This discussion about mph in a wheelchair brings up a question for me. My 9 year old son is going to be getting a new electric w/c. He handles his extremely...
Hi Nora, You have every right to sound like a proud Mom, so go ahead, every chance you get. I live in Appleton, WI, and we have a cottage near Eagle Riiver,...
Thanks Gail: Yes, we are in the UP (for those of you that aren't from the midwest north, the UP is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). We live just off US 2...
I was told that my sons wheelchairs (Ranger X) will go 35 miles per hour and can even go through a wall. obviously something I am not going to let them test...
Electric W/C's can generate not only speed but torque[force]. This can lead to dangerous situations to the user as well as to others leading to potentially...
Most power wheelchairs are programmable and you could get the dealer to adjust it. I have my own programmer. They don't usually trust people with those. ...
Whoa, I think they were pulling your leg :). The top speed of a Ranger X is 7mph. Perhaps they said range? Dan ... hour and can even go through a wall....
Increased speed increases the danger significantly. Speed is something that should be for outdoor use but thats my opinion. It only takes an bump of a...
Nora, Here are a few links for you to browse: Snowmobile With A Disability | LIVESTRONG.COM Infinitec - Play - Sports Sun Valley Adaptive Sports Winter Links...
In a message dated 11/1/2008 4:13:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... I agree Mark, and that is why I want the increased speed. When I go for walks with him it...
Maybe because his is a "jr" model, but...even at the highest setting on the programable, it does not go very fast. I can do a slow walk and keep up with it....
Not sure if I've ever posted this but it's worth a look in case you haven't seen it.  http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=5TL5NoNXkow Best,  Mark  blog:...
Dan: Thank you so much. I think that will work great. I emailed them to see if they have any dealers in the US or in Canada. Nora ************** Plan your...
Hi: I am appalled that children and adults on vents have to live in nursing homes/institutions. Is anybody here up to going to DC next summer? I know how ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/31/60minutes/main4560940.shtml  Great story that was on 60 Minutes tonight. Simply amazing! Make sure you watch...
The fastest chair I've owned was capable of doing 9 mph in high-speed mode, and it was pretty zippy. When I was in the mall several times with friends they...
Terri, they MUST have been talking about range/distance capabilities, there is NO WAY any manufacture would put out a wheelchair that can reach 35 mph. The...
Hi everyone: I am almost done with class for this quarter, only 2 days left of class for the quarter. Tuesday is a university holiday, so I have class...
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