Lightweight manual recommendations for C4/5

Chaz19 · 08-02-2010, 07:42 PM

By the records, it looks like that I'm due for new manual. My current Ti-lite is no longer in production and as I'm looking around it looks like current manufacturers have been able to cut weight.

Any higher-level quads recommending ultralight rigid wheelchairs? My local seating clinic isn't up to par and I can't afford to travel to shepherd Center in Atlanta for expert advice. Any thoughts equipment gurus?

fuentejps · 08-02-2010, 07:46 PM

ti zr2 or colours razorblade. i am on my 3rd zr and i throw in/out of my car many times per day, no issues, i ran colours for 10 yrs prior. eclipses then razorblade

new dimension · 08-02-2010, 07:52 PM

Ti-lite..............Forget the Shepherd Center I know personally 4 patients (including my son) that left the Shepherd Center with chairs that did not fit properly and they should have never been prescribed or allowed to leave with them. They should be ashamed.......

Chaz19 · 08-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Thanks Fuente-The razor blade looks pretty streamlined and light. I'll have to give them both a demo. Although, I don't have nearly your strength and can't transfer independently. Which of the two would you say is lighter?

New–when I was there a little over five years ago–the lady that helped me was spot on. Although I imagine there must be quite amount of variability in the staff. That sucks.

fuentejps · 08-02-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaz19

thanks fuente-the razor blade looks pretty streamlined and light. I'll have to give them both a demo. Although, i don't have nearly your strength and can't transfer independently. Which of the two would you say is lighter?

New–when i was there a little over five years ago–the lady that helped me was spot on. Although i imagine there must be quite amount of variability in the staff. That sucks.

blade is lighter

Chaz19 · 08-04-2010, 08:34 AM

What about the quickie GTI? I'm trying to arrange some demos but before I start the full process. It looks like I need to be able to justify to insurance why ZRA 2 would be a better fit? I'm between two different insurance codes- the k0005 and k0009.

I'm trying to get my ducks in order before entering the seating clinic maze.

fuentejps · 08-04-2010, 08:47 AM

i wouldnt buy anything quickie

08-02-2010, 07:42 PM	#1
Chaz19 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston area Posts: 1,249	Lightweight manual recommendations for C4/5 By the records, it looks like that I'm due for new manual. My current Ti-lite is no longer in production and as I'm looking around it looks like current manufacturers have been able to cut weight. Any higher-level quads recommending ultralight rigid wheelchairs? My local seating clinic isn't up to par and I can't afford to travel to shepherd Center in Atlanta for expert advice. Any thoughts equipment gurus?

08-02-2010, 07:46 PM	#2
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,989	ti zr2 or colours razorblade. i am on my 3rd zr and i throw in/out of my car many times per day, no issues, i ran colours for 10 yrs prior. eclipses then razorblade __________________ John@bike-on.com c4/5 inc funtioning c6. 26 yrs post. sponsored athlete

08-04-2010, 08:47 AM	#7
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,989	i wouldnt buy anything quickie __________________ John@bike-on.com c4/5 inc funtioning c6. 26 yrs post. sponsored athlete

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08-02-2010, 07:52 PM	#3
new dimension Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Ti-lite..............Forget the Shepherd Center I know personally 4 patients (including my son) that left the Shepherd Center with chairs that did not fit properly and they should have never been prescribed or allowed to leave with them. They should be ashamed.......

08-02-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
Chaz19 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston area Posts: 1,249	Thanks Fuente-The razor blade looks pretty streamlined and light. I'll have to give them both a demo. Although, I don't have nearly your strength and can't transfer independently. Which of the two would you say is lighter? New–when I was there a little over five years ago–the lady that helped me was spot on. Although I imagine there must be quite amount of variability in the staff. That sucks.

08-04-2010, 08:34 AM	#6
Chaz19 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston area Posts: 1,249	What about the quickie GTI? I'm trying to arrange some demos but before I start the full process. It looks like I need to be able to justify to insurance why ZRA 2 would be a better fit? I'm between two different insurance codes- the k0005 and k0009. I'm trying to get my ducks in order before entering the seating clinic maze.