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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / November 2005***Those with Scooters......be careful--TIP OVER!!
I tipped over and out of my older Optiway (FORTRESS) scooter. I got it in 2000 I figure that the floor of THAT scooter is narrow.... I was reaching for a sweatshirt.......the whole scooter tipped over! I landed in clothing---next to me was the phone 9-1-1- HELP! The fire deptartment had to rescue me--as I was pinned between the scooters on one side and clothing (and a table) on the other.....I couldn't move or reach the scooters or move them.....the paramedics came to my aid moved the scoots outta the way and got me upright. I am all right..............was not hurt Just be careful when reaching for anything while sitting on/in your scooter You may tip over---if your scoot floor is narrow **********************BUT************************* My newer one has a WIDER floor. It is a Pace Saver III by Leisure Lift,,,,,,,,,no tip overs YET! Bonnie > I tipped over and out of my older Optiway (FORTRESS) scooter. I got it > in 2000 [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Bonnie Was it a three wheeler or a four wheeler?  Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ 3 wheeler.......... > > 3 wheeler.......... I went for a 4 wheeler despite the poor turning radius because I was terrified of tipping and having more bones break...and then comes the bleeding and other not so fun stuff. I've almost tipped a few times even with my 4 wheeler. One thing that has me worried about going to an electric wheelchair is the higher centre of gravity and thus greater potential for tipping. I'm glad you had the phone close by. Ari Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ I have not gotten a electric wheelchair. Don't like the joystick (very touchy) and you cant really carry groceries home--no floor! Bonnie I am used to 3 wheelers,,,,,,,,4 wheeelers (better stability) reduce turning radius The deluxe seat on the 2000 FORTRESS isn't much--not a lotta padding I usually DON'T tip The PACE SAVER PLUS III (my newer one) had a faulty starter.....got it back Has a more comfy seat too--love that! Bonnie > I am used to 3 wheelers,,,,,,,,4 wheeelers (better stability) reduce > turning radius > > The deluxe seat on the 2000 FORTRESS isn't much--not a lotta padding I know what you mean! I feel every little joint in the pavement (campus is mostly brick paved) right in my spinal fractures with the shoprider I have to tide me over until grant money comes for a wheelchair (though it looks like I won't be getting any assistance until I'm completely bed ridden with fractures). Solid tyres and no seat cushioning to speak of. > I usually DON'T tip > > The PACE SAVER PLUS III (my newer one) had a faulty starter.....got it > back > > Has a more comfy seat too--love that! I had a choice between a 3 wheeler with a new model seat and a second hand (but unused) 4 wheeler with the old seat. I made the right choice in going with the 4 wheeler despite the poorer seat as I anticipated problems with tipping as I try to be as mobile as possible, even though most environments here are decidedly disabled unfriendly. > Bonnie Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ Another thing is uneven sidewalks and slanted walks.....i use my balance (body weight) to slowly navagate--shifting body OPPOSITE of the slanted area to keep from tipping Shift body RIGHT-- if slant is on the left You have to have the confidence to try it. I have done it quite a bit--know what i'm doin' Bonnie Glad you weren't hurt Bonnie and that you were able to reach the phone. debbie m. > I tipped over and out of my older Optiway (FORTRESS) scooter. I got it > in 2000 [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Bonnie Those cordless phones come with belt clips for a reason. (Not that I ever seem to remember that either) So glad you were able to summon help fairly quickly. Jo > I tipped over and out of my older Optiway (FORTRESS) scooter. I got it > in 2000 [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Bonnie Wow,,, I bet that was scarrrrey. 3 wheels tip and 4 wheels,,, not so much. Harv > I tipped over and out of my older Optiway (FORTRESS) scooter. I got it > in 2000 [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Bonnie Yeah, But read the other messages........4 wheelers can also tip over --as can electric wheelchairs depending on the circumstances---and the skill of the operator. Bonnie |
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