Invacare TDX SP 2 NB (Narrow Base)
Posted: 25 Jul 2016, 10:51
I have had my TDX SP 2 NB in Transparent Purple since Tuesday 19 July, and so far I really like it. It is the first centre wheel drive chair I have had and I really noticed the difference with the rear wheel drive (for me anyway) in terms of manoeuverability and turning radius . The centre mount footrest makes a huge difference to these factors too as it means the overall chair size is kept more compct than my old chair with its side mounted swing away footrests.
My chair has all the available electric options: tilt in space ( 30°) electric recline (30°) electric LNX elevating centre mount length compensating foot platform with split footplates and electric elevation ( 30 cm). The footplates can be manually folded up towards the seat frame. All the electrical functions are really making a welcome difference to my pain and comfort levels already
I chose the soft armrest pads , which are soft foam with a wipe clean cover. I am pleased with them and they at least have solved the problem of the pressure on my elbows that other armrest pads caused. The footplates are at least the right size for my feet which are small anyway at a UK size 5 (US 7). I will have to have them modified because my feet fall off the sides because of their posture. I cannot drive the chair by myself and until I get an alternative control we decided to buy the optional G90A control, which is so sensitive even on the lowest speed and has buttons in colours that are high contrast, and a small, but very bright, screen which shows functions like speed and which electrical function you are using. Luckily, the screen does not take up much area of the control and the G90A is a compact control. It has some jacks for switches and a horn that is actually decently loud that people can hear it (in stark contrast to others). In the near future, I hope to add an attendant control, lights and indicators as well as an alternative control which I can use a lot more independently than I can a joystick type control, and also gtrac to help me keep the chair on track on uneven or sloping terrain.
My chair has all the available electric options: tilt in space ( 30°) electric recline (30°) electric LNX elevating centre mount length compensating foot platform with split footplates and electric elevation ( 30 cm). The footplates can be manually folded up towards the seat frame. All the electrical functions are really making a welcome difference to my pain and comfort levels already
I chose the soft armrest pads , which are soft foam with a wipe clean cover. I am pleased with them and they at least have solved the problem of the pressure on my elbows that other armrest pads caused. The footplates are at least the right size for my feet which are small anyway at a UK size 5 (US 7). I will have to have them modified because my feet fall off the sides because of their posture. I cannot drive the chair by myself and until I get an alternative control we decided to buy the optional G90A control, which is so sensitive even on the lowest speed and has buttons in colours that are high contrast, and a small, but very bright, screen which shows functions like speed and which electrical function you are using. Luckily, the screen does not take up much area of the control and the G90A is a compact control. It has some jacks for switches and a horn that is actually decently loud that people can hear it (in stark contrast to others). In the near future, I hope to add an attendant control, lights and indicators as well as an alternative control which I can use a lot more independently than I can a joystick type control, and also gtrac to help me keep the chair on track on uneven or sloping terrain.