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[billy6755]

Hi everyone.

Have any of you noticed there is nothing available for disabled people to get out there and get full off mud? Previous to my sci I was a quading enthusiast and used to ride at local tracks. Post sci I was very disappointed to find there were no such places that accommodated people with a disability. I have come across a possible opportunity to set up and run an off road/quading experience for disabled people, using the woodstar ATC.
Some of you may be familiar with these, for those of you who are not the woodstar is a specially designed all terrain vehicle built for physically impaired people, and trust me when I say these things are amazing! They will go wherever you point them! With a top speed of 60-mph. The vehicles I have can be driven by people with sci level c5 or lower. They are equipped with hydraulic steering, brakes and accelerator. I am injured at c6 complete and have more than enough strength to control the quad. If it goes well I will look into getting more specialist equipment on one of the vehicles to enable people with a higher level injury to drive.
The track will be about 5 miles from Southport spinal injury centre in Lancashire. I am just trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested in having a go. I will get some photos and a few videos up soon for you all to see the ATC in action. If you could leave me your thoughts and some answers to the following questions that would be much appreciated.

1.How much would you pay for an hour on purpose built off road/quad track, includes the woodstar ATC, helmet, water proofs, and a fully trained instructor to show you how it all works. (please bare in mind the up keep of the ATC, equipment and instructor)
2.How far would you travel to have a go?
3.If you enjoy the experience how often would you like to go?

Thanks for looking and hope we get enough interest to get this up and running.
Oli

Edited by billy6755, 07 August 2009 - 11:05 AM.

[Karl187]

I'd definetly be interested in that.

1. I'd be willing to pay between £60 and £80 for a full day.
2. 50-200 Miles max.
3. If I enjoyed it I'd be a regular.

[DaveP]

My suggestion would be to find a more central location and ideally be part of an existing offroad centre. Maybe a centre with quad bikes and other offroad vehicles so a group of mates can all go and have some fun - wheelchair guy in a Woodstar, others on quad bikes.

I know a para that is looking into setting up a quad bike offroad centre near Chester - maybe you guys could get together and explore the idea of some sort of joint-venture, or you placing the Woodstar at his site, etc.

I think a monthly or quarterly race would be an excellent idea. Different theme each time - mud, tracks, snow, rivers, etc.

[ClaraTaylor]

Have you spoken to existing off road centre (for instance http://www.avalancheadventure.co.uk/ ) about hiring their track yourself and doing "cripple weekends" / evenings etc. You have the full set up of a maintained track, the loos, car park, feeding station.....

This way you could be travelling around the country yourself rather than the customers doing the travelling (always puts people off) and getting a wider audience.

[allister]

 ClaraTaylor, on Aug 7 2009, 01:41 PM, said:

Have you spoken to existing off road centre (for instance http://www.avalancheadventure.co.uk/ ) about hiring their track yourself and doing "cripple weekends" / evenings etc. You have the full set up of a maintained track, the loos, car park, feeding station.....

This way you could be travelling around the country yourself rather than the customers doing the travelling (always puts people off) and getting a wider audience.

Hiya Clara,
Totaly agree with you By the time we've gotten into cars, been driven around, we'd be to exausted by travelling to have a great laugh.
I'd travel upto an hour, and would love to have a go, but not when your on the track, cause I know you'd thrash the pants off me!!!!
Al

Edited by allister, 07 August 2009 - 01:14 PM.

[Dean1978]

Hey watched a video on one of those things and have to say there pretty neat looking. I'm over here in Texas. I'm a C-7 and have use of my upper body. I ride a atv and go to rallies they have around here. I've gotten off in deep mud holes, gone up steep hills, and been through deep water on mine. You wouldn't believe the faces of people when they find out I'm in a wheelchair and fourwheeling like them. I wouldn't mind trying one of those out though they look pretty awesome. I know a guy who would probably love to get on one of those things. I would probably say rent them by the day. Probably at about 100 dollars a day. Cause you have to take in the upkeep on them and if someone wrecks it or tares it up going through a mud hole. Cause it can happen that quick. If you know of a place around here that has them hit me up and let me know. Cause I would like to see one up close. My e-mail is ChanceLDean@aol.com. I'll see if I can get it going around here.

[Zoo]

I would definetly be interested in this ! Also is there a website for the Trackstar ATC?

[Flyn Outriggers]

Hi, i just joined this site and ran across this post.


Have you ever checked out www.bigbearcountree.com It's similar to what you are talking about.

Carl