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@bluesky69 

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bluesky69

Manual wheelchair

Morning everyone. I'm looking into getting a manual wheelchair but just wondering if it might be too hard physically. I've no problem with my arm strength but I would want to be using it for days out. I have used a mobility scooter on holiday but would prefer to use a wheelchair. No offence to anyone that uses a scooter. Just wondered if anyone could give me some advice on how practical or hard it could be. Thanks
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@grandma
@grandma
 

Hi @ bluesky69 there are so many to chose from and a huge range of prices. Do you want one that folds up and goes in the boot of the car? Terrain makes a huge difference as well I.e. City streets or rough country roads, all these things have to be taken into account. I'm not a manual user cos mines electric but there will be lots of people on this site who have had to redort to one so there will be lots of info and suggestions coming your way👏👂😜

@EdmontonAlberta
@EdmontonAlberta
 

@bluesky69 Maybe I am missing something; why would you want a manual wheelchair? A woman in our apartment uses an electric wheelchair; I watched her walk her Service dog, then drive it through the snow to pick up the poop (Canadian law says we have to...) When my turn comes, this is exactly what I will be looking for... Drive from Point A to Point B then park the wheelchair while taking out the key. Then walk the rest of the way. Just my thoughts...