HOW TO CHOOSE A WHEELCHAIR - Getting Fitted For My Custom Wheelchair

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[@wheelz4907]

No joke this video came out at almost the right time I hate the chair I have now and wanted a chair similar to yours.

[@colinv2720]

Same for a little bit I had a untralight ( chair like his ) but the company fucked me over so I'm trying to get another

[@kirstie2512]

@@colinv2720 h hill ok I’m boo

[@laurencook7851]

I don't need a wheel chair but it's cool to watch

[@swesthoff198]

Lauren Cook same

[@burning_motherboards]

Lauren Cook same

[@Andrewdeitsch]

I dont need a wheelchair either but it was cool to edit this video 😂

[@aidinschaub2741]

Lauren Cook same

[@mattsinlinnea]

Same! I think he's such an inspiration

[@sadiek9968]

Alternative title: how to be the best Zoomy boy you can be.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Lmao I’ll take that!

[@alexcookiedinoowo6186]

Correction: how to be the best zoomy boi you can be

[@GoHealthYourself]

These chairs are absolutely amazing, Im most definitely getting a resized chair from HOC in the future. I’ve been using my current chair for 3.5 years and my body has changed so much after working hard to get stronger, faster and more fit... Excellent video, well made Rich!

[@nidhinsha.s3242]

Seeeee.......

[@Not_a_snake]

Ordered a bright pink wheelchair, 5 years later, still loving my choice. Next chair will be pink too. My spoke covers are pink donuts with sprinkles from a company called Izzy wheels.

[@vickiechapmanpriller9786]

I'm currently using a wheelchair because of spinal stenosis. The thing you mentioned about always feeling the need to scoot back on the seat. I do that all the time. It's like the seat is too short from front to back. I had a chair made for me and even though I put in the order that particular problem it wasn't addressed.. Now I don't think anything can be done about it. I got my chair through Medicare so I doubt if I can get another one. Also the leg rest are to short and push my leg up into my hip Which is very painful. I'm so thankful you posted this information. 😊

[@Mindy56743]

vickie chapman priller Medicare will only pay for one every 5 years

[@RainCheck797]

Yeah I want a pink or other bright color chair. (Honestly still waiting on my first chair so I'm kinda jumping ahead I guess) and totally fine with being "stuck" with one color. I think it a girl thing maybe 🤷‍♀️

[@nidhinsha.s3242]

Sub my chanal

[@pinkmagicali]

I love pink but if I were ever in this position (I’m no I just find this stuff fascinating) I’d go for dark blue, a little colour and blue goes with just about any other colour. Plus I have learned you can get rim covers and wheel spoke covers so I’d like have like 10 different sets LOL. I really want to see what the ones with donuts on them look like btw! Reminds me of the Simpsons.

[@anneharrison1849]

I'm 3+ years into a teal coloured wheelchair and completely happy with it, to the best of my knowledge it's never drawn extra attention, it's also really useful for identifying it in airports and hospitals and what not, any time I'm separated from it basically.

[@njdpiper]

5 years into my lime green chair and I still love it

[@bayleighc.5843]

I’m currently in the process of getting a wheelchair because I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and I can no longer walk any long periods. This is super helpful. Mine will hopefully be hooked up to a power drive once my family raises enough money, because my joints aren’t strong enough for self propelling.

[@nidhinsha.s3242]

😢👏

[@jwilleseries7764]

I am also looking inot getting a wheelchair because I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and I can no longer walk any long periods without intense pain. This is helpful to me as well :D Fortunately I would be able to self propell but I would certainly need puch handles if there are any slopes or if my arms aren't having a good day

[@CoolloserAri]

quick note to anyone else having the calf strap problem: if you don't have the money to get it sorted out properly a good bodge is to get some of that sticky velcro and put it on both your chair and the strap, so it will stay in the right place!

[@madsinaportal7781]

I'm not disabled or a wheelchair user but I love seeing how wheelchairs and prosthetics/orthotics are made. I want to be a prosthetist when I am older

[@jwilleseries7764]

That is interesting, I am actually wearing orthotics for the first time today due to HSD/EDS and I am watching this video because walking is becomeing increasingly painfull and difficult for the same reason

[@linolium4814]

I got my first wheelchair 3 years ago and it wasn't really measured correctly. Last week I finally ordered my first "real" wheelchair that actually fits me. It's called Panthera X and it's the lightest wheelchair on the market. I am looking forward to it a lot!

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

This was a super helpful video that came at just the right time for me, and helped me make a decision to not buy a wheelchair that was not right for me! Thanks for the fantastic content once again man, great work! You really are doing a fantastic job for new wheelchair users ❤️

[@nidhinsha.s3242]

🗣️🤝

[@Veronika.2703]

Maybe you will do a video about wheelchair types (from hospitals to sports (basketball) chair)

[@green_grass2428]

I’m not a wheel chair user but this would be Awsome to see the difference

[@Veronika.2703]

I'm not either but his channel is just very interesting

[@MultiFandomStayTiny]

I like that idea

[@artistaloca4]

Orange chair owner here. Neon Orange 😁 I roll the roads, including nighttime, and even use left-hand turn lanes (With hand signals, of course 😉) I DO want to be seen. In addition to wearing bright and reflective clothing, the frame color stands out. It looks great in the day, too. I touch up the many, many, many scratches easily with nail polish or a quality spray paint. I wrap cloth for a fashion change, and of course, Christmas lights. Just sayin'... BTW-Mine is a Ki Rogue. Super company, super chair. Fully adjustable.

[@wysoki8009]

Me: not being a wheelchair user and still watching this My parents: 😱 you want to have a wheelchair

[@drawingdragons4097]

Karol O lol what?

[@MsMorganThorne]

They make beautiful chairs! I really want one - I'm hoping my next chair is from HOC. I wish I had this video when I bought my first one. I found the abled salesperson was not the most helpful and I didn't get the chair I wanted. I found that they made assumptions about how I live my life and it was way off. I had the same issue, they gave me a wider seat than I wanted (and I insisted on smaller than they had suggested). I've lost some weight since getting a proper chair (I was in a hospital chair for over a year) because I'm able to hike and be way more active. My chair is also better suited for someone who was an indoor user, so I've spent a lot of money upgrading various components so I can get out and do the things I love, which involves a fair bit of off-road stuff. Thankfully I found a local company that specializes in wheelchairs and is run by people in wheelchairs, rather than the large medical supplier I bought the chair from. If anyone is in the Toronto, Canada area, check out Bespoke 49, they are similar to HOC and a real lifesaver when it comes to getting the chair you want.

[@ecologist_to_be]

That is one perk here a lot of active wheelchair companies your advisor is also in a similar style of chair.

[@edmcgugan2079]

Awesome. Reg at 49 Bespoke put me in a whole bunch of different chairs which was super helpful! Bought an RGK with rear elastomer suspension and Frog Legs up front. Absolutely awesome setup. Hard to describe how much better this is. Same story about width as well. This chair is 50mm narrower which is what my first chair should have been. Buy from a person in a chair so they understand. Really understand. And check out RGK wheelchairs. It is perfect. Well almost. Just needs some D's Locks 😁

[@paulamieczkowski2152]

How can I get Medicare to pay for one

[@beefysandwich400]

WHY ARE YOU IN MY RECOMENDED I CAN WALK OR SO I THINK

[@Wheels2Walking]

👀👀👀👀👀

[@zacka161]

I got a carbon base on my new chair without taking into account the sag of the fabric sling. Straight away it was about 1.5 inches too high and made my centre of gravity a problem. Luckily changing cushion to a slimmer cushion fixed it and it’s now amazing

[@zacka161]

Also I used to have D locks but they are just kind of heavy. There’s super light plastic locks which are super good and not shitty like the thumb busters

[@Wheels2Walking]

Smart move with the smaller profile cushion! The d’s hardly weigh anything. I’ve never had a weight problem with them. However, each wheelchair user has different needs and you’ve found what works for you so that’s all that matters 👍🏻

[@rachelmayes298]

I have been putting off having a wheel chair in the last 18 months. Now I cannot walk round the house without severe pain, so this weekend I plucked up the courage I went to Aspire2Mobility in Oakham, Rutland. I was so scared as I had never been in one before. I wanted an active wheelchair rather than electric to help me burn some calories, and be stronger. Krystal was fantastic and I was able to use many different types of wheelchair. I couldn’t believe how much goes into a wheelchair, and the many different extras. Which all add up. I’ve now got to wait 8-10 weeks for my chair. I can’t wait. I can be back to being independent again. It’s been so long

[@DNA912]

I don't have a need for a wheelchair. But I feel like, if something would happen that would put me in that situation. I would want a slim, light and maneuverable wheelchair. atm that feels like something I would value a lot.

[@Arkatier]

Timing man! I'm just in the process of choosing and ordering my first proper chair so this is 👌

[@Picplosions]

I've had three wheelchair throughout my life but none of this was ever explained to me this well. Thank you!

[@davidbrouwers7309]

I grew up among wheelies and that knowledge pays off now (besides skipping months of rehab), I had full say in my current wheels ordering and other than the cushion not being waterproof it's perfect One thing that I can recommend, if you're extremely active, give your wheels a beating (my wheels where I go not the other way around like most), get a boxframe, some companies give that option, it makes them more sturdy and soft roll wheels reduce the amount of vibration that you get from hard casters, also think of their size, the smaller they are the quicker they get caught in cracks

[@Gdesign959]

I would agree with everything you said except the box frame. These days the frames are insanely stiff so no boxing is needed. My non boxed frame will actually 3 wheel if the floor is not flat because there's no flex at all. No sense in adding weight and having it take up more room in your car if you transfer your chair into the back seat.

[@davidbrouwers7309]

@@Gdesign959 it actually depends on the manufacturer and how much abuse the wheels take and it doesn't really add much weight overal (my handbike connector weights more than the few extra bars) but I use my wheels more than atleast 90% here, go where many of you stop (like off road areas without offroad tires, freewheel etc) so yeah, some of us need a boxframe and all of my wheels are always on the floor unless I hit a bumb, curb or purposefully lift them despite the terrain so sounds like your wheels are off a bit It's why wheelchairs are custom items

[@Gdesign959]

@@davidbrouwers7309 What I am saying is that if the floor is not perfectly flat my non boxed chair is so stiff that it will actually 3 wheel. My boxed chair from ten years ago would never do that because even though it was boxed it still flexed more than the modern non boxed titanium chairs.

[@ContentToHover]

I watched this video when I first got my chair. Now a couple years in, I find a lot of this insight useful, EXCEPT the accessory minimalism part. Since my cupholder broke I have been really seriously missing it, it is so important.

[@tobiusholmes2344]

Wow, I never knew there was so much planning involved in a wheelchair! I have a power chair and all my therapist measured was the seat width, and that was it, nothing else was discussed and I had no idea what I needed or what would be best for me, I think I was just sold a chair for the sake of clearing their stock, it has been too long now to be able to return it, but I think I am going to see who can measure me for a proper chair for me.

[@AlinneaDarklordsSis]

T Holmes Same here. Mine didn’t take any measurements so I ended up with a chair 2 inches too wide and that doesn’t take into account some of the issues I have with seating. I’m saving up now for a properly fitted one.

[@tobiusholmes2344]

@@AlinneaDarklordsSis I am also saving up for a proper one, the one I have is too wide as well, and I don't have some of the features I need, like suspension so when I hit the bumps I don't have the pain as I do now.

[@Helena_882]

I have the catalist 5 vx and for those who need a folding chair that they use 24/7 I highly recommend it! 👌

[@slothgirl2107]

This video is extremely helpful! I just got fitted for a new wheelchair after being in it for 5 years. I visit San Diego often and had no idea this company existed! I’ll definitely be checking them out.

[@masonx54]

Wow, awesome video man! Another benefit of Hands on Concepts is that they had other wheelchairs that you could look at and sit in to see what you liked. Most of the time, therapists do measurements in rehab and you have to make decisions just by looking at a piece of paper because there are not any wheelchairs on-hand.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Yes yes yes! Trying out other chairs is super important

[@sheilavives1137]

Thank you for the video. Many of my questions were answered. I now feel more confident in having a wheelchair customized.

[@safiyaandsimplyisthebest8045]

this is super helpsom for me.

[@margaretaaron2891]

I just wanted to share that I coach FLL Jr. Teams (a robotics team for kids in grades k-3) and the emphasis on accessibility is awesome. This year's game is called Boomtown Build. The students build a building that is strong, sustainable, and accessable. One team has a tree house restaurant with an elevator. Another built an apartment with an automatic door, smooth flooring, and an elevator to a rooftop garden that has a smooth path. I am pretty proud of what they have built. And I am thankful for to FIRST for emphasizing accessablity in it's curriculum.

[@Wheels2Walking]

That’s really wonderful :) I’m happy to see a new generation care so much about access 😁

[@tyreebrownart]

I had absolutely no idea what wheelchair fitting even meant going into my seating clinic and I got stuck with a heavy chair that doesn’t work with the ability I have at all. I wish I saw this video last year

[@Wheels2Walking]

Well the good news is that you know now! Are there any ways to make your current chair better for you?

[@tyreebrownart]

Wheels2Walking we’re trying to get a new chair, but we’re hoping insurance will approve. That’s why even now this video helps me with customizing my next chair

[@princecuddle]

this video probably has the highest like to dislike ration in the world... Damn Good Job Dude!! Cheering for you all the way.

[@matthewgosse7036]

Wheelchair. Congratulations Cool I love that

[@eqmcgoon]

Nice chair. My first chair was a TiLite as was my second and the scripting process was quite extensive. Had a few changes in the second chair and a couple of after market mods. Had to deal with TiLite through a local agent (I’m in New Zealand) so the opportunity to have much factory modding was reduced. Then we had the pandemic years around the time I needed a new chair so what with the delays on imported stuff, I went local. They did such a good job, everything built on site, absolutely custom fit. Couple of things to note - got rid of the leg strap for same reasons you pointed out, it slid up or down, so ended up with a fixed padded crossbar at the right height which stopped my feet curling back and off the back end of the footplate. Thought carefully about using carbon fibre but I’ve seen it shatter and last thing I want is sharp shards where my hands go. Stuck with aluminium for the clothing guards, and lately ABS. We’ll see how that goes. Modded flip up footplate that rests on top of the front wheel fenders, means it doesn’t need a big hinge at the back, but it’s rock solid and will take my weight (over 100kg). Chair is heavy duty titanium. Had the slip forward problem but always considered that a problem with the cushion rather than chair design. I’m using Roho cushions, and the Spirit cushion has a rubberised frame and front (air for all the pressure point areas) which holds you in place quite nicely. I’ll never go back to an off the shelf model, the local fabricators are total pros at what they’re building and ongoing support is excellent. EDIT forgot to say, when going completely custom, bite the bullet and do away with adjustable parts. The driving philosophy we went with was the less moving parts the better, the less complicated anything was, the better. Fixed frame, about the only moving parts are the footplate (an indulgence), the seat back which folds forward to reduce the size for pulling into the car etc, the brakes and the wheels themselves. No squeaks or creaks - magic.

[@clairedionne559]

Folding seat... great idea!

[@micnation7938]

Dude your new ride is sick!! Very informative, very detailed with awesome explanations. Thank you. I’m still doing a lot of research because like you stated this will be my first wheelchair purchase being that I’m in a chair from the hospital right now.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Hospital chairs are the worst. I remember the freedom I felt shedding that thing off! I hope this video has made you a more informed consumer 👊🏻👍🏻

[@bluedeva]

Perfect timing for this post I’m currently researching my next wheelchair and you have really helped demystify the wheelchair sales pitches for the fitting components I actually need and will be most important over long term use. I’ve previously only had chairs where my options were limited by the stockists my wheelchair centre uses. Thank you so much 🤗🦽🤗

[@ecalderon928]

Do they take insurance or are they cash only?

[@Wheels2Walking]

You’ll have to call and talk to them. The don’t take insurance for the frame but I think they can help you to get insurance to pay for wheels, backrest, cushion. Every other place I’ve got a chair from will pay for frame but not accessories. I still say reach out to them and see what experience they have.

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

Daaaayyyyyaaaaaammmmmmm yoo that chair is dope af brooo

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks bro I’m so stoked on it 🤘🏻

[@TheQwer176]

Hey man! I found a wheelchair maker near my city and I'm receiving it in a couple weeks. Thanks for all the advices you gave us in this video.

[@melaniedemattia661]

So excited

[@VulcanOnWheels]

14:15 That's the kind of brakes I have now and I never once hit my thumbs on them. 17:10 I hear what you're saying about the casters, but casters with a bigger circumferance are less likely to get stuck behind something.

[@Crazyhyperness195]

Excellent video!! I’ll likely rewatch in a few weeks when I order a chair. I’ve been in three chairs that I’ve slowly realized are not fit for me. I’m so frustrated with mine right now. I’m ready for a change but am scared since it’s a huge purchase that I’m stuck with everyday. It’s a big deal. I can probably google it but do you know if I can get those brakes on any chair? I absolutely love them. I have thumb busters but have never had that issue with hitting them before. Or at least I don’t think I have. I’m probably going to realize it now. Haha.

[@peaceonearth351]

Yeah, those thumb busters suck. Rips the skin back from the cuticle. It is an intense pain.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Pretty sure the D’s locks can fit on almost every manual wheelchair. Check out the order form in the description to verify 👌🏻

[@guywithscares]

i dont call my breaks, thumb busters. i call em cheese graters

[@Wheels2Walking]

Your hands cheese!? Lol

[@AndrewSmoot]

As a Spina Bifida T-11, I've spent every waking hour in a wheelchair since the age most people learn to walk; it was only with my current chair that I've felt like it was customized to my liking/needs, rather than just the most common needs for customers with Spina Bifida. Having been a wheelchair user since most people learn to walk, and I never noticed that wheelchair companies often make wheelchairs wider than necessary. In fact, in thirty-two years of consistent wheelchair use, the only chair I've had that hasn't been unnecessarily wide is the wheelchair I'm currently in. Being able to tell wheelchair companies NOT to make the chair so wide would've saved my parent's house from so much damage from misjudged turns over the years.

[@naumanmarwat4049]

Ooo My choice video... Thank you

[@chandler_h]

So dope! Going there tomorrow. Thanks dog!!!

[@kittylevee4662]

CONGRATULATION on your new chair‼😎 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@wheelieblind]

I use a power chair but this is interesting as I have an old Quickie folded up in a closet. lol Don't got to worry about weight with a power chair if I want to put more accessories on it. Good to have an adjustable chair.

[@Andrewdeitsch]

I keep coming back and the thumbnail slaps harder every time

[@Wheels2Walking]

SLAPS

[@merc_meat_62]

I think you forgot to add the spoiler on the back bud

[@annieb9895]

Thank you! Just in the process of finding myself a new chair though the one I've had on and off for 10 years doesn't fit anymore. Never knew what I could change it or remodel it the way I wanted it. Just believe that the people working with the chairs and the ones that knew my medical history, knew what I needed and went with it. This video was exactly what I needed, so again, thank you so much for this!

[@beautifulmisfit2000]

I'm 20, on my second NHS wheelchair because my old one was starting to show it's age, however I haven't been re masured for my chair since I was 8. Yeah 12 years! I didn't even know I was getting a new chair until Ross rocked up with it and said "hey transfer into your new chair so I can adjust the foot plate for you". Like what?!

[@loralee1484]

I’m glad to say that I don’t need to use a wheelchair but I know people that do. This video is very educational. Thanks for posting it.

[@Maples01]

My first chair was wrong, I had lost 50 pounds in rehab from MRSA, a highly resistant form of staph that was going completely ignored, during the measurement process I was too weak to situp, and barely could get around, but they had to do it then, recovery would be 3 more months. Here I am 20 years later, tried Colors, Quickie, Invacare, and my current Ti, they can never get it right, order a sling back, get a sling seat, so I sink down so far I am literally on the axle, can't remove my smartdrive unit until I get out of the chair due to the cushion resting on it, one should not need to put plywood under their cushion, yet they'll bill me $300 for the aluminum base to fix it, I don't have that kind of money! Every chair has had an issue, the Quickie Q7 only bad part is the caster mount is thin aluminum, its use pushing doors open has deeply grooved it, along with it coming loose often, requiring you to exit the chair, sit in the floor to level/square it before tightening down the allen screw securing it. Colors Spazz, axle placement has the scissor brakes contacting the lower frame support, you can't slide them back far enough to contact the tires, so no brakes. Invacare, never again, the non welded back, I would sink back into it, the uprights poking me in the ribs, their solid back with pad, the pad always fell leaving my back resting against the metal plate.

[@mallorylischer]

I don’t really have a need to a costume wheelchair, since I use a prosthetic. But that’s a sweet chair. I do use a K1 level chair at night and I’m K4 level.

[@JahJJMac]

This has to be the most in depth video I’ve seen from a wheelchair user, really helps out those that want to get a custom fit chair that has no adjustability......given me some pointers I didn’t know about👌🏾

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks man. I try to make my videos as through as possible because I was so damn lost in my shopping process. If you’re new here you’ll probably like my flying video as well. That’s about tip to bottom video 👌🏻

[@JahJJMac]

I’m an oldie subscriber,been in my chair for 5 yrs..C4/5 inc, but I love that I learn from our community all the time!! Thanks again👍🏾

[@gilbertardena8911]

Thank you for dis video i knowing about kind of wheelchair because i also have a wheelchair Godbls to ur channel 😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👋👋👋👋👋👋👋🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇🎇💓💓💓💓

[@PARALIFE]

I'm looking to get a new chair so I've been waiting for this video since you posted about it on IG a while ago! I'm between a HOC chair - currently drawn to the monoshock or an rgk sub4 which is super lightweight and very popular in the UK. I'm leaning towards HOC apart from the fact I know loads of people with the RGK who love it but I don't know anyone with a chair from HOC so IMO best video you've made so far! When do you plan to release your follow up video?

[@Wheels2Walking]

Haven’t seen an RGK sub 4 before I’ll have to look it up. The follow up video is coming in 3 weeks 👍🏻

[@JahJJMac]

RGK are a great company for custom chairs over here....with the sub 4 weighing in under 4kg. They also make great sport chairs-their chairs seem to be very popular with basketball players

[@jadambi]

Im currently really struggling to walk. i have a walking stick but after about 10 minutes im exhausted and in so much pain. because my diagnosis is not set in stone yet but fibromyalga and CfS have been discussed. i feel like using a wheelchair is crappy of me because i can walk. i dont leave my house i dont go out. i even get my shopping delivered because i know that its going to hurt a whole lot if i have to go out. I feel like a chair would give me alot more independance but im just scared to use one because of judgement

[@Robin-mh5wb]

I also have CFS (caused at least partly by neuropathy of my autonomic nerves), and my wheelchair has given me so much of my life back! I reached a point where during flare-ups, I couldn't stand up at all, so I definitely needed *something.* But it was my decision to ask for a prescription for an ultralight chair with SmartDrive power assist, and I'm SO GLAD I did. The feeling of being a fraud will wear off the more you use the chair, because you'll see how much it benefits you. For example, I didn't even realize how much my cognition was affected by standing until I started going out in a chair. It suddenly felt like the world was so much more colorful, just because I had better blood flow to my brain. So far I haven't noticed that much judgement from able-bodied people when I stand from my chair. I honestly got more questions using a cane or rollator, and more judgement when I did strange things like sitting down in line at the pharmacy.

[@jadambi]

@@Robin-mh5wb thank you so much for the reply my leg will just give way sometimes it recently went completley numb i couldnt walk stand or anything i felt helpless. the most judgement will come from my family. They are very you have to be parapyligic to be in a wheelchair etc. i still hurt when i sit with my back and hips but i just run out of energy if i walk i have to sit every 10 mins or so. i just feel bad because i dont have a Formal diagnosis. right now i dont leave my house. i dont have any friends and i dont socilise or do anything because of how much it hurts just to walk around. im on my way to a diagnosis but it taking alot of running around. i struggle with ibs astma pcos thyroid and mental health issues. all ontop of my body giving up on me. im really struggling but im still so scared to go from stick to chair

[@jadambi]

@Nathan Yeah using my stick has caused blisters on my hand as i rely quite heavily on it. at the moment i dont leave me house because i know how much its going to hurt. even popping to the shops and thats without a flare up. i feel like a wheelchair would be more of a way to get out because im not standing or walking im not in pain which means not stopping every 5 minutes and not being able to keep up with people and not stumbling and falling over and into things. But i allso still feel weird as i dont have a formal diagnosis

[@elmoblatch9787]

Happy to meet Richard last month at the Medtrade show...engaging and interesting individual.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Great to meet you too! That show was eye opening for me in a really nice way 😁

[@lizsun261]

im in the process of getting a chair (docs approving that my disability requires a custom chair n all) and this is super helpful! thank you for all your videos 💗

[@foolgazer]

I'm hoping to get my first custom chair in the next couple months and this helped prepare me for what to choose. I was planning on going with matte black and glad to know that if I do, I'll be dealing with scratches from how I load it in my car. I was originally wanting to do a colorful chair, but decided it best to buy colored spoke straws or colored rim colors so it's optional for certain occasions!

[@ecologist_to_be]

Being able to get custom chair is so much better than off the shelf. My powerchair is custom. I agree on colour. I was convinced to get bright green accents on mine but I'm changing all mine to black (powerchair). 👏👏

[@ProfessorParkes]

Man this video could not have come at a better time! Great references for me next time I get a chair, Thanks bro

[@MRreptile13]

Who da fook gave your video a thumbs down?? Awesome video as always my dude. Chair looks sick.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Some dingdong probably lmao. Thanks bro I’m so stoked this chair is sick 🤘🏻

[@MRreptile13]

@@Wheels2Walking lol they seem to always not be far.

[@Andrewdeitsch]

@@Wheels2Walking probably our good friend Brian 😂

[@thekoo2011]

Andrew Deitsch 😂

[@michaeledwards8051]

Freakin gr8 video! I loved my first chair & just got my second which I HATE. The company did not go through so many details with me and this place looks awesome

[@Ravenandthemutts]

This is awesome man! Thanks for the info. It actually helped me see some adjustments I want/need done to my own chair. New chair looks very sleek! This is an awesome video for anyone who is relatively new to chair use.

[@wheeliepete1770]

These guys would do well in the UK.

[@artazcuna1623]

Whoooooo atlast😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@AlphaNerd132]

I got to give them credit. Those welds are BEAUTIFUL on that titanium! That's a skill in it's own.

[@Wheels2Walking]

That was 100% why i was originally attracted to them. The quality of fabrication is incredible and that made me wanna get a chair from them. That, and the carbon fiber bits.

[@baelynnray]

I don’t even need or use a wheelchair (because I’m not disabled in anyway), but your videos just give me interest and I think they’re cool. 😂

[@rowanvarela3686]

dude, your channel is so helpful. i have post-infection neuropathy in my legs and spine (the full extent to which isn't known yet) after i got a life-threatening infection after a surgery. my fatigue and leg pain is almost unbearable sometimes, and i felt like i wasn't "allowed" a wheelchair because i can technically walk. but this channel has made me feel way better. thanks, man.

[@clairedionne559]

Being able to walk is one thing; being able to walk with comfort without exhaustion and not being able to complete a normal day because of it IS another concept! However some health professional don't seem to gather this concept. As far as they are concerned a handicaped person should be suffering some... Yet, this time has passed! Able bodied people are seeking all kinds of comforts, so should the handicaped persons be allowed the same, no questions asked.

[@CodeFoxAus]

Is it normal to have a therapist take you through options? I've been told I'll be in a chair in 12-18 months but nothing more has been said about how or when to look. I'm hesitating at asking my GP because the whole thing is a bunch of anxiety I don't want to face.

[@benrandomly2016]

Thanks for this video. I'm looking into my first chair. Your video really helped. I know my basic measurements but this adds more knowledge over and above that. I never thought I'd be here but I am pretty excited about getting a chair and getting back out.

[@anemoononfire333]

This was so helpful! I actually got my new chair today after a half year of waiting! and I'm so happy to finally have my new chair its so much more nicer then the chair I had before, and this video really helped me with looking for what to look for in certain wheelchairs so this really helped! ^^ also I love all you're videos they are always super helpful! :D

[@lj8902]

How much does the new WC weigh? Cost, as in do you know if custom (not mainstream brands) qualifies for Medicare? Otherwise, nice chair.

[@Wheels2Walking]

I’m not sure how much it weighs because I haven’t put it on a scale but I’d probably guess 20-25lbs There is a pricing sheet in the description be sure to check it out!

[@lj8902]

@@Wheels2Walking Didn't notice pricing in description, will check. Never considered the hard casters before. In your vids, you put the WC through a lot. Hard casters better in the long term? Better for seasonal temperatures differences too? Hope not to many questions but thank you...

[@lj8902]

and Happy Thanksgiving

[@nerubianleaver4036]

Do they ship overseas? Like in the Philippines overseas.lol

[@mountaingreen8360]

HOC Use Balik bayan box from Seafood City.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Like pimp my ride for wheelchairs.

[@akuamin3555]

Just buy quickie/sopur helium or krypton... Best wheelchair for daily use 👍🏼

[@cristianecf6623]

Que buena quedo tu nueva silla.!! Una pregunta, que tan costosa es?

[@AndiPandiBee]

Looks amazing sadly I don't have as much ability as yourself. But when you said don't get a bright wheelchair my heart kind of sank. My lean green eco machine is at the hospital, I can't change the colour now. I don't regret it. But I can understand the idea people will stare more. To be honest I see soo many chairs here it doesn't bother me and generally as long as I wear a smile noone cares so far (I've been renting chairs to get used to the effort it needs). My chair is definitely going to be chunky that's how it's gonna be for me. I do wish I could go thinner but I need it to somewhat contain my flails, I need the handles for help etc. They really wanted me to go straight to electric but I'm stubborn. I do now need to find e-motion wheels. Which cost half of my entire income for a year between hubby and I. But that's not a huge rush just something i know I need relatively soon to allow me to actual go any kind of distance. Ilive in Scotland and everywhere is hills. I can go down fine but up just ain't happening even with help

[@Punkinfluence_666]

I love bright colours, personally I've got a sky blue chair, which is a quite wide unlike alot of peoples chairs, and green sounds like an awesome colour for a chair

[@AndiPandiBee]

@@Punkinfluence_666 at the young age of 27 I found out my favourite colour is GREEN all because of getting my chair. And yup my chair is also a chonky boi. 48cm. Annoying when folks have tiny doorways cause he just does not fit. Even some buses can't handle him very well.

[@Punkinfluence_666]

@@AndiPandiBee I get that, I dont really have a favourite colour but I went for blue just because i wouldnt match! I wear alot of black so I'd kind of blend in, and they can be very chonky, I'm worried about bus transport due to mines size 😅

[@ChrisPage68]

Your wheelchair is like your car - if you're paying good money for it, you want people to notice you in it. It's not for co-ordinating with your wardrobe. Pimp it up to the MAX! 😋

[@Wheels2Walking]

To each their own! I’d rather have loud clothing and shoes than a loud wheelchair but that’s just me 👍🏻

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Wheels2Walking Why not both? 😜 🤣

[@wheelchairway]

Keren banget Pengen punya kursi roda seperti itu

[@HighTen_Melanie]

As a former active manual chair user I can say that is one good looking new chair Richard! I’m waiting on my new powerchair but I’ll have to be patient as it comes from Germany. 😍

[@granttrent3085]

The "thumb buster" breaks do hurt. REALLY BAD

[@Maples01]

Problem is insurance, I had to buy damn near everything on mine, I soon will need to buy an aluminum seat pan, damn Ti came with a velcro seat sling, so I sink over an inch, so now I sit my Roho on plywood, but raises me 1/2". I had to buy the scissor brakes, medicare only covers the thumb mashers, welded footrest, spasms used to move the standard one with the plate, insurance didn't cover that, another bill to pay, wider casters so I don't sink in the yard, again, I paid for that, side guards to protect the cushion, keep it out of the wheels, got to pay for that shit too. I like the foot plate they use, I've had sores on my ankle due to spasms, kicking everything in my shower chair with no shoes has really caused many injuries. I'm 18" wide at the hips, I was 6'1 1/2" and 175 before injury, my width has remained the same 20 years, without side guards my pants will drag the wheels. I had a chair with shocks, they are heavier, so not worth it, you'll not notice the difference. I call the clothing guard a side guard, I have so much dump the wheel is above it. Scissor locks depend on tire pressure, when tire pressure bleeds off, no more brakes. I use swing away arm rests, I attach a board to them to use as a table, can shoot off it and eat, I sit too high to get under a table. I have 25" wheels, wish I had 24" with the offroad tires, they are the same as the 25" with the skinny tires, I roll off pavement. Colors, well you are gonna scuff up the chair like you won't believe, no matter what you do, now I do like the pads on the front tubes.

[@AprilHoney]

Wish this video was out before I got stuck letting some sales guy talk me into a bunch of shit to make my chair not really fit.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Ohhh nooooo ://// I’m sorry to hear that happened to you. Does it have some adjustments?!

[@AprilHoney]

Wheels2Walking yes. I keep having them make changes. Like getting rid of the soft roll casters. I told him what kind of foot plate I wanted but he gave me one that flips up which is dumb because I can’t move my feet. And the height is too high so I don’t really have much of a bucket. I doubt they can do anything about that. He didn’t factor in the 3 inch cushion. So my knees are lower than my hips but I got the push handles and arm rests removed and had the axle shifted so I can wheelie.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Wow that sounds like a mess. I’ve had chairs “returned” before if they did not meet my expectations. It’s a super long process but night be worth it. I’d talk to your provider and see what they can do. Seems like you were not treated well...

[@FranciscoHernandez-ep4hy]

So dope man . I'm on my forth chair and just got new one last November and I think it's off the thing is once your insurance approves it they built it I thought it was going to be better than my old chair but it might be worse . Iam going to contact my mobility company and see if the could come out and help me make some adjustments. Because Iam stuck with it for 5 years and a lot could happen in that time. I've been in a chair for 20 year's and my butt and my legs hurt so bad. I've used the low profile isch dish cushion for all that time and just switch over to the rojo air cushion I don't know if iam inflating it corrected but my old cush felt better... does any body that been a chair for that long recommended any tips or advise on cushions or angle on the chair? My lower body and legs are hurting so bad it is unbearable.. I got the new tilight aero t.. thanks 🙏

[@leeds4016]

I don't use any kind of mobility device but I still love watching your vids

[@annaescolano-hara5174]

I wish my hubby can do this. He is now using permobil. I can tell he still uncomfortable despite being expensive😬

[@Mia.4lifee]

I don’t need a wheelchair but it’s fun to watch.

[@mauriciolimon9592]

What's the price tag on one of these chairs? Because I need a new wheelchair but the prices drive me away. You see I'm on a fixed income.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Check out the pricing sheet in the description for a closer look 👍🏻

[@DanOnWheels]

Fortunately/unfortunately I just got my new wheelchair and it is setup very good for me, but after seeing Kirk’s (@impact.overland) HOC wheelchair I’m definitely going to give them a look when it’s time to get a new wheelchair.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks for recommending Kirk to me! I gave him a follow after you suggested it last time 😁 what chair did you get this round?

[@DanOnWheels]

I’m hoping to get a Transit setup like Kirk’s to make it easier to travel around the USA. I got a WCMX daily (full suspension) Box Wheelchair with a set of street and off-road wheels, and a freewheel (this is my third manual wheelchair). It is a great wheelchair and it does fit like a glove (so much better than my last manual wheelchair), but being a sport wheelchair it’s kind of heavy. It’s probably the best wheelchair for me right now. Don’t worry, I don’t have any intentions of going to a skatepark and doing the drops or flips, but the town I live in isn’t wheelchair friendly. So, I tend to have to do a lot of curb jumps and drops. It’s a smallish town out in the country, so a lot of dirt roads/trails. I’m a big guy, only 5’9” but pushing (or exceeding) the max weight of most manual wheelchair manufacturers. Box Wheelchairs doesn’t have a size limitation (they made one 26” wide before) and have a 500 pound weight limit (I’m not near that limit). Both my shoulders are bad, I have grip issues with my hands, and being my size I’m sure some would say I should be in a power wheelchair. I have one and I hate it and rarely (if ever) use it. And being in a manual wheelchair with a SmartDrive power assist I get a lot more exercise than I would in a full power wheelchair (I’ve lost 20 pounds since I got my Box Wheelchair). I recently got a gym membership, but haven’t been very often (I never was a big gym guy). I think it would help both my shoulders and weight if I could get into the gym more, but never being a gym guy I really have no idea what I’m doing when I do go.

[@Aquab0t]

Lol im from El cajon! Enjoyed the video!

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Don’t you find your back gets sore with such a low back tho? I also can’t pull my pants up in a chair with low back

[@dogsarecool1034]

Your so cool and positive Richard!!!!!♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿♿

[@ChaimMosheZaltsman]

With my ♿️ therapist didn’t go over a measurement sheet at all (and disagree with some measurements that I feel would make me more comfortable)

[@cybereli9823]

I’m watching this knowing because of my parents it’ll be at least 4 years until I can think about getting one-

[@mysteriousphoenix44star35]

I had brain surgery in 2016 and partially lost use of my left leg so I use crutches. Crutches are so annoying and I can't hold stuff while using them my parents say I need to deal with crutches but I would be more independent with a wheelchair. I'm 17 and am going to be a senior in High school I'm wondering if a wheelchair would be a good option for me.

[@Kay-ly3hb]

Urgh yes. Thumb busters are standard in England and I can’t even feel the skin near my thumb nails anymore

[@Veronica-ew8yc]

I have the same problem only 200max to gett a chear