It could probably be best described as a unicycle with no seat or pedals, the Magic Wheel is definetely not what you are used to seeing in parks. To ride, you put one foot on either side of the wheel on the platforms provided, and kick with the other. Given the low center of balance you have while riding it should be fairly stable, at least while both feet are planted. The unit does feature a handy built in carrying handle at the top, something that I think I would use fairly often.
Aloha from the beach,
greg
