Who On Here Is Knowledgeable About Push Wheelchairs?

[ladybirder]

I'm thinking there will be quite a few on here who will be familiar with wheelchairs (not electric) so would be interested in your views.

Mine will have to live in the boot of my car. I doubt I could fold it up myself (too heavy) but then the pusher will do that.

One thing concerns me.  I see the brake handles are on the handlebar.  Can anyone make out if for instance something happened to the pusher, fell over say or felt ill, would I have control of the brakes from my sitting position before it rolls away with me eeeek!!

This is the one I'm considering.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321858458266?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111314%26meid%3Dc36b31bb04c840bdb6ec7daac82cb270%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D391658192624%26itm%3D321858458266%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecallManual&

Cheers.

 

[barry1010]

I have a similar wheelchair for my oldsters, ideal for their trips to hospital and GP, they don't go out much.  I wouldn't fancy pushing it for long periods over rough terrain but it's fine for our needs.

 

[ladybirder]

Thanks Barry.  As I said before, if it's not right it'll go back.  That is if I still want it tomorrow and haven't changed my mind;-)

[ladybirder]

I still haven't done anything about getting a wheelchair yet but bednobs, if you are about and not too busy, could you pick one like the one you think I should have please?

[ladybirder]

Bump.  I see bednobs is about.

[bednobs]

sure, ill just find a link

[bednobs]

ok, i think this is the one i have. https://shop.excelwheelchairs.com/excel-g-logic-lightweight-self-propelled-wheelchair-18-inch-black-frame-and-blue-upholstery-standard-seat 

i have the 18 inch version coz i have a fatarse but you might not need that!

[bednobs]

it feels important to remind u that sitting in it is important too!

[bednobs]

ps i see that your one is lighter than mine.  i guess it depends on how important that is.

[ladybirder]

Thanks BN. I think I want the one with the big wheels.  Is that what you've got?

[bednobs]

yes

[bednobs]

https://shop.excelwheelchairs.com/excel-g-logic-lightweight-self-propelled-wheelchair-18-inch-black-frame-and-blue-upholstery-standard-seat 

[bednobs]

i dont know why my link is doing that!

[ladybirder]

Your links give me 4 chairs.  Is  yours the Explorer or the Logic?

[bednobs]

logic

 

[ladybirder]

Ordered.  Thank you so much for your help.  xx