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This was my last review since then. The others are older. I did a review this morning of a chair I bought to get in my mothers house. This wasn't my last chair though as the NHS later prescribed me the Q300R (same chassis with different seating). The Q300R didn't exist when I did the Q200 review. So yes, for prescribed chairs, this was my final review in 2024 and the others are older. I may review the Q300R eventually. I also have some reviews I never posted. Please keep following me and ask questions on any of my chairs. Playlist is called 'Wheelchair Reviews' to see all the chairs I've reviewed so far. Though I have tried or used other chairs.

@ Thanks. Is the Q300R the best you've tried so far?

There is a carbon version. I've never tried it.

They are completely different chairs. The Q200R is a substantial powerchair that can handle substantial terrain. The Q100 is very small for indoor use.

5ft 7. It can easily fit a person to to 6ft

Yes!

I say in the video that it can be used outside and the review takes place outside in pretty rough terrain. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for sharing

You need to learn to drive these sort of chairs. If I ever have another folding chair I will do a lesson in how to drive them.

Glad it was helpful!

So you haven't watched the video then because I don't think at the end I am really recommending this product. Also, this product doesn't fall over. That's just a feeling you have. It's stable. Thank you for your contribution.

You're very welcome!

Yes, you need to change the centre of gravity if you find the chair is often tippy. Go to your local mobility dealer to get this done.

Choose another chair. I have other reviews.

Right on!

The price please

Thank you. The kitchen was built via a disabled grant from the local authority and is very useful for if I have energy.

Quite honestly no! It's an excellent chair and stable. I have now been issued with the Q300 by the NHS and will review that.

Sorry I missed your comment..the build of the chair is superb!

@wheelchairgeek thank you for your reply. I have actually watched the video a few times. I think it may be the anti tip-over wheel thingies on the back? This chair is still a contester, im just not sure whether it's large enough for me to fit me. Unfortunately theres no disability stores that sell such chairs where you can just try them out. Atleast not anywhere in my area. And excuse my bad English, I'm Dutch.

I'm not sure what you are referring to about the anti-tips? The chair is very stable and will suit someone who needs up to a 20" wide wheelchair as the armrests are quite far apart. I generally speaking take a 20-22" chair and so didn't want to be filmed on this.

Sounds great. The cushion will help. No she didn't like it at all and pretty much 'held out' on finding any good in it so I called it a stalemate. The chair is good and useful for many people however. Let us know how it fares in various terrains and weather please 🙏🏼

Yes. Thank you for your question. The braking is second to non. Best braking system I've seen on any chair!

Best braking system I've seen on any powerchair or add-on ever!

that's great to know! ordering them this week (my bank account is snarling quietly in the corner) - been using e-motions but my eds is making my ribs hate self-propelling now

There is a youtuber on here with EDS who compares using a pushing device to the Alber. She concludes with the Alber. You need to be careful with pushing if you have EDS for sure!

@@wheelchairgeekI've had the e-fix for a week or so now and (barring a period where I just got a covid booster and got knocked flat by it) it's amazing being able to get to places and not be exhausted and sore by the time I'm there! My only gripes so far have been with the controller unit - the max speed dial is on the right side only, which makes it really awkward to use if you're left handed. And the centre of gravity is quite far back, so I have to remember to lean forward when going up kerb ramps etc. Otherwise it's a good time, and I'm about to see what it's like with the speed upgrade for the first time later today :).

Yes the equipment has a lot of adjustability if you have the tools. It's definitely a game-changer for a lot of people. Especially if balance or gait is your main issue and you want to maintain muscle strength.

I'm afraid not. I just can't walk often and when I do I tend to grab a walker or just lolop until I flop back into a wheelchair. Sorry.

Thank you. I am really glad it helped.

Yes. Probably very difficult to get used to and the adjustments to the top belt take using a type of spanner most people can't manage. Some people find the seat annoying. I felt like I didn't really know where to put it exactly. I don't use it at all anymore. I can hardly walk without pain and spasms or becoming stiff and jerking. So...no, I don't use it. It's now for sale. It was my final attempt at increasing walking.

as far as I remember there isn't any. But you wouldn't need it as the weight is mainly distributed toward the back.

The main thing is to get a proper assessment from an OT.

Thank you. Might be a new one soon as my NHS chair is being updated.

I review second hand products and picked this up for £300 or so but it was considerably smelly! Try using eBay and looking out for products which have been sold because someone has deceased.

Thank you very much for your question as it's valuable to people wanting to learn who may be wondering the same thing. 16 stone isn't really heavy enough to worry too much. In terms of performance and reliability the Esprit is way above the other two you mentioned. However, I would try to get the older version on eBay as I don't think much of the new controller at all. Now the older version you just plug and play and you can definately replace the batteries yourself by buying them from Battery Trader. The Esprit is a chair which just goes on and on! However, two things to point out. 1) if you are buying the new version of the Esprit (and it has many good points) and you can't fix it yourself (you can fix anything on the older version yourself at home) then you are relying on Alber in Germany, which have to be one of the worst companies for customer service! Also, Esprit is VERY heavy in terms of frame. Though you can get two of them in a smart car! Once again, the Q50r is a great folding chair, but it's pretty heavy. I personally think that the foldalite trekker isn't a bad option at all but it's very different to the Esprit. Buy an Esprit and you've basically got it for life!

Probably recommend using the Alber e-fix attachments on a basic manual chair as that set-up is flawless!

Hi

I have autism. It's not craziness 😂

Thank you. Ah! I don''t know the manufacturer but we get them on eBay. Look up wheelchair light charger and a few sellers do them. Worth keeping a few as they are easy to misplace. when you're charging your chair at night.

You will be able to with this. Also, check out my review on the Q200R which has incredible traction on all surfaces!

Thank you so much for your question! This is what this channel is all about - users asking questions and giving feedback on products they have tried or want to try or buy. We have 3 folding wheelchair reviews on here and have used 4 of these types of folding chairs in our household. Please check these out although ultimately, nothing beats a demo! I do think the cheaper end of these chairs have front castors like shopping trolleys! I did find the Q50r to be a different Kettle of fish altogether but it's expensive. I also don't enjoy how slow it is or the lack of features. For me, the leader on the market of this type of chair is still the Foldalite Trekker. Not any of its forerunners. I do rate the Q50r but I think they need to come up to spec with what features are available on other similar chairs now such as a place to charge your mobile phone etc. However, ultimately the ONLY folding chair I will ever use personally is the Alber e-fix mounted on to a comfortable active or medium active chair of your choice because the steering, maneuverability and durability of this combination is second to none!

Thank you for that response. Tell me, in what way do you find the Spectra an improvement?

Hi, thanks for this question. If you have 4 children I would probably advise staying in a mobility scooter if you can but upgrading to one with more milage. A chair this light will take a lot of steering skills and yes, it will go up kerbs BUT only backward. So, if you think you can manage the kids and go backwards up the curbs then you might want to consider this. I used a mobility scooter all the time I had kids and I also had a son who used a mobility buggy until he was a lot older. Generally speaking most people who rely on a mobility aid will always have one. So one large scooter for local trips and a folding scooter or wheelchair for going out for example.

I carry two wheelchair users including myself so I have no option. However, it frequently plays up and I have only had it 3 weeks and the ramp broke down for a week!

Thank you for your feedback. There are some excellent electric pumps and I would recommend using those if you're going to make serious use of a pneumatic tyre.

Hi Wendy, I would personally say that it's fairly safe but then I am also quite a good driver and feel able to judge when I am over the incline level of a particular chair. If you are going to be using this for shopping malls, museums and other fairly flat spaces you won't need an anti-tipper. Having said that, this was my 19 year old daughters chair and I've seen her do some pretty risky things with it! One extra comment to make about this particular chair is the back wheels are VERY balanced against the front seat making the centre of gravity more stable than many folding powerchairs we've seen and used.

Do you want to let me know more? What wheelchair are you using and what setting do you have it on please? Send photos if needed.

Wouldn't be relevant at all as I'm not an active wheelchair user. But thanks

@@wheelchairgeek you missed the point all together. You mentioned stamina and strength. An rigid active chair would give you a lot more energy.

If I get an opportunity to compare a rigid chair with a folding for the purpose of this channel then I will. But I am a powerchair user and intend to stay such as my conditions warrant that.

Thank you sis.

Thank you.

Hi Kaitlyn, These aren't a standard option on Motability. You have to be working or pay for the adaptation yourself. They don't fit this on a car used only for leisure. Sorry. Sucks but the adaptation is just too expensive to give out as standard procedure.

Thank you

Hi Zoe, thank you for your question. To be honest you don't actually need off road wheels on this. It's off road enough! It will do most things you need including rough terrain, gravel and a small amount of sand.

@@wheelchairgeek thank you 😊

Thank you. That's why I started really. Wasn't intending to make a channel. Just fed up of being ripped off!

Ooh! You must be another Mia Tui fan. Welcome and well spotted ❤️💞

@@wheelchairgeek Indeed I am!

Wow! Thank you for such lovely feedback ☺️

@@wheelchairgeek thank you daryl ,i was on wheelchair life but could not comment thank you

@@wheelchairgeek and why no cool lady

Thank you for such lovely feedback. This is exactly why I started, so this is the best feedback ever!

Out of interest...which chair did you choose in the end?