Hi,
I am a nurse. I have two disabled patients who use powerchairs. One has had hoverounds in the past (I think these are classified as scooters) and they were very reliable. Both of the patients are now in Pride powerchairs. One of these is a Pride Quantum Q6 Edge. I do not know the model for the other. If any of you have owned these, do you have any concerns with them? Is there a comparably-priced pwc that may be more suitable?
The issues my patients have had:
1) Frequent battery replacement
2) Frequent tire replacement
3) Has to constantly tighten screws on joystick as it loosens very frequently.
4) Feels it is unsafe. At least part of the reason for this is because it has a quick take-off. There are 5 speeds. Take-off is quick & jerks you forward unless you are in speed 1 or 2, which are very slow. You can start slowly (1 or 2) to avoid the jerking, and then increase the speed, and it will be smoother.
5) joystick works like a gas pedal and is very touchy. This contributes to the take-off burst.
6) Motor went out after a year & a half with one of the patients. A patient of a co-worker had the motor go out after 1 month.
Any insights would be appreciated!