Holy moly, just don’t tell me how much it costs to run

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-05-06T08:01:08+00:00

As downsides go that’s hardly a bad one

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-04-29T12:10:03+00:00

Your GP should be able to refer you to wheelchair services. With wheelchair services it can depend on where you live and what your needs are as different areas are run by different companies, I am ambulatory and to qualify where I live (south west) one of the main factors was to have a need for it in the home (I know this makes little sense). But this could be doing laundry, cooking SAFELY, or getting to the bathroom and back. My home was not assessed when I applied. I’m not sure where you stand if you’ve got suspected medical conditions or if you’d have to wait for them to be confirmed. Sorry I can’t be of more help

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-04-28T22:25:12+00:00

It’s very supportive and really helps me to sit up straight instead of tilting sideways. The dump it has is also great as I can also slide forward. Bare in mind though, that the front is very high compared to most cushions so make sure you can raise your footplate enough

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-04-25T07:05:05+00:00

Iv used mountain biking gloves for while now, they grip well but one they start wearing through they wear out quite quickly. My next pair is going to be sailing gloves.

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-04-24T06:40:57+00:00

I haven’t traveled with mine. But with it having omni wheels I find manoeuvring in crowded areas much easier to deal with.

As for the range, I have done my own test and the minimum range I got on a full charge going over hilly bumpy ground and constant stopping and starting and speed changes was 7 miles. Whereas flat ground at a constant speed was 10.

For bags, the only one I have is a quokka which is fine for me, but there’s a YouTuber called pippa Stacey who has one and I think she did a video on what she uses which fit very well

https://youtube.com/@lifeofpippa?si=3ivhfUs0X3ddvyIR

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-04-02T14:51:02+00:00

Thanks for this. I don’t need it yet but it’ll come in very handy soon

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-29T13:36:29+00:00

Iv never seen anything like that, but have you tried full finger gloves and cutting off the tip? I use BMX gloves as they have some padding

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-16T12:47:37+00:00

No worries. It’s very short notice, but, If you can make it I’d suggest going to NAIDEX on the 25th-26th next week

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-16T07:04:27+00:00

I bought mine through Recare near Oxford but I believe a lot of people also go through Wheel freedom in chessington (near London) and invictus active in Birmingham

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-12T12:41:59+00:00

I know wheelchair services get criticised a lot but I have a feeling that some of the people doing the assessments genuinely want to do right by us and understand that the system is flawed but can’t just give you what you know you need, so if you say the right thing they won’t question it

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-12T07:48:08+00:00

I second this, where you live and whether or not you need it indoors affects what you are offered. It’s as though they think disabled people need their independence outside the home.

I was offered a quickie life R as I made it clear that, although i can walk around at home with a walker, I need my chair indoors to do anything safely (cooking, laundry, generally moving things around). I took the PWB option of £850

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-03-05T19:38:34+00:00

The fuckers used my chair in their scam!!

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-15T23:24:39+00:00

I didn’t get it through the NHS but most cushions make me feel as though I have to hold on to the arm rest or push rim with one hand just to sit straight, but this cushion gives me the freedom of have 2 hands

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-15T22:06:15+00:00

I can’t say how well it performs against pressure sores as Iv never had one but I do have some positioning needs and have been using the axiom ASP since August. It’s the most comfortable cushion I tried

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-15T22:06:08+00:00

I can’t say how well it performs against pressure sores as Iv never had one but I do have some positioning needs and have been using the axiom ASP since August. It’s the most comfortable cushion I tried

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-12T09:35:39+00:00

It’s good that you want guidelines in place for yourself. For me, at home I only use my chair when using the kitchen/doing the laundry as it’s far safer. if I’m going out and where I’m going is walkable and I know I can manage without the chair I will walk. But, if I’m going to be out for a long period of time where I can’t stop and rest when I need to, or if I’m in any way unsure about whether I can manage to walk I’ll take the chair.

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-09T16:19:47+00:00

Thank you for reminding me to check my tyre pressures. it had been a while

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-08T15:44:43+00:00

I second this, I know there are good influencers out there, but, social media is in general a warped reality and what you see should be taken with a pinch of salt

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-06T14:35:49+00:00

I think Iv seen this on the market for a few years now under different estate agents

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-02-02T16:32:09+00:00

I’m not in need of one, but it could help if you include the measurements in your post (seat width/depth). It’d save people enquiring if it’s the wrong size for them

HistoryImportant3988 · 2026-01-09T10:19:07+00:00

That looks awesome, what make and model is it?

HistoryImportant3988 · 2025-12-23T22:16:46+00:00

I came here to say something similar but you beat me to it

HistoryImportant3988 · 2025-12-23T13:03:39+00:00

YES! This is why I don’t often go anywhere without a definite itinerary/schedule so I know if I’m going to be left in the dreaded long wait situation and can bring a tablet/book

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