Trying All The New Wheelchair Technology At The Chicago Abilities Expo!

[@marvinrosa6827]

I was just perusing the various videos on this site and yours caught my attention. I'm NOT a wheelchair user but I learned so much on what extra work is needed for wheelchair users. I will be much more aware and empathetic when I travel since I really travel with 'tunnel' vision and need to be more aware and patient with the handicappable community. :-)

[@mihirghawghawe9255]

Same. Mad respect for them!!!

[@austinhebert9397]

Marvin Rosa what tunnel vision if you don’t mind me asking

[@liyan00]

@@austinhebert9397 I think it means that we block out things we don't immediately see and really only see stuff from our own perspective

[@TeamStevers]

Same. He is super inspiring. Ted talk nominee?

[@jasongooden917]

Take notice of how many restaurants have wheelchair parking but no button to open the door...lol

[@favoritenenuser]

how the hell do you only have 20k? i was watching and assumed you had at least 1M. good content man, you're inspiring

[@3mrok]

Yeah the same man

[@theolopez3299]

yeah it seems like he should definitely have more subs based off of his content.

[@jojodroid31]

1 month more and it's doubled

[@connortidman6925]

@@jojodroid31 53k now

[@andytaylor1588]

@@connortidman6925 Just found this video and subbed immediately.

[@ReggieTime]

This young salesman is A++ 👌

[@Andrewdeitsch]

Grant was freaking awesome!!

[@tommyhairyeah7726]

rocking a rolex hulk as well.....

[@quinnoconnor1282]

Grant was a camp counselor at my camp

[@gozzaldi1486]

"theres no play here", yea that guy is great

[@Wackyorb]

Idk he seemed really impersonable. No bonding was made between the customer and salesman. The youtuber here (don't know his name) is a much better salesman, i would trust him with my own kids. He's very personable and is nice to listen to. Not saying the kid is bad, just inexperienced.

[@jackielowrey3032]

You should do a collab with Jerry Rig Everything!

[@Wheels2Walking]

I want to really bad! He’s actually engaged to a wheelie girl! It’s the same one he made that awesome electric bike for!

[@jackielowrey3032]

Yessss! Cambry! That’s what made me think you should collab with him! It was awesome seeing the chair he built her.

[@Wheels2Walking]

I want to at least ride it one day! Would be so cool.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Wheels2Walking I thought so...can't blame him really! 😋

[@markyoca]

Did you guys see the off road wheel chair

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

Me: Is a fully mobile human being. KZbin: "Okay but look at these awesome wheelchairs."

[@noyes1973]

ur lucky dude lol

[@nathanwhiles5530]

Would love to see an extended video on choosing a chair. I need advice

[@SylviaRustyFae]

+ (It's a nerdfighter thing to promote comments and quickly indicate agreement with an idea or support for it.)

[@Just_Jupiterlol]

@Randy Essman I was resisting to say *username checks out*

[@grandam.]

I wonder how much handicap parking there was at this event. . .

[@johnpace2285]

Agent Grandma not enough

[@green_grass2428]

Lol

[@kadiesingsanddraws1273]

Lol

[@oliviajane6373]

It took place at a very nice hotel/convention center so quite a bit

[@PacificNorthwest360]

In 2020 it’s not ‘Handicapped’ It’s now ‘Accessible’ parking

[@Hopeandpeaceinjesus]

I wish wheelchair and other aid related things were affordable. I love my wheelchair- I have an off-road all terrain chair I love it out of everything I own it’s literally my favourite...but I really wish I could afford to make it more useable for me like I’d get E-motions if I could afford anything id pretty much just ask for them and a few adjustments to my foot rest and that would be about it.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Yeah I agree with the expense of these things. They’re too much and most insurance doesn’t cover them. However, I’ve heard there are grants for certain things. I believe it’s worth a look into

[@MrSmitheroons]

Excuse me if this is ignorant, but I know they are making less-expensive things these days with like, 3D printing. They can make a stethoscope that usually costs over $100 for about $3 or less I think with 3D printing. And it works as well as the best "gold standard" stethoscope. Someone wrote a scientific paper about it. I think there must be a way to design these things to work properly, really well, but less expensive. I think it's hard to make a profit, since so few of these chairs are made. So to make a profit, each individual one has to cost a lot. But instead, if it's more of a DIY or not-for-profit/free design, then somebody could make it cheaper, since the goal wouldn't be to make a profit, just a good design with high function/reliability for a low price. Hopefully someone can take an "open hardware" approach, to bring the price down? Bonus: with all the original design files being released, people could tweak it more easily for each person's unique specifications and needs. I guess it's just an idea. I wish I personally knew how to do this, and then I think I would do it myself.

[@mobilesolutionsfl]

I agree with you, Em. Anything that has "Medical" attached is uber expensive and, for the majority of us, it's unobtainable. I can't even get a decent chair. Im an amputee and the one leg I have doesn't work very well. My chair is all I have to get around and do things. Maybe I have the wrong people helping me out? IDK. I become very frustrated when I see other people with custom chairs and I'm stuck with the garbage I get.

[@lennysmileyface]

Sad that you guys have to pay for all this stuff that you need to live a comfortable life. We get it all funded over here in my country. I can only imagine the stress with not being able to afford these kinds of things.

[@mkptrsn]

I don’t use a wheelchair but still think the 3-wheeled bike from Bowhead would be awesome to have. Great for people with equilibrium problems too.

[@lutherburbank8323]

I thought it was pretty cool to see another guy in a wheelchair selling wheelchair products, soft wheel, right on!

[@ldno3747]

I think it would be a lot more ethical when showing one of these products to discuss it's price. Let's be honest here, very little of the tech is new, very little of it is more complicated then any modern mountain bike yet they are priced like second hand cars. Same goes for parts. The price gouging needs to start being called out.

[@rackemwells]

If only companies sold 4 million units a year, not 4000.

[@jimjohnson5359]

Agreed all cool stuff. But give us some idea on cost and if private insurance will cover and how to accomplish. Now that’s a video

[@chelseawiseman7205]

Yes definitely do a wheelchair video please and thanks.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Working on it 😁

[@JK-zq9vw]

Wheels2Walking I really wish I had either a place to go to or someone to meet me to get the best wheelchair for me and my life. That powered trike. Also power assist add ons for manual wheelchairs needs to have more simple options. The “tank chairs” would be absolutely awesome to have here in West Virginia, it’s just way to expensive for someone with a very limited income. It’s crazy how much we take “the shortest distance between two places” for granted before being in put in a wheelchair. Spending time looking for a way to get in to buildings or having to go around areas because your wheels sink into the soft ground or you exhaust yourself trying to go 10 feet in a grassy area...

[@shmacksalot7914]

I don't even have a disability or anything like that and I still absolutely love your content man it's super inspiring please keep it up

[@raaston9761]

@Riku me to so i could hook gamming sysmes to it maybe a cannon and some walls

[@johnnn766]

Jerry Rig Everything is gonna love this

[@stephenmcallister2169]

this was “creator on the rise” section. glad i watched this video. love to see new technologies that help the disabled.

[@64maxpower]

That push tracker motor kicks butt. You could even have an external battery for longer run time.

[@askurmom1]

I really like this guy and his openness about his disability/abilities. I wanted to say it takes away stigma about people with his condition, but, after checking the definition of the word. I wouldn't agree with that comment. So, I'll say I'm happy he is a very open person who iswilling to inform the community about things that the average person probably doesn't know. I have had friends over the years (surprisingly.) Some of them had disabilities, but, I never treated them different, unless it was a request by them. They are just as normal as the rest of us. You would cut to the front of the line if you could get away with it. Maybe that sounded wrong. IDK, My point was they are happy, so be happy for them. Technology has came a loooong way.

[@ladymacguffin9614]

I literally just got home from picking up my very first custom wheelchair when I saw this video. I would love to see a full video about picking a chair, options, accessories, etc. For most of the process I’ve felt like I had to do all of my own research to make any progress, and knowing the technical differences between two different options doesn’t mean I understand how those differences will play out in real life. And even if one option is a little better, is it better enough to justify the difference in cost/weight/whatever? I’m fine making tradeoffs to find the best tools for me and my lifestyle, but I have to know what those tradeoffs actually are first. Getting my first custom wheelchair has been really intimidating because there was so much to it and once the order form was sent out all I could do was hope everything was close enough. Unrelated, but thanks for making a point of asking about catheters for women. I don’t need them myself, but it’s really easy to overlook options that don’t directly apply to you and I’m sure the information will be super helpful for someone else down the road. Now to look at new leashes for the dog...

[@Wheels2Walking]

I agree. Picking a new wheelchair with no information can be a guessing game. Working on making a video happen! You’re welcome! I do my best to try to include everyone. That dog leash seems to be a really popular!

[@brandonbabcock850]

Your videos are inspiring! I have MS and have been dreading the transition from walker to wheelchair... watching your videos have actually gotten me excited for the possibilities! I now believe that I will be in a better place! Meaning MORE places with a wheelchair than the struggle with my walker. Thank you! Keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@CallumChadwick]

All of those wheelchairs are epic my favorite is the tractor wheelchair And the Wheels with the Springs TO

[@Wheels2Walking]

The spring in the wheels and the off-road bike are my two favorites!

[@riddlediddle598]

suspension wheel is pretty cool, and a cool style wheel

[@rileyjenkins3150]

If I was in a wheelchair I would just go to the supermarket in the tank chair

[@Andrewdeitsch]

Hahahha yessss that would be epic

[@oliviajane6373]

I went to this exact event and my little brother (9 years old) just wheeled up to me in the wheelchair tank.... it was a sight to see.

[@rosemagica8159]

As a person in a chair, I want to do that now!

[@vickifluharty7094]

Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious! Thank you so much for always making my day.

[@Wheels2Walking]

You’re so welcome. Thanks for this kind comment 😊

[@eldurakopr]

Cure Cath are life savers

[@karincotemichaelhinkle4892]

Yes please give us new guys all of the info you can. I'm kinda learning as I go. Only been in the chair since Nov. 2021

[@williewileman6287]

I watched a few videos and man your truly inspiring. Keep up the great work man your gonna blow up!!

[@lilyrosepunkunicorm9871]

I’d looooove to have a longer video just all about wheelchair accessories!!!!!!!!

[@AravindMadhav]

That off road 3 wheeler looks so cool.

[@xXruins175Xx]

I think all of this stuff is awesome, this technology seems to be amazing for anyone who is wheelchair bound or has physical disablities

[@jrpueyo7531]

We got Ethos, soft wheel and smart drive from Permobil for everyday use. Tank for party and fun. Outdoor and terrain. Great expo

[@SophiaF3499]

Damn, only just discovered your channel and i work in this sector of mechanics too for repairs and adjustments to wheelchairs and the sorts, i just don't know what to call it in english xD wish i discovered this channel earlier

[@alex73217]

Its always interesting to play tetris with wheelchairs at summercamp when we have a ton of wheelchairusers and some of them don't have folding chairs. We have big cars with a lot of space, but if you need to fit 3/4 wheelchairs and some other walking aids into a car it gets difficult :) but we are all experienced tetris players now. And sometimes one wheelchair gets broken up into 2 cars (wheels in 1, rest in the other) :) its always fun

[@risalockwood1978]

can’t wait to show this to my do-it classmates

[@mechurchlady]

When I go to Disney World they ask me to walk or use a wheelchair for the lines. I push the chair and lean on it if I can. The first item is something I would love to have. Wow! Thank you for sharing. I am passing along this info!

[@brandijecha7905]

I actually own an outdoors chair the brand i have is trac fab and literally that thing is amazing!! I take it everywhere, I use it for hunting, walking my dog anything. I am so blessed to own it and really wish anyone that wanted one could have one! Also in the process of getting of getting a smart drive so excited!!

[@autumnisnothere]

We do not shoot Bambi from a blind in Texas! This was great; nice to see things all in one place. Loved Accidentally Accessible. A wheelchair video would be great. Possible to do both manual and electric or one for each?

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

For many years I was a Cliff Rescue Instructor and on a number of occasions We took Wheelchair Climbers both up and down Cliffs and on all occasions they absolutely loved it.

[@cookiemonster-ix2zc]

I like the one in the thumbnail...it's awesome like Terminator or Robcop

[@shirleyfisher8313]

Granny here watch you so often , you are My motivation some days just to get out of bed (firm rule bed is for sleeping) and you continue to make me see limits are often what others set for you. Once I thought cane, walker or chair were steps toward loss of independence, not any more! I have the first.two and use IF I need, if I'm a bit slow go ahead I'll catch up! But I will get there on my own! Thanks

[@teatrolites3446]

I love the snow plow attachment!

[@freenaabplease]

Hey man, I recently discovered your channel and I'm hooked ! Subbed, keep doing the great content with your earnest honesty !

[@shygirlnow2011]

Action track chair! Whew , what a beaut! I def. have to check them out!Be able to go to the beach and go down into the city for snow ball fights! Heck yeah! Accidentally accessible is appeallable too!

[@kiranaujlay8686]

Please do make a video about buying a chair. Could you please show the most light weight options? Thank you! And great job!

[@ChronicallyZanny]

The rock wall guy is hilarious

[@twoface2001]

I want that tank wheelchair I don’t even need it I just want to ride in my own mini tank

[@MistaMin]

Yes, do the video with permobile.

[@Mitsuki424]

I'm getting a wheelchair for the first time, and getting a tilite with the smart drive. It's super cool and I can't wait to have it so I can get around easier. Thanks for the videos dude, I recently found your videos and I'm glad I found your channel.

[@granttrent3085]

4:47 That's me every day on my way to class

[@awesomedrummer2000]

The SmartDrive was life changing for me. It makes pushing long distances much easier and less straining on my shoulders. Hills and long inclines are no longer a struggle.

[@mrldr1595]

I will ❤to see a full length video

[@930aladdin]

Combine the tires with the shock neutralizing frame!

[@mezzops1716]

14:49 i aint even disabled and i would buy one of those chairs.

[@TeamStevers]

Grant from Permobile is where he is meant to be.

[@tsfcancerman]

About 10 years ago i worked at a company where i were only putting different frames 2gether for diff chairs

[@WheelnBalance]

great video! could you also feature mobility scooters as compared with wheelchairs? Thanks Richard.

[@Th0rodin]

This is really valuable for me as a nurse. Quite a few products I haven't seen before. Keep up the great content! You deserve way more subs!

[@TheZontania]

Well I found out today watching your video why I am in so much pain after going out on my wheelchair. It's got to be the vibration! When I go out, I need a couple of days rest to recover my strength as well as lots of painkillers. Never realised it is the actual wheelchair that is hurting me!

[@andytaylor1588]

I used to build and deliver wheelchairs and other medical equipment and it was largely the best job I've ever had. I met all kinds of great people and our equipment was good, but I could always see that improvements could be made in most cases. Fast forward 14 yrs and I see that some amazing innovations have happened. It was an outstanding experience to watch this video. Thank you so much!

[@matthewmcelroy2433]

This is awesome!!🤘🏼

[@brokenmedic9133]

Can't believe the action track chair is less expensive than the 3 wheeled bike. I want an action track SOOO bad now!

[@rackemwells]

Or, buy a used ATV/side by side for a fraction of the cost and end up with twice the speed, ten times the reliability, and you can have any and all parts delivered next day to be installed by one of dozens of local shops.

[@jimjohnson5359]

And when you get old like me. Just buy the rock climbing thing to pull your fat rump up on em. I’m gonna get one of those so I can get in an excavator!

[@mohammedtysser1502]

My name is Mohamed. I follow you with enthusiasm and love, and I wish you success and progress always.

[@TheCleverJoker]

I have a wheelchair design that I plan to construct but don't have the money or resources yet but one day, my idea is better for the user and any assistant so better for everyone.

[@AmericanAutonamousQueen]

I have come away with lots of great information

[@Pinkdovesss]

Softwheels + ethos chair = infinity shock absorbsion

[@valp.2122]

This is to not offend anyone at all, but the lady at around 18:00 fascinated me with her left hand! To me I find things out of the norm beautiful and mesmerizing so they way her hand moved and gripped objects really fascinated me. And u can now ignore my rant have a nice day!

[@sisamusudroka3000]

Imagine if they all combined technologies (wheelchairs), wheelchairs would be lit

[@isaacestrada4291]

Honestly like imagine the Ethos with those suspension wheels and the smart drive

[@staypawsitive1002]

I was just looking for a handsfree leash made for wheelchair users^^ gonna check that out for my future service dog

[@publicistadigitalpr]

I found your channel less than 35 mins ago. I am now on my third video and definetly getting ready to binge watch the crap out of your channel. What you are doing is amazing and refreshing. 💪🏼🔥

[@Yonder.]

This is really cool to see man

[@ctranememe9345]

I actually saw a kid riding around in one of those tracked wheelchairs a few months ago

[@pollyg562]

i found this expo just as interesting as all other Cons and Expos

[@grey4567]

Can you make a video explaining the types of paraplegic/mobility? Lots of people mentioned it but I don't understand what it means.

[@JackInAction]

I love the Softwheel! Would love to have them! 😃

[@obamium3433]

damn now i want a wheelchair so much even im fully abled

[@ReyOfLight]

Unless the situation changes suddenly or me or the technician gets sick, I’m getting a Smart Drive fitted on my wheelchair on Monday :) I called the wheelchair center earlier this week to ask about the situation due to the Covid-19 stuff, if they still take planned appointments, or have had to scale down to emergency repairs only. They still do planned appointments as long as the technician and visitor is symptom free. But we agreed I’ll call on Monday morning again before driving from home, to check if it’s still all clear or if we have to last minute cancel. They have good routines so I’m not too worried about catching Covid-19 by going to that appointment, I’m probably more at risk when doing my weekly shopping even with having very strict routines around my hand hygiene and routines when getting back home. Hoping things will be as planned on Monday though, it would be amazing to get it fitted and be able to go outside more for some sunshine while self isolating. Outside and away from people is a safe place after all

[@Wheels2Walking]

I hope it goes as planned and I probably face the most danger at the store too 🤔 that place is gross 😂

[@ReyOfLight]

Hopefully! I’m taking all precautions I can, and I know the wheelchair center does as well, along with having more control over who goes through their doors. Grocery stores on the other hand are outright gross in comparison because there’s just so much people (in comparison) and no control over who comes and goes and if people do actually follow regulations and recommendations regarding staying home if feeling any illness symptoms. I have hay fever so I sound like I have a cold at times this time of the year, but already told the wheelchair center that this is my totally normal at this time of the year and there’s sweet FA I can do about it other than taking my antihistamines, steroid nasal spray and inhalers daily, but I’d also know instantly if something was different and/or I start feeling sick because then it wouldn’t be the symptoms I’m used to at this time of the year. I can even tell if I’m catching a common cold during hay fever season because the cold feels totally different from just the allergies even though both tend to make my nasal cavity swell and make it difficult to breathe. They’re same but different if that makes sense 🤪 But so far so good at least, now I’m just hoping Monday will be as planned. It’s been lovely weather here for a couple of days now so I can’t wait to just get out a bit more and catch some much needed vitamin D (which is a chronic deficiency in most people up here in Scandinavia lol)

[@MsMorganThorne]

I love the abilities expo, I end up looking forward to it each year. The American ones seem bigger than the Toronto one, but they've only been coming here for a few years, so that's probably why. I like those suspension wheels and I really want one of those bikes! I'm also looking at that hands-free dog leash so I can more easily walk my monster dog.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Those are my favorite things too!

[@Vampyzx]

Be really cool if they made one with spider legs that can walk on walls and go on stairs

[@jaytrump2537]

A you make me PROUD

[@lendaryreviews]

wow. Amazing

[@caseyfox3044]

you should put the soft wheel on the ethos

[@dominic.h.3363]

The softwheel looks incredibly useful, then I looked at the price. Hard pass. Costs the same as the entire active wheelchair you slap it on...

[@theblackbaron4119]

Ouch. I can imagine that you also lose a lot of energy trying to move these wheels. Since the energy would rather be absorbed downwards rather than the material resisting your push and actually moving.

[@dominic.h.3363]

@@theblackbaron4119 Fortunately, these accessories only keep increasing in variety. There are only so many people to pass them between, but a bit of price competition wouldn't hurt either way. Having to pay 600% more than the product would be actually worth, just because you need to turn a profit on 100 people instead of 10000 still doesn't justify the price premium. We aren't talking about a product of leisure, we're talking about a mobility aid.

[@MuscarV2]

I was 100% sure you where Brian Brushwood from the thumbnail, then saw you weren't him, then thought it again because your laugh is identical. It would make complete sense if you guys where brothers.

[@foxofsky5]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought 'That would be great for a wall-e cosplay'

[@abdmuhaimin]

wow amazing.

[@jaytrump2537]

Your Amazing

[@rippinlips3325]

Love what your doing!🔥🔥👍 Great video

[@Starryeyes65]

I need an all terrain chair. I’d love you to do a video about choosing one and reviews. I’m in the uk.

[@AuqiumPvP]

These guys make looking disabled so cool that I was finding myself wishing I had an excuse to use wheelchairs with suspension systems and snow plows built in.

[@sarahasbury6608]

What was the poujt of the rock wall behind you bc it didn't seem like you actually touched it?

[@kevinfuenzalidapugin8817]

heartwarming. a lot of disabled people in a mall xD

[@tyreebrownart]

He saved the best for last, the accidental accesible had my eyes like 👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@cactusgamingyt9960]

They should make wheelchairs that can climb stairs

[@uberdriver8743]

I love how all the inventors, presenters, stuntmen etc are all paraplegics or quads themselves....#FORUSBYUS

[@creativechaos6766]

This is so cool. I live in Canada and Germany. I'm a Walker but have seen offroad chairs, its amazing. Mobility is so important. It makes me sad and angry when someone can't do what they love because of the price. Way to go, push your limits to the max! We live just once.

[@samuellarouche1894]

Well now I want a wheelchair

[@masonx54]

Awesome video and coverage of the Abilities Expo! I've never been but am hoping to go to it next year.

[@mattroller9032]

That’s not Chicago that’s shaumburg

[@Mara-sim]

I am a 30-year post-injury low-level quad. I have no idea this convention existed. I am excited for life-changing opportunities it provides. Thank you so much!

[@nikkimatthys1995]

I also didn't know it existed until a little over a year ago when i was introduced to smartdrive and was doing research

[@tombrooks2015]

less adds !!!!! ps. great content, edditing ! big thumbs up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jordanmathison-delt5943]

I what to learn more about how to get a custom wheelchair and the process