Glad you enjoyed Jono :)

Grant, you've commented this a number of times on various videos of mine. It is an unusual request and I'm not going to make a video about it, but I will try and explain it to you. Imagine looking at someone else's legs and trying to move them. That's what it feels like. There is no connection between the brain and the muscles, so when you consciously try and move them there is no response. I hope that helps.

Hi there. Glad you found it helpful. 1) I did have the jay back on my old chair when I was measured, and then transferred it to the new chair as I disliked the fabric backrest 2) the ellipse rims are great - the rubber grip strip is ideal for even the steepest of hills. The only very minor annoyance is catching your hand on it if going down a steep slope fast, but I really rate it. They were a bit extra yes 3) I can’t really answer this, it’s very personal. For me aluminium was a no brainer. I love titanium and fancy things in general, but I knew that my first custom chair was going to be used and abused daily, and maybe didn’t want to put a nice ti chair through that (not that it wouldn’t stand it, more cosmetic wise). The weight difference is not huge. I don’t regret getting alu so for me it’s not worth the extra price currently, but over time as I come to understand what I want and need from a chair I may change my mind

I agree that there should not be taboo questions, but context here is key. I’m talking about strangers coming up and asking these questions. In that context it is overly personal and invasive, and therefore inappropriate at first meeting. I’m sorry to hear that’s been your experience with grief. Some friends are willing to listen while others, as you say, would prefer not to hear it. This is a hard condition to live with, no doubt, but I think leaning on each other for support is a valuable resource because, of anyone, we can actually understand what it’s like.

@@Queenmania2007 Fair enough with the first part in regards to that context. But in a date setting all questions are fair game, how else are people supposed to get to know each other? I've tried leaning on my peers and at best I get "oh I'm sorry" and proceeds to act as if I don't exist anymore. It's hopeless. I don't know why people are like that.

by being awesome.

@@thomasrootes1839 I would love to see you troll with insane 24/7 pain degenerated body. You wouldn't even be able to do that.

Hi Nick, I’ve not hired elsewhere in the world actually so my experiences are somewhat limited - sorry!

Hi Paul, I haven’t yet - I moved to Aberdeen and it’s all packed away in its box. Drop me a line on Facebook or via email ([email protected]) if you’re interested. Cheers

I use an edge 810. It works perfectly for my needs. I think it’s even too much in terms of what it can do, so probably a simpler one would be better for your needs

@@Queenmania2007 thanks! Yea just had a look and does seem like it has a lot of functions! Does it start tracking automatically or do you have to trigger it?

@@the_viper_leo you have to start it each time, but then there’s a setting for auto pause and auto restart during activity

No movement from chest down

@@Queenmania2007 can you do a video of you trying to move your legs and explain what it feels like wen you try to move your legs

@@Queenmania2007 what does it feel like wen you try to move your legs sir

Hello, yes I am - please pop me a private message with your number or check the listing out on Facebook :)

This is a really good point actually, and something I neglected to mention. There were a few rises towards the start that forced me to slow to a crawl, and I was easily passed by the runners. It saps you so much because you're more or less starting from being stationary each time you push. Handcycling the same, but if I have the gears to spin then I'm okay most of the time.

Thanks! I think I very well might. Hills are a real issue with the racing chair (tips back very easily!) but it'd be a shame not to.

Think I hit about 65km/hr on the descents. I couldn’t have done anything like this when I started either. It was still an exertion for me, but you’d surprise yourself with what you can achieve with slow and steady work

@@Queenmania2007 WoW, jealous, fun fun fun! There's genetics too, even with work I'm extremely weak, was always like this since I was little, that's why I hated sports, I was constantly mocked for my weakness 🙂

@@DerelictusAnima genetics certainly play a part, but I’m definitely not gifted in any way. I tire easily, struggle when it’s steep, don’t win any races etc. but with consistency and discipline everyone can train themselves to be stronger. My constant struggle is to use only myself as a comparator - it is too easy to wish you were as fast/good as “x”, when really you should strive to just improve yourself. That’s my approach anyway

@@Queenmania2007 That's the most logical and sound approach indeed. Once you start comparing yourself with others too much and taking in what you lack too much then you actually start doing bad instead of improving because of how down that makes you (at least from my perspective).

That will be the subject of the next video I think!

It's certainly not easy, no, and depends on the nature of your injury, but I've found a way that works for me. I'll show it in another video

So do I sometimes. I imagine a helicopter would make picking up the shopping easier ;)

Thank you! That's just why I'm making it. Will try and have more stuff out soon :)

Thank you, some sense!!

Hope so too!

No noise or squeaking so far! Still loving it.

It's not "permanent" but it's not even temporary ... can you place here some link to some producer, to be more precise? :)

Hi Giacomo :) They're fairly common! Officially known as Foley catheters but also named indwelling catheters. As you say they are usually temporary, and in some cases can be long term, but in the case of spinal injury many opt for a suprapubic catheter, which goes directly into the bladder via the skin and abdomen below your belly button. I would use an indwelling catheter whenever I'm on bedrest (e.g. pressure sore) or need to hydrate a lot (e.g. UTI) without worry about leaking. Best person to ask would be your local provider of equipment (bowel and bladder stuff) or hospital urology department/GP, depending where you're based.

Yes, of course. I'll ask to my usual provider, they are gentle generally and easy to reach. What I missed was the idea of a semi-permanent catheter for situations like the plane, a sailboat or things like that. Thanks Daniel.

You dont like to use diaper?

@@donmarcello9797 I don't use them, no. I do use pads just in case there is a small leak.However with a catheter in there is no real point in pads, I only use them when I intermittently catheterise

Sure, what about?

@@Queenmania2007 do you face problems like bed source

@@KaranveerSinghGaming If you mean pressure sores, then yes. I have no sensation from my chest down so pressure sores are always a risk. I've had some that have confined me to bed for months. They are very difficult to deal with. Perhaps I'll make a video on things you can do to avoid them/deal with them once they have happened.

@@Queenmania2007 do you use any app for chatting like whatsapp, skype or some other app.