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[chas728]

I have a question some of you might be able to help me with.I have been in the chair for many years and I'm not the young buck anymore.Given this, I am having trouble with my chair (KIA CAT 5). when I roll along and dont notice a small bump in the road, I flip foward. this sucks. I was thinking of using the frogs legs casters ?## does anyone have info or sujestions?

[knightrider]

Yes frogs legs casters are great, i've had them for a couple of years now and won't go back to normal casters again, I recently got a new chair and got some on this one too. No more face plants haha, you can basically roll over small stones and little bumps with them, when before you'd fall on ya face. They also help if you have bad spasms, like if rolling over bumps when pushing along would set them off before, well with frogs legs it's more of a smoother ride.

[chas728]

Thanks .. as for the face plants :} I seem to fall in slow motion and roll out of the chair ... its still a fall and they stink

[wheeliebear75]

I've also got the "frog legs" they are AWESOME!!!

[Bethann]

Are frog leg caster's better cause they are wider?

And any specific brand name you like best?

Thanks!

Edited by Bethann, 06 June 2012 - 12:21 PM.

[pikey]

I have these front casters and they handle small stones and lips in pavements without making the chair come to a sudden stop and flipping me out.

http://www.gblwheelc...p/product/3530/

[greybeard]

I have these front casters and they handle small stones and lips in pavements without making the chair come to a sudden stop and flipping me out.

http://www.gblwheelc...p/product/3530/

I've got these from Bill at www.mobilityscotland.net and they do the same.

125 x 34mm Softroller Castor Order no.: CW0534
for £30.00 GBP

[knightrider]

Are frog leg caster's better cause they are wider?

And any specific brand name you like best?

Thanks!

Frog legs caster folks are like suspension and help you have a smoother ride and less chance of sudden stopping when you roll over a stone or small lips in the pavement (sidewalk) It's best if you get 1.5" wide rather than the 1" wheels to go with them like these http://www.epc-wheel...hair-caster.htm Wider caster wheels are better, thin ones tend to be a harsh ride plus if you go off road thinner wheels get stuck in the mud/grass. 4" soft rolls are worth getting and still small enough for maneuverability. Not sure about different brands but most soft roll caster wheels are the same like in the link above.

Edit: Here's a link for the Frog legs http://www.sportaid....nsion-fork.html

Edited by knightrider, 06 June 2012 - 02:08 PM.

[chas728]

its looks as if Sportaid has the lowest price 233.50 + shipping. anyother places I shoudl check? hey people thanks and now I'm a member I will give back info too;}

[pikey]

Good point KR I was getting confused between front casters and Frog legs.

Chas I would try the soft roll casters first if you can get them to fit your folks, it may well work for you and save you $$$$.

The other alternative is the Freewheel. http://www.gofreewheel.com/

[MTB John]

Are frog leg caster's better cause they are wider?

And any specific brand name you like best?

Thanks!

Frogs legs is the brand name http://www.froglegsinc.com and there catsers have suspension..

[rAdGie]

can you replace these soft roll castors rubber? or do you have to buy another pair when they wear down?

[pikey]

I don't think you can change the rubber tyre but they do last a long time; I had a set on my last chair that lasted five years.

[goose]

I've had Frog Legs for so long I can't remember when I did get them. BEST purchase ever for my wheelchair for me. I could push over dirty clothes left in the floor by hubby like they weren't even there. SMOOTH riding!!!! I highly recommend them!!!

[rAdGie]

was thinking of getting these http://www.froglegsi...e&id=5&Itemid=3

not these http://www.froglegsi...g&id=2&Itemid=1 ive heard some bad stories about the shock ones :/

[pikey]

http://www.froglegsi...e&id=5&Itemid=3

JBM I am sure I have seen on here a guy had these on his new chair and the folks snapped.

[Jessica Nicole]

Have you used the Freewheel?? My fiance is looking at getting it...mostly for our honeymoon since we're spending the week on the beach in the sand, but besides that we love to travel and so he was trying to decide if it would help or not. He actually has frogs legs but isn't a huge fan of them and is in the process of getting a new chair, we're just waiting for the insurance auth to go through.

Long story short: I'm looking for advice/experience with the freewheel or any sort of adaptive equipment for sand.

[rAdGie]

Have you used the Freewheel?? My fiance is looking at getting it...mostly for our honeymoon since we're spending the week on the beach in the sand, but besides that we love to travel and so he was trying to decide if it would help or not. He actually has frogs legs but isn't a huge fan of them and is in the process of getting a new chair, we're just waiting for the insurance auth to go through.

Long story short: I'm looking for advice/experience with the freewheel or any sort of adaptive equipment for sand.

http://www.mountaintrike.co.uk/ this is what you want, i think ill start saving freewheel seems alittle over priced for just a wheel imo anyway id rather get a proper wheel chair for the purpose ie the mountaintrike

[tsh3406]

was thinking of getting these http://www.froglegsi...e&id=5&Itemid=3

not these http://www.froglegsi...g&id=2&Itemid=1 ive heard some bad stories about the shock ones :/

I have those shock ones you mentioned. They are DANGEROUS, lol. They flex enough when I hit a half inch bump that the footrest hits the ground and stops the chair instead of bouncing over it like the rigid ones do.

[knightrider]

I've always thought them Uni-tine folks look dodgy lol. The normal frog legs ones look safer and tbh i've used them for a couple of years and had no problems, they've saved my ass a few times. When you order them, make sure you get them to your correct weight, if you weigh close or more than their tolerance then they'll flex way too much. All they basically are is a hinge type caster folk with a rubber shock absorber. I'll never go back to standard folks again. Before i had them i would have to wheelie everywhere now i just roll

[Trinity]

I'm with KR, I have normal Frog Legs forks and wouldn't be without them!

[tsh3406]

All this talk about frog legs is makin' this hillbilly hungry, lol

[MTB John]

Now that you mention it, me too.

Deep fried or in a spicy soup - fantastic.

Only problem is my wife won't eat them..

[russ1]

I had them on one chair - didn't rate them much and haven't bothered with them on subsequent chairs and don't miss them.

[wheeliebear75]

was thinking of getting these http://www.froglegsi...e&id=5&Itemid=3

not these http://www.froglegsi...g&id=2&Itemid=1 ive heard some bad stories about the shock ones :/

I have the ultra sport forks on both of my froglegs (have 2 XTRs)....haven't had had a problem. And when I was living with my Aunt I went through Old Town Transit Center.....which has ALMOST ALL COBBLESTONE + train & trolley tracks to go over & curbs to hop to get to where the buses are.....never had a problem in the 9yrs of having them.

All this talk about frog legs is makin' this hillbilly hungry, lol