[python] Stability

Jurgen,

I'm wondering how people react to the python when they first try to ride it. Is there an issue in initiating a turn ? Is it difficult to make small corrections to keep on the desired path? You said you can't think too much about the process or you will go over.This is not idle curiosity. I'm wondering if there is the possibility to create a mechanism to bend the python to one side or the other?
What I have been thinking of was started by reading Greg's stuff on the bending trike.
My thought is this. Imagine a python exactly as you have it. Then imagine 2 small cables running the length of both sides of the frame . Then imagine a handlebar or tiller arrangement connected to a short arm or "actuator" lever somewhere in the middle of the length of the frame that would project out from the frame when the control is turned. This would effectively shorten the cable on that side and help to create the turn. In this way you can still use your body weight but it seems as though you would have more ability to modulate your input and thus your turn and maneuvers.
Do you know what I mean? Do you think it might help? There are details (plenty!) to work out but I think it might be a help. Any ideas out there?

Regards
Rob

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