RE: [QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-27 Thread MissLiz
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2007-02-27 Thread poajoan
Hi Linda. When I am up in my wheelchair, I have no problems. I also have a chin drive chair, I use a control collar around my neck. In my home. I have places where I can have my water set up for me. I would just like to be able to pick up my glass of wine when we are eating dinner and not have

RE: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread Danny Hearn
Thanks Eric, I been doing some reading on powerchairs, seems none are perfect, all seem to have good points and bad. I guess the reason for that is that everyone has different needs depending on their level of injury or disability and specific needs of each person vary. Dan H Eric W Rudd

Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 2/27/2007 10:31:08 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Eric, I been doing some reading on powerchairs, seems none are perfect, all seem to have good points and bad. I guess the reason for that is that everyone has different needs depending on

Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread Danny Hearn
Well said W, good idea tooto test 1st . Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 2/27/2007 10:31:08 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Eric, I been doing some reading on powerchairs, seems none are perfect, all seem to have good points

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-27 Thread LINDA FERRELL
Hi All, I have a new powerchair that is sitting in my spare bedroom that I have only been in about 5 times. It seems so much bigger than my Quickie320. My Quickie is a chin drive, which is easy the new chair is a Quantum Blast has the majatek drive system, which I'm having trouble learning

Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread Martin T Brown
Yo Danny yea you need to test it all, your butt in it all day this one ride one doesn't rush QuadMedic Martin T. Brown Managing Director Radical Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Radical Mobility (O) +27 11 664-6069 (F) +27 11 955-3743 (C) 082 500 9406 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.radicalmobility.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Smacked my van

2007-02-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/26/2007 10:26:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got blocked out of my van by the only other car in the parking lot. I had my wife get in to roll it forward so I could get in, bad decision. she hit the gas, fell down and smacked into a

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/26/2007 7:37:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Test drive as many chairs as you can. I just got a new chair last summer and I'm so very glad I got tilt recline. very good advice bobbie. i didn't do that nor try 'one' out and now i have a 3 yr old

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RE: [QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-27 Thread poajoan
What is the majatek drive? I googled it, and got lots of Polish things!! When I do wear a leg bag, it is usually in summer, and I am wearing shorts. My daughter designed a combination leg rest and leg bag holder that replaces the leg rest that are on the chair. I run the tube out, just under

Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread LINDA FERRELL
W, That is great advise, only I have not been able to try out w/c's. None at Rehab Institute of Chicago, Hamilton's Technology in Indianapolis, Wheels n Motion, Griffith, IN, or National Seating in South Bend. How do you try out powerchairs? Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark Felling gimpgear.US

2007-02-27 Thread LINDA FERRELL
Joan, Your home sounds lovely ideal. You once mentioned you wanted a door opener, I have a DoorMate would not recommend it for my dog because it is a piece of JUNK!!! Lindaf

RE: [QUAD-L] Mark Felling gimpgear.US

2007-02-27 Thread Eric W Rudd
http://www.opensesamedoor.com/ Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: LINDA FERRELL [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:09 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mark Felling gimpgear.US Joan, Your home sounds lovely ideal.

Re: [QUAD-L] Smacked my van

2007-02-27 Thread Oconnelldb
They did total it out - prob because it's so old - '97. The good news is I had gap insurance which covers the difference between market value (what the van is worth and what the ins company will pay) and the amount I owe - a bigger number because of all the modifications made. So,...

Re: [QUAD-L] Smacked my van - Gap Insurance

2007-02-27 Thread Oconnelldb
My lender asked if I wanted it. It cost me 220 total and is valid while I am upside down in my loan. I added it to my new vehicle too and they said to contact the gap provider and tell them and they (the gap insurer) would transfer 1000$ to the principle on my loan. how cool is

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Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread delimited4
All you will really get is opinions. What do you need from a chair? I have found that I am indoors or on pavement mostly, so center wheel drive works best. If your crawling over terrain, front wheel drive is probably more your style. If you want to eat carpets with it, get all wheel drive. Most

Re: [QUAD-L] Smacked my van

2007-02-27 Thread delimited4
Bummer! glad you and your better half are ok. It looks like it may be fixable. I hope it is. good luck. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Smacked my van Sorry to hear