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[Kev-O]

Does any one know any good web sites for wheelchair supplies. i have heard of sportaid.com

[hockeydahc]

other than googe-ing manufacturers, no idea. quickie.com? what kind of supplies do you need?

oh, maybe access4all.com i forget what exactly they have/do but maybe you can find it there.

[Jaret]

Kev-O, on Aug 11 2007, 03:18 PM, said:

Does any one know any good web sites for wheelchair supplies. i have heard of sportaid.com

I buy things from Sportaid all the time. They are great to deal with when ordering and the orders always ship right away.

[wheeliebear75]

Hey Kev-O are you looking for WHEELCHAIRS or PARTS or ACCESSORIES? Cuz everyone on the net wants to sell an entire chair. I've been wanting to find (hey I'm a chick) cute stuff myself. I haven't had the greatest of luck. If you are looking for gloves or some other things like that.......think bike shops. We use same size tubing for our frames and often similar wheel size.........only it's cheaper cuz it doesn't have that "medical use" name and price tag on it.

[megatrig]

hmmmmm

so wheeliebear

What "cute stuff" do you want?

cup holder
fuzzy dice
mobile phone holder

ummmm

the list goes on .. lol

[wheeliebear75]

Oh U know fuzzy pink cushion cover, dolphin spoke guards........you know the usual. Ooooh rhinestones are nice.

[itsjustme]

Just a thought about gloves...I found the best gloves in the gardening section at Menard's (one of those home center/lumber yards for those of you who may not be familiar). They are leather with suede palms, snap wrist closure, fingers cut off and they were only $5.99 when I bought mine. The manufacturer probably makes the same gloves for "medical" use and retails them for fifteen or twenty bucks!

...and wheeliebear75...my wheelchair is purple and I am just all about the rhinestones! Now let me see.....

[Apparelyzed]

wheeliebear75, on Aug 15 2007, 02:10 PM, said:

Oh U know fuzzy pink cushion cover, dolphin spoke guards........you know the usual. Ooooh rhinestones are nice.

Nah, what you really need are some Wheelchair Slippers to relax in!



Now that's comfort!

Simon

[megatrig]

Oh my God Oh my God!!

I want I want!!

The fluffy mitt for my hands!!

The carpet slippers for my wheels ... a must!!!

.....................................
lordy lordy .............. scream!!

seriously!! A FRONT TRAVEL PACK!!
http://www.globaleat...essories_2.html

are you kidding me??!!

Is it a joke!!??

Does anyone actually use one of these??

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT ................................ That well known phrase!!!

SERIOUSLY AGAIN!!

Don't we all just chuck a ruck sack on the back of our chairs?

[megatrig]

wheeliebear75, on Aug 15 2007, 02:10 PM, said:

Oh U know fuzzy pink cushion cover, dolphin spoke guards........you know the usual. Ooooh rhinestones are nice.

Actually!!

I used to have a multi couloured frame.... It was fab!!!

my "all terrain" chair has a "brown to green" effect reflective effect....

it was just for a change as my every day chair has a polished frame as it is oh so practical lol

Ohhhhhhhh I am just looking at getting my spoke guards sprayed as the plastic scuffed look is horrid!

So if anyone knows someone out there who can coat/spray spoke guards??

cheeeeeeeeeeeeeers!!

[Apparelyzed]

megatrig, on Aug 15 2007, 04:48 PM, said:

Ohhhhhhhh I am just looking at getting my spoke guards sprayed as the plastic scuffed look is horrid!

Here's what you really want: Spoke Guard Art

Their motto actually says "Roll with Style"!

You could always just get some wheels without spokes like the ones at Lasher Sports. Bling, Bling!

Simon

[megatrig]

Ok Ok I may be going on and on here!!

But!!!!

Front Pack Travel Bag
This travel bag has been designed to be worn on your front so as not to upset the balance of your wheelchair. The shoulder straps are fully adjustable and there is an adjustable waist strap should it be required. The bag has two internal sections, the larger rear section has a detachable carry pack, an organiser section and an internal pocket. The easily accessible front section opens with full length zip.

So how on earth do you use this?

1. You can't do anything in front of you!

2. You open it and everything falls out!

3. You open it and can't actually see in it!!! Durrrrr

I'll let the rest of you add to the list....

OR

Tell me just how wrong I am and just how useless ooops useful this really is!!

Apparelyzed, on Aug 15 2007, 05:04 PM, said:

megatrig, on Aug 15 2007, 04:48 PM, said:

Ohhhhhhhh I am just looking at getting my spoke guards sprayed as the plastic scuffed look is horrid!

Here's what you really want: Spoke Guard Art

Their motto actually says "Roll with Style"!

You could always just get some wheels without spokes like the ones at Lasher Sports. Bling, Bling!

Simon

Thats useful thanks! I think I already looked at that site.

Any English ones about? I'm "chatting" to a printing firm as we type! So watch this space!!

Actually the flame ones are nice!

[Apparelyzed]

Didn't you know that Google has started to hire out their Pigeons to design disability products?

Simon

[Apparelyzed]

megatrig, on Aug 15 2007, 05:20 PM, said:

Thats useful thanks! I think I already looked at that site.

Any English ones about? I'm "chatting" to a printing firm as we type! So watch this space!!

Actually the flame ones are nice!

This any good?

ConformUK

Simon

[Cheshire]

Might not want to have those spoke guards on at a rave...just imagine the tripping kiddies chasing after you as you roll around!

*edit*
Most of the things I plan on modifying my chair with (and have used in the past on cane and walker) I got from the local bicycle shop.
Cup holder (water bottle), lights for being out after dark (I'm really fond of Knog's Frog light)....

Edited by Cheshire, 15 August 2007 - 07:33 PM.

[Ian Baillie]

Kev o, Hi,
Check out

www.shelliwheelchairs.com.au

Get back to me with your thoughts.

Cheers from Sunny Australia

Regards IAN

[Ches]

Ah ha, so this is where the Shelli Wheelchair originated... Hmm Ian. Now I know I'm not Kev-O and you didnt ask what I thought. I am however a genuis, if you saw my lastest post about C5's you would see that for yourself.
So I want to tell you what I think. Im proud you're thinking outside the box and trying to make things to improve our qualities of live. On your page you mentioned a bad leg, maybe I didnt understand, but a one lame leg versus paralysis as high as the neck hardly compares.
Your chair may not make it to the homes or hospitals, but i could definitly see it being used at airports, or stations. It seems perfect enough for someone more able bodied. Someone that needs a quick lift, would be ideal. Even the foot rack on bottom could help transport luggage. Plus no breakdown needed. Almost like the huge luggage carts they rent out at airports.
So thats what I thought. I think its genius, as usual. Im happy to get you rich, I just ask that you dont forget me!
Chesley

Edited by Ches, 23 August 2007 - 02:25 PM.

[Ian Baillie]

Ches, on Aug 24 2007, 12:17 AM, said:

Ah ha, so this is where the Shelli Wheelchair originated... Hmm Ian. Now I know I'm not Kev-O and you didnt ask what I thought. I am however a genuis, if you saw my lastest post about C5's you would see that for yourself.
So I want to tell you what I think. Im proud you're thinking outside the box and trying to make things to improve our qualities of live. On your page you mentioned a bad leg, maybe I didnt understand, but a one lame leg versus paralysis as high as the neck hardly compares.
Your chair may not make it to the homes or hospitals, but i could definitly see it being used at airports, or stations. It seems perfect enough for someone more able bodied. Someone that needs a quick lift, would be ideal. Even the foot rack on bottom could help transport luggage. Plus no breakdown needed. Almost like the huge luggage carts they rent out at airports.
So thats what I thought. I think its genius, as usual. Im happy to get you rich, I just ask that you dont forget me!
Chesley

Ches, Hi,
Many thanks for your comments.
I have sent you an email to explain me a bit better.
Kind regards Ian

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