Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Disability Scooters

There are two types of mobility scooters: front-wheel drive (FD) or rear-wheel drive (RD). The FD is usually a smaller device and is best used indoors. Rider weight capacity is taken generally into consideration upwards to 250 pounds maximum. The RD is used both indoors and outdoors with rider weight capacity of 350 pounds. A heavy duty rear-drive can carry up to 500 pounds, varying by manufacturer. If you weigh more than this then the mobility vehicle has to be designed especially for you accordingly and if one wants to carry something while on move, it should also be taken into consideration. However, one has to buy the scooter keeping all this with regard to weight in mind.

Another important aspect to be considered while buying should be whether one would use it mainly indoor or outdoor as well. While using it indoor, one has to be careful with the delicate show pieces and furniture so as to not run on it and get hurt or end up breaking things around. Sharp corners have to be taken care of so as to not end up hurting one self. Outdoor scooters can be used indoor as well as outdoor and with its help one can make the right use of living the life outside home too.

There are few more questions you should ask yourself before buying are: Do you need a scooter that can be disassembled and then fixed? Will you be traveling? Is it the right size? Always do the proper research so that you can identify the proper brand and proper configuration that works the best for you. Look at the accessories. Is the seat good for extended hours of sitting? Are the headlights bright enough? Does it have a reflector? Is it complete with useful additions like compartments and baskets? These details are important to give the driver the ease of use that they deserve.

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1 comment:

  1. Hey thanks for sharing this article it is really very good. Mobility Scooters is a good thing for elderly and physically disabled people.

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