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Hi Jim, Thanks for the feedback. Any potential problemsthat I am aware ofwhen I get the Q6000 will be very helpful. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, I have the Pride Quantum 6000 sitting in my mud room that I tried the other day. I'm in the process of trying to get an Omega Track wheelchair but since it's so much more expensive than your standard chair I need to try several other wheelchairs and document why they will not work for me. I did not like the Quantum because the caster wheels were causing so much vibration that all I did was spasm. Otherwise, it seemed like a nice chair. Jim
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I got you JK but I hope you try one anyways it can't hurt testing it out. I actually was going to purchase the Extreme 4x4 but they brought out both chairs for me to test drive and making sharp turns in your house is impossible in the 4x4 because it drives like a car, it doesn't move unless you're in a fwrd or bkwrd motion so you can't just turn left or right you must be moving first. That's the only reason I didn't go with it but I'd still like to have one to play in. I can't help bragging about this chair because it opened up a lot more territory to explore. I get off the main road as often as possible which is daily. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 16:50:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? I'm not talking about tipping the wheelchair over or anything like that. I'm talking about havingexcess movement that you would have to compensate with your arms while driving with electronic hand controls. The less movement you have with the wheelchair the easier it is to drive. Right now I have an Invacare Torque, we will drive chair with 2" suspension travel. My chair is locked in place with an EZ Lock that is located between the back tires and my frontend is locked into place with an anti-tipdeviceto prevent me from doing wheelies when I accelerate. If I lived somewhere where it was flat and I did not have to go up-and-down hills daily, I could probably get by without having the anti-tip device. I pullback on the control to accelerate, which pushes you back into your chair and when I push the control forward I slow down, which makes you lean forward. If I accelerate too hard my rearsuspension on my chair will start to squish and when that happens I have to compensate that extra movement with my arms so I do notpull thethrottle wide-open. When I'm stopping, my front suspension will not squish because I'm locked into the anti-tip device but I have to compensate for my upper body moving forward and the slop in the seat. Going up or down the hills multiplies the movements by at least a factor of two because of gravity. I also have my chest strap on nice and tight. With the extra rocking motion of a mid-wheel drive chair it would be extremely hard for me to drive up and down hills. The wheelchair company that I'm going through asked me if I wanted to trythe Frontier, like you have, but since I have already tried a mid-wheel drive chair I declined but maybe I will have them get it for me to try anyways. I want a wheelchair that will let me do more "off roading" to open up my life more but if I am unable to drive safely that type of wheelchair will do me no good. Having a good stable, solid secure and safe driving platform is my No. 1 priority. Jim
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Hi Dave, I have the Pride Quantum 6000 sitting in my mud room that I tried the other day. I'm in the process of trying to get an Omega Track wheelchair but since it's so much more expensive than your standard chair I need to try several other wheelchairs and document why they will not work for me. I did not like the Quantum because the caster wheels were causing so much vibration that all I did was spasm. Otherwise, it seemed like a nice chair. Jim
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When I was still walking I helped a quadriplegic man, who ended up being my neighbors cousin, off the street in a snowstorm. I ended up calling 911 because he was pretty much frozen and drunk. He was on his way to the liquor store for some more antifreeze. He ended up spending a few days in the hospital because of frostbitten hands, feet and face. On a sad note, he passed away a couple years ago from a brain aneurysm while smoking a cigarette. Jim
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I don't want a mid wheel drive wheelchair because it's too unstable when I drive. With the Omega Track you can get different types of tires, air suspension, which makes it almost like riding in a Cadillacand of course all the other gizmos we need. The Omega Track weighs 140 pounds more than my Invacare Torque and it is also a little longer, which makes it a little cumbersome inside but the stability of the Omega Track is unbelievable compared to my and the other wheelchairs I have tried so far. Jim
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Pride Mobility chairs were never design to test the terrain, just safe transportation on hard surfaces. Kinda like a limo, being taken off-road. When you chose your Pride chair, has you planned on taking it off-road and getting it all muddy'd? LOL, people who evaluate others for wheelchairs, can't imagine anyone who is a quad testing the limits of an electric wheelchair, off road. What are your options now. Can you afford the more expensive Omega Track chair? W In a message dated 10/13/05 10:04:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have the Pride Quantum 6000 sitting in my mud room that I tried the other day. I'm in the process of trying to get an Omega Track wheelchair but since it's so much more expensive than your standard chair I need to try several other wheelchairs and document why they will not work for me. I did not like the Quantum because the caster wheels were causing so much vibration that all I did was spasm. Otherwise, it seemed like a nice chair.
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The Frontier has great stability because it's on 6 wheels all the timeandit has regular suspension as in shocks plus thebig knobby tires only use 6-8 lbs pressure that absorbs lots of shock. I was amazed driving over thresholds and rocks and barely a bumb at all. You ever hit a rock going full speed? My other chair would've practically threw me out, now I hardly even dodge them. The Extreme 4x4 is 4 wheel drive and I don't know how you more stable than it. Anyways you can always test drive one. I didn't think I'd like the mid wheel drive until I tested it and I'll never go back to rear or front, I can get in and out of a lot more places now that I wouldn't have even considered before. ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 11:10:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? I don't want a mid wheel drive wheelchair because it's too unstable when I drive. With the Omega Track you can get different types of tires, air suspension, which makes it almost like riding in a Cadillacand of course all the other gizmos we need. The Omega Track weighs 140 pounds more than my Invacare Torque and it is also a little longer, which makes it a little cumbersome inside but the stability of the Omega Track is unbelievable compared to my and the other wheelchairs I have tried so far. Jim
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When I say "unstable" I do not mean driving the wheelchair, I mean driving my van. The tippiness fore and aft makes it extremely difficult to drive smoothly and safely. Jim
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no lock down? bad boy. my pride jet is pretty stable as is. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I say "unstable" I do not mean driving the wheelchair, I mean driving my van. The tippiness fore and aft makes it extremely difficult to drive smoothly and safely. Jim Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
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I'm not stupid Dave. I can tell by sitting in a wheelchair that it is too unstable for me to the driving in. Jim
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These are very impressive looking chairs. Any idea of the price? From: QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for walks? Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:43:09 -0500 (Central Daylight Time) Are you looking for an all terrain chair? If you are you must look into Magic Mobility. http://www.magicmobility.com.au/index.htm I have the Frontier and go all over the job sites. I've been in sand , soft dirt and mud(not mud holes) and have no problems but it's best to have your path picked out but still love my mud tires. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 10:05:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for walks? Hi Dave, I have the Pride Quantum 6000 sitting in my mud room that I tried the other day. I'm in the process of trying to get an Omega Track wheelchair but since it's so much more expensive than your standard chair I need to try several other wheelchairs and document why they will not work for me. I did not like the Quantum because the caster wheels were causing so much vibration that all I did was spasm. Otherwise, it seemed like a nice chair. Jim IMSTP.gif Description: GIF image
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my mistake - i thought i was talking to the voice of experience - phrases like [ I don't want a mid wheel drive wheelchair because it's too unstable when I drive. ] lead a nonstupid person to believe you were actually driving in one. dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not stupid Dave. I can tell by sitting in a wheelchair that it is too unstable for me to the driving in. Jim Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
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I'm lost on tipping forward or backwards, I've never had that problem. I mean you have 2 wheels in front of the mid wheel and 2 wheels behind you that are in constant contact of the ground so how would you tip. Have you looked at the Frontier? You'd have to hit a wall to tip forward and tipping backwards impossible. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 14:17:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? When I say "unstable" I do not mean driving the wheelchair, I mean driving my van. The tippiness fore and aft makes it extremely difficult to drive smoothly and safely. Jim
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Frontier with tilt in space cost $12,500 The Extremewas around the same price maybe just a bit higher but not much. I went with the Frontier because it's easy inside and great outside. I tried it for 2 weeks before I bought it. Mark ---Original Message--- From: William Willis Date: 10/13/05 14:39:44 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? These are very impressive looking chairs. Any idea of the price? From: "QuadPirate" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: "QuadPirate" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:43:09 -0500 (Central Daylight Time) Are you looking for an all terrain chair? If you are you must look into Magic Mobility. http://www.magicmobility.com.au/index.htm I have the Frontier and go all over the job sites. I've been in sand , soft dirt and mud(not mud holes) and have no problems but it's best to have your path picked out but still love my mud tires. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 10:05:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? Hi Dave, I have the Pride Quantum 6000 sitting in my mud room that I tried the other day.I'm in the process of trying to get an Omega Track wheelchair but since it's so much more expensive than your standard chair I need to try several other wheelchairs and document why they will not work for me.I did not like the Quantum because the caster wheels were causing so much vibration that all I did was spasm.Otherwise, it seemed like a nice chair. Jim
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Here is a good reason to use lock-downs: www.quadlist.com/temp/wreck.htm I was driving at the time a car ran a red light and t-boned me at 45-50mph. Only due to my lock-down and driving harness did I come away with only a bruise on my thigh and head. Please, please get fitted with a lock-down system. From: QuadPirate [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:19 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? I'm lost on tipping forward or backwards, I've never had that problem. I mean you have 2 wheels in front of the mid wheel and 2 wheels behind you that are in constant contact of the ground so how would you tip. Have you looked at the Frontier? You'd have to hit a wall to tip forward and tipping backwards impossible. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/13/05 14:17:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? When I say "unstable" I do not mean driving the wheelchair, I mean driving my van. The tippiness fore and aft makes it extremely difficult to drive smoothly and safely. Jim
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I know exactly what you are talking about. I try very hard to accelerate gently. I have an Invacare and I feel like I'm doing a wheelie if I take off with any force. Scares the bejeebers out of me. I also try hard not to stop on a hill (uphill). I always roll back a bit and then surge forward. The chair will inevitably tilt backward. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for walks? Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:48:27 EDT I'm not talking about tipping the wheelchair over or anything like that. I'm talking about having excess movement that you would have to compensate with your arms while driving with electronic hand controls. The less movement you have with the wheelchair the easier it is to drive. Right now I have an Invacare Torque, we will drive chair with 2 suspension travel. My chair is locked in place with an EZ Lock that is located between the back tires and my front end is locked into place with an anti-tip device to prevent me from doing wheelies when I accelerate. If I lived somewhere where it was flat and I did not have to go up-and-down hills daily, I could probably get by without having the anti-tip device. I pullback on the control to accelerate, which pushes you back into your chair and when I push the control forward I slow down, which makes you lean forward. If I accelerate too hard my rear suspension on my chair will start to squish and when that happens I have to compensate that extra movement with my arms so I do not pull the throttle wide-open. When I'm stopping, my front suspension will not squish because I'm locked into the anti-tip device but I have to compensate for my upper body moving forward and the slop in the seat. Going up or down the hills multiplies the movements by at least a factor of two because of gravity. I also have my chest strap on nice and tight. With the extra rocking motion of a mid-wheel drive chair it would be extremely hard for me to drive up and down hills. The wheelchair company that I'm going through asked me if I wanted to try the Frontier, like you have, but since I have already tried a mid-wheel drive chair I declined but maybe I will have them get it for me to try anyways. I want a wheelchair that will let me do more off roading to open up my life more but if I am unable to drive safely that type of wheelchair will do me no good. Having a good stable, solid secure and safe driving platform is my No. 1 priority. Jim
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Teftec.com I love my Omega trac Joan c4 comSilas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, Send me a web site on the omega track. Thanks Silas - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? I don't want a mid wheel drive wheelchair because it's too unstable when I drive. With the Omega Track you can get different types of tires, air suspension, which makes it almost like riding in a Cadillacand of course all the other gizmos we need. The Omega Track weighs 140 pounds more than my Invacare Torque and it is also a little longer, which makes it a little cumbersome inside but the stability of the Omega Track is unbelievable compared to my and the other wheelchairs I have tried so far. Jim
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Brian Stocker wrote: Before I bought my van I put about 20 miles/day on my chair and drove it regardless of weather. One morning I drove to swim practice about 8 hours away, coached on the outdoor deck for about 2 hours and drove back home. The rain never stopped! BriBri CORRECTION Swim practice is about 8 miles, not 8 hours away!!!
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I live out in the country on a dirt road still going for walks is quite rough on the body. However, the road should be blacktop within the next couple of days so I can have some smooth sailing. I never was one to do anything myself and since I've been in a wheelchair that has not changed. This summer I went down to the lake walk, which borders Lake Superior, and spend some time there but I felt a little on easy because I was by myself. I take my cell phone everywhere I go even in the yard just in case something happens. If you think you might go for a walk, make sure you charge your batteries fully the night before. Jim
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In a message dated 10/8/05 5:02:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? It behooves anyone to try the max, depending on if they have help to guide them and make sure they get back safely. How else will ya know just how far is safe. The key is having someone with you when you do it. Best Wishes W
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Hi Greg, I've gone about4 miles to a friend's house, used the batteries some there, and 4 miles home with no problems. That chair is a 1990Quickie, so I'm expecting more out of my new Pride Q6000. http://www.pridemobility.com/quantum/ With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. ! I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
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In a message dated 10/11/05 12:39:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've gone about 4 miles to a friend's house, used the batteries some there, and 4 miles home with no problems. That chair is a 1990 Quickie, so I'm expecting more out of my new Pride Q6000. http://www.pridemobility.com/quantum/ Dave, make sure that you log on to Pride's Website, as an end-user. They too have a board with questions and answers regarding Pride Products. Best Wishes W
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My wife rescued a gal in a power chair who couldn't get up the incline on the sidewalk on a very busy street. The gal would not have died there, BUT it was in Phoenix in the summer and the hour or two wait could have been very uncomfortable. My getting stuck while alone experience was in Detroit in the winter going to class at night. The snow goofed me up just across from the Hotel where I lived. A little 5 foot gal came by and got me back across the street and up the driveway. I learned early that discretion is the better part of valor. I now prefer to go with a friend and at least a cellphone. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/8/05 5:02:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? It behooves anyone to try the max, depending on if they have help to guide themand make sure they get back safely. How else will ya know just how far is safe. The key is having someone with you when you do it.Best WishesW I know I probably mispelled some words. My fingers just can't keep up nor are they well suited to this type of function. Please read for content NOT spelling errors. If you need a grammar battle, I'm more than willing. Mom was an English teacher - and never let me get away with anything. Dave, -- Broken neck, 1967. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
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Hi Wheels, I've been to their Web Site checking out figures on the chair, so I'll look for the end-users board. Thanks for the tip! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/11/05 12:39:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've gone about 4 miles to a friend's house, used the batteries some there, and 4 miles home with no problems. That chair is a 1990 Quickie, so I'm expecting more out of my new Pride Q6000. http://www.pridemobility.com/quantum/Dave, make sure that you log on to Pride's Website, as an end-user. They too havea board with questions and answers regarding Pride Products.Best WishesW
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when i go shopping at canton, texas... huge market.. i make 4-7 miles sometimes... i load up charge night before and after lol..it's only 1 weekend a month http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. ! I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
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Hi Greg, Hows you doing? I go everywhere in my chair, it doesn't worry me! The furthest I've been is about 8 hours away, and on my own I've been 2 hours away, all by train. It doesn't worry me though. I just make sure my chair is all in check, that I've got everything in my toolbag, then I make sure I've got my mobile and a r*pe alarm in my pockets in such a way that I can get to them quickly should I need to! Love Smurf xxx In a message dated 08/10/2005 23:02:05 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
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Before I bought my van I put about 20 miles/day on my chair and drove it regardless of weather. One morning I drove to swim practice about 8 hours away, coached on the outdoor deck for about 2 hours and drove back home. The rain never stopped! BriBri
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I go all over my subdivision almost daily and probably put 3-4 miles on my chair and last week I went to the golf course with my son and a friend and they played 9 holes on a huge golf course, it was awesome and they of course kept the grass in top condition, I had a blast and hope to go again before it gets too cold. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 10/08/05 17:02:03 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
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I attached 2 pics of me with the following email but don't think the quad list loop liked it so here's the email alone. ---Original Message--- From: Lori Michaelson Date: 10/09/05 15:17:25 To: Quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? Hi Greg, I live in a huge "area" consistingmostly of residentialhomes. Neighborhood after neighborhood and most have "many" cul-de-sacs or small streets that branch off a bit bigger street and have only 5-12 homes on the lil street. ANYWAY ... in my own lil subdivision I can cruise around for a long time. Traffic is very low but I pass many walkers, joggers, bikers on my trips so if I needed something I know someone will come along soon. PLUS ... EVERYONE says hiya. Unlike the northeast. But the best part of my area in north Tucson is that sidewalks are everywhere (but I stay on the street as the ka-thuds hurt my back) AND, along the busier streets ... there are fullypaved side paths for bikers. Signs even point out 'biker rout.' But it's for walkers, joggers, etc too. So no matter where I am in an 8 mile by 8 mile radius (AT LEAST) I always have somewhere to wheel to with my doggie. IF I got stranded (w/c battery low, etc)... my husband has a good idea where to find me. So I go quite far. I hope when we move that we find such a walker's paradise. Also ... within my neighborhood but .7 miles away (20 minute w/c cruise whith stops on the way) is a cute park to go to. Pic attached. SOME quads are fearful to go hardly anywhere alone. And enough could go wrong for me but hubby knows where I am and I enjoy Tucson's awesome weather and sky-views. Here's ONE house of hundreds of thousands http://www.tucsonproperties.net/homes/2527399%20103%20E%20Atelier%20Way%20Oro%20Valley%20Arizona%2085755.htm --- I stay on the street while doggie walks on the sided curb. There are nice smooth BIG curbcuts at every corner. Unsure why the mountains look so washed out in the one pic ... maybe a hazy day. Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ www.michaelsons.org ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 10/08/05 15:01:58 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
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Hello Greg, I lease a farm about a mile and a half from my house, im down there several times a week. Somtimes twice a day, ofcourse ivegot my cell phone and my faithfull dog Lu-Lu. She won't leave my side for nothing and if another dog gets to close look out. The worst part is the dam traffic they fly off this mountain, I drive my chair on the paved curb, ive seen cars pass on it before. Ive called the state troopers but hell you mite as well called the dog warden. I really take to many chances, but hell ive got to live. If something happens im doing what I won't to do, life is a chance. Silas - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 3:00 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Go for "walks"? How far do you guys dare to drive your chairs away from your houses? When I moved, I really wanted to move to a place by a big park with trails, etc. My sister had lived in a planned community that had trails throughout the neighborhood that connected parks, etc. That was my big must have. But the house I found did not have that, but was to good a deal to pass up. One house had everything I wanted, right next to this huge park that went forever, but the house was too small. But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. I go up to the new park down the street, but it's just a big open park with a paved walkway to the kids play area. I often take my niece there. I live in a suburb of mostly just houses, but the new freeway has brought lots of stripmalls. There is not much land left, but around the corner is about a 10 acre lot. I'm hoping something cool will go in, not just more houses. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Go for walks?
greg writes: Clip But now the city is building this trail that goes for like 15-20 miles, it is a jogging trail / equestrian trail (half paved half compact clay. Anyway, it looks like it will be about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. Once I get a cell phone I can use and my new chair back from the shop, I might try going to it alone. I rarely go anywhere by myself. Partly nowhere to go, partly afraid what if my chair died. Clip --- That'll be neat to have a jogging trail near the home. My advise for you would be, check out if there is any soft sand on or nearby these trails. This becomes my main problem when getting to my hunting blind. (Another story) Anyway, I too have traveled the streets around my way for as far as 5-6 miles round trip. At the time, I never had a fear the chair would breakdown while on my little ventures. Unfortunately, for me, the wires to my one motor started shorten out at home while in the winter time last year. I guess I was lucky too. Anyhow, now I tend to stay in a 4 mile radius of my house when I do go out, but also letting someone know where I'm heading. Just in case. Keep in mind...new batteries tend to give an average of 20 miles of battery life to a charge. Not sure I trust 20 miles, but that is what most are spected out to be. Good luck, Keith/c4c5/NJ
