Greg why don't you run your current chair into the ground first. Bobbie Smile Everyday
> On Jul 24, 2015, at 7:07 PM, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > > I need a new chair pretty darn soon. Mine is getting run down. The auto brake > barely holds me in place. I usually don't tie down in the van. I just pull in > sideways and get tight behind the front seats. But if at all facing forward, > when the van stops, I roll forward. While in for something else, the repair > shop said the motors are going bad and said I might not be able to get those > because they are too old. When I recline, it makes a loud snap/clank noise > like metal is braking and the seat jerks. I can't count how many small nuts > and bolts I have found on the floor and can't find where they fell off. > > I've always had front/mid wheel drive, except my 1st chair. 21st Century, > large rear bike size wheels. Very fast, but ugly and not real maneuverable. > They still make the exact belt drive chair. Fun chair, but hard to get in > mini van, no turning around inside. > > Other than that old fashion one. Looks like the fastest now is 8.5. I have > never tried a rear wheel drive, with the smaller rear wheels. Do they turn > sharp? These mid wheels can turn around in space. Can I spin around in my van? > > Permobil M300 - 7.5mph mid > Quickie QM-720 - 8mph mid > Quickue P-222 - 8.5mph rear > > I'm looking into these ones. Any thoughts? > Greg >
