When one has one pair of shoes, they get wetter, dirtier and require a lot more
attention, than if you had a dozen pairs ... of shoes. PWD's are usually
singular, unless one as a backup chair or has access to another one.
Wheelchairs are built for indoor mobility, but most take them out and about.
Without annual pit stops for repairs PWDs will require lots of parts. Most
chairs are made in the Republic of China, by Chinese, using parts and
components made in China. Some chairs are built in other countries in Europe
and Australia/ New Zealand. In order for some competitive companies that have
contracts with several government agencies that require MADE IN AMERICA, they
will import parts and components and assemble them here. 50%, means Made in
the USA.
Remember that no matter the manufacturer or the year, it will require repairs.
Just make sure that those who evaluate and make the repairs, can also obtain
the necessary parts in a timely fashion.
Are you in a competitive bid area?
Best Wishes
-----Original Message-----
From: diannal767 <diannal...@aol.com>
To: swlabr <swl...@gmail.com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 3, 2015 7:26 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
Have you had to make many repairs in the first 5 yrs? My xp is only 5 yrs old
and has had countless repairs. I'm also trying to get away from Invacare &
their parts.
-----Original Message-----
From: Fragile <swl...@gmail.com>
To: diannal767 <diannal...@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 3, 2015 5:09 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
I bought a Quantum 600 about seven years ago, it was nice inside the house, but
outdoors it had trouble with traction while going in reverse. They may have
improved the suspension system since then, don't know. I now have a Permobil,
like it a lot better.
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:25 PM, <diannal...@aol.com> wrote:
It's time for me to order a new chair and I am thinking about a Quatum. If
anyone has one....do you like it? Thinking about tilt. Are they made for
driving adaptations on the bottom?
Dianna
