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[ClaraTaylor]

Come Friday a man in a van (okay so it's a 40ft lorry and the man is in fact one of the local delivery drivers who just happens to be passing various locations that are of use to me) will be dropping off a temporary chair for me (Quickie GPV) to use while I

a) save up the much needed cash
decide what I need from a chair
c) find an alternative that will keep me upright but stop me wanting to pass out from the pain

Next on the shopping list is a cushion as my delicate rump prefers the softer things in life. (Princess and the pea [adjustable spanner that left a huge bruise when I didn't realise I spent two hours sat on it?] moment?)

So where is the best place to get such an item in the UK? And what should I be looking for when I cross examine the maker / supplier / next one in the office to snigger at the word "Quickie"?
Which cushion will best help me with my posture (currently in the slouch known as shocking)?

Being a part time cripple part time super woman (and let me tell you those telephone boxes are NOT cripple friendly when you're struggling to get your pants over your tights) I wont be using the cushion all day (unless of course it proves to be more comfortable than the nobbly thing I sit on at work) and am at low risk of pressure sores.


Much love,
Me x
(Also - if you've any warnings about Quickies now is the time to yell!!)

[Ches]

Im not a roho person but Im very pleased w/ my low profile quattro when it comes to just sitting 3-4 hrs at a time.. or needing a low and quality cushion to use in harder seats... I love that its air which means it can be deflated and tucked in a bag or wherever I feel like taking it.

My friends all like my roho but say it offers a weird surface (not uncomfortable - just kinda weird) for those w/ full bum sensation..

[twisted_ophelia]

I've always been a Jay girl and currently sitting on a Jay Active. I am considering a Jay Extreme for my new chair BUT Ches and I talk alot and she has convinced me to try out a Roho Quattro.

It also depends on how at risk you are for skin breakdown. AireRx makes good cushions too with varying levels of skin protection.

[chickadee]

Ches, on Oct 12 2009, 09:54 AM, said:

Im not a roho person but Im very pleased w/ my low profile quattro when it comes to just sitting 3-4 hrs at a time.. or needing a low and quality cushion to use in harder seats... I love that its air which means it can be deflated and tucked in a bag or wherever I feel like taking it.

My friends all like my roho but say it offers a weird surface (not uncomfortable - just kinda weird) for those w/ full bum sensation..

That reminds me... Ches, are you still selling that cushion? And if you are, what size is it again? I'm looking for something decent that's 18x16.

[Trinity]

Cushion wise I use a Jay2 which is the best for me pressure wise but is heavy, I also have a vicair academy adjuster which is as light as a feather.

[Ches]

Its a 15 x 15 chick.. I think Im gonna keep it a while though, Ive gotten in a habit of using it lately...not that I love it but I'm worried about popping my roho with my hard landings into chair from car!

[twisted_ophelia]

trinity, on Oct 12 2009, 06:49 PM, said:

Cushion wise I use a Jay2 which is the best for me pressure wise but is heavy, I also have a vicair academy adjuster which is as light as a feather.

Yeah, this is my issue with the Jays I have use and am using now. They're HEAVY. I have used a J2 in the past but they add so much weight. I think my Jay Active is like 5 lbs, something like that.

[araitn]

I've used Roho, Jay, and Stimulite (Supracor) cushions. I didn't care much for the Jay but, it was the basic cushion, not one of their more advanced cushions. I liked the Roho and used it for about a year but, I didn't like having to monitor and adjust the air level. The stimulite is by far the best cushion I have used. It's light, breathable, easy to wash, and comfortable, even though I can't feel my ass.

I've used Sportaid to purchase cushions and have been pleased with their service. If you become a fan of their Facebook page, they post a special coupon every Monday. This weeks coupon happens to be 10% off on cushions. The coupon code is fb1012 but, I think you might have to click on the link from facebook for it to work, not sure.

[Ches]

Yeah stimulite is pretty much the perfect cushion, but its heavy as well.

[Bulky]

I was a J2 Recline user for my first 4 3/4 years until I go a pressure sore (not related to cushion) on my butt. I changed to a Roho Nexus as I found Roho quattros too had to transfer on and off. Also, the air inflation part of my Nexus cushion means I can sort my obliquity issues out better than on a J2 (extra fluid sac and foam insert never really worked.) Never thought I'd end up on a Roho but I swear by them now.