Airwheel - "Suitcase Scooters"

[Mart1983]

Hello. I am interested in getting an Airwheel for an elderly relative. It's basically a small suitcase that can be transformed into a mini scooter. If you've never heard of them, here's a short vid via the link:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tfZnN2JyyW4

Has anyone ever seen them in any stores in Hong Kong? I know Taobao have opened a store which I will try and go to this week to see if they have any. The Fortress websites sells Airwheels but doesn't specify if any stores have them. I want to physically see one with my elderly relative before purchasing. So if anyone knows where in Hong Kong I can go and look at one, please do share.

Thanks.

[newhkpr]

Please don't put an elderly relative on these and just use the free wheelchair service every airline in the world provides for free at every airport. I've used them when I was sick between MEL and HKG. I'd never get on these unstable child toy things. Especially if older. They might just fall and break their pelvis.

[saltywetman]

Seen them scooting about in the airport- even often saw a guy riding one down the footpath for a while, apparently heading to work. Twats, the lot of them.

Are these hand luggage only? Presumably they have lithium batteries so cannot go in the hold- and must be heavy. Not very practical for peple with limited mobility.

[emx]

I know Taobao have opened a store which I will try and go to this week to see if they have any.

That is a furniture showroom.

[aw451]

They'll be banned soon if they aren't already, just like "smart luggage" in airports and Onewheels on the streets. I've seen a few mainlanders riding these around shops in CWB and it's just antisocial.

[Charlyd]

I ve seen an eledery with one, he couldnt lift it up to put in the carry on luggage compartment as these are very heavy due to the battery. Also think its a matter of time these will be banned on board due to battery.