Just my opinion, but I would think using any kind of chin control or like, a front or mid wheel chair would work better. Though I've never really used a chin control or sip-n-puff much. I know the turning is much different with a front/mid, but once you figure it out you can turn much sharper with fewer movements. Like some turns with a rear wheel chair you need to go forward then back, forward then back, etc. as you try sharp/narrow turns. With the front/mid wheel chairs you can pull right up to the side of a table in a crowded restaurant much easier, or turn completely around inside a mini van. Or course everyone's life is different and has different needs, you need the chair that best fits you. I think mid/front wheel is much better indoors, rear much better outdoors. But I'm a believer in trying all options before you make a decision that you are stuck with for 5-7 years or longer.
After all that, I would like to get a rear wheel chair now. The Bounder, 21st Century. I've made changes in my life style and now I'm outside much more. The extra speed would be real nice. Greg > I got the rear wheel drive also. The sales guy recommended I get > the rear wheel drive since that is what I am use to for my past 3 > chairs over 21 yrs. He said the center wheel drive turns a lot > differently. Since he is a wheelchair user himself, I went with his > recommendation. At 11:59 AM 5/1/2010, Danny Hearn wrote:
