Burgerman wrote:The turning at speed thing is a programming issue. But there's probably little you can do to fix it.
A cushion in the seat will sort out your leg position issue?
ex-Gooserider wrote:Nice writeup...
As a possible help on the leg splaying problem (I have it as well) it might be worth looking at adding some padded "limit stops" on the seat - either on the top edge or the front. They make some that pivot so you can move them out of the way when transferring, or you could probably design / make your own (or have it done) I believe they are technically referred to as "Adductor pads" or something like that....
IMHO having some sort of physical stop on the chair is a LOT better for comfort than having to use a leg strap.
ex-Gooserider
motorcycle jack wrote:Gimpy -
I love my PW-1000XL ! I took it to Disneyland and it did around 14 miles on two batteries fully charged before I had to recharge it. A couple of things you mentioned - first, the clip is aluminum not plastic. I carry a pair of lock jaw pliers, clamp on the clip and pull. The added leverage works enough to unhook the clip. For your leg problem; there is a similar unit on the internet sold in Australia, http://lightestelectricwheelchair.com/ that if you look in their accessories drop down you will find add on leg lifts. I spoke with the gentleman who has this site and I think they should fit on our chair with minimal adaptation or modification. He will ship to the US.
This too is my first chair and I too suffer from MD (Inclusion Body Myositis). Eventually I will need a full function powered wheel chair but for a portable to use when traveling, hitting the shopping mall or enjoying the local park, it's a great unit to be able to take with you.
John
LROBBINS wrote:If the folding mechanism has a positive rather than using friction to hold things folded/open, but just too much friction to move things easily, you might consider spraying thoroughly with a DRY teflon lubricant (it sprays on wet, let it dry before using). It might not make enough of a difference, but then again it might and as the teflon itself is quite inert it won't damage anything.
Ciao,
Lenny
motorcycle jack wrote:I spoke with the gentleman who has this site and I think they should fit on our chair with minimal adaptation or modification. He will ship to the US.
MenCallMeGimpy wrote: The PW-999UL offers the option of a footplate extender (which the PW-1000XL doesn't), and it looks like the Portashopper guy is using the mount points for that to attach his adjustable footrests. Without similar attachment points on the PW-1000XL, I think it might take a lot of tinkering to make the footrests work. I'll send him an email, though, and see what he says.
motorcycle jack wrote:It looks like the extension legs just drop into some tubing mounts on the front of the down tubes to the foot plate. It would be a very simple operation to have someone weld on two short tubes for the adjustable legs to drop into on the inside of the large frame member you mentioned. I'm really considering doing it as I use my chair more - maybe by the summer.
violasrbest wrote:Hi
Thanks for the review and the update. I am interested in the Foldawheel PW-1000XL. What is the maximum width? Will it go up a two inch kerb? Is it suitable for a work environment?
This would be my first wheelchair. I have a balance issue but I am 6 ft, 260 lbs and reasonably strong, so would I be able to lift the chair in and out of the car?
Thanks
Richard
violasrbest wrote:Hi Gimpy
Thanks very much for your detailed reply.
Other sites have mentioned that the proprietary batteries (or connections) are a potential weakness if the seller ceases trading, so I'll email about that, but otherwise I think all my questions have been answered. We're moving premises at work in August and I haven't seen the new building, but I anticipate purchasing the 1000XL soon after I have checked the new building for suitability.
Richard
Burgerman wrote:Prop. batteries would be an issue for many people. Even if available they take the piss with the price.
But that said it wouldn't concern me much because I would just re-cell or re-engineer the lithium battery at home. As I have done with many devices including my laptop last week. Getting the plastic housings apart is the most frustrating part. But theres usually a way. After all they must have been apart before the batteries got installed!
So I wouldn't worry unduly. Cant be that hard.
Burgerman wrote:>>>soft pack Li-Ion
Or polymer? 7S
Or LiFePO4? 8S
All available as soft packs. Either way it doesn't much matter as you can use whatever you want.
Burgerman wrote:Ooh. Lovely. Those go off better than fireworks if faulty, overcharged, charged while unbalanced, punctured or damaged, or if they swell with age. And they have a very short cycle life.
Heres one going off for no particular reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9mcNvOGKtI Turn volume low.
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