Perfect timing! I'm going in for the seat fitting for my WC2 on Thursday. I think I'll get the red side panels, but am also wondering what I'll do for a vinyl wrap someday? I was really impressed with how it handles over bumpy grass, loose gravel, and even tracked well across a sloped path with a loose pebbled surface. I also have ME/CFS, and will be getting a higher back from the start, to support my upper back. I'm getting better arm rests added too, as these additions will support my body much better, reducing movement fatigue. Your videos have been very helpful to me. Thanks Pippa!
@@escott696 I'm near Vancouver, in Canada. The backs, packs, arms and such are all from other companies. Ask your supplier what options they have, or check with other suppliers of medical equipment. The stuff's out there - they just need to find/access it. If they can't, do a search online for what backs fit it, and buy your own.
I think I commented on your previous video about the Whill saying I had a demo a few years ago and didn't like it. I actually wanted to say in the last few weeks I had another demo, after watching your video, and I got on with it so well! I think the difference was the demo person set it up better for me this time around and it felt more comfortable. I ended up buying it, a second hand Whill C, so the older model compared to your C2. I've also got a manual chair with a Triride so I'm so grateful I have different aids for different situations. Pros of the Whill for me is that it has a much smaller turning circle compared to the footprint of my manual + triride plus the basket underneath holds stuff in! The downside of the Whill is the 10-11 mile range which feels quite low compared to the 30 mile range on my Triride. You also have to beware the "shrug" jolting motion also happens if you set off too quickly! I put mine to speed 3 and started going and it accelerated suddenly and jolted me 😂 I've learned to start going in speed 1 then increase it!
Oh wow, just goes to show what a difference that point of contact during the demo day makes! So glad to hear that, and it sounds like you've got a good system going having the Triride as well - I still can't stop thinking about how brilliant it was when I tried it out!
@@LifeOfPippa the triride is awesome isn't it! Just not that maneouvrable in small spaces. Great for whizzing around parks, going along pavements to supermarket etc!
Now that I've had my chair for a bit, I had to come back to see which accessories you have. I think I need a different cup holder, as the one I have sits lower than it should. I have the higher back, which is GREAT, as it supports my back and shoulders better, so I'm not as fatigued by holding myself upright. If anyone's finding that you're getting shaken around, and tiring out your core, the higher back really helps. I have the arms on my chair up fairly high too, so I can rest my elbows and forearms on them easily, taking strain off my shoulders. Thanks for providing a list of the accessories you have - I don't have easy access to some of those specific items here in Canada, but at least I can look up what you've found useful, and aim for similar.
so glad you like ur new power chair mine has given me the freedom I needed so we don't have to take the car to town anymore we can just walk as it was to far for me to use my manual chair. its also cool you have so many extra things added on to the chair, does the cup holder fit a coffee cup too?
Ahh that's awesome! It would depend on the size of the cup I think but probably needs something that's a bit thinner than the size of a typical coffee cup from Costa etc!
So helpful seeing this in action Pippa. As someone who has found a stick, rollator and manual wheelchair helpful for my ME a power chair is something i have been weighing up for some time. Thanks for all you do!
On the range side of things, although the advertised range is 11miles/18km the max range Iv had out of mine is 10 miles/16km on perfectly flat smooth ground at 4mph (fastest it can go) I know this isn’t a real world scenario so I found it useful to work out what the minimum range of a full battery would be. And on very hilly gravel and trying to match someone else’s walking pace and stopping and starting it will comfortably do 6.5 miles/10.5km. Knowing this has made planning trips out easier
Bumbag for valuables and custom made bucket bag (and ruc sac handbag for manual wheelchair) both with clip on straps for me. Only because i really don't like the utility style black wheelchair accessories. My arm rests are blue 💙 I don't like idea of locking wheelchair and phone breaking so i bought the key!!
The purple panels. It was the purple panels, wasn’t it?! 😂 I was gutted I couldn’t get them here. I’ve bought a mobility scooter poncho which is long and has a clear but so I can see my hands and use the joystick if it rains when I’m out. I tried one that fits over, but found it really dangerous.
Believe it or not, not the purple! Although that probably would have been my second choice, fingers crossed you can get hold of them one day! The poncho is a good shout too, thank you - might have to consider that!
i-am vazut vlogul lui stela sulzdorf daca te-ai referit la ea,ca la ea ai vazut scaunul asta whill c2 ( I saw Stella Sulzdorf's vlog, if you were referring to her, did you see this whill c2 chair with her )
Perfect timing! I'm going in for the seat fitting for my WC2 on Thursday. I think I'll get the red side panels, but am also wondering what I'll do for a vinyl wrap someday? I was really impressed with how it handles over bumpy grass, loose gravel, and even tracked well across a sloped path with a loose pebbled surface.
I also have ME/CFS, and will be getting a higher back from the start, to support my upper back. I'm getting better arm rests added too, as these additions will support my body much better, reducing movement fatigue.
Your videos have been very helpful to me.
Thanks Pippa!
Can I ask if you are in the UK. I really need a higher back and it wasn't an option in March when I bought mine.
@@escott696 I'm near Vancouver, in Canada. The backs, packs, arms and such are all from other companies. Ask your supplier what options they have, or check with other suppliers of medical equipment. The stuff's out there - they just need to find/access it. If they can't, do a search online for what backs fit it, and buy your own.
Vinyl wrap sounds amaaaazing! Really hope your seat fitting goes well, and thank you so much for the kind words!
@@escott696 This is the one that was recommended to me! www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/seating/jay/wheelchair-backs/jay-j3-back-sc-mt
The forward ergonomic movement that happens when the automatic brakes kick in will happen with any chair with half decent suspension 👍🏻
Ah fair, if it's the price that has to be paid for decent suspension then I'll take it!
@@LifeOfPippa totally worth it to stop extra aches and pains of bumpy rides. My powerchair is brilliant for it x
I think I commented on your previous video about the Whill saying I had a demo a few years ago and didn't like it. I actually wanted to say in the last few weeks I had another demo, after watching your video, and I got on with it so well! I think the difference was the demo person set it up better for me this time around and it felt more comfortable. I ended up buying it, a second hand Whill C, so the older model compared to your C2. I've also got a manual chair with a Triride so I'm so grateful I have different aids for different situations.
Pros of the Whill for me is that it has a much smaller turning circle compared to the footprint of my manual + triride plus the basket underneath holds stuff in! The downside of the Whill is the 10-11 mile range which feels quite low compared to the 30 mile range on my Triride.
You also have to beware the "shrug" jolting motion also happens if you set off too quickly! I put mine to speed 3 and started going and it accelerated suddenly and jolted me 😂 I've learned to start going in speed 1 then increase it!
Oh wow, just goes to show what a difference that point of contact during the demo day makes! So glad to hear that, and it sounds like you've got a good system going having the Triride as well - I still can't stop thinking about how brilliant it was when I tried it out!
@@LifeOfPippa the triride is awesome isn't it! Just not that maneouvrable in small spaces. Great for whizzing around parks, going along pavements to supermarket etc!
I can't wait to get a Whill! Thanks for the accessory tour I love the scooter bag my go pride chair has a taller back with no storage
Now that I've had my chair for a bit, I had to come back to see which accessories you have. I think I need a different cup holder, as the one I have sits lower than it should. I have the higher back, which is GREAT, as it supports my back and shoulders better, so I'm not as fatigued by holding myself upright. If anyone's finding that you're getting shaken around, and tiring out your core, the higher back really helps. I have the arms on my chair up fairly high too, so I can rest my elbows and forearms on them easily, taking strain off my shoulders.
Thanks for providing a list of the accessories you have - I don't have easy access to some of those specific items here in Canada, but at least I can look up what you've found useful, and aim for similar.
so glad you like ur new power chair mine has given me the freedom I needed so we don't have to take the car to town anymore we can just walk as it was to far for me to use my manual chair. its also cool you have so many extra things added on to the chair, does the cup holder fit a coffee cup too?
Ahh that's awesome! It would depend on the size of the cup I think but probably needs something that's a bit thinner than the size of a typical coffee cup from Costa etc!
Hi Pippa! This is Jeff from the USA WHILL team and your video popped up on my feed. 😊 So glad you’re enjoying your Model C2!
Ahh thanks for watching Jeff, I'm still over the moon with it!
So helpful seeing this in action Pippa. As someone who has found a stick, rollator and manual wheelchair helpful for my ME a power chair is something i have been weighing up for some time. Thanks for all you do!
On the range side of things, although the advertised range is 11miles/18km the max range Iv had out of mine is 10 miles/16km on perfectly flat smooth ground at 4mph (fastest it can go) I know this isn’t a real world scenario so I found it useful to work out what the minimum range of a full battery would be. And on very hilly gravel and trying to match someone else’s walking pace and stopping and starting it will comfortably do 6.5 miles/10.5km. Knowing this has made planning trips out easier
That's useful to know, thank you for sharing!
Hiya, you can adjust the back height on the whill, have a search and it shows you how to do it. Fab videos.. thanks xx 😊
Bumbag for valuables and custom made bucket bag (and ruc sac handbag for manual wheelchair) both with clip on straps for me. Only because i really don't like the utility style black wheelchair accessories.
My arm rests are blue 💙
I don't like idea of locking wheelchair and phone breaking so i bought the key!!
Good shout! I seriously thought about getting the key but TGA talked me out of it 🙈😂
The purple panels. It was the purple panels, wasn’t it?! 😂 I was gutted I couldn’t get them here. I’ve bought a mobility scooter poncho which is long and has a clear but so I can see my hands and use the joystick if it rains when I’m out. I tried one that fits over, but found it really dangerous.
Believe it or not, not the purple! Although that probably would have been my second choice, fingers crossed you can get hold of them one day! The poncho is a good shout too, thank you - might have to consider that!
Thank you Young lady! 👍👏💯
Thank you! 😍
I totally love Wilma!!!
I really wanted a robooter but you can’t get them on motability 😢 so this is a potential option
I just sent mine back after 2 hrs I had the karma robooter it’s awful
@@lillillz I’ve gone for the robooter e60 pro
nice video
i-am vazut vlogul lui stela sulzdorf daca te-ai referit la ea,ca la ea ai vazut scaunul asta whill c2 ( I saw Stella Sulzdorf's vlog, if you were referring to her, did you see this whill c2 chair with her )
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