143 replies to this topic

[wheelie182]

Well its a little better,................ but i would prefer it if you kinda of said that Russ's replies were second to mine in many ways, and that my extent vocabulary and accurate spelling is that of to be admired,

you know.......somthing like that, should be okay

[milosh]

hey guys, how do you manage to travel with your rigid-frame wheelchairs? i consider buying one but i'm concerned about packing it up as i do move a lot.

i like your chairs like one used by super hick from ''alan ford'' comics. ;)

[royter]

hey guys, how do you manage to travel with your rigid-frame wheelchairs? i consider buying one but i'm concerned about packing it up as i do move a lot.

i like your chairs like one used by super hick from ''alan ford'' comics. ;)

Hi, i find it quite easy with my rigid frame chair i get in car remove cushion take wheels off fold back down and put frame on passenger seat in total takes no more than 30 -45 secs and put wheels on back seats easy peasy after the first few attemts

[milosh]

yup... i know this... not bad idea and my buddies who are driving [i don't drive... simply dislike it ;)] do so too. which chair you use? please, can you send me some photos how it looks in the car or point where to find such photos on net?

i'm into getting a new chair so i look for the best option.

[lune14]

Hi Keps,

The British NHS can't be any worse than the the US Medicare system. I'm not proud so I'll post a pic of mine. FDR and Churchill would be proud.



I need to get my backrest refurbished. It's not easy finding an experienced cane weaver anymore.

My "other chair" is a burgundy Quickie GPV of which I have no pictures.

LOL ok that totally gave me a chuckle!

[Lucky]

Sorry boys - you are both equal in replies - very concise and with enough information to answer the questions I have not asked yet! How's that?

Why not register and post away ?

[sjean423]

Hi Keps,

The British NHS can't be any worse than the the US Medicare system. I'm not proud so I'll post a pic of mine. FDR and Churchill would be proud.



I need to get my backrest refurbished. It's not easy finding an experienced cane weaver anymore.

My "other chair" is a burgundy Quickie GPV of which I have no pictures.

Karen,

I found this post today, Had to laugh, we all seem to run in the same circles. Or rather roll in them!

[lune14]

Here is my newest chair. A Quickie Ti. I had to reverse the footplate however as the slightest bump would cause my feet to pop off the plate... I couldn't seem to keep my feet tucked back under as is the style with chairs these days. I'm only 5'4" and have short legs so it must just be lack of flexibility the older I get. This chair has push handles but I'm going to take them off as soon as my brother bothers to install a ramp in his house. That's the only reason I've kept them but I detest them. Always in the way. My seat back is also a bit higher than I prefer but I can live with that. My chair guy stripped the seat height level down as much as possible without actually doing any cutting so I'll see how I adjust to it.

I've been using a Supracor Slimline honeycomb seat cushion for the past 2-3 years and it seems to be just fine. It's pictured here w/out the black cover so you can see it better. I've never had pressure sores and prior to this $380 USD cushion I've always made my own from standard upholstery foam ($20 USD haha). I'm not into any sports but transfer a lot in my daily doings so that could be why I've avoided sores. Or maybe I just have good karma!!

I've always used quickies but my fav chair was an Invacare Rolls 500 which I purchased after a wheelchair team used it for only one game. It was stripped down and didn't even have brakes but I only paid $900 USD for it and the brakes were only $90 back then. Was/IS my favorite chair but I somehow managed to burn a hole in the frame so it's sitting in storage til I can talk to a welder.

I've noticed you guys all use spoked wheels.... I no longer do because it was costing me a fortune to replace broken/bent spokes all the time. How do you like them over the plastic hubs?

Edited by Diana, 16 June 2006 - 08:04 AM.

[lune14]

Ooops I must be tired, I forgot to attach the pic!

[lune14]

[milosh]

nice chair, diane! yeah, my next chair will be without spokes. they truly suck a big time. tubes even look better.

[russ1]

No no no no no.......... There's a reason that racing cyclists use spoked wheels - they're stronger lighter and stiffer than any of the alternatives - if your spokes are breaking or bending it's a sign of a badly built wheel rather than a sign of a bad product. If you can show me a light stiff wheel without spokes I'll show you a lighter stronger wheel that has spokes that's cheaper, I'm a big fan of spinergies but they do cost and the spokes aren't cheap if they do need replacing (not had to relplace any in 3 years yet). A properly built standard spoked wheel should outlast the chair, trouble is the standard of wheel builds on wheel chairs is appaling - even on high end chairs - I've had to re true and re tension all mine. If you can't do it yourself take your wheels to a bike shop and ask them, won't cost a lot and will save a load of problems down the line.

[lune14]

No no no no no.......... There's a reason that racing cyclists use spoked wheels - they're stronger lighter and stiffer than any of the alternatives - if your spokes are breaking or bending it's a sign of a badly built wheel rather than a sign of a bad product. If you can show me a light stiff wheel without spokes I'll show you a lighter stronger wheel that has spokes that's cheaper, I'm a big fan of spinergies but they do cost and the spokes aren't cheap if they do need replacing (not had to relplace any in 3 years yet). A properly built standard spoked wheel should outlast the chair, trouble is the standard of wheel builds on wheel chairs is appaling - even on high end chairs - I've had to re true and re tension all mine. If you can't do it yourself take your wheels to a bike shop and ask them, won't cost a lot and will save a load of problems down the line.

Russ I feel my life just wouldn't be the same without you now. You are a plethora of information my friend!! I'm such a "girl".... I don't get too involved in my chair other than keeping it up and clean... to me it's transportation (and part of my wardrobe LOL).

When I was sporting spoked wheels I was forever taking them to the bike shop... granted it was cheaper than taking them to my w/c service center but still it kept adding up. I noticed people were banging into them with their feet often and possibly I was doing some damage when stacking them in the backseat of the car??? In any case the plastics are heavier but easier to keep clean. I have some spare spoked wheels I think I'll dig out and spruce up.. see how I like them on the new rig... all in your honor of course Russ I'm thinking maybe I'll hire you to be my "chair guy" hehe

PS. Just for the record, I WOULD change my own oil if I could! ;-)

[twisted_ophelia]

This is the back of my chair with two buttons a friend made for me and some PETA stickers

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 06 July 2006 - 11:33 PM.

[benok]

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[Alin Steglinski]

Hi Keps,

The British NHS can't be any worse than the the US Medicare system. I'm not proud so I'll post a pic of mine. FDR and Churchill would be proud.



I need to get my backrest refurbished. It's not easy finding an experienced cane weaver anymore.

My "other chair" is a burgundy Quickie GPV of which I have no pictures.

Karen,

I found this post today, Had to laugh, we all seem to run in the same circles. Or rather roll in them!

dont think it gets much more ghetto then that!

[bubbleandsqueak]

quickie gt........................i hate it

Edited by bubbleandsqueak, 27 September 2006 - 02:56 AM.

[gsp23]

My rigid chair - Quickie XTR which I absolutely love...


My folding chair - Quickie 2HP which for a folding chair actually rides pretty well with hardly any flex. The problem with it though is its a little difficult to pop into place when opening, no problems folding up though.

[milosh]

quickie2... i love it! the best chair i've ever used!

why you guys don't use sideguards? it saves your clothes.

[gsp23]

quickie2... i love it! the best chair i've ever used!

Do you have any pics of your chair? I love looking at other peoples chairs to see configs and accessories and just the look at how they are setup.

why you guys don't use sideguards? it saves your clothes.

I have a pair of sideguards but took them off, I just like feeling more open. I havent had any problems with clothing getting in the spokes except when I wear my fleece (its a pullover which tightens with elastic and a plastic stopper thing around the bottom) gets in the wheels so I tuck it underneath. I have only worn light coats as it has only gotten down to about 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) and those havent gotten into the wheels either... Although with winter comming up meaning heavier coats and slop, and when I start my offroading then I may end up putting them back on again.

Edited by gsp23, 28 October 2006 - 02:37 AM.

[milosh]

got some, gotta send later.

[Tarkus]

A little nontraditional.

Regards,
Alan

[UNAFS]

hey russ!!!! my name is nafi n im from fiji . im a c7 level n was wondering if u could give me details on how you got your wheel chair n how much did it afford coz im tryin to get one myself!!!!! thanx alot

[rkzenrage]

Hoveround Teknique FWD



Front wheel drive power wheelchair.
• Operator speed control
• Folding seat (removable)
• Adjustable/Flip-up armrests
• Automatic battery charger
• Automobile-style seat with formed foam
• Tru-Charge meter
• Flip-up foot plate
• Special high-impact cover
• Regenerative and automatic braking
• Programmable, microprocessor controller
• Length 35"
• Width 24.4"
• Weight: Total 228 lbs.
• Seat 51 lbs.
• Power Base Unit 113 lbs.
• Batteries (each) 33 lbs.
• Standard Seat Height from the floor 20" - 23"
• Standard Seat Width 17", 19", 22"
• Range (est.) 20 miles
• Load Capacity 300 lbs.
• Turning Radius 20.5"
• Speed (est.) 5 mph (mine is the upgrade, 7-8 mph & I have a head-rest)

Ignore the griping about no pics in the handbook in the review... when you buy from Hoveround they come to your home as many times as you need them to until you are comfortable with anything you need. That guy purchased it second-hand.
I too purchased mine used, but from the manufacturer, with a full warranty.

Edited by rkzenrage, 21 December 2006 - 08:49 AM.

[CJ Allen]

Heres my chair it is a Invacare A4 it was new in 2000 it is a titanium alloy and very light about 32lbs with every thing including cushion.. it is very adjustable with suspension and two different rakes from 3 dg to 6 dg which it is at in this pic you can adjust the seat height 6" the dump is adjustable 3 different ways very adaptable to any situation being sports or everyday wheeling front caster suspension is great for those lips in the sidewalk and makes it much more stable..cant complain it has been a good ride..

[gsp23]

I have made several updates to my folding chair since my original pics of it *here*. My folding chair has become my offroad hunting chair and has been working out really well expecially with the new 590 wheels I got on it!

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[Hype62]

I noticed there are not many talks of TiLite chairs here, are most of you from the UK here? I'm a t4-5 complete para and from Los Angeles. Anyways, heres my TiLite ZRc with polished titanium frame, and the specs are: 15"x16" seat, 18.5" front and 15" rear seat height, 85 deg front frame, "V" front end with 10" footrest width, 3.75" COG, 2 deg titanium camber, titanium axles, 24" Spinergy LX, 4" softroll casters, Stimulite sport 2" cushion. I have this chair for 2 weeks now, and I'm absolutely loving it.

[LuckyinKentucky]

Wow Hype... Looks like it came right out of the "Pimp My Chair" garage... I have a TiLite as well...I'll try & post a pic soon.

[Alin Steglinski]

dang, no decked out powerchairs :/

when i get mien ill make sure to post a crudload of photos...

be warned, its going to be waaay decked out.