So many choices?

[gurly2356]

My first chair was a quickie and so far is my favorite. My second, which I am in now, is a TiLite ZRA and I hate it. Seems like there is always something going wrong with it.

[Eileen]

My manual chairs have all be Quickie HP2 in modern times. They are well made, reliable, and easy to get parts for. I know that a lot of people love their rigid chairs, but the plain fact is that if you are going out with other people in various car models it is far easier and faster to tell them just to pull up the seat to fold it than it is to break it down into pieces. I would never have anything but a folding chair, personally. Some people think small casters are the coolest things out there, but they are a real pain in sidewalk cracks or any rough surface. I use 6" casters and don't have to worry nearly as much at being dumped out of my chair the way I would if they were tiny ones.

[sjean423]

Yup, I like big casters too, I got small ones stuck in a sidewalk grate in Boston when I was still in rehab, and I thought I would never get free (my PT was making me figure it out ..... the meanie!)

My chair is a Quickie, and I am happy with it as well. It is a rigid, and I can talk people through breaking it down pretty easily, altho' a folding would probably be simpler in that aspect.

[Handsome Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Eileen

My manual chairs have all be Quickie HP2 in modern times. They are well made, reliable, and easy to get parts for. I know that a lot of people love their rigid chairs, but the plain fact is that if you are going out with other people in various car models it is far easier and faster to tell them just to pull up the seat to fold it than it is to break it down into pieces. I would never have anything but a folding chair, personally. Some people think small casters are the coolest things out there, but they are a real pain in sidewalk cracks or any rough surface. I use 6" casters and don't have to worry nearly as much at being dumped out of my chair the way I would if they were tiny ones.

You make a good point about 3" casters. I suggest 8" casters for those who enjoy and/or have to roll on grass or dirt on a routine basis. Low level paras who can roll chair on 2 wheels can function with 3" casters,but most who are outdoors use the larger casters.
Caster size seems to be overlooked by many when buying a new chair.

[chriZ]

I love my TiLite ZR.

[DaleB]

More critical than brand is the fit. I know, it's obvious, but it bears mentioning. Nothing compromises the pushing experience like (even a minor) fit issue. Go adjustable, IMO, to try different things. Particularly if this is a first manual chair.

[emie14]

Can I get the Ti Lite ZRA with power assist?

[emie14]

What Quickie would be best for me?

[Handsome Wheeler]

Originally Posted by emie14

What Quickie would be best for me?

You need to try some chairs and decide for yourself. Can you ask any chair users in your home town? Your chair will have to fit your specific needs.
Do you gave van or car? Do you want rigid or folding?

[emie14]

I was thinking folding cuz we can get it in the car better but we are working on getting a van so I dont know.