I put my ROHO cushion on top of the airline seat. Same with the car seat. Bob V On Aug 16, 2014, at 9:30 PM, Gail Holmes wrote:
> Do you take the airline cushion out and replace it with your Roho cushion ? > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 15, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Don Price <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I don't fly very often (usually two or three round trips per year), but I >> did just return on a flight from Milwaukee to Phoenix. I have a few tips >> that work for me. >> >> 1. If you can afford first class/business class, the seats are wider and >> much more comfortable. I can't afford it, but I have been bumped up to first >> class on several flights and it is wonderful. >> >> 2. Bulkhead seats (first row after first class) are next best because of >> extra leg room and no one needs to climb over you to get to their seat. >> However, there is a slight downside which I'll explain below. >> >> 3. I travel wearing a hoodie sweatshirt. The pocket on the front is a >> perfect place to put wallet, phone, ticket, snacks and still have them >> reachable. Also, the hood comes in handy once I start getting cold. Or stuff >> a tshirt into the hood and you have a pillow to lean back on. >> >> I fly alone on 80% of my trips. I only book direct flights, unless there's >> no other option. It's important to be able to direct your transfers and >> care. I'm c5/6 so I require a complete lift transfer. I'm pretty light [150 >> lbs] so two people can generally transfer me easily. Once I'm in the aisle >> chair I instruct them how to disengage the clutch on my chair so it can be >> pushed. >> >> I always sit on my Roho on the plane. Since I'm by myself I make sure they >> position me properly from the start or it's going to be a long, >> uncomfortable flight. Since I don't have use of my trunk muscles the landing >> is always interesting because they hit the brakes hard so I have to find a >> way to hold onto something or I'll flop forward. If I've made friends with >> the passenger next to me I'll sometimes explain and ask them to put their >> arm across my chest on landing. But usually I'm able to hook my arm behind >> the seat and hold on ok. >> >> Now, in a regular row of seats I have to explain to the other passengers >> that I'm unable to stand and they'll have to climb over me to enter/exit the >> row. I hate this part of flying--it's awkward. Again, this is not an issue >> if you're in the bulkhead row. However, what I LIKE about the regular rows >> is that I can lean forward and rest my head on the back of the seat in front >> of me. This is a nice way to stretch, weight shift and even take a little >> nap (be prepared that sometimes they suddenly move their seat.) This is the >> one downside of the bulkhead seats--no seat in front of you to lean forward >> onto. >> >> Since you'll be the first one on the plane and the last one off, take a >> moment to introduce yourself to the flight crew. Kindness goes a long way in >> how you'll be treated. Let them know how they can best assist you, >> especially in an emergency. I tell them to just grab under my arms and drag >> me if they had to. >> >> Rather than carry my heavy/bulky battery charger, I duct-tape it onto the >> back of my chair, being sure to secure and zip tie the cords. Always be sure >> your chair gets a special handling tag [aka gate tag] so that it gets >> delivered directly to the door of the plane. >> >> Happy flying! >> Don. >> >> >> On Friday, August 15, 2014 9:16 AM, "[email protected]" >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> I did not know this. Very interesting. >> I travel by air quite a bit. Yes a ROHO cushion expands during flight, the >> cabin pressure inside most >> airliners is 8,000 feet. I live near sea level (300 feet to be exact) and >> use a ROHO Quadtro Select High >> Profile (4" cell) cushion. >> >> When the plane gets to altitude the cushion is still in one piece, but it >> becomes quite firm and doesn't allow >> for proper immersion (sinking into the cushion so it is distributing >> pressure over a large area). When I get >> to altitude I open the air valve and let some air out until I feel like I'm >> sinking into the cushion about 2"--it >> doesn't take much--I would guess I open the valve for about 2 seconds, >> check, perhaps another 2 seconds. >> >> The next thing to remember is when the plane lands, the cushion needs to >> have air put into it. Although it >> would be easy to travel with a small ROHO air pump, I just blow 1-or two >> full breaths of air (it depends on >> if I land in Denver or Florida) and it brings the cushion back for that >> altitude. >> >> There have been flights when I have forgotten to let the air out, the >> cushion is fine, and on "that" flight >> my skin was fine--in my opinion a firm ROHO still provides more protection >> than no cushion at all--but >> (knock on wood) despite having a butt that is nothing but skin and bones >> I've never had a pressure sore >> in my 29-years living with SCI BECAUSE I pay close attention to cushions, >> mirror-skin-checks. >> >> As an aside, in my experience it is extremely important to have a proper >> cushion under you for car seats, >> airplane seats, even the couch. These are surfaces that can cause pressure >> ulcers! >> >> Bob V >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bob Vogel <[email protected]> >> To: Tom Borcherding <[email protected]> >> Cc: Jim Lubin <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected]> >> Sent: Fri, Aug 15, 2014 10:54 am >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Flight comfort? >> >> Hi Jim and all, >> >> I travel by air quite a bit. Yes a ROHO cushion expands during flight, the >> cabin pressure inside most >> airliners is 8,000 feet. I live near sea level (300 feet to be exact) and >> use a ROHO Quadtro Select High >> Profile (4" cell) cushion. >> >> When the plane gets to altitude the cushion is still in one piece, but it >> becomes quite firm and doesn't allow >> for proper immersion (sinking into the cushion so it is distributing >> pressure over a large area). When I get >> to altitude I open the air valve and let some air out until I feel like I'm >> sinking into the cushion about 2"--it >> doesn't take much--I would guess I open the valve for about 2 seconds, >> check, perhaps another 2 seconds. >> >> The next thing to remember is when the plane lands, the cushion needs to >> have air put into it. Although it >> would be easy to travel with a small ROHO air pump, I just blow 1-or two >> full breaths of air (it depends on >> if I land in Denver or Florida) and it brings the cushion back for that >> altitude. >> >> There have been flights when I have forgotten to let the air out, the >> cushion is fine, and on "that" flight >> my skin was fine--in my opinion a firm ROHO still provides more protection >> than no cushion at all--but >> (knock on wood) despite having a butt that is nothing but skin and bones >> I've never had a pressure sore >> in my 29-years living with SCI BECAUSE I pay close attention to cushions, >> mirror-skin-checks. >> >> As an aside, in my experience it is extremely important to have a proper >> cushion under you for car seats, >> airplane seats, even the couch. These are surfaces that can cause pressure >> ulcers! >> >> Bob V >> >> >> >> >> The other thing to remember is, when you get back >> On Aug 15, 2014, at 6:13 AM, Tom Borcherding wrote: >> >>> I know many ROHO users carry on their ROHO Cushion and use it during the >>> flight. I would assume the same would apply to individuals who use >>> Stimulite and other easy-to-carry cushions. >>> >>> In my job with ROHO, I travel internationally several times a year. I take >>> along an LTV Cushion which is great for comfort on these long flights. It >>> also deflates and rolls up to easily fit in my backpack so it is very >>> convenient for travel. >>> >>> http://www.therohostore.com/Products/Quilted-Fabric-Cover-LTV-Seat-Cushion__LTVC.aspx >>> >>> >>> I agree the armrests are uncomfortable, but I haven't found a solution yet >>> to this challenge! >>> >>> Tom Borcherding >>> ROHO Inc. >>> 100 N. Florida Ave. >>> Belleville, IL 62221 USA >>> [email protected] >>> www.therohogroup.com >>> 1-618-222-3505 >>> mobile 314-378-0051 >>> >>> >>> From: Jim Lubin <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected], >>> Date: 08/14/2014 07:23 PM >>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Flight comfort? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Nancy Pritchard <[email protected]> >>> Date: Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:34 AM >>> Subject: Flight comfort? >>> To: Quad List <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> Looking for tips on airplane comfort. The seat incline and arm rests are >>> not supportive enough or comfortable. We have flown before just thought you >>> guys might have some tricks up your sleeves. C5/c6 >>> >>> >>> Mom/Nancy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> This e-mail contains information and/or documents from The ROHO Group, Inc. >>> Any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the >>> use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. 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