This is probably the most helpful escalator video I've seen so far - the extremely detailed explanations and slow mo demonstrations are what set it apart. I've been wanting to try this for a couple years now, but there aren't any escalators available to me within several hundred miles of where I live, and when I do go to where there are, the person who's usually with me isn't someone I would trust to be able to successfully spot me if something were to go wrong. I'm still determined to try it at some point, though, because not all places that should have elevators do, or in any sort of convenient place, but do have plenty of escalators in very convenient places.
I've been wanting to try this for about a year, so thanks for showing, you're awesome! (from the comments: When you get in a wheelchair, please feel free to comment on how we as "disabled people" move around and learn to do things an easier and faster way. Till then shut your trap.)
My son-in-law is a paraplegic and does this method on escalators. We had gone to Vegas and the first time I saw him do this freaked me out. But he explained he was taught this method during his rehab. It was fun seeing all of the stares he got.
Rayman-if you don't use a chair how the hell do you know what is and isn't normal, recommended, and TAUGHT?This skill is TAUGHT by physical therapists.It's NORMAL for us 'wheelchair bound' people.BTW, jumping curbs, wheelies, and escalators is in my chair manual. The co. builds these for us knowing how we use em.The risk is in your head.An able bodied person could trip and fall on your family much easier than my chair you just don't think about it, but it's more likely.
Wheelz, that happened to me twice before. If your on an escalator and it stops, it's most likely due to your hands pulling down/back on the black handrails. If/when the handrails slide at a different speed of the steps it causes the escalator to emergency stop. Thanks for the comment, which reminds me to add this point to the blog post today. Rock on brother.
One time I was about to use the escalator and someone said, "There's an elevator over there for you to use." People go up escalators with strollers all the time. It's actually more safe for someone in a wheelchair to go up/down the escalator.
@smartalex1972, It's made by "TiLite", and the model is a TiLite "TR". If you're in a wheelchair I strongly suggest looking into this ultralight type of brand. It's like going from heavy old wooden shoes to the newest Nike shox. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hey. this good tips for me as i'm using a wheelchair. not for being impatient for waiting the elevator. its just being impatient for those people out there which actually able to use the escalator but instead of using the elevator... No harm. Just a head up..
In my 15 years in a wheelchair, I've realized there are 2 types of people... 1) the people who see me on an escalator and smile b/c they recognize I'm empowering myself, or 2) off-duty mall security guards who feel the need to voice their angry negative opinion towards a situation they know absolutely NOTHING about. $100 says your kids and wife would think it's pretty damn cool to see me cruise up the escalator. I'd call you a narrow-minded moron, but your "comments" will paint the picture;)
Amen... Thanks man. This lady seems to know whats best for me (and you I'm sure), regardless of the fact that I'm a competent grown man. I hope to "hop" on an escalator with her.. She'll be amazed to see me going down the escalator, while simultaniously talking on my iphone, slurping on a 40oz soda, and waving to the little kid who's amazed and smiling.
You can find videos on TH-cam of physical therapists discussing and teaching disabled people now to use escalators. There are many user made videos of using an escalator for the first time WITH their physical therapist. It was an airport luggage handler that showed me how to take my SCOOTER on an escalator bc there was no elevator. No, you can't stay in it. Don't attempt without training but a travel scooter can be hauled safely like luggage.
First time is the hardest.. Not because it's actually hard, but because it screws with your head. Just make sure you have an able-bodied friend standing behind you as a spotter. You'll be fine. My wheels are "spinergy" and the tires are "primo racers".
You should NEVER EVER go up or down an escalator in a wheelchair!!! What you don’t know and I do because I’m an escalator mechanic. There’s a safety feature on newer escalators called an upthrust safety switch. When you have your wheels jammed into the face of the step like that it can cause the step to lift up triggering said switch. And this will most likely happen at the very top transition. Now you’re stuck at the top of a non moving escalator in a wheelchair. Not smart. Just look up escalator and wheelchair together and you’ll see what will happen to you eventually. Those steps hurt like hell when you fall into them, it’s like a row of razor blades!! I get your plight, but I have been at investigations where people have gotten SERIOUSLY hurt. Lots and lots of blood.
The salesperson wasn't being malicious. The last thing Macy's want is a lawsuit and negative publicity if you get hurt. Nevertheless, this is definitely a good skill to know. In NYC, the vast majority of subway stations do not have elevators. Quite a few of them, however, have escalators. Just because someone uses a wheelchair doesn't mean that they should be an invalid with no life.
Thanks! Looks harder than it is, I promise. Wedge your wheels between 2 steps and hold on:) You'll realize quickly that it's mainly hard in your head. After the first time the fear goes away, and you'll use this option all the time.
I wish I had somebody in person to teach me how to do this. I don't think I would want to attempt it for the first time by myself, but would be happy to have somebody else teach me. Since I know how to do wheelies (like a lot of other people in wheelchairs do) I can see how this could work.
Just have someone you trust get behind you. Remember to get your back wheels on the same step. Lean forward and hold on. Person behind you can make sure your chair is secured forward. Nothing ventured nothing gained:) Try at your own risk:)
I think the reason why the employee was arguing, is because if you were to fall and severely hurt yourself, you can sue them big time, because you got hurt on their property... So, that's why they would be protective. I don't think anyone would want to be sued if someone got hurt on their property.. especially if they have elevators in the store... I'm disabled to, so I understand that you'd have to go out of your way... but they made proper accommodations, why not use them?
@CarneyFamilyVideos I'm not saying "accessible" routes are a waste.. They serve a very practical purpose for many people. All I'm saying is that I personally would rather not depend on them, and nor should I need to. Also, to say elevators are "much faster" is a stretch. They usually require waiting. I will take the elevator, IF it's more convenient than the escalator. But, if the escalator is right in front of me, I'm not going out of my way to use the "wheelchair accessible" elevator.
I use a manual wheelchair and I totally agree with you. Too bad if you're doing this sort of thing and you take out a bunch people behind you, and too bad if somebody ends up getting sued, or, you know, in a wheelchair. Granted, some wheelchair users could manage this sort of thing, but in a public place you have to consider variables - the safety of people around you; which means not being narrow minded, or an asshole with something to prove
Good stuff. I use escalators all the time. It is so much faster than waiting for an elevator. HOWEVER, I recently got stuck on one when it stopped halfway down. =\
Nope. Each time I get on an escalator I have no plan B... But, the same applies each time you choose to get on an elevator. If it suddenly breaks while you're riding, you are screwed, with no plan B. Either way, you're going to need help, escalator or elevator. The truth is, it's HIGHLY unlikely that either will break, especially during your short ride.. And if by chance I end up stuck on a broken escalator, well I suppose I should've stayed in bed that morning:)
And I do believe he knows what he's doing. See, a wheelchair is an extension of self. It becomes second nature on how it works, how to make it do what you want, how to do it safely. Going down escalators in your chair isn't unsafe. It may look like that to someone whos never done it ((As a Wheelchair user, I've personally never done it, and it gave me an anxiety attack watching him)) But he has. And from the looks of it, mastered it. So, why not just think a bit before speaking? :/
RhayvenBlood A comment that makes total sense... thank you for a breathe of fresh air! Lol Now, if we can get some of these other narrow minded people to grow a bit..
I have visited this same store (check out my escalator video) - and yes, the elevators there are definitely inconvenient and scarce when compared to the escalator system!
Sounds like you have a folding wheelchair. If this is the case I would suggest switching to a "rigid" wheelchair. It will be MUCH more sturdy than a folding chair and the footrests and posts wont come off either.
What tires do you run? They look awesome. Love the escalator BTW but don't think i'd have the balance or gutts to try it! Curbs are bad enough for me as it is....
@CarneyFamilyVideos You're correct, nobody wants to be sued on their property.. With that being said, ANYONE can sue ANYONE if a person falls and gets hurt, wheelchair OR not. If I CHOOSE to use an escalator I should be held responsible for my own actions. As for feeling the need to go out of my way to find the proper accommodations, that's where we differ. I look for a straight line from A to B which is accessible to ME, not a curved line suggested by random people.
People, especially people with official authority, will confront you with a wide range of comments. Many people are very kind, simply wanting to express that they are "amazed" and have never seen that before. Others will go out of their way to express their narrowminded opinion, which is based on something completely new to their world... For example, look at the comments below from "Ladypurr"..
@CarneyFamilyVideos ive been a manual wheelchair user for 17 years, and i to use the escalator, not everyone depending on the chair build can do this, but if you can why not save yourself some time. i wouldnt suggest some one in a power chair though do this, or the chairs that support people with conditions like cerebal palsy
It's great to see segregation is alive and well... Ambulatory your welcome to use the escalator but wheelchairsts you MUST use the elevator because it appears unsafe... of course you have the stats to prove MORE wheelchairists are hurt on escalators then ambulatory people? I was at a mall and the ONE elevator was broke... so I submit to you, is your comfort level more important then my independence or rights? Small minded people irritate me!
And to add, the fact is when you use a wheelchair regularly, it functions as an extension of your body. It becomes very easy to figure out what will make the chair do what, and how to do it in a safe manner. The fact is that a wheelchair user shouldn't be held back from doing something because it looks unsafe to someone who has never used a wheelchair. The only reason he/she should legitimately held back from it IS unsafe. Wheelchair users are the experts on this. Not able-bodied folks.
@taqdmageranger I agree. And I hope you're careful, and stay safe. I just worry about people who do do it and turn on the business and sue. If you ever got hurt, in some way, the company would have to pay for your injury. I knew someone who did something similar to this, and they got injured pretty badly, and the insurance changed the business, and the business didn't allow him to ever enter their stores again. All I'm saying, is be careful. It's like visibility parking, it's there, so use it.
@HowiRolldotcom I agree, and I believe it's a positive way to look at things... but after all our hard work, getting buildings and companies to provide us with necessary things so we can enjoy the store... we put it to waste? Pretty much like saying "I need an accessible ramp... but I'm not going to use it anyways..." I also know, that elevators are much faster than an escalator.... So, with the added time to get to the elevator, plus the short trip... are you seriously losing any time?
FortNikitaBullion I can’t see you.... but, I bet you’re not in a wheelchair.. I say this, because if you were, your opinion would be the complete opposite. Why voice an opinion on something you know literally zero about? Makes sense 😘
To anyone wanting to say 'this isn't safe' have you tried going up or down a curb in a chair? Transferring to or from a wheelchair? Those have risks too for the people who haven't had experience. I've done this before. I had to because there was no elevator and he says it like it is; get someone there the first few times you try it to keep accidents from happening. If your chair isn't balanced well, I'd also not recommend this. For the those who can do it right, do what you need. =/ Jeeze.
LP, to clarify, I don't know this guy. I only know of him from this video, & speak in his defense from my own experience as a wheelchair user. The fact is that riding a WC up an escalator is safe provided one has a) good wrist strength and b) fully functional arms. As long as you hold on tight, it's safe. And if anyone, wheelchair user or not, is injured on an escalator due to an accident caused by mechanical issues, preventable by simple maintenance, the company involved deserves to be sued.
I've been in a chair 8yrs (T3). My response to know it all creeps is "don't you worry about what I'm doing, you just worry about your self". I think LP is paralyzed from the chest up :)
That's not my problem. I refuse to be bullied out of doing something that's caused by management's neglect with regards to their insurance policies. There's a very simple solution; if you don't want wheelchair users using your escalator(s), maintain your elevator(s) properly, and don't put them in ridiculously inconvenient, out of the way spots.
Put yourself at risk, but not others, especially my family or me. Of course we would be just as crazy to get on there until you are already off (or god forbid at the hospital).
That was amazing i am too afraid of trying it . I go to the mall with my older sister but she is 40 lbs and 6 inches shorter than me and I don't know if she can spot me .
Ma'am, it's a much lesser risk for him to be using the escalator regularly, so that when he has no choice but to use it, he'll be able to do it just fine. Practice makes perfect. And in some places, esp. on some transit systems, the elevators are often toilets for the homeless. Personally, I'm not going to indignify myself by rolling through wee. Oh, and btw, there aren't laws anywhere that ban wheelchair users from using escalators. And it's clear he knows what he's doing. Shut up.
But for those that would like to read ^_^ "Check out the two recent videos of people using wheelchairs on escalators and having accidents. Notice the comments on each reporting. Alot more insulting than mine! My apologies to everyone here. I'm not making light of your predicament, and I don't doubt that you are an expert in maneuving a wheel chair. Best regards. " Now. Why couldn't you have left that?
Well, he was the only one on the escalator, it was already 5 minutes into my break time, and my pizza was getting cold, so I just kept walking quickly and pretended I didn't see or hear it. Don't worry, I could hear on my radio that the ambulance was rolling even before the ice from the soda machine hit my glass.
RedX1000 Same plan you’d have if you got stuck on an elevator... you’d sit (or stand) there, until help arrived. Living life scared about “what if” and “do I have a plan B”, really isn’t anyway for a person to live, wheelchair or walking. makes sense, right??
If you saw it being attempted the second time and you've only seen it one time before and that one ended badly, how come you didn't rush over to help the second guy?
Do you factor in the velocity of the escalator, the height and angle of the escalator, the amount of traffic on the escalator, and potential for traffic to fluctuate? You might think you're safe doing this, but fuck it up once, land on a kid, for example, and all your can-do rhetoric goes out the window. Sure access is bad, but do you have to jeopardize others' safety to prove a point? There's basically no margin for error with something like this. You're not about to land on your feet.
Hi silvertip185. I've offended you with "wheelchair bound". Sorry. I truly apologize. I don't know the correct term. I do accept my fear may be ignorance. I've been thinking a lot. Still, I can't convince myself that this is the right thing to do. The word "risk" is mentioned in the video. The safety of those riding below is involved. A court would find negligence if they were injured. Wheelchair manufacturers would say they are not made for that. Escalator makers would say don't do it. Peace.
rayman20us just saw your comment.. I promise, a very fat person walking into an escalator is more dangerous than me (an Ironman triathlete) going up in my wheelchair. To you, using zero true experience in the wheelchair world, it’s dangerous. But to me, it’s been “normal@ for the past 19 years. That’s like you trying to project how it must feel to fly a fighter jet.. you don’t do it or live it, so it’s kinda difficult to project the way you might feel. I could keep going on about it, but I’m busy painting my house and washing the car.. you understand.
Really I would have yelled at you too. It isn't safe just because you know how to do it. And on top of that the company doesn't want to get sued and in crap the one time you mess up. People know how to walk up escalators and they still manage to fall from time to time. Ignoring the rules like that is just kind of an asshole move.
+Katiecakes L Would you have yelled at him while he was on the escalator? That certainly would have made it unsafe. And if companies don't want to be sued over bad things happening on escalators, then they need to properly maintain them. If anyone, with or without a disability, falls and seriously injures himself because *insert company here* didn't properly maintain their escalators, thus causing mechanical issues, said company deserves to be sued. If companies want to restrict wheelchair users to elevators, then they need to have elevators in locations equally convenient to the escalators.
+Brian Sheehan smartest thing I've read in a while. The escalators are always right in the middle and clearly marked yet the elevators are always off in some corner somewhere with hardly any signage.
Katiecakes L .. I know your comment was from 3 years ago, but I just read it again, and wanted to know if you still feel the same way? Or, have you climbed out of the narrow box you’ve been living in and grown as a human being? Just curious, on a random Sunday afternoon:)
How is this even a discussion? Sure you could fall and get injured, some one else as well. But the same thing could happen if someone WALKS over a street. I am a wheelchair user and actually had to wait for an elevator because people who seemed perfectly fine kept riding it without even offering to get out and walk. So what am I supposed to do? Wait forever? Some places don’t have an elevator. So ... you are telling me, that I should leave and don’t get where I need to be? I get your concerns. But people will train for stuff like this. It is a skill needed because this world is not as accessible as you may think it is. Ever tried going somewhere in a wheelchair? It is hard work. Do not judge something you have no real knowledge about. I did not try this myself yet, but I will try to learn, because someday I won’t be able to walk at all and be bound to my wheels entirely. And as Right now I am having issues and nothing to support me pushing my chair. Pushing from one end of a big store to the other is not exactly well done at times. Saving energy to take the escalator seems like a solution to me. BUT if I feel I don’t have the energy to do something, I DONT. I don’t wanna get hurt either. I am a responsible person. Bottom line: I get what you are saying, but please try to get what I am saying.
You mad bro? Lol I’ve been traveling, and TH-cam doesn’t consume me.. have a good rest of the day, trying to give away your anger on random TH-cam videos 😘
You shouldn't be encouraging this, as weak or elderly wheelchair bound folks may not have these skills. In over 20 years as a security officer in a casino, I've seen this attempted twice. Both times it ended badly. There are also a few videos I've seen floating around of people falling from this jackass stunt. Not all escalators are the same, and of course a wheelchair is at a disadvantage if there is a malfunction causing a sudden stop or lurch.
rayman20us If they’re weak and elderly, I’m not encouraging them to do this. It’s like making a How-To drive video and saying “you shouldn’t be encouraging this... weak and elderly people may watch and try to drive”.... silly man.. lol climb out of that narrow box you’re living in and look around a bit. It’s 2018. And if you can’t climb out of that narrow box you choose to live in, please please please don’t open your mouth and give me your opinion if you ever see me on an escalator. See... your problem is you see it as a “jackass stunt”.. IF you were in a wheelchair, you’d know it’s far from a “stunt”. It’s normal everyday living, just trying to get from here to over there... Honestly, think about that for a minute, bub.
I don't usually respond, but I saw this and had to put in my 2 cents... First, thank you Brian. Your points are perfect, and you obviously understand. On the other hand, LP...you may claim to "understand", but I promise you do not.. It's not your fault. I don't expect you to understand. But with that being said, please keep your narrow minded opinion to yourself. Who the $%@! are you to tell me to pass on convenience?! And please please please stop talking, b/c you sound like an imbecile.
ken lol.. you bought the elevators, just for me? Silly man, ken.. lol Hope I happen to see you while I’m going up an escalator.. to see if you could look me in the eyes and say that in person. Very mean thing to say, Kenny. You’d have to have some real balls on you to say that in person. You’re a keyboard troll. And your an angry guy. I’m sorry 😘
They see you rollin' they hatin'!
This is probably the most helpful escalator video I've seen so far - the extremely detailed explanations and slow mo demonstrations are what set it apart. I've been wanting to try this for a couple years now, but there aren't any escalators available to me within several hundred miles of where I live, and when I do go to where there are, the person who's usually with me isn't someone I would trust to be able to successfully spot me if something were to go wrong. I'm still determined to try it at some point, though, because not all places that should have elevators do, or in any sort of convenient place, but do have plenty of escalators in very convenient places.
I've been wanting to try this for about a year, so thanks for showing, you're awesome! (from the comments: When you get in a wheelchair, please feel free to comment on how we as "disabled people" move around and learn to do things an easier and faster way. Till then shut your trap.)
Respect man! I use a powerchair so wouldn't try this. I love how nothing defeats you.
My son-in-law is a paraplegic and does this method on escalators. We had gone to Vegas and the first time I saw him do this freaked me out. But he explained he was taught this method during his rehab. It was fun seeing all of the stares he got.
Rayman-if you don't use a chair how the hell do you know what is and isn't normal, recommended, and TAUGHT?This skill is TAUGHT by physical therapists.It's NORMAL for us 'wheelchair bound' people.BTW, jumping curbs, wheelies, and escalators is in my chair manual. The co. builds these for us knowing how we use em.The risk is in your head.An able bodied person could trip and fall on your family much easier than my chair you just don't think about it, but it's more likely.
Wheelz, that happened to me twice before. If your on an escalator and it stops, it's most likely due to your hands pulling down/back on the black handrails. If/when the handrails slide at a different speed of the steps it causes the escalator to emergency stop. Thanks for the comment, which reminds me to add this point to the blog post today. Rock on brother.
I've done it before going up but with my brother behind me. I'll try it next time solo...Thanks for posting
One time I was about to use the escalator and someone said, "There's an elevator over there for you to use." People go up escalators with strollers all the time. It's actually more safe for someone in a wheelchair to go up/down the escalator.
@Brian Sheehan the problem is that places do not have insurance policies to cover escalator accidents when you decide to want to sue them.
This is great. Kudos for taking control of your independence!
@smartalex1972, It's made by "TiLite", and the model is a TiLite "TR". If you're in a wheelchair I strongly suggest looking into this ultralight type of brand. It's like going from heavy old wooden shoes to the newest Nike shox. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hey. this good tips for me as i'm using a wheelchair. not for being impatient for waiting the elevator. its just being impatient for those people out there which actually able to use the escalator but instead of using the elevator... No harm. Just a head up..
I haven't seen MTB tires on a wheelchair before. Pretty cool!
In my 15 years in a wheelchair, I've realized there are 2 types of people... 1) the people who see me on an escalator and smile b/c they recognize I'm empowering myself, or 2) off-duty mall security guards who feel the need to voice their angry negative opinion towards a situation they know absolutely NOTHING about. $100 says your kids and wife would think it's pretty damn cool to see me cruise up the escalator. I'd call you a narrow-minded moron, but your "comments" will paint the picture;)
Amen... Thanks man. This lady seems to know whats best for me (and you I'm sure), regardless of the fact that I'm a competent grown man. I hope to "hop" on an escalator with her.. She'll be amazed to see me going down the escalator, while simultaniously talking on my iphone, slurping on a 40oz soda, and waving to the little kid who's amazed and smiling.
You can find videos on TH-cam of physical therapists discussing and teaching disabled people now to use escalators. There are many user made videos of using an escalator for the first time WITH their physical therapist. It was an airport luggage handler that showed me how to take my SCOOTER on an escalator bc there was no elevator. No, you can't stay in it. Don't attempt without training but a travel scooter can be hauled safely like luggage.
I need to Try this looks like it's pretty simple just don't let go of the hand rails or you'll go down like a sweet muffin!
First time is the hardest.. Not because it's actually hard, but because it screws with your head. Just make sure you have an able-bodied friend standing behind you as a spotter. You'll be fine. My wheels are "spinergy" and the tires are "primo racers".
You should NEVER EVER go up or down an escalator in a wheelchair!!! What you don’t know and I do because I’m an escalator mechanic. There’s a safety feature on newer escalators called an upthrust safety switch. When you have your wheels jammed into the face of the step like that it can cause the step to lift up triggering said switch. And this will most likely happen at the very top transition. Now you’re stuck at the top of a non moving escalator in a wheelchair. Not smart. Just look up escalator and wheelchair together and you’ll see what will happen to you eventually. Those steps hurt like hell when you fall into them, it’s like a row of razor blades!!
I get your plight, but I have been at investigations where people have gotten SERIOUSLY hurt. Lots and lots of blood.
I'm wheelchair user and I agree with you completely this is crazy.
I've seen videos, they look safe to most people, but my god nobody expects what can actually happen if things go wrong.
The salesperson wasn't being malicious. The last thing Macy's want is a lawsuit and negative publicity if you get hurt. Nevertheless, this is definitely a good skill to know. In NYC, the vast majority of subway stations do not have elevators. Quite a few of them, however, have escalators. Just because someone uses a wheelchair doesn't mean that they should be an invalid with no life.
We have no elevators in the mall in my town and this video helped a lot thank you very much
I had to do that once when I was in Chicago. It was scary at first, but I had the courage to do it!
Awesome. Glad you're finally attempting. The first time is the hardest, and after that it's a walk in the park;) Let me know how it goes!
New videos one day? :)
Thanks! Looks harder than it is, I promise. Wedge your wheels between 2 steps and hold on:) You'll realize quickly that it's mainly hard in your head. After the first time the fear goes away, and you'll use this option all the time.
Thank you for this video bro very helpful.
I wish I had somebody in person to teach me how to do this. I don't think I would want to attempt it for the first time by myself, but would be happy to have somebody else teach me. Since I know how to do wheelies (like a lot of other people in wheelchairs do) I can see how this could work.
Just have someone you trust get behind you. Remember to get your back wheels on the same step. Lean forward and hold on. Person behind you can make sure your chair is secured forward. Nothing ventured nothing gained:) Try at your own risk:)
I think the reason why the employee was arguing, is because if you were to fall and severely hurt yourself, you can sue them big time, because you got hurt on their property... So, that's why they would be protective. I don't think anyone would want to be sued if someone got hurt on their property.. especially if they have elevators in the store... I'm disabled to, so I understand that you'd have to go out of your way... but they made proper accommodations, why not use them?
@CarneyFamilyVideos I'm not saying "accessible" routes are a waste.. They serve a very practical purpose for many people. All I'm saying is that I personally would rather not depend on them, and nor should I need to. Also, to say elevators are "much faster" is a stretch. They usually require waiting. I will take the elevator, IF it's more convenient than the escalator. But, if the escalator is right in front of me, I'm not going out of my way to use the "wheelchair accessible" elevator.
Way cool. TY for the demos
I use a manual wheelchair and I totally agree with you. Too bad if you're doing this sort of thing and you take out a bunch people behind you, and too bad if somebody ends up getting sued, or, you know, in a wheelchair. Granted, some wheelchair users could manage this sort of thing, but in a public place you have to consider variables - the safety of people around you; which means not being narrow minded, or an asshole with something to prove
Good stuff. I use escalators all the time. It is so much faster than waiting for an elevator. HOWEVER, I recently got stuck on one when it stopped halfway down. =\
did it much better than that poor lady in boston. Much respect for having the steel balls to try it 💪
Nope. Each time I get on an escalator I have no plan B... But, the same applies each time you choose to get on an elevator. If it suddenly breaks while you're riding, you are screwed, with no plan B. Either way, you're going to need help, escalator or elevator. The truth is, it's HIGHLY unlikely that either will break, especially during your short ride.. And if by chance I end up stuck on a broken escalator, well I suppose I should've stayed in bed that morning:)
wow, i would have never thought of doing that on my own but man you just think outta the box & *applause for that, it takes balls though!
And I do believe he knows what he's doing.
See, a wheelchair is an extension of self. It becomes second nature on how it works, how to make it do what you want, how to do it safely.
Going down escalators in your chair isn't unsafe. It may look like that to someone whos never done it ((As a Wheelchair user, I've personally never done it, and it gave me an anxiety attack watching him)) But he has. And from the looks of it, mastered it.
So, why not just think a bit before speaking? :/
RhayvenBlood A comment that makes total sense... thank you for a breathe of fresh air! Lol Now, if we can get some of these other narrow minded people to grow a bit..
Nice! The joke was on him... because he's a mall security guard;)
I have visited this same store (check out my escalator video) - and yes, the elevators there are definitely inconvenient and scarce when compared to the escalator system!
All it takes is one trip to the ER to erase all the time you save not using the elevator.
Sounds like you have a folding wheelchair. If this is the case I would suggest switching to a "rigid" wheelchair. It will be MUCH more sturdy than a folding chair and the footrests and posts wont come off either.
What tires do you run? They look awesome. Love the escalator BTW but don't think i'd have the balance or gutts to try it! Curbs are bad enough for me as it is....
@sowseng Never lock your wheels. If the back wheels are on the step correctly your chair won't tip/roll back. Just be sure to hold on tight at first.
@CarneyFamilyVideos You're correct, nobody wants to be sued on their property.. With that being said, ANYONE can sue ANYONE if a person falls and gets hurt, wheelchair OR not. If I CHOOSE to use an escalator I should be held responsible for my own actions. As for feeling the need to go out of my way to find the proper accommodations, that's where we differ. I look for a straight line from A to B which is accessible to ME, not a curved line suggested by random people.
People, especially people with official authority, will confront you with a wide range of comments. Many people are very kind, simply wanting to express that they are "amazed" and have never seen that before. Others will go out of their way to express their narrowminded opinion, which is based on something completely new to their world... For example, look at the comments below from "Ladypurr"..
@CarneyFamilyVideos ive been a manual wheelchair user for 17 years, and i to use the escalator, not everyone depending on the chair build can do this, but if you can why not save yourself some time. i wouldnt suggest some one in a power chair though do this, or the chairs that support people with conditions like cerebal palsy
It's great to see segregation is alive and well... Ambulatory your welcome to use the escalator but wheelchairsts you MUST use the elevator because it appears unsafe... of course you have the stats to prove MORE wheelchairists are hurt on escalators then ambulatory people? I was at a mall and the ONE elevator was broke... so I submit to you, is your comfort level more important then my independence or rights? Small minded people irritate me!
daver H .. Late reply, but AMEN to that! Thanks brother
And to add, the fact is when you use a wheelchair regularly, it functions as an extension of your body. It becomes very easy to figure out what will make the chair do what, and how to do it in a safe manner.
The fact is that a wheelchair user shouldn't be held back from doing something because it looks unsafe to someone who has never used a wheelchair. The only reason he/she should legitimately held back from it IS unsafe. Wheelchair users are the experts on this. Not able-bodied folks.
Good job bro keep up the good work!
@taqdmageranger I agree. And I hope you're careful, and stay safe. I just worry about people who do do it and turn on the business and sue. If you ever got hurt, in some way, the company would have to pay for your injury. I knew someone who did something similar to this, and they got injured pretty badly, and the insurance changed the business, and the business didn't allow him to ever enter their stores again. All I'm saying, is be careful. It's like visibility parking, it's there, so use it.
Okay, that is dangerous and illegal! Don't ever take any wheeled vehicle on an escalator! It is not only dangerous, but also illegal!
@HowiRolldotcom I agree, and I believe it's a positive way to look at things... but after all our hard work, getting buildings and companies to provide us with necessary things so we can enjoy the store... we put it to waste? Pretty much like saying "I need an accessible ramp... but I'm not going to use it anyways..." I also know, that elevators are much faster than an escalator.... So, with the added time to get to the elevator, plus the short trip... are you seriously losing any time?
I think an easier solution is to just ride the elevator.
FortNikitaBullion I can’t see you.... but, I bet you’re not in a wheelchair.. I say this, because if you were, your opinion would be the complete opposite. Why voice an opinion on something you know literally zero about? Makes sense 😘
It is just not allowed! Take the elevator!
Not going to try this though cause if I do i tell theme it was your idea but I won't do that either
To anyone wanting to say 'this isn't safe' have you tried going up or down a curb in a chair? Transferring to or from a wheelchair? Those have risks too for the people who haven't had experience.
I've done this before. I had to because there was no elevator and he says it like it is; get someone there the first few times you try it to keep accidents from happening. If your chair isn't balanced well, I'd also not recommend this. For the those who can do it right, do what you need. =/ Jeeze.
@Idavod. Practice makes perfect! Try to recognize the cause each time you fall. That way, the next time you can remedy the problem.
LP, to clarify, I don't know this guy. I only know of him from this video, & speak in his defense from my own experience as a wheelchair user.
The fact is that riding a WC up an escalator is safe provided one has a) good wrist strength and b) fully functional arms. As long as you hold on tight, it's safe.
And if anyone, wheelchair user or not, is injured on an escalator due to an accident caused by mechanical issues, preventable by simple maintenance, the company involved deserves to be sued.
Even just -watching- you do that gave me anxiety :x
I've been in a chair 8yrs (T3). My response to know it all creeps is "don't you worry about what I'm doing, you just worry about your self". I think LP is paralyzed from the chest up :)
I was in a wheelchair years ago, I WOULD NOT do this. Not even now!!
That's not my problem. I refuse to be bullied out of doing something that's caused by management's neglect with regards to their insurance policies.
There's a very simple solution; if you don't want wheelchair users using your escalator(s), maintain your elevator(s) properly, and don't put them in ridiculously inconvenient, out of the way spots.
Good video
Are there lifts? Cause that's what they're there for.
Put yourself at risk, but not others, especially my family or me. Of course we would be just as crazy to get on there until you are already off (or god forbid at the hospital).
rayman20us no other way to articulate it... you’re a dumb dumb 😘
That was amazing i am too afraid of trying it . I go to the mall with my older sister but she is 40 lbs and 6 inches shorter than me and I don't know if she can spot me .
Keri Young So.... in 4 years, have you tried yet?!?!
Ma'am, it's a much lesser risk for him to be using the escalator regularly, so that when he has no choice but to use it, he'll be able to do it just fine. Practice makes perfect.
And in some places, esp. on some transit systems, the elevators are often toilets for the homeless. Personally, I'm not going to indignify myself by rolling through wee.
Oh, and btw, there aren't laws anywhere that ban wheelchair users from using escalators.
And it's clear he knows what he's doing. Shut up.
@Deepin210 Thanks Deepin. PM me if you have any questions/suggestions for future content. Rock on brother.
I want to try this but im afraid of hurting myself
I've never seen anybody take a wheelchair on an escalator, but I have seen people take strollers on escalators which is a no-no
But for those that would like to read ^_^
"Check out the two recent videos of people using wheelchairs on escalators and having accidents.
Notice the comments on each reporting. Alot more insulting than mine! My apologies to everyone here. I'm not making light of your predicament, and I don't doubt that you are an expert in maneuving a wheel chair. Best regards. "
Now. Why couldn't you have left that?
Practice on a slow escalator I think, not Angel tube station.
Yeeeh, why not.
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Well, he was the only one on the escalator, it was already 5 minutes into my break time, and my pizza was getting cold, so I just kept walking quickly and pretended I didn't see or hear it. Don't worry, I could hear on my radio that the ambulance was rolling even before the ice from the soda machine hit my glass.
They should have flat escalator!
Do you need to lock your wheel ?
is there a plan B if the escalator breaks while your on it....? 0_0
RedX1000 Same plan you’d have if you got stuck on an elevator... you’d sit (or stand) there, until help arrived. Living life scared about “what if” and “do I have a plan B”, really isn’t anyway for a person to live, wheelchair or walking. makes sense, right??
If you saw it being attempted the second time and you've only seen it one time before and that one ended badly, how come you didn't rush over to help the second guy?
Do you factor in the velocity of the escalator, the height and angle of the escalator, the amount of traffic on the escalator, and potential for traffic to fluctuate? You might think you're safe doing this, but fuck it up once, land on a kid, for example, and all your can-do rhetoric goes out the window. Sure access is bad, but do you have to jeopardize others' safety to prove a point? There's basically no margin for error with something like this. You're not about to land on your feet.
How you lock wheels
Hi silvertip185. I've offended you with "wheelchair bound". Sorry. I truly apologize. I don't know the correct term. I do accept my fear may be ignorance. I've been thinking a lot. Still, I can't convince myself that this is the right thing to do. The word "risk" is mentioned in the video. The safety of those riding below is involved. A court would find negligence if they were injured. Wheelchair manufacturers would say they are not made for that. Escalator makers would say don't do it. Peace.
rayman20us just saw your comment.. I promise, a very fat person walking into an escalator is more dangerous than me (an Ironman triathlete) going up in my wheelchair. To you, using zero true experience in the wheelchair world, it’s dangerous. But to me, it’s been “normal@ for the past 19 years. That’s like you trying to project how it must feel to fly a fighter jet.. you don’t do it or live it, so it’s kinda difficult to project the way you might feel. I could keep going on about it, but I’m busy painting my house and washing the car.. you understand.
just take the elevator. that's why you're in a damn wheelchair.
@CarneyFamilyVideos *Charged the business* Sorry, typo
Amen:)
Really I would have yelled at you too. It isn't safe just because you know how to do it. And on top of that the company doesn't want to get sued and in crap the one time you mess up. People know how to walk up escalators and they still manage to fall from time to time. Ignoring the rules like that is just kind of an asshole move.
+Katiecakes L Would you have yelled at him while he was on the escalator? That certainly would have made it unsafe.
And if companies don't want to be sued over bad things happening on escalators, then they need to properly maintain them. If anyone, with or without a disability, falls and seriously injures himself because *insert company here* didn't properly maintain their escalators, thus causing mechanical issues, said company deserves to be sued.
If companies want to restrict wheelchair users to elevators, then they need to have elevators in locations equally convenient to the escalators.
+Brian Sheehan smartest thing I've read in a while. The escalators are always right in the middle and clearly marked yet the elevators are always off in some corner somewhere with hardly any signage.
Katiecakes L .. I know your comment was from 3 years ago, but I just read it again, and wanted to know if you still feel the same way? Or, have you climbed out of the narrow box you’ve been living in and grown as a human being? Just curious, on a random Sunday afternoon:)
How is this even a discussion? Sure you could fall and get injured, some one else as well. But the same thing could happen if someone WALKS over a street. I am a wheelchair user and actually had to wait for an elevator because people who seemed perfectly fine kept riding it without even offering to get out and walk. So what am I supposed to do? Wait forever? Some places don’t have an elevator. So ... you are telling me, that I should leave and don’t get where I need to be? I get your concerns. But people will train for stuff like this. It is a skill needed because this world is not as accessible as you may think it is. Ever tried going somewhere in a wheelchair? It is hard work. Do not judge something you have no real knowledge about. I did not try this myself yet, but I will try to learn, because someday I won’t be able to walk at all and be bound to my wheels entirely. And as Right now I am having issues and nothing to support me pushing my chair. Pushing from one end of a big store to the other is not exactly well done at times. Saving energy to take the escalator seems like a solution to me. BUT if I feel I don’t have the energy to do something, I DONT. I don’t wanna get hurt either. I am a responsible person.
Bottom line: I get what you are saying, but please try to get what I am saying.
Why did you stop responding to comments? Did you finally meet your doom and stumbled down them back forward?
You mad bro? Lol I’ve been traveling, and TH-cam doesn’t consume me.. have a good rest of the day, trying to give away your anger on random TH-cam videos 😘
You shouldn't be encouraging this, as weak or elderly wheelchair bound folks may not have these skills. In over 20 years as a security officer in a casino, I've seen this attempted twice. Both times it ended badly. There are also a few videos I've seen floating around of people falling from this jackass stunt. Not all escalators are the same, and of course a wheelchair is at a disadvantage if there is a malfunction causing a sudden stop or lurch.
rayman20us If they’re weak and elderly, I’m not encouraging them to do this. It’s like making a How-To drive video and saying “you shouldn’t be encouraging this... weak and elderly people may watch and try to drive”.... silly man.. lol climb out of that narrow box you’re living in and look around a bit. It’s 2018. And if you can’t climb out of that narrow box you choose to live in, please please please don’t open your mouth and give me your opinion if you ever see me on an escalator. See... your problem is you see it as a “jackass stunt”.. IF you were in a wheelchair, you’d know it’s far from a “stunt”. It’s normal everyday living, just trying to get from here to over there... Honestly, think about that for a minute, bub.
Ray
I don't usually respond, but I saw this and had to put in my 2 cents... First, thank you Brian. Your points are perfect, and you obviously understand. On the other hand, LP...you may claim to "understand", but I promise you do not.. It's not your fault. I don't expect you to understand. But with that being said, please keep your narrow minded opinion to yourself. Who the $%@! are you to tell me to pass on convenience?! And please please please stop talking, b/c you sound like an imbecile.
Try the elevator that's why we bought them for you
ken lol.. you bought the elevators, just for me? Silly man, ken.. lol Hope I happen to see you while I’m going up an escalator.. to see if you could look me in the eyes and say that in person. Very mean thing to say, Kenny. You’d have to have some real balls on you to say that in person. You’re a keyboard troll. And your an angry guy. I’m sorry 😘
@CarneyFamilyVideos *Disability parking* @~@ yikes