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Foot Rest interferance? Solutions?

Postby flagman1776 » 08 Dec 2018, 16:50

Why is it that NO wheel chair, manual or power, have foot rests which allow a stander to get into the D*** chair? Those of us who can stand, however briefly, find our access to the chair blocked by the foot rests. Am I alone in this? Surely it can be done better. With all the creativity there is here, can we find a better way?
The foot rest needs to move out of the way, stay out of the way, while the user embarks, disembarks. The foot rest needs to deploy easily & positively when needed... not flop around loosy goosey. (No offense to Ex-G)
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Re: Foot Rest interferance? Solutions?

Postby Burgerman » 08 Dec 2018, 17:49

Salsa power centre footrest have 2 power adjustments. One drops down to the floor, if needed, so you can walk on it while you get in, as in length... Length adjustable to the ground. And then powered angle adjustable.

And/or folds upwards out of the way manually.

Same as the centre one on the Storm 4 did.

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Re: Foot Rest interferance? Solutions?

Postby flagman1776 » 09 Dec 2018, 02:18

Thank you. I didn't know that!
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Re: Foot Rest interferance? Solutions?

Postby Burgerman » 09 Dec 2018, 02:27

Heres another solution...

Similar but also with seat forward tilt!


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