Custom Wheelchair Review (TiSport Aero Z)

[@ParaTara]

Also, I should’ve mentioned at the end: Wheelchairs are fly and cute as hell. Sometimes I wish everyone looked like me, not me looking like them. That’s how much I actually like my wheelchair! I never had a phase where I hated my wheelchair, and the only time I don’t like my wheelchair is due to inaccessibility, ableism, and stigmas surrounding disability. ALSO:: my chair is a whopping 35lbs which sucks!!!!!!!!! next time i am prioritizing lightweight but durable features.

[@عليالعراقي-ه3م]

Hello, my name is Ali, from the Arab country of Iraq. I use Google Translate to talk to you. Can you help me go out and see the Western world? I hope to learn the English language.. Thank you. By the way, you are amazing in the video. I hope you are always happy

[@jeankroner6801]

❤

[@juanbeltran3162]

❤❤❤Hi beautiful muneca cachetona hermosa u have a beautiful day ❤❤❤

[@sefcik04]

Love your videos. Should definitely post an update! The good the bad.. we'd love to know how you've been. You're very inspiring to many people. And even on a bad day or the best day its still ok we can all relate and are here for a reason.

[@kyleshort659]

Hi my name is Kyle have been wheel hair bound for about 7 years. I think your so inspiring and really a beautiful person inside and out. Your amazing

[@HectorRodriguez-hq7cf]

simp

[@annapinkypinky2589]

Hope she ok she hasn't been on here to do a video in almost 2 years

[@morgancalvi6675]

Really, someone tied you to it?

[@KarlMichaelOfficialMusic]

You bring out great vibes and positivity. Be yourself and continue smiling. Thanks for making my day and making others including myself smile.

[@annapinkypinky2589]

Hope she ok did u notice she hasn't done a video or anything in almost 2 years

[@justinwahlquist6374]

I’m so proud of you for being yourself and motivating others I love seeing your videos and keep trying to do your best!!!! You is a great person

[@raterman4624]

When i say i was flabbergasted after finding you scrolling through reels, started watching your videos and seeing GHS. Insane! - C/O 18'

[@annapinkypinky2589]

She hasnt done a video in almost 2 years I hope she ok

[@Mars86442]

Hi I'm 18 years old wheelchair user continental I had spinal surgery when I was 10 I've been through a lot of challenges since I was born in a bad country in a bad time (Iraq 2005) after I had the surgery the doctor told me that I'm able to walk if get proper physical therapy and currently I'm living in turkey, unfortunately, turkey doesn't offer any financial aid for foreigners and the expenses are ruthlessly expensive after all the porpoise of writing this comment is to seek help from you guy's since we understand each other

[@annapinkypinky2589]

If u could move to USA it be good for u

[@annapinkypinky2589]

She hasn't been on here in almost 2 years hope she ok

[@Mars86442]

@annapinkypinky2589 but how? And from where? I Want full guidance to do that.

[@brithomas.]

I literally adore your vibe, I hope you keep sharing!

[@ParaTara]

thank you 😂 tbh I have been thinking about mostly posting on Instagram since it’s easier but I think I will continue to make vids on here every now and then!!

[@brithomas.]

@@ParaTara hahaha! I totally get that, balancing both can be a DOOZY. But good, you should! No problem girl 💕

[@blacksniperbeats.]

​​@@ParaTara i don't wanna say that But wher videos? I'm not talking about the shorts

[@alexiaalexander2756]

Thank u for reminding me that even though folk may tell u, "It's not possible." But with conviction..."it" is possible.

[@Phlip74]

Im going through Numotion here in Oregon and I’m at about 8 months to get mine, I’m not paraplegic, i can use my legs, so maybe that is why it took me longer! I too am getting the Aero Z and is how i found this video. I am looking forward to get this chair so I can work part time because my legs dont work like regs(regular humans) i have a full fused spine and it makes my legs go out! Watching your video makes me feel better about asking for a super low back rest!!!

[@annapinkypinky2589]

She hasn't done a video in almost 2 years so hope she ok

[@annapinkypinky2589]

I use a reg wheelchair because I need the arms because I have problems with my left arm too but u use my legs like u said

[@annapinkypinky2589]

Also I ride the city bus so I need the arms in the back to put my stuff there when I go store

[@ellaneruda]

@@annapinkypinky2589 She makes youtube shorts still!

[@mauricestrong8743]

hi Tara, my TiLite took nearly a year, but it's the best custom(wheeled prosthetic). you talked about your stock backrest, I ordered mine with a jay3, it is 12", but they do have them in shorter heights, highly recommend them, it relieved so much pressure. my casters are 4" softroll frogs, my handrims are the naturalfits, so much easy all day wheeling.

[@luperodriguez8203]

Hi Tara..I have the same chair. My back rest was also too high. I adjusted the height myself. Since your fairly new to your chair, I may look into having it done for you. But it is something that can be done. Check with your area before trying it.

[@michaelstgeorge2185]

Took me 5 months to get mine. Would of been a month sooner but Numotion was remembering that I confirmed with them to order my chair. I choose a green frame and that added 3+ weeks compared to the default option. I thought mine was going to arrive ready to go. No, not the case at all. I had worked with the Numotion rep and my PT with the rental identical chair but it hurt my shoulders pretty good after one trip to the grocery store. I’d recommend you have the chair delivered to your PT so it can be fine tuned asap. I didn’t realize get much of a choice of the brand of chair but after about 6 months of being in the aero z and having multiple sessions to adjust it, I’m excited to think about my chair.

[@MichaelRedding-z9o]

Thanks for the review Tara, very helpful

[@AliMcManus]

Mine took a year too get! It was crazy!!!

[@Kay_Jay_Pea]

I'm FINALLY getting my new chair in a little less than a week after having ordered it 8 months ago and I'm so excited I feel like I'm getting a new car haha

[@ParaTara]

Omg congratulations!!! Getting a new chair is ALWAYS an amazing feeling ❤️

[@renegado4173]

I just found you… you haven’t posted for over 2 years but you seem rad! I hope you post again soon. I subscribed

[@Xcooltips]

Watching from Malaysia, great video! Inspiring!

[@boogiemorgan]

Beautiful lady, I admire your courage and determination dealing with your handicap! You are the real deal, I call you Supergirl, and I pray that God will heal your body in his own time! I love and honor you! 🌹❤️🥰🙏🏼♾️🇺🇸

[@LifewithKat2002]

mine took six months too back in 2019! I am up for a new wheelchair this year so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it won't take as long

[@chandahagen5119]

Think you might be able to lower your backrest. It is adjustable if you take off all the strapping back there under cover. You will need to unscrew the bolt under your push handles to get it off. Totally doable is you have allen wrenches! I didn't know this about my chair and when I found out I was super pissed... I had the same back pain and loss of mobility with mine and I could have totally lowered if myself. You can also replace the fabric part of the backrest with either a solid back or the breathable fabric that is quieter. I definitely developed repetitive motion shoulder injuries from a chair too wide but you can change that next chair.... Get a seam ripper and you can remove the name tags on fabric.You can also slide your sideguards back a little so the are profiled to your wheels. You have plenty of space to move them back and it will make transfers easier with them back further. You can also screw your sideguards in tight so they don't come out.

[@ParaTara]

You’re so helpful, thank you! Yeah Tycon told me I could lower my backrest by a couple inches but it wasn’t really enough to my liking so they ordered new parts to take it from 15 to 10.5! As for my side guards, they are as tightened as they can get and only one of them wiggles like that, my bf says there is something wrong with the bracket which is 👍🏻 and I will move the side guards back since they weren’t put in the best place! Thank you again for your help, it’s validating 😂

[@ParaTara]

Would I just ask a medical supplier about the different backrest fabric type?

[@Rabadashio]

im a Wheelchair technician (idk how u call this in ur language) i love ur videos and i find u really cute aswell🥹💖

[@calebthomas5411]

what you said about numotion couldn't be further from the truth! I went to see the physical therapist and wheelchair guy and I wanted 3 months and wanted an update I gotten no responds once so ever! I'm hoping a new company comes around besides numotion when I get my next chair!

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

Oh I have so much information on backs and the best back rest I found. I’ll get the names and info for you tomorrow if you want.

[@Daniel_CH_]

Much love goes your way ❤ Such an Angel😊

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

The carbon fiber wheel spokes are great! Definitely way better than regular metal spokes like on a normal back.

[@ALACGltd]

The first wheelchair fitting is always the worst. I’m sorry it’s not great for you. Thank you for your detailed explanation

[@Linda-in9ns]

Hope your ok 🙏🌻

[@rickrodgers7805]

my original tilite aero z took 8 weeks from start to when i received it. Im waiting on getting my 2nd tilite chair now

[@dianeantunez3889]

Big Castors do help if you’re very active since they do not get fought so easily! I love them but it’s because I go into hiking trails a lot and I’ve been in a chair over 30 years

[@oussamatv9657]

your Vibe keep sharing ❤❤

[@palespice2036]

I've had to organise mine all out of pocket in Australia (government schemes are so hard to access and I have rare illnesses which make it harder so I don't qualify) my order was finally placed today and estimated to be done it 3-4 months. But I had the measuring done 3-4 weeks ago, and they wouldn't order until full amount was paid and cleared. Took them 2 weeks alone to give the quote to the OT. I'm getting a tilite aero Z

[@ParaTara]

That’s the model I have as well! It’s a good chair overall, not perfect especially in terms of weight but there’s not much you can do about that when it’s an aluminum chair that’s adjustable. Good luck tho!!! Sounds like it’s gonna be a little while before you get it though, but I hope it helps you out!!!! Let me know if you have any questions :)

[@palespice2036]

@@ParaTara @Para Tara I'm glad it's a good chair overall! Yeah anything other than aluminium was going to be towards $10,000 don't know who has that cash laying around but I sure don't. I'm sure it'll be far lighter than the crappy, heavy and clunky ex hospital wheelchair I've been using for the past 1 and a half years though, to be fair anything would be an upgrade lol Thank you, a while to go but itll definitely be worth the wait, I'll definitely reach out if I have any questions, thank you lovely! I hope you're well xx

[@ParaTara]

@@palespice2036 I am actually looking at a titanium chair by hands on concepts which is gonna be about $5,500, it’s the cheapest titanium chair that I’ve found! I think I’m going to buy it out of pocket at some point soon bc my current chair is so heavy. But, yes, ANYTHING is an upgrade compared to a hospital chair!! I hope your new chair suits your needs much better!

[@juddywuddy3803]

Ordered my wheelchair back in oct 22 and medicare finally approved it in april. So still waiting on the call from tycon saying its ready 😬

[@ParaTara]

Tycon? I use Tycon too! Good luck!! :)

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

I’ve been waiting for 18 months to get a new chair. Then after all that the chair ended up having to be returned because no matter how it was set up it would flip over backwards just by sitting in it.

[@robertaldr709]

Just curious. Did your insurance pay for your wheelchair or was it an out of pocket expense? I have very good insurance, however I can not find a wheelchair company or distributor that bills insurance.

[@themangomanjuice]

Very wholesome video🫶🏿.

[@classicsoapfan]

last time I was fitted for a manual chair was 1995 when I was 19. I didn't get to choose the kind of chair I wanted. had the chair until 2008. last 2 manual chairs were used chairs. my insurance medicaid won't pay for manual chairs because in 1998 they bought my first power chair and have bought me 2 more. my chairs never had spoke wheels,

[@TheReasonableSkeptic-ii4te]

Wow. Thanks, KZbin. This woman is interesting. Subscribed.

[@beckettestytb6191]

hi tara i hope everything it's ok

[@Theworstchannelposting]

The last one I T6 complete, so everything below my chest I have maybe half of your backrest, and I fused around t6, but they all suck, but I would trade you or just give you my old one. I just would like to try a high-back one. Especially since mine is made for you and yours for me lol. Also, roho cushions are great, but I want to try that, Jay. I have 2 seat backs also, and I get a chair every other year. So if you want it'll send it to ya

[@Treetimedragons]

Are you still doing okay? I see the last video was 2 years ago and just hope its all good🤚

[@tezza737373]

She is doing shorts mainly now...and using other platforms like Tik Tok. Her last short was very recent.

[@Jaggededge112]

I’m with the VA and I received my wheelchair in six weeks. I also got my smart drive relatively fast as well. Six months? My goodness that’s a bit ridiculous.

[@Jaggededge112]

I have the TiLite aero z with ultra violet fixtures like the casters and the axle for my big wheels. I chose the white to compliment the ultra Violet and of course the black parts that don’t change lol. My back Rest is shorter than yours but it’s made the same, my next one I want one that molds to my back so I can have better posture. I have the Jay x2 seat cushion. The permanent tires and my wheel spokes are purple but I ordered them that way. Yours is nice and I think the criticisms are fair and that first one should have helped you choose a better backrest to suit your specific needs.

[@ParaTara]

@@Jaggededge112 oh wow that’s fast!! Thanks for your feedback!!! Yeah if I didn’t get a plain titanium color frame next time, I would prob do white!!

[@Jaggededge112]

@@ParaTara I think it’s very pretty. I can post a video of my wheelchair if you’d like to look at what it looks like.

[@Jaggededge112]

@@ParaTara kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranakISmeLJ9qK8

[@Jaggededge112]

@@ParaTara I am not a KZbinr yet lol. So I was a bit nervous making the video.

[@Katherine-hg8rb]

This is the first time i saw your video. It made me feel so bad. I dont know what to say to you

[@kurumais]

yeah vendors can be hell. i waited almost a year for my first chair

[@asexual_amanita]

I’m waiting on my custom wheelchair, they said it’s going to take 4-6 weeks. Hopefully it comes soon!!!

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

G’day from Australia 🇦🇺 dude 💪🏻💪🏻

[@760mondy]

I hope your having a nice day 🙂

[@Theworstchannelposting]

I get mine through the VA from ti lite and it took a 4 months.

[@genuis1012002]

But keep up the good work , you are an inspiration to everyone ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

[@ParaTara]

Thank you 🥰

[@Socksfrombluey]

Hi I have been wheelchair bound for my whole life due to spina bifida soooooooo my leges are very no workie! It toke me about 6 months to get mine

[@infamous-flex]

She is amazing

[@T11paraplegic]

Love your channel ❤

[@ParaTara]

Thank you!!!

[@T11paraplegic]

@@ParaTara your welcome.your also very pretty.keep up the good work

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

Standard backrest on most chairs, you’d like a carbon backrest like a Jay 3 or a Matrix from Invacare

[@ParaTara]

Like carbon fiber? I love the look of carbon fiber!! only chair users can understand carbon fiber as actually being boujee 😂

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

@@ParaTara yep 👍🏻 Jay make carbon backs, with a foam overlay of course

[@Axel.wheelies]

I live in the UK and went privertly and did it through the dealership called magmobility and company sunrise medical its took me about 3 months should get my chair next week or week after❤

[@Annadr3wmorrison4477]

Love youuu

[@nazirkandalofficial]

Very nice video

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

They can lower the backrest for you or you should have some adjustment space yourself too I have done it too

[@ParaTara]

Yeah they’re gonna order parts to make it 10.5 inches (compared to my 15) since if I simply adjusted it with the parts I already have it would only take it down a couple inches!

[@RichieAnderson_57-q8x]

How come it’s been 3 years since you haven’t uploaded anything new ?

[@oussamatv9657]

chose a green frame and that add Lire ❤❤❤

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

Folding backrest footplates etc make a lot of noise always no matter what a solid fixed backrest and footrest is the way to go maybe for your next chair? The less moving parts the better with any chair

[@HH-el8vp]

'Trying hard not to move a mucsle' was fucking hilarious.

[@ParaTara]

Well it’s embarrassing to just call attention to urself otherwise 😭

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

Best thing you can do is adjust that chair to how you want it that way when you get another one you can have it completely fixed 👌🏻👌🏻

[@ParaTara]

Very true!! Too bad idrk which things to adjust 😂

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

@@ParaTara true, hopefully someone with the knowledge can do it for you too 👌🏻

[@mikeglanzer616]

Btw do use the backrest in the video, or like a jay3 for more support...?

[@ParaTara]

Nope I only have the backrest in the video! It is definitely NOT supportive lol

[@GodisGreat-p2s]

I keep hearing about these j 3 backrest.. What is so great about them I would like to know before I purchase

[@malcolm7659]

Ever apply for the barbie mettel apprenticeship through ami

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

Upgrade wheels parts etc, make it apart of you dude, try try and try is the best advice I can give with parts 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ParaTara]

I would loveeeee spinergy wheels!

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

@@ParaTara if I had spares I would give you them for sure!!!!

[@ParaTara]

@@jasonparkerghosthead omg yeah I would freak.. maybe for my next set of wheels I can try to get spinergy and my insurance will cover it?? One can only hope cuz that is my dreammm 😍

[@Theworstchannelposting]

Bruh i keep commenting but shit it so rare to find another handi. But is this SCI new?

[@jeremyphelps4271]

OK, I’ve been in a chair for 25 years. I just turned 50 so half my life I have a question you said you use NuMotion which I was using after Rehab healthcare had closed which was the original company I was going through I don’t particularly wanna say on here, but by chance was the individual you spoke to a guy named Chris? I don’t know if you’re local or what to Virginia Beach this is something all way too familiar so please message me back if this sounds like it might be what I think it is my chair. Also, I had gone with the highlight my last chair because I heard they were so good but took like you said close to four or five months I guess to get the chair. Ended up being one of the worst Chairs I’ve had and that was probably my fourth or fifth chair because I had bought a couple chairs out-of-pocket, but I ended up switching to Tycon myself and that’s and I know they aren’t a very big chain. Matter fact only store I know of is the one here Virginia Beach Norfolk anyway I’ll wait to hear back from you. Sorry to hear about all this and hopefully I’ll get a message from you. Thanks.

[@hypermobilityandhope1255]

Just came across your video, thanks so much for all the detailed info! I will be doing an assessment with an ATP soon for my 1st wheelchair so I'm looking into things to consider. Do you have any thoughts on folding vs rigid frame in terms of ease of pushing and added weight? Thanks again!

[@ParaTara]

I prefer rigid bc they’re usually more lightweight! I’ve never had a folding chair tho, so that’s all I know! My hospital style wheelchair was folding but of course that’s a little different. Since this vid was filmed, i got a lower hard shell backrest and that has been a game changer for my back pain too! I like it because I can lean back into it and it’s a lot more comfortable now! Of course that adds some weight too tho! If you have any other Qs, you can mssg me on my IG to be easier if you want: @tara_shett !!!

[@hypermobilityandhope1255]

@@ParaTara Thank you so much for your thoughts! Yes, I was thinking rigid because of more lightweight too- I think it will give me more independence! Also, thank you for the info about the backrest- I will message you on IG for more info! 😊

[@relaxandunwind1496]

How are things going for you today? Hope you're doing well. Enjoyed your videos

[@warrenvanheeren7382]

I cerebral palsy and I use a power wheelchair I also have 3 medical insurances Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. I receive Tricare because my father was a 22 year career U.S. Army veteran, and I was born when my father was actively serving in the Army. Long story short due to me being born with a physical disability while a parent was serving in the military I was classified as an in service injury which enables me to continue to draw off of my father’s military medical insurance. So, with me having 3 medical insurances it takes anywhere from 3-6 months depending for me to get a new power wheelchair if I need to order a new one. Because, whatever Medicaid doesn’t pay for Medicare and Tricare will on account of Medicaid is my primary and Medicare and Tricare are my secondary. Since I never actively served in the Army and actually cannot due to my disability status Tricare cannot be my primary so I have to use Medicaid as my primary, and due to having Medicaid as my primary I must wait 5 years between ordering a new a new power wheelchair. I am in the process of getting a new power wheelchair and I might have it by early to mid November.

[@madride858585]

Shocker

[@taraisaacs8965]

The aero z is made of aluminum. You would want titanium like the ZR

[@og_raybanz332]

Tara where’d u go?

[@adambarnes49]

She's still uploading she just isn't creating longer videos anymore

[@og_raybanz332]

@ tell her message me please

[@raquelhernandez2239]

That’s pretty quick I had to battle my insurance for a year and a half for all my customizations, so I didn’t see a new chair for almost 2 years

[@AndrésBuenahora-b9m]

My wheelchair took six months as well

[@223ray]

im handicapped it takes about 10 months for a power chair

[@subashmalik5654]

I love you forever 😂

[@alan-i8t]

good luck with all never saw eyes like yours and iam a artist and a guy wow bye

[@Cbcw76]

I wonder if you have friends at local bike shops. Tires, spokes, axles...

[@Theworstchannelposting]

What your diet?

[@Ariathefox12]

Is that something you really need to know?

[@Isaac-bg7bo]

lindo la silla de ruedas

[@leoTenkai]

hey what happened to tara? is she still alive?

[@oussamatv9657]

Iike on a normal back 🎉🎉

[@Meimhimmusic]

Well pretty

[@annapinkypinky2589]

Why havent u done a video it been almost two years since this video and how u meet your husband

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

3 months on average here in Australia

[@ParaTara]

Yeah I feel like usually it’s 2.5-6 months for ppl more or less! Literally half the time it took me to get mine 😂

[@RR_DM]

Most establishments have doors that open automatically, sidewalks are made with curbed lips and there are special parking spaces designated for the wheelchair-bound, a red placard denotes non-permanent, most people in Los Angeles live and play in their cars anyways🍔🌮👻

[@dpofahl]

While tricare frustrates me, tricare is predictable and cheap as a retiree. I’m going to see if they’ll cover the Lapstacker flex to go on my chair

[@katherinethompson6778]

It took me 2 months to get my wheelchair through Nu Motion

[@WilliamCowan-kk5hu]

Numotion was bought im 2018

[@QuantezWatts]

I bet massage cushion would be great.

[@TRUESTHEART.]

Magic marker can cover advertising and ❤❤❤

[@dancingpianofairy]

I've got 18 spokes.

[@arissci7524]

So inspirasi

[@ElectricChairJ]

It took a full year for me to get my fist chair. one full year in bed, worst year of my life.

[@ParaTara]

Wow, that’s insane!

[@MattWagner]

Numotion is the worst.

[@ParaTara]

Fax.

[@genuis1012002]

My insurance is so bad , it takes me at lest 6 month to see the specialist 😀

[@Theworstchannelposting]

Also get a drop in the butt of your seat for better everything you do as a para out the chair

[@Faridm4gt4]

U💎M.. very beautiful

[@EDDJOECORR]

Wow! You are beautiful 😮

[@vKingLouie]

Hey, will you ever do a video explaining your accident? Curious what happened