Bless you, young lady, I am disabled myself, so I know the hardships, , your a shining light in this dark world, . A spirit of light, god bless you , ,
It is so validating to hear you talking about the mobility aid options you didn't want becusse you didn't wanna look old. Im almost 17 and in the process of getting a wheelchair, and I'm definitely struggling with it💜
@POTS_pain_patience of course! Unfortunately I do feel as if there are stigmas around certain types of mobility aid! For me- it was critical I found a chair that not only suited my needs but allowed me to feel confident! I started using a chair about 16/17 so I completely understand what you’re going through! It’s important to remember you’re allowed to grieve the mobility you had prior. It does get easier and you get more confidence as you go along! I’m 22 now and although i’m not always as confident as I should be- I am no longer embarrassed and that’s so great xx
Love mine, recently in Amsterdam one of the back wheels slipped off a high curb and the bar between the motors snapped in the centre 😬 Thankfully I was able to fix it with an aluminum bar (the back axel bar is hollow and a 20mm x 20mm x 200mm solid bar fit snugly inside) and some JB Weld epoxy. I think it's actually even stronger now!
@@themissylife Pretty good, the assistance crews at Schiphol are becoming experts at dealing with the e-fold as I fly there regularly with it So long as I book assistance 1+ weeks in advance I can ride my chair to the gate (I'm able to walk onto the plane with sticks) and collect it at the other end on disembarking Parts of the city are less accessible (all public toilets seem to be in basements for example) but I can manage short distances with sticks. If I couldn't then it would be a less enjoyable experience
Hi there, is going up slight pavements ok, like 2 inch pavement? And also can it be changed to freewheel mode incase my daughter gets tired and i need to push the wheelchair for a while? How much was it? I want a fold wheelchair but theres alot out there to choose from 😮
Good video and I have that feeling about mobility scooters and I'm in my mid fifties 🙂 It can be overwhelming comparing all the chairs as a newby wheelchair user.
Ive been looking at this chair myself, does it have suspension and can you feel going up and down curbs?? Im eventually going to have to get a wheelchair, like you said so many types, so much to think about!!
It is the tiniest bit bumpy if you're going up something big but as someone who usually gets pain going over bumps i'd say it is not that recognisable! It doesn't hurt to! Cobbled streets will be a bumpy ride no matter the wheelchair, though!
Bless you, young lady, I am disabled myself, so I know the hardships, , your a shining light in this dark world, . A spirit of light, god bless you , ,
Thankyou x
It is so validating to hear you talking about the mobility aid options you didn't want becusse you didn't wanna look old. Im almost 17 and in the process of getting a wheelchair, and I'm definitely struggling with it💜
@POTS_pain_patience of course! Unfortunately I do feel as if there are stigmas around certain types of mobility aid! For me- it was critical I found a chair that not only suited my needs but allowed me to feel confident! I started using a chair about 16/17 so I completely understand what you’re going through! It’s important to remember you’re allowed to grieve the mobility you had prior. It does get easier and you get more confidence as you go along! I’m 22 now and although i’m not always as confident as I should be- I am no longer embarrassed and that’s so great xx
Love mine, recently in Amsterdam one of the back wheels slipped off a high curb and the bar between the motors snapped in the centre 😬 Thankfully I was able to fix it with an aluminum bar (the back axel bar is hollow and a 20mm x 20mm x 200mm solid bar fit snugly inside) and some JB Weld epoxy. I think it's actually even stronger now!
oh wow i’m so glad you fixed it! how did you find amsterdam accessibility wise i’ve always wanted to go!
@@themissylife Pretty good, the assistance crews at Schiphol are becoming experts at dealing with the e-fold as I fly there regularly with it
So long as I book assistance 1+ weeks in advance I can ride my chair to the gate (I'm able to walk onto the plane with sticks) and collect it at the other end on disembarking
Parts of the city are less accessible (all public toilets seem to be in basements for example) but I can manage short distances with sticks. If I couldn't then it would be a less enjoyable experience
Thankyou for letting me know! Hope you had a great trip x
Awesome video! Love seeing other young wheelchair users ❤ thanks for posting
you’re more than welcome! thankyou so much for your comment ♥️
I'm so happy for you!!!! The ending omg 😂💕 can't wait to see you zooming around!
thankyou so much, it means a lot ♥️
CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW CHAIR💓💓💓💓💓
thank you so much x
the ending was so sweet
Thankyouuuu it was my second trip out! Let me tell you it was more difficult to learn to navigate the roads than it was the time before at b&m hahahah
This is pretty awesome congratulations
thankyou so much x
@@themissylife anytime
Hi there, is going up slight pavements ok, like 2 inch pavement? And also can it be changed to freewheel mode incase my daughter gets tired and i need to push the wheelchair for a while? How much was it? I want a fold wheelchair but theres alot out there to choose from 😮
I use a power chair im glad i chucked my bog standard chair in the shed ❤
Good video and I have that feeling about mobility scooters and I'm in my mid fifties 🙂 It can be overwhelming comparing all the chairs as a newby wheelchair user.
i’ve been a wheelchair user for a while! im always happy to give any advice you need :) x
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can we get to the specifics of your choice
this is great, glad u got the one u wanted:'))
thankyou so much!!
Well done keep up 🙏🎉
Ive been looking at this chair myself, does it have suspension and can you feel going up and down curbs?? Im eventually going to have to get a wheelchair, like you said so many types, so much to think about!!
It is the tiniest bit bumpy if you're going up something big but as someone who usually gets pain going over bumps i'd say it is not that recognisable! It doesn't hurt to! Cobbled streets will be a bumpy ride no matter the wheelchair, though!
How do you get in your car is it a heavey weight