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Best Power Chair Ever
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Posted 27 January 2012 - 01:32 PM
That is a cool chair. I found their website (www.gennymobility.com) recently and the chair is basically a Segway converted for use by the mobility impaired (or whatever the correct term is for us disabled folks). No idea on the cost and it appears you would need some upper body control/function in order to be able to put it to good use. Sure does look like fun though.
I wonder just how fast it runs.Looks like that thing is kickin along at a pretty good clip.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 04:30 PM
I had a friend with a segway that did 8-10 mph and this looks to be on par with it speed wise. If they would make 1 joystick control I'd buy one ASAP. by far the best off road chair yet.
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 04:36 AM
How cool is that, I want one too!!
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 11:18 AM
The problem is you can't buy the Genny, I've tried no response.
Nice website and pretty chair but it's basically a concept. He made a few but has never sold any.
I have been using Segways in various set-ups since my injury in 2004. It's an amazing device. You'll see many different Segway conversions on the net. Some as simple as a wood box, others like the Genny have legs to allow almost anyone to transfer.
I recently started using the Ally chair. It's pretty much the same set-up as the Genny but not as pretty. Not a big deal.
The machine is the bomb. 12 mph, smooth, mud , snow sand etc.
Let's not forget a 22 mile range at full speed and most important a near zero turning radius.
Price.
You need a generation II Segway that will cost from about 3000.00 used to 5600.00 new the another 6999.00 for the chair. That's pretty much the same as the rumored price of the Genny.
Not cheap but not outrageous compared to other heavy duty chairs..
http://www.allychair.com/
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Nice website and pretty chair but it's basically a concept. He made a few but has never sold any.
I have been using Segways in various set-ups since my injury in 2004. It's an amazing device. You'll see many different Segway conversions on the net. Some as simple as a wood box, others like the Genny have legs to allow almost anyone to transfer.
I recently started using the Ally chair. It's pretty much the same set-up as the Genny but not as pretty. Not a big deal.
The machine is the bomb. 12 mph, smooth, mud , snow sand etc.
Let's not forget a 22 mile range at full speed and most important a near zero turning radius.
Price.
You need a generation II Segway that will cost from about 3000.00 used to 5600.00 new the another 6999.00 for the chair. That's pretty much the same as the rumored price of the Genny.
Not cheap but not outrageous compared to other heavy duty chairs..
http://www.allychair.com/
Be Big,
AMAC
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 11:39 AM
Damn!!! I was hoping they were bein g made! Still it is .. getting there I guess!!
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 04:09 PM
Me want. Me want bad! This thing looks to me like the next best thing to a pair of functioning legs. Dayum.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:54 PM
does anyone know if they are available in the UK
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Posted 17 February 2012 - 10:38 PM
dom165, on 15 February 2012 - 12:13 AM, said:
Genny is available to buy from Italy, they will have distributers in UK soon.
Great news. I'll place an order in the morning.
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Posted 18 February 2012 - 09:44 PM
Tarkus, on 17 February 2012 - 10:38 PM, said:
dom165, on 15 February 2012 - 12:13 AM, said:
Genny is available to buy from Italy, they will have distributers in UK soon.
Great news. I'll place an order in the morning.
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Great, keep us informed how you get on!!
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 10:42 AM
dom165, on 18 February 2012 - 09:44 PM, said:
Tarkus, on 17 February 2012 - 10:38 PM, said:
dom165, on 15 February 2012 - 12:13 AM, said:
Genny is available to buy from Italy, they will have distributers in UK soon.
Great news. I'll place an order in the morning.
Be Big,
AMAC
Great, keep us informed how you get on!!
Waiting to hear back. Deja Vu
Want to order yesterday .
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Posted 04 March 2012 - 06:50 PM
That looks ace, those wheels will rip up most everyday obstacles. I'd love one for beach days. I bet that company will do well.
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