Trial Voyage of the Magic Mobility Extreme X8

This was the trial journey for Chris in his new Magic Mobility Extreme X8 power wheelchair. We decided to try it out before we left San Diego, so we headed over to Mission Beach.
We used an open trailer for this journey to pick up Chris and his chairs from the San Diego VA. Since we couldn't guarantee his daily chair would be safe on the trailer, I rode it as we filmed Chris' fun in the sand. I gained some new perspective on using a power wheelchair. The Permobil M3 kept up with the X8, but it certainly couldn't manage the beach, and some of those sidewalks gave me some air time! The X8 definitely has better shocks!
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[@anthonyscott8556]

Finally I’ve seen the video I’ve been looking for. Excellent job! 😊

[@findinghopealongthejourney]

Thanks for watching!!

[@calebthomas5411]

That’s chair looks so much fun! That’s pretty impressive it was still moving in that really thick sand! Even tho he was kinda stuck iol

[@findinghopealongthejourney]

Chris has taken it out camping and he had a great time romping around in the forest!

[@zealousoutdoors]

It handles sand surprisingly well. I think if it had just a bit more ground clearance, it wouldn't have had an issue in the deeper sand. Once the bottom touches it takes away the traction. The flex shot had me cracking up, and it looks like it'll handle camping in the woods with ease. Love you guys!

[@findinghopealongthejourney]

We are hoping to try it out in Forest Lakes over Labor Day weekend!

[@beverly9885]

Awesome ride! I haven’t been on the sand in years….first I stopped being able to walk on it, even with a Walker, and my power chair is made for flat, indoor surfaces. I didn’t realize where you were until I saw the Belmont Park sign. You’re in my neck of the woods! Nice ride!

[@findinghopealongthejourney]

Maybe one day we will see you out there! We love San Diego!!

[@debhammond2776]

Looks like fun! Miss you guys! Love you all❤

[@findinghopealongthejourney]

We miss you too, Deb!! Love you!!