you justify the same price as a regular golf cart for one of these?

 

I wonder if I can talk my wife into using these when we go there next April?  Not!

[Kevin Unterreiner]

I'm 44 and love to walk. When I play with buddies and drink I like to ride. I tried one of these, though, and absolutely loved it. I will ride this as often as I can when I play and now only go to courses that have them.

 

Agree it's not for everyone. It does take some balance and is a decent workout.

 

I've never enjoyed a round, more though, than when I rode this. Here's why:

 

1) Sped up the round. Was able to go right to my ball. I've played 18 holes twilight in 90 minutes...all for a $12 twilight fee! I've heard courses in California are sending out 6-somes who are finishing in under 4 hours.

 

2) Floating down the undulations of the fairways is just awesome. Makes me appreciate the course more.

 

3) I can play 36 or 45 holes in a day on this. LOVE that. Can't walk that many any more and riding in a cart zig zagging back and forth spending half your time waiting on someone else to hit is annoying now that I've ridden on this.

 

Advice: Don't use if you've been drinking. Don't use if you aren't comfortable with balance sports (biking, skating, skiing). Don't use if you're over 250 lbs (that's the limit). DO use if you want to play faster, experience the course in a whole new way, and get some good exercise.

 

For those who hate on it without ever experiencing it: Don't knock it til you try it.

 

This product will drive more revenue to courses which will ultimately determine their acceptance - they are so popular at courses that have them now they are having to pre-book...so the consumer demand is there.

 

Just watch, in 2-3 years you will see these EVERYWHERE except super hilly courses. I even see seniors using these at courses I've played in Florida and Arizona. And who knows, maybe this will even attract the younger generation.

[fozcycle]

We had four of the Golfboards at our club for four months.  Even though they did generate some add'l revenue (upcharge above cart fee was $10 per round) they by no means provided enough revenue to cover the costs......$6,500 each.  To cover the liability issue, you had to watch a 5 minute video and electronically sign a waiver.  I know because I did it.  After qualifying, I took one out for a "test drive".  I found it very hard to negotiate tight turns.  However, on the open course they were pretty easy to handle.

 

But at age 64, I would much rather drive a two seater cart.

[wbealsd]

I'm 62, but probably would have given one a try until I dislocated my shoulder last summer and realized I don't bounce as well as I used to...

[JohnBarry]

I want to play a round/rounds with these soo soo bad.

[BIG STU]

250 LB weight limit that leaves me out!!

[apprenti23]

250 LB weight limit that leaves me out!!

I think I need to lose about 25 lbs to be able to use as well!

[BIG STU]

I would have to loose about 75 more myself

[revkev]

I've been meaning to weigh in on this one and each time I start something or someone disrupts me.

 

It's a cool toy but I don't believe that it will be a huge hit and here's why - the strength of the golf cart is that it is ideal for socializing.  If I'm walking I can certainly talk with my playing partners but in a cart I can talk, have a drink, smoke a cigar, it's like being on a college road trip.  I believe that's why carts quickly became popular and have remained so for some time.

[silver & black]

I agree Rev. The golf cart isn't going away any time soon. The skate thingy looks like a lot of fun, though!

[Hula Rock]

These are VERY popular in San Antonio.  The city owned golf courses, Alamo Golf trail, trialed a fleet of these things and from what I heard they will be offered on all 7 courses.  There is no upcharge, as a matter of fact its cheaper to rent instead of a cart at $10.00.  The caveat, you have to take a short 10 min class on how to use it.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

I posted this in another thread, but what the hell...

 

[Kenny B]

OK, I'm in!  Thanks John.  I've got my insurance paid up.

[kfilly20]

These are VERY popular in San Antonio.  The city owned golf courses, Alamo Golf trail, trialed a fleet of these things and from what I heard they will be offered on all 7 courses.  There is no upcharge, as a matter of fact its cheaper to rent instead of a cart at $10.00.  The caveat, you have to take a short 10 min class on how to use it.

 

Interesting, as they are twice as much as a cart at my local course.