best chair

[JamesBL]

Any advice on the best rigid chair? I'm stuck between quickie-ti and ti-lite. Wondering what yall think...

[canuck]

love my Ti-Lite ZRA

[fuentejps]

quickie chairs are terrible, junk. loook at the colours eclipse line. made by crips for crips. ive had many eclipses and they are a notch above the rest.

[Andy]

TiLite all the way. Quickies look nice, but I have some issues with the way they make some of their chairs.

[offthahook]

Ti Lite > Quickie anything...

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[amanda]

I have a quickie-ti and I have no complaints. This is my first chair and am a lil curious as to why everyone always hates 'em? It hasn't given me any trouble in the year I've had it.

" The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
- Alan Kay

[JamesBL]

Seems like ti-lite is winning. I was nervous because the vendor I saw was making fun of ti-lite. He was saying, "it's your choice if you wanna ride around on a golf club." Said they were not as good because they didn't speacialize in chairs.

[fuentejps]

Originally posted by jlaubham:

Seems like ti-lite is winning. I was nervous because the vendor I saw was making fun of ti-lite. He was saying, "it's your choice if you wanna ride around on a golf club." Said they were not as good because they didn't speacialize in chairs.
dont specialize in chairs. jim knaub was a big part of tilite, yah know the wheelchair racer.
yet another reason de venders are worthless. which chair does the vendor use, lemme gues, he walks, rite

[canuck]

That dealer is full of s89t, The figure I've heard is that production at Ti-Sport/Ti-Lite is 80% wheelchairs. When I was at the factory last February it was pretty much all wheelchairs & just a few bikes on the line.

[Schmeky]

Ti-Lite

[jack9166]

My vote goes to TiLite also. I have the ZRA

Jack

"Never allow someone to be your priority, while allowing yourself to be their option"

[JamesBL]

ya vendor was an AB

[jimnms]

I have a TiLite TRa, and I don't like it. I tried a Quickie Ti and a TiLite ZRa last year. The Quickie Ti felt cheap and flimsy. I liked the ZRa alot better, but it has all the same adjustable stuff that my TRa has that I don't want. They now have a ZR, which is what I'm looking at now.

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Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.

[rowdale]

I have Ti-lite chair. Love the chair hate the
company. Can't get the right parts from this
company to save my life. Stupidity reins supreme at this company.

Next chair will be anything but Ti-lite.

Dale

[canuck]

I have had great experience with ti-lite customer service, are you ordering parts directly or through your dealer?

[Jessecj7]

if you know what you want, and you can find someone who KNOWS how to get you set up for a chair. without a dout, go with a zephyr by colours, by far the best chair, and its super light (14.5 lbs WITH the wheels) You can get these chairs setup however you want. i cant wait to get mine!!

http://www.colourswheelchair.com/products/prod_zephyr.htm

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[melikeconan]

Originally posted by Jessecj7:

if you know what you want, and you can find someone who KNOWS how to get you set up for a chair. without a dout, go with a zephyr by colours, by far the best chair, and its super light (14.5 lbs WITH the wheels) You can get these chairs setup however you want. i cant wait to get mine!!

http://www.colourswheelchair.com/products/prod_zephyr.htm

How would you go about finding someone to set you up with a chair? I assume you mean for taking the correct measurements and such?

[jimnms]

Originally posted by Dale R:

I have Ti-lite chair. Love the chair hate the
company. Can't get the right parts from this
company to save my life. Stupidity reins supreme at this company.

Next chair will be anything but Ti-lite.

Dale

When I had a screw fall out of my TRa, I sent TiLite an email describing where the screw went. Within two days I had an envelope in the mail with that screw and a couple of extras.

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Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.

[fuentejps]

Originally posted by Jessecj7:

if you know what you want, and you can find someone who KNOWS how to get you set up for a chair. without a dout, go with a zephyr by colours, by far the best chair, and its super light (14.5 lbs WITH the wheels) You can get these chairs setup however you want. i cant wait to get mine!!

http://www.colourswheelchair.com/products/prod_zephyr.htm

http://media2.big-boys.com/bbfilez/images/bbpics/pic1250.gif

yup colours is by far the best. great cust service as well., i have ran eclipses for years. my next will be the zephyr

"Man is bound to follow the adventurous promptings of his scientific and inventive mind and to admire himself for his splendid achievements" Carl Jung

[Jadis]

Originally posted by fuentejps:

yup colours is by far the best. great cust service as well., i have ran eclipses for years. my next will be the zephyr


My first is the Colours Boing simply because I need the suspension. Doc steered me clear of Quickie's XTR because it tends to dump people.

My next will either be an Eclipse or a Zephyr. My concern is I can't find people I feel confident in to measure me here--another reason I am thankful for an adjustible chair. When I get to the point where I am ready for a replacement, if I can go out of town to get my chair angles measured, then I will go with the zephyr. If not, eclipse it is.

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

[Jessecj7]

Originally posted by melikeconan:

How would you go about finding someone to set you up with a chair? I assume you mean for taking the correct measurements and such?

the zephyr is a nonadjustable wheelchair, so you must be measured right the first time. colours wont even build one, unless they know the person taking the measurements knows what their doing.

http://media2.big-boys.com/bbfilez/images/bbpics/pic1250.gif

[fuentejps]

Originally posted by Jadis:

Originally posted by fuentejps:
yup colours is by far the best. great cust service as well., i have ran eclipses for years. my next will be the zephyr


My first is the Colours Boing simply because I need the suspension. Doc steered me clear of Quickie's XTR because it tends to dump people.

My next will either be an Eclipse or a Zephyr. My concern is I can't find people I feel confident in to measure me here--another reason I am thankful for an adjustible chair. When I get to the point where I am ready for a replacement, if I can go out of town to get my chair angles measured, then I will go with the zephyr. If not, eclipse it is.

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

i always measure myself then fax the order form to my dme guy, and they do the purchase order and run through my ins.
john box walked me through the measurment process, geez that was like 10 years ago when he 1st started.
the eclipse is straight forward measurment wise.

"Man is bound to follow the adventurous promptings of his scientific and inventive mind and to admire himself for his splendid achievements" Carl Jung

[Jadis]

Originally posted by fuentejps:

i always measure myself then fax the order form to my dme guy, and they do the purchase order and run through my ins.
My doc and I had the it's-time-for-your-wheelchair discussion about 2 months ago. He said since I didn't have insurance and was self pay, that I could go online and check out all the chairs and see waht I wanted. He said he knew I would do that anyway. He said whatever I decided on, let him know and he would look at it. We have two DMEs in town. I went to one, was measured by two different people and got two different measurements. The other DME place wouldn't even talk to me without a script from my doc. I told them I didn't have insurance and he said this wouldn't be a problem for measurement. The DMEs said they have to process me like I have insurance-doesnt' matter that I don't have any. I was pretty frustrated. (I told doc I felt like Julia in Pretty Woman. All she wanted was to buy a dress!) Oh well, through both I wouldn't have a choice in what chair I wanted anyway since they only work with Invacare and Quickie.

I then went online and found "how to" on measuring and measured myself with assistance from a family member. I came up with a combo of the two measurements that i was given. When I ordered my chair, I went with mine and was thankful for the chair being adjustable. Doc approved the Boing, would not approve the quickie due to the dumping factor.
john box walked me through the measurment process, geez that was like 10 years ago when he 1st started. the eclipse is straight forward measurment wise.
I haven't talked to John, but I ahve spent a lot of phone time with Ernie and Krista. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif awesome people. Measuring for the eclipse doesn't worry me since it is adjustable, but measuring the angles etc for the zephyr is a whole new ballgame. The nearest colours dealer is in Post Falls, ID - 124 mi away. That's where I will head for a measurement. Never been there, so it will be good for a road trip. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

[MikeB]

i've had a new hall's wheels custom wheelchair for the last 5 years. best frame i've ever seen, it's a work of art.

[joshstevens7]

mike b: where can i see this frame/wheelchair? thanks

Josh S.
T6 complete as of 7/17/03

[fuentejps]

Originally posted by Stevens:

mike b: where can i see this frame/wheelchair? thanks

Josh S.
T6 complete as of 7/17/03




hes out of biz last i heard. i had one, i didnt like it so i gave it away. the frame looks great but not what i like.

"Man is bound to follow the adventurous promptings of his scientific and inventive mind and to admire himself for his splendid achievements" Carl Jung

[Jeff Sirko]

Originally posted by Jadis:

Originally posted by fuentejps:
i always measure myself then fax the order form to my dme guy, and they do the purchase order and run through my ins.
My doc and I had the it's-time-for-your-wheelchair discussion about 2 months ago. He said since I didn't have insurance and was self pay, that I could go online and check out all the chairs and see waht I wanted. He said he knew I would do that anyway. He said whatever I decided on, let him know and he would look at it. We have two DMEs in town. I went to one, was measured by two different people and got two different measurements. The other DME place wouldn't even talk to me without a script from my doc. I told them I didn't have insurance and he said this wouldn't be a problem for measurement. The DMEs said they have to process me like I have insurance-doesnt' matter that I don't have any. I was pretty frustrated. (I told doc I felt like Julia in Pretty Woman. All she wanted was to buy a dress!) Oh well, through both I wouldn't have a choice in what chair I wanted anyway since they only work with Invacare and Quickie.

I then went online and found "how to" on measuring and measured myself with assistance from a family member. I came up with a combo of the two measurements that i was given. When I ordered my chair, I went with mine and was thankful for the chair being adjustable. Doc approved the Boing, would not approve the quickie due to the dumping factor.
john box walked me through the measurment process, geez that was like 10 years ago when he 1st started. the eclipse is straight forward measurment wise.
I haven't talked to John, but I ahve spent a lot of phone time with Ernie and Krista. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif awesome people. Measuring for the eclipse doesn't worry me since it is adjustable, but measuring the angles etc for the zephyr is a whole new ballgame. The nearest colours dealer is in Post Falls, ID - 124 mi away. That's where I will head for a measurement. Never been there, so it will be good for a road trip. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

Jadis,

I am sorry to hear about trouble with getting measuring. It is very hard getting dealers who truly understand every detail of sitting in a chair. For our measuring seminar I made appointment and got taught everything by two guys, one who designs chairs and a para that also is with design team for Sunrise (Quickie makers). Only you know how you can be truly comfortable in chair, and it is extremely difficult to explain to people without extensive knowledge of sitting in chair all day. That's why I tell everyone to be taught to measure and do it yourself. I have created a How To Measure Guide, since I do measuring and I use the chairs, to help people measure themselves. This way you aren't depending on an AB dealer who has no idea what being in chair is like. Anyone interested in Guide, or if there are any questions at all just drop me an email jeffsirko@livewellmedical.com.

jlaubham,

About TiLite, chairs are great and I have never had customer service issues. There really isn't much difference between ZR and Quickie Ti. Quickie's take less time to make and get shipped... I have had a quickie for four years, I keep it clean and all necessary parts greased and have never had problem. I'm getting new GT (same design as Ti but not titanium) cause I like a little color and don't need lighter chair.

Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
www.livewellmedical.com (http://www.livewellmedical.com)

[fuentejps]

Originally posted by Jeffrey Sirko:

Originally posted by Jadis:
Originally posted by fuentejps:
i always measure myself then fax the order form to my dme guy, and they do the purchase order and run through my ins.
My doc and I had the it's-time-for-your-wheelchair discussion about 2 months ago. He said since I didn't have insurance and was self pay, that I could go online and check out all the chairs and see waht I wanted. He said he knew I would do that anyway. He said whatever I decided on, let him know and he would look at it. We have two DMEs in town. I went to one, was measured by two different people and got two different measurements. The other DME place wouldn't even talk to me without a script from my doc. I told them I didn't have insurance and he said this wouldn't be a problem for measurement. The DMEs said they have to process me like I have insurance-doesnt' matter that I don't have any. I was pretty frustrated. (I told doc I felt like Julia in Pretty Woman. All she wanted was to buy a dress!) Oh well, through both I wouldn't have a choice in what chair I wanted anyway since they only work with Invacare and Quickie.

I then went online and found "how to" on measuring and measured myself with assistance from a family member. I came up with a combo of the two measurements that i was given. When I ordered my chair, I went with mine and was thankful for the chair being adjustable. Doc approved the Boing, would not approve the quickie due to the dumping factor.
john box walked me through the measurment process, geez that was like 10 years ago when he 1st started. the eclipse is straight forward measurment wise.
I haven't talked to John, but I ahve spent a lot of phone time with Ernie and Krista. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif awesome people. Measuring for the eclipse doesn't worry me since it is adjustable, but measuring the angles etc for the zephyr is a whole new ballgame. The nearest colours dealer is in Post Falls, ID - 124 mi away. That's where I will head for a measurement. Never been there, so it will be good for a road trip. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

__________
Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

Jadis,

I am sorry to hear about trouble with getting measuring. It is very hard getting dealers who truly understand every detail of sitting in a chair. For our measuring seminar I made appointment and got taught everything by two guys, one who designs chairs and a para that also is with design team for Sunrise (Quickie makers). Only you know how you can be truly comfortable in chair, and it is extremely difficult to explain to people without extensive knowledge of sitting in chair all day. That's why I tell everyone to be taught to measure and do it yourself. I have created a How To Measure Guide, since I do measuring and I use the chairs, to help people measure themselves. This way you aren't depending on an AB dealer who has no idea what being in chair is like. Anyone interested in Guide, or if there are any questions at all just drop me an email jeffsirko@livewellmedical.com.

jlaubham,

About TiLite, chairs are great and I have never had customer service issues. There really isn't much difference between ZR and Quickie Ti. Quickie's take less time to make and get shipped... I have had a quickie for four years, I keep it clean and all necessary parts greased and have never had problem. I'm getting new GT (same design as Ti but not titanium) cause I like a little color and don't need lighter chair.

Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
http://www.livewellmedical.com

jeff, thats awesome about helping ppl measure themselves. the whole ab walking in to measure a wheeler is so rediculous....hey have you guys got on w/ bc/bs yet, lmk, ill send you my biz again

"Man is bound to follow the adventurous promptings of his scientific and inventive mind and to admire himself for his splendid achievements" Carl Jung

[Jeff Sirko]

Originally posted by fuentejps:

jeff, thats awesome about helping ppl measure themselves. the whole ab walking in to measure a wheeler is so rediculous....hey have you guys got on w/ bc/bs yet, lmk, ill send you my biz again

"Man is bound to follow the adventurous promptings of his scientific and inventive mind and to admire himself for his splendid achievements" Carl Jung

They have less than three weeks to notify us but it probably won't be till last week of the deadline. We waited to submit until we got our medicare application processed because if you have medicare approval ,bc just approves you. However we hha to wait about 6 months to hear from medicare. We have an appeal with them too because we were originally denied due to not having a store front. You wouldnt't think trying to save people and medicare money would be so hard.

I will keep you updated.

Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
www.livewellmedical.com (http://www.livewellmedical.com)

[Jadis]

Originally posted by Jeffrey Sirko:

Jadis,

I am sorry to hear about trouble with getting measuring. ... Anyone interested in Guide, or if there are any questions at all just drop me an email jeffsirko@livewellmedical.com.
Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
http://www.livewellmedical.com


Thanks Jeff! I am interested, my email is in my profile. Well, finding tires has been just as interesting. I went to the local bike shop (because I want mtn bike tires) and he said he couldn't help me, that I needed to go to the wheelchair place. So, I went to the WC place and told them what I needed "well you need to get those at the bike shop." I explained to them what the bike shop said "that's funny because they do our repairs on our tires/wheels, so I know they can do it."

WTH?

Booger ended up calling Colours and just asked them what size tires I need (26x1.95) and then said we would just go in and buy tires but not tell them what they were for. I can't even get in the store in my wheelchair because there is barely room for an AB to get through there. Everything is so crammed.

I have my mountain bike in the garage, but the tires on there are 26"x2.1 http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif The tires on both Booger's bike and our son's bike are 26x1.95. Figures.

I know in the grand scheme of things that my chair is going to be heavy. The suspension system alone weighs about 10 lbs I think. I would like to get a lighter/narrower chair for work so I can get around in smaller spaces in medical offices.

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

[jpw]

Jadis. The important size on a tire (mtn bike or high pressure) is the 26" part. The width, 1.95 or whatever does not matter for fitting a tire on the rim. You can put a wide range of different width tires on your 26" rims. Then all you need is a tube whose range fits the tire width you choose.

JP

[Jadis]

Originally posted by jpw:

Jadis. The important size on a tire (mtn bike or high pressure) is the 26" part. The width, 1.95 or whatever does not matter for fitting a tire on the rim. You can put a wide range of different width tires on your 26" rims. Then all you need is a tube whose range fits the tire width you choose.

JP

Thanks JP. I actually have 25" Twister rims, but was told it takes a 26" tire. Since my 2.1" will fit on my chair, I think I will use those, since I seem more confident because they are agressive tred - plus the width will be good for getting around when camping/hiking.

I have a thread about all this in the sport/travel section under camping.

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

[Jadis]

Originally posted by Jeffrey Sirko:

I'm getting new GT (same design as Ti but not titanium) cause I like a little color and don't need lighter chair.


Quickie GT?

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Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

[Jeff Sirko]

Originally posted by Jadis:

Originally posted by Jeffrey Sirko:
I'm getting new GT (same design as Ti but not titanium) cause I like a little color and don't need lighter chair.


Quickie GT?

__________
Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jell-o to a tree.

Sorry, that is correct Quickie GT

Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
www.livewellmedical.com (http://www.livewellmedical.com)

[Jeff Sirko]

Jadis,
What is your email? The one in your profile sent back an error.

Jeff Sirko
Live Well Medical Supplies
www.livewellmedical.com (http://www.livewellmedical.com)