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Originally Posted by Starznight
Not just yet, my mother only just returned from WA laying my uncle to rest, she was gone for 2 weeks so she had to jump right back to work. But we're thinking of going to look at the TiLites next week. It's such a tough decision, especially given the cost. About the only thing I know is I'm not quite ready for a scooter or other electric wheelchair. Definitely want a manual chair.
Quickies and TiLites offer what I'm looking for as far as convience goes... Collapsible, removable wheels for further compaction and ultralight weight. Designed for chair cushions are nice, but more as an added feature, nothing I can't make for myself, so I guess it will likely come down to the comfort of the chair 'off the rack' so to speak, the less modifying I need to do to have it suit me, the better.
If the TiLites are comfortable and overall "sturdy" then I'll probably order one, otherwise it'll be off to find the nearest quickie carrier.... Failing both of those... Blowtorches and welders here I come  ... I suppose... |
Colors is another good company to look into.
Basically they're wheelchairs for paraplegics that are independent. Lightweight and small as possible for easy use by someone severely handicapped but independent.
i love mine.... it rolls so smooth and very light to wheel around, even if your arms feel a bit iffy that day. I've used it at Target for the last two weeks.... I actually feel less self conscious than when I used to walk a steady, but slow pace with a cane and little laptop computer in my back pack. You know...people asking 'can I get that for you? Thats o, but with my chair I toss it out the car, throw my computer in the back and hop into it...wheel in fast and take my place in Starbucks, lol... People aren't starring on like "is he going to make it" lol...
I don't se eit as a step down or 'giving in' I see it as it makes things a hell of a lot more easy for me to get around... Feels nice to have a bit of extra energy at the end of day, because you don't spend it dragging legs all day . I do still walk as much as possible...always in and around the house and even some walks on th MUP(Multi Use Trail we have around here that is paved and people jog, bike or walk... I use the chair as pure convenience only and it makes my trips into stores and such less of a burden and 'have to'