Thanks Wheelchair and Tom,
Where do you find trouble with not enough torque. Can you give me an
example where I can test the new chair to see if their nw motors cured that
problem. This new Redman is supposed to have new motors and the DME supplier-
is bringing it tommorrow. The DME has just returned from Redman's training in
AZ. He started out attempting to get me to settle for a Permobil again. Even
though I told him about the previous problem I had with Permobil, but he had
been sold on the availability of parts. After finding the Permobil presentation
still didn't get my necessary preassure releif.
Then the DME had Redman send a sales rep. over with an older model
chair. And the backrest actually broke while he was trying to adjust it to fit
me during the demonstration. That salesman didn't impress me or the DME with
his lack of knowledge of his product. But he was supposed to be getting the new
model chair with new and improved motors. Then was supposed to return for
another presentation. Instead the DME imformed me he was going to Redman's
school to be able to sale and when necesary repair any product he sales. This
DME lives 120 miles from my home. After he returned from their school he says
that after getting to know more about these wheelchairs. He actually feels
better about selling these than the Permobil he as been selling. Not that I
expected him to come back dissappointed in the poor quality. One question I
seem to have heard bad about Redman, it seems like I remember hearing that they
had fragile electronics. Does anyone know about that or anything else?
I have been a year without a wheelchair and as mentioned earlier. My
doctor said his PT said I have been blackballed as a trouble maker here in
Oklahoma. After being successful getting 2 State Senate bills passed and signed
by 2 Governors. I am excited to have a light at the end of the tunnel to get
out of bed and get active again. But I am trying to be cautious and not jump
into something I would regret. So I am asking for all you experts to help me
make a good decision. I have attached the link for this whelchair if anyone is
interested. http://www.redmanpowerchair.com/ The website says the
wheerlchair is self diagnosing under the history link. Anybody know what that
means? Glory to GOD & Thanks, Jim Rice
PS. Does anybody know a lady I remember in Oklahoma that owns a Redman?
----- Original Message -----
From: tom garbisch
To: quad list
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Redman wheelchair opinions please
Like W always says repairs, adjustments and service are the most important
thing in deciding on our chairs. I live in WI and have a redman standing
powerchair for three years now. But only seen a tech 2 times at $500.00+ a
visit. If it breaks down they will send parts but YOU have to get them on. If
you live near Arazona service might be better. I have trouble with not enough
tourqe when needed. There answer is to turn up acceleration. The chair works
good but service sucks here again your location is everthing.
Tom
c3-4 1998
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----- Original Message -----
From: Quadskydiver
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:35 PM
Subject: Redman wheelchair opinions please
Anybody have experience with a new Redman standing wheelchair? I have
used a Levo over 10 years, but it is past shot, and hard to get parts for. A
Permobil doesn't fit worth crap, and in 2000 the State furnished a new Permobil
with the seat pan installed upside down leaving the 1" support ridge standing
up into my sciatic nerve causing damage and severe pain every since. Your
expert experiences would be much appreciated.
Glory to GOD & Thanks,
Jim Rice
C-5&6 10 yrs. post
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