Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Eric Olson]

  
  
My feeling has always been if it ain't broke...  


On 7/29/2016 8:42 PM, Larry Willis
  wrote:


  
  Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My
advisor wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any
of you familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com
and tell me what you think. I value your opinion. I currently
use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


  
  
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Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
  From: Bobbie Humphreys 
  Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?
  

  
  
I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use
to write with?
  I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
apply much or any pressure.
  Bobbie
  
  Smile Everyday

  


  



	
		
			

			
		
		
			
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Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Eric Olson]

  
  
My bed is 20 years old and on it's last legs but all Medicare
  pays for is a crappy semi-electric thing.  That would be a
  downgrade to my current bed.


On 7/31/2016 2:56 PM, Bobbie Humphreys
  wrote:


  
  I got a band new Hill Rom hospital bed AND a Hill Rom hi tec
alternating pressure mattress, the VERY best they have just this
year.
  I've been having sores on my butt for
25 years or more.
  I've been in bed since Christmas and
my wound is healed ... almost.
  But, I got 2 different sores since
I've been in bed turning and on the supper duper mattress.
  I'm so ready to just get up and
live. But I'm talking about getting up 3 days a week for just
7-8 hours per day.
  Bobbie

Smile Everyday
  
On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:03 PM, cviewe...@aol.com wrote:

  
  

  
  
  
With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes,
  stay in bed 24/7.  I have been there, done that. It took 6
  months to clear.  I use a Roho and am pressure sore free
  now.
Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to
  go to the wound center every week until it cleared.For 6
  months the only time I was off my butt was the day I went
  to the wound center. Never want to do that again.   Rose
 

  In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern
Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com
writes:
  I have had a pressure sore on
  my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses to heal.
  I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I
  got a roho shortly thereafter. It healed other sores
  but not this one. I thought I would give this one a
  try.
  
  -- Forwarded message --
  From: <cviewe...@aol.com>
  Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
  To: lwillis82...@gmail.com
  
  
  
  Is your current Roho not working? I have used
a Roho for more than 30 years and would be
afraid to go to something else and possibly get
a pressure sore. Rose
   
  
In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M.
  Eastern Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com
  writes:

Hey guys. I am trying to get a new
  chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to
  get a new style cushion by Ride Designs.
  Any of you familiar with it? Take a look
  at ridedesigns.com and
  tell me what you think. I value your
  opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
  Larry WILLIS
  
  Larry Willis
  Retired and proud of it
  
  


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  Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM
EDT
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?

  


  I wanted to ask what kind of
  pens dose everybody use to write with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen
  that I don't need to apply much or any
  pressure.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday
  

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Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[diannal767]

I s agree as well. I have mantle cell lymphoma, a cousin to leukemia. 
Diagnosed in 2013. By all studies, it could return in 3 yrs in which chemo will 
have no effect. There has been a pill that came out in 2014. If my body can't 
tolerate it, I'm done! So there comes a time in which we have to look at the 
quality of life!!!
Dianna (still dealing with a stage 4 wound since last summer)


I sooo agree with you Larry
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

On Jul 31, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> wrote:



I know relieving all pressure is absolutely essential to healing a pressure 
sore. But I simply refuse to stay in bed for six months. I know it sounds awful 
negative, but I refuse to waste six months of life on a miserable bed stay. 
I'll soon be 65, and will be 45 years post next Sunday, Aug 7. Like Joan, I 
choose to roll the dice. Whatever the outcome, I'll live with it.or die 
with it. Regardless, I'll face this world with my ass in the saddle. Larry 
Willis






-Original Message-
From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
To: Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com>
Cc: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 31, 2016 8:33 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question



I sooo agree with you Larry
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

On Jul 31, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> wrote:



I know relieving all pressure is absolutely essential to healing a pressure 
sore. But I simply refuse to stay in bed for six months. I know it sounds awful 
negative, but I refuse to waste six months of life on a miserable bed stay. 
I'll soon be 65, and will be 45 years post next Sunday, Aug 7. Like Joan, I 
choose to roll the dice. Whatever the outcome, I'll live with it.or die 
with it. Regardless, I'll face this world with my ass in the saddle. Larry 
Willis

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it




Begin forwarded message:



From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
Date: July 31, 2016 at 3:56:55 PM EDT
To: cviewe...@aol.com
Cc: lwillis82...@gmail.com, quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question




I got a band new Hill Rom hospital bed AND a Hill Rom hi tec alternating 
pressure mattress, the VERY best they have just this year.
I've been having sores on my butt for 25 years or more.
I've been in bed since Christmas and my wound is healed ... almost.
But, I got 2 different sores since I've been in bed turning and on the supper 
duper mattress.
I'm so ready to just get up and live. But I'm talking about getting up 3 
days a week for just 7-8 hours per day.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:03 PM, cviewe...@aol.com wrote:



With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7.  I have 
been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear.  I use a Roho and am pressure 
sore free now.
Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound center 
every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my butt was 
the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again.   Rose
 

In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
I have   had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses to 
heal. I   got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho shortly  
 thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I would give   
this one a try.

-- Forwarded message --
From:   <cviewe...@aol.com>
Date: Saturday,   July 30, 2016
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
To: lwillis82...@gmail.com


  
  
Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30   years 
and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure   sore. 
Rose
  
 
  
  
In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
  

Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me 
to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? 
Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your 
opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis 
Retired and proud of it





Begin forwarded message:



  
Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Bobbie Humphreys   <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
Date: July 27,   2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L]   Pens?



  
I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write   with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need   to apply much or any  
 pressure.
Bobbie

Smile   Everyday

=

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Bobbie Humphreys]

I sooo agree with you Larry
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

> On Jul 31, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I know relieving all pressure is absolutely essential to healing a pressure 
> sore. But I simply refuse to stay in bed for six months. I know it sounds 
> awful negative, but I refuse to waste six months of life on a miserable bed 
> stay. I'll soon be 65, and will be 45 years post next Sunday, Aug 7. Like 
> Joan, I choose to roll the dice. Whatever the outcome, I'll live with 
> it.or die with it. Regardless, I'll face this world with my ass in the 
> saddle. Larry Willis
> 
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
> 
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
>> Date: July 31, 2016 at 3:56:55 PM EDT
>> To: cviewe...@aol.com
>> Cc: lwillis82...@gmail.com, quad-list@eskimo.com
>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
>> 
>> I got a band new Hill Rom hospital bed AND a Hill Rom hi tec alternating 
>> pressure mattress, the VERY best they have just this year.
>> I've been having sores on my butt for 25 years or more.
>> I've been in bed since Christmas and my wound is healed ... almost.
>> But, I got 2 different sores since I've been in bed turning and on the 
>> supper duper mattress.
>> I'm so ready to just get up and live. But I'm talking about getting up 3 
>> days a week for just 7-8 hours per day.
>> Bobbie
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:03 PM, cviewe...@aol.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7.  I 
>>> have been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear.  I use a Roho and am 
>>> pressure sore free now.
>>> Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound 
>>> center every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my 
>>> butt was the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again.   
>>> Rose
>>>  
>>> In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
>>> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
>>> I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses 
>>> to heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho 
>>> shortly thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I 
>>> would give this one a try.
>>> 
>>> -- Forwarded message --
>>> From: <cviewe...@aol.com>
>>> Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
>>> To: lwillis82...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 years 
>>> and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure 
>>> sore. Rose
>>>  
>>> In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
>>> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
>>> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me 
>>> to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? 
>>> Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your 
>>> opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS
>>> 
>>> Larry Willis
>>> Retired and proud of it
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> 
>>>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>>>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
>>>> Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
>>>> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
>>>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
>>>> I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any 
>>>> pressure.
>>>> Bobbie
>>>> 
>>>> Smile Everyday
>>> =
>>> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Bobbie Humphreys]

I got a band new Hill Rom hospital bed AND a Hill Rom hi tec alternating 
pressure mattress, the VERY best they have just this year.
I've been having sores on my butt for 25 years or more.
I've been in bed since Christmas and my wound is healed ... almost.
But, I got 2 different sores since I've been in bed turning and on the supper 
duper mattress.
I'm so ready to just get up and live. But I'm talking about getting up 3 
days a week for just 7-8 hours per day.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

> On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:03 PM, cviewe...@aol.com wrote:
> 
> With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7.  I have 
> been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear.  I use a Roho and am 
> pressure sore free now.
> Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound 
> center every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my 
> butt was the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again.   
> Rose
>  
> In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
> I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses to 
> heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho shortly 
> thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I would give 
> this one a try.
> 
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: <cviewe...@aol.com>
> Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
> To: lwillis82...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 years 
> and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure sore. 
> Rose
>  
> In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:
> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to 
> get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? Take a 
> look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your opinion. I 
> currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS
> 
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
> 
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
>> Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
>> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
>> I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any 
>> pressure.
>> Bobbie
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
> =
> 

RE: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Joan Anglin]

I think it's very important to remember that each of us is very different.
We ask for opinions, and many times a solution or partial solution is found
in the answers.  However, because of our differences, sometimes it is not.

25 years ago I was bitten by a brown recluse spider.  This was back before
the destructiveness of their bite was widely known.  The poison spread and
tunneled throughout my right thigh and hip.  It required extensive surgery,
and took almost a year before we were done.  As a result I had to learn to
sit differently, which eventually led to a sore in my groin.

Over the years we tried everything, staying in bed, roho cushion, wound
vacuum, all ineffective in the long run.  During eight years of that time I
was unable to get insurance because I did not qualify for Social Security
disability.  After a particularly nasty flare up and six months in a sand
bed, a very kind and generous plastic surgeon who treated me for years and
charged me $25.00 a visit, said I had a couple of options.

Continue treating this and doing all the preventive staying in bed etc. etc.
which led to no life to speak of, or get up and start a life treating this
wound.  I made the decision to just deal with it.  17 years later I still
have the wound, it has only flared up a couple of times but considering
where it is located it is understandable.  I go to wound care once a month,
and we watch it like a hawk.

For me it was the right decision, at 77 I know that my skin is becoming more
fragile and I am glad for the years when I was able to fully live my life.
Luckily I have been fortunate in having no other pressure sores that have
ever developed into serious problems.

I am not advocating my solution for anyone else, but I'm just putting it
forth to point out that we are all different.  Have a great day everyone,
and enjoy the warm weather.

 

From: cviewe...@aol.com [mailto:cviewe...@aol.com] 
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 7:03 PM
To: lwillis82...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

 

With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7.  I
have been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear.  I use a Roho and am
pressure sore free now.

Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound
center every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my
butt was the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again.
Rose

 

In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
<mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:

I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses
to heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho
shortly thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I
would give this one a try.

-- Forwarded message --
From: < <mailto:cviewe...@aol.com> cviewe...@aol.com>
Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
To:  <mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com> lwillis82...@gmail.com



Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 years
and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure
sore. Rose

 

In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lwillis82...@gmail.com');>
lwillis82...@gmail.com writes:

Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to
get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? Take a
look at  <http://ridedesigns.com/> ridedesigns.com and tell me what you
think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis 

Retired and proud of it

 


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Resent-From:  <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','quad-list@eskimo.com');>
quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Bobbie Humphreys <
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com');>
bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
To:  <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','quad-list@eskimo.com');>
quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?

I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any
pressure.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

=

 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[diannal767]

I sit in the foam/air combo which keeps me more stable. the air is only in the 
back. this cushion is meant for people with or has had skin breakdown. I sat in 
a gel for 25 yrs with no problems and like you lori, was up for the whole day 
and yes, I had no problems until I got my new quatrum. the rep did not adjust 
the cushion flush to the back which allowed my cheeks to hang over the edge of 
the back of the cushion. I drive and yes I sit much higher. it's strange but I 
got use to it. my head is very close to the door post. i'm 5'2 with short arms 
and sit close to the steering wheel. had to be that way so I could reach 
everything! Happy Birthday Lori!!!




I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial tuberousities 
safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle wound on both of 
them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along with breathing room 
down there.





-Original Message-
From: Lori Michaelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com>
To: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2016 3:30 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question




I have never had a problem with "pressure" no matter what Cushion I have used. 
Further, I never needed a "special" cushion until all of these rehab chairs 
that began to come out around 1999 came with seat plates rather than bucket 
seats. I digress, when I came home from rehab in 1980 in first Wheelchair 
[Everest and Jennings] it had a seat plate I sat up on a foam/gel cushion 
whereby I got a little sore on my tailbone.


I did not have any problem with any wounds until they came out with these 
latest chairs. After my Everest and Jennings [of which I sat in for only 4 or 5 
years) I had a wheelchair called a Fortress Scientific that I sat in for 14 
years, 14 hours a day without shifting my weight, and it was just a very 
comfortable bucket seat with nothing underneath my butt except for a thick area 
of air which was below the seat part of the bucket seat. I never had one... 
single... skin breakdown over those 14 years.


However, it is just another way for the people who come out with wheelchairs 
and cushions and all of that stuff to keep the money rolling in. Sorry to sound 
so cynical, but it is true.


I was just encouraged [by someone on this list fairly recently] to try it since 
the Roho cushions have always had me weeble wobbling all over the place. I 
began using the Roho cushions after having a Stage III wound. I have not been 
able to try another kind [like the ride design cushions] but being held more 
stable and sitting lower to the ground. Instead of buying high-profile Roho 
question that always has to be "maintained" when I now do not have someone to 
maintain it. Except for faithful Tom Borcherding... the president of Roho. 
Which I can't thank him enough for!


For the longest time I have been wanting to ask people on the list how they are 
able to see out of there van windows??? 


This is simply because ever since I have gotten one of the latest rehab power 
chairs (whether it be Permobil or Quantum which basically all sit at a high 
level because of the tilt features) and then have had to put a Roho Cushion on 
top of such a high sitting chair... I sit so high in my conversion vehicles 
(even with a 10 inch drop floor!) that I can't see anything except the road in 
front of me. I can't even see road signs. 


I am the passenger and no matter who my driver is... my chin is level with 
their forehead! 


I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial tuberousities 
safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle wound on both of 
them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along with breathing room 
down there.


~Lori 





On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> wrote:


Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to 
get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? Take a 
look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your opinion. I 
currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it




Begin forwarded message:



Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?



I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any 
pressure.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday








-- 


"Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and heart 
and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Lori Michaelson]

I have never had a problem with "pressure" no matter what Cushion I have
used. Further, I never needed a "special" cushion until all of these rehab
chairs that began to come out around 1999 came with seat plates rather than
bucket seats. I digress, when I came home from rehab in 1980 in first
Wheelchair [Everest and Jennings] it had a seat plate I sat up on a
foam/gel cushion whereby I got a little sore on my tailbone.

I did not have any problem with any wounds until they came out with these
latest chairs. After my Everest and Jennings [of which I sat in for only 4
or 5 years) I had a wheelchair called a Fortress Scientific that I sat in
for 14 years, 14 hours a day without shifting my weight, and it was just a
very comfortable bucket seat with nothing underneath my butt except for a
thick area of air which was below the seat part of the bucket seat. I never
had one... single... skin breakdown over those 14 years.

However, it is just another way for the people who come out with
wheelchairs and cushions and all of that stuff to keep the money rolling
in. Sorry to sound so cynical, but it is true.

I was just encouraged [by someone on this list fairly recently] to try it
since the Roho cushions have always had me weeble wobbling all over the
place. I began using the Roho cushions after having a Stage III wound. I
have not been able to try another kind [like the ride design cushions] but
being held more stable and sitting lower to the ground. Instead of buying
high-profile Roho question that always has to be "maintained" when I now do
not have someone to maintain it. Except for faithful Tom Borcherding... the
president of Roho. Which I can't thank him enough for!

For the longest time I have been wanting to ask people on the list how they
are able to see out of there van windows???

This is simply because ever since I have gotten one of the latest rehab
power chairs (whether it be Permobil or Quantum which basically all sit at
a high level because of the tilt features) and then have had to put a Roho
Cushion on top of such a high sitting chair... I sit so high in my
conversion vehicles (even with a 10 inch drop floor!) that I can't see
anything except the road in front of me. I can't even see road signs.

I am the passenger and no matter who my driver is... my chin is level with
their forehead!

I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial
tuberousities safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle
wound on both of them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along
with breathing room down there.

~Lori


On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Larry Willis 
wrote:

> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me
> to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it?
> Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your
> opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com
> *From:* Bobbie Humphreys 
> *Date:* July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
> *Subject:* *[QUAD-L] Pens?*
>
> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
> I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any
> pressure.
> Bobbie
>
> Smile Everyday
>
>


-- 
"Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and
heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[alcibiates2]

Contour seats have to be designed to fit you. If it's meant to fit everyone it 
will just cause you more problems. I personally need a seat that reclines and 
can tilt in space. I do know it's possible to get Contour seats that can do 
this. Car seats are made to recline an automotive manufacturers have been 
studying the way people sit for a long time much longer then wheelchair 
manufacturers. I'm absolutely certain that Contour seats can be made to fit 
into wheelchairs without risking sores.
I get a little upset when I get into a car seat that is more comfortable then 
my wheelchair and reclines electrically yet nothing like it is available in a 
wheelchair. Let's face it a Roho seat maybe the height of comfort in 
wheelchairs but it looks like crap. I think it's about time some wheelchairs 
had a little bit more Style.
Best wishes to all
John



 Original message 
From: greg <g...@eskimo.com> 
Date: 07/30/2016  12:04 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg


> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[diannal767]

I currently have a stage 4 wound and NSN (national seating & mobility) put me 
on a Roho Hybrid Elite which is foam/air combo but they suggested otherwise, 
try the Ride Designs by Java. So it must be a good cushion.
Dianna


I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H**
 



 
 
 
 On Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:04 AM, greg <g...@eskimo.com> wrote:

  

 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg




> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it








-Original Message-
From: Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net>
To: greg <g...@eskimo.com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2016 12:39 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question



I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H**
 



 
 
 
 On Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:04 AM, greg <g...@eskimo.com> wrote:

  

 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg




> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday




  
 
  

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Danny Hearn]

I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H** 

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:04 AM, greg  wrote:
 

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always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will be a 
better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.Greg

> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor> wants me to 
> get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you> familiar with it? Take a 
> look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what> you think. I value your opinion. I 
> currently use a roho. Thanks,> Larry WILLIS>> Larry WillisRetired and proud 
> of it>>> Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com>> 
> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July>> 27, 2016 at 
> 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:>> [QUAD-L] Pens?>> I 
> wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write>> with? I'm 
> looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to>> apply much or any 
> pressure. Bobbie Smile Everyday

  

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[greg]

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg
> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Bob Vogel]

Hi Eric,

I have been using the ROHO Quadtro cushions since 2005.  I started out on a 3 
high (custom) and
now I use a ROHO High Profile Quadtro and used a regular style cushion before 
that.  The ROHO Quadtro is just as tough as a standard ROHO.  One time I had 
the right rear part of a cushion go flat--it was because I was using a borrowed 
chair that was digging into the cushion.

Bobbie, in my survey of one if you like the regular high profile ROHO you 
will love the Quadtro--it
helps in positioning.

Eric, where is the cushion developing a hole? Is it possible something on your 
chair is doing this?  You have
probably already checked this out, but it is worth looking into.

Bob V



 From: Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com
To: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com 
Cc: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net; c5sc...@gmail.com 
c5sc...@gmail.com; Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; 
quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
 


I saw an ad for this one that looked interesting http://www.aquilacorp.com/



On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com wrote:

Dan,
     I'm so glad I read your post about you having a bunch of trouble with the 
Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering getting one, but now I'm not 
going to. I've been using the regular high profile for over 10+ years without 
any problems.
Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor cycle 

Smile Everyday

On Feb 12, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:


Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? 
I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every 
one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear 
sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! 
Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may 
need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to 
contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there 
anymore. Dan H**


From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
 


Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
need to get off your butt.


Eric W Rudd



Sent from Windows Mail


From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com


Hi all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[wheelchair]

Thanks  Jim..  I've mentioned this site before
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/14/2014 12:17:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
jlu...@eskimo.com writes:

I saw an ad for this one that looked interesting http://www.aquilacorp.com/


On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Gmail _bobbiehumphreys7@gmail.com_ 
(mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com)  wrote:


Dan,
 I'm so glad I read your post about you having a  bunch of trouble with 
the Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering  getting one, but now 
I'm not going to. I've been using the regular high  profile for over 10+ 
years without any problems.
Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor  cycle 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Nan]

I tried an Aquila cushion and sent it back because the bladders kept deflating. 
 This was when it was new to the market, however and may be a very good product 
now.  If anyone tries one, I'd like to hear about it!

I have also tried the Quatro.  I had problems with sores caused by the seams 
where the four chambers meet.  I was really disappointed that it didn't work 
out because I have scoliosis and sit harder on one side -  it sounded so 
promising.

I have had the best success with the high profile Roho.  I've been sitting for 
nearly 46 years and my skin is super fragile.  As long as it has just the right 
amount of air in it, I can sit all day. If I lose air it is very hard to 
'tweek' it back.  When that happens I really need another pressure mapping and 
sometimes it's a big hassle because of my insurance.  It works though ... when 
will they figure out that prevention is cheaper than fixing?

Nan
Have a good day!



On Friday, February 14, 2014 8:12 AM, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com 
wrote:
 
Thanks  Jim..  I've mentioned this site before
Best Wishes
 
In a message dated 2/14/2014 12:17:09 A.M. Central Standard Time, 
jlu...@eskimo.com writes:
I saw an ad for this one that looked interesting http://www.aquilacorp.com/



On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com wrote:

Dan,
     I'm so glad I read your post about you having a  bunch of trouble with 
the Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering  getting one, but now I'm 
not going to. I've been using the regular high  profile for over 10+ years 
without any problems.
Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor  cycle 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Jim Lubin]

I saw an ad for this one that looked interesting http://www.aquilacorp.com/


On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com wrote:

 Dan,
  I'm so glad I read your post about you having a bunch of trouble with
 the Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering getting one, but now
 I'm not going to. I've been using the regular high profile for over 10+
 years without any problems.
 Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor cycle

 Smile Everyday

 On Feb 12, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:

 Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section
 type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the
 quatroLately every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the
 back left side where my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now
 this week it began doing it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to
 fill it many times each day..I may need to go back to the regular old
 type, I'm waiting for my service place to contact me..they have got real
 slow and don't seem to care about clients there anymore. Dan H**

*From:* c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
 *To:* Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
 quad-list@eskimo.com
 *Sent:* Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
 *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

  Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you
 still need to get off your butt.

 Eric W Rudd

 Sent from Windows Mail

 *From:* Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com
 *Sent:* Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM
 *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com

 Hi all,

 I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

 I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

 Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

 Thanks.

 Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[wheelchair]

Hiya Gus!   A seating and positioning clinic, can evaluate you  for the 
best cushion... FOR YOUR BODY.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/11/2014 5:49:28 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
gus...@hotmail.com writes:

Hi  all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've  pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best  cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi  iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Cviewer62]

I have had good luck with a RO-HO for over 30 years.   Rose
 
 
In a message dated 2/11/2014 6:49:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gus...@hotmail.com writes:

Hi  all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've  pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best  cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi  iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Danny Hearn]

Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? 
I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every 
one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear 
sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! 
Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may 
need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to 
contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there 
anymore. Dan H**

 


 From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
  


 
Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
need to get off your butt.

Eric W Rudd



Sent from Windows Mail

From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎11‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Hi all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[c5sci97]

Dan


It’s the regular Hi-Profile.  I seem to remember having the same problems w/ my 
quatro select.


Eric W Rudd






Sent from Windows Mail





From: Danny Hearn
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 ‎10‎:‎11‎ ‎AM
To: c5sc...@gmail.com, Gustavo Ortiz Estrada, quad-list@eskimo.com





Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? 
I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every 
one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear 
sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! 
Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may 
need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to 
contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there 
anymore. Dan H**







From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
 





Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
need to get off your butt.




Eric W Rudd






Sent from Windows Mail





From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎11‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com




Hi all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Danny Hearn]

Thank you Eric and KK--I think I'll have to go back to regular hi-profile. Dan 
H**

 


 From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
quad-list@eskimo.com; Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net 
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
  


 
Dan

It’s the regular Hi-Profile.  I seem to remember having the same problems w/ my 
quatro select.

Eric W Rudd



Sent from Windows Mail

From: Danny Hearn
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 ‎10‎:‎11‎ ‎AM
To: c5sc...@gmail.com, Gustavo Ortiz Estrada, quad-list@eskimo.com

Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? 
I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every 
one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear 
sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! 
Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may 
need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to 
contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there 
anymore. Dan H**
 


 From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
  


Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
need to get off your butt.

Eric W Rudd



Sent from Windows Mail

From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎11‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Hi all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[Gmail]

Dan,
 I'm so glad I read your post about you having a bunch of trouble with the 
Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering getting one, but now I'm not 
going to. I've been using the regular high profile for over 10+ years without 
any problems.
Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor cycle 

Smile Everyday

 On Feb 12, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
 
 Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section 
 type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately 
 every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where 
 my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing 
 it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each 
 day..I may need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my 
 service place to contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care 
 about clients there anymore. Dan H**
 
 From: c5sc...@gmail.com c5sc...@gmail.com
 To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada gus...@hotmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com 
 quad-list@eskimo.com 
 Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
 
 Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
 need to get off your butt.
 
 Eric W Rudd
 
 Sent from Windows Mail
 
 From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
 Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎11‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
 To: quad-list@eskimo.com
 
 Hi all,
 
 I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.
 
 I need a cushion because I've pression sore.
 
 Can you tell me what is the best cushion?
 
 Thanks.
 
 Enviado desde mi iPod
 
 
 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[c5sci97]

Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs.  A good cushion is key but you still 
need to get off your butt.


Eric W Rudd






Sent from Windows Mail





From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎11‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com




Hi all,

I'm a quad C5 for 8 years.

I need a cushion because I've pression sore.

Can you tell me what is the best cushion?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi iPod

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Dana Wray]

Amber anyone ever talking about trying one other than Lori Was talking about it 
at one point. Her and she doesn't seem long enough for something that 
expensive. I asked my wound care doctors about it number of years ago and they 
didn't know much about it other than they didn't think it would be worth the 
money. I would Not want to try if I had insurance paying 80% and I don't. 
Written about it on the site called can cure. That might Not be the right name.
Dana

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 12, 2013, at 6:05 PM, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote:

 has anyone tried one of these cushions from Aquilai.
 The Airpulse PK2, it circulates air with a pump, you can control the time, 
 and air pressure. It sounds great, but is $3500.
 I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having one.
 It only has a one year warranty and that worries me. For that much money I'd 
 want at least five years, you can buy an extra one year warranty for 250.
 Greg
 

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Dana Wray]

Great to hear that it actually works. I wonder why It only has a one-year 
warranty.
Dana

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 12, 2013, at 6:07 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:

 It works and I've suggest it before for those prone to skin breakdown and 
 pressure sores.
 Best Wishes
  
 In a message dated 6/12/2013 6:05:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
 g...@eskimo.com writes:
 has anyone tried one of these cushions from Aquilai.
 The Airpulse PK2, it circulates air with a pump, you can control the time, 
 and air pressure. Itsounds great, but is $3500.
 I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having one.
 It only has a one year warranty and that worries me. For that much money I'd 
 want at least five years, you can buy an extra one year warranty for 250.
 Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[wheelchair]

It works and I've suggest it before for those prone to skin breakdown and  
pressure sores.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 6/12/2013 6:05:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
g...@eskimo.com writes:

has  anyone tried one of these cushions from Aquilai.
The Airpulse PK2, it  circulates air with a pump, you can control the time, 
and air pressure. It  sounds great, but is $3500.
I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having  one.
It only has a one year warranty and that worries me. For that much  money 
I'd want at least five years, you can buy an extra one year warranty for  250.
Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Nan]

I tried one years ago when they first came out.  I was not impressed and went 
back to a Roho product.  I went from a low profile  to the high profile quatro. 
 I still get sores occasionally ... mostly shears, but I have yet to find a 
better cushion.

Nan



 From: greg g...@eskimo.com
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:05 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] cushion
 

has anyone tried one of these cushions from Aquilai.
The Airpulse PK2, it circulates air with a pump, you can control the time, and 
air pressure. It sounds great, but is $3500.
I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having one.
It only has a one year warranty and that worries me. For that much money I'd 
want at least five years, you can buy an extra one year warranty for 250.
Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion

[kathy]

Hi. Thanks for the info. I've been trying to find a cushion for some time. I
ve been bedridden for over a year with a chronic sore. Finally, got it
healed for the second time without having to undergo surgery. I haven't been
able to find a cushion that doesn't cause problems. I've gone as far as
purchasing an alternating cushion. It turned out to cause the most breakdown
 I'm tired of living my life in bed. How long have you had yours and how is
it working? 
Kathy 
 
 
 
 
---Original Message---
 
From: Mike Vestal
Date: 3/8/2012 11:28:43 AM
To: quad-list
Subject: [QUAD-L] Cushion
 
hi,  I wanted to recommend a cushion for everyone.  It's from Aspen Seating
out of Colorado.  They form the cushion to your bottom, so it's made
specifically for you.  Takes away all the pressure points.  I love mine!
 
Mike C-6 post 42 yrs.
 

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[~LittleQuad~]

i'd stick with the roho if you've had good 1 so farsometimes change isn't 
good.

Dylan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Hi Fellow Quads, I'm about to get a new 
cushion with my new chair. I am 
asking you quads, particularly c5/6 or above complete (and if there are any 
of u out there who, like me, are thin/tall and have a hard time putting on 
weight, it would be helpful), who can give me some input/advice on a worthy 
cushion to meet my needs. I wish I could have one with a pressure gauge and 
perhaps even a sort of pressure mapping device built in. That would be 
awesome. The best cushion I have had to date has been the high profile 
Quatro Roho. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time, 
Dylan

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Ms Linda Ferrell]

Hi guess this is for Dylan regarding a cushion. My Chair Tech says the hi 
profile roho is best for quads who can't move. I met another quad that had a 
mold made after pressure mapping. This cushion is called Ride Designs R1 
Cushion.
Lindaf

RE: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Elizabeth Treston]

Every arse is different.  Get yours pressured mapped. It's simple. They
slide a black cloth between you and cushion and any pressure shows up red on
a computer screen 

-Original Message-
From: Dylan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:45 PM
To: Quad-List
Subject: [QUAD-L] cushion

Hi Fellow Quads, I'm about to get a new cushion with my new chair. I am
asking you quads, particularly c5/6 or above complete (and if there are any
of u out there who, like me, are thin/tall and have a hard time putting on
weight, it would be helpful), who can give me some input/advice on a worthy
cushion to meet my needs. I wish I could have one with a pressure gauge and
perhaps even a  sort of pressure mapping device built in. That would be
awesome. The best cushion I have had to date has been  the high profile
Quatro Roho. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time,
Dylan

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Bill_J]

Good luck finding a pressure mapping computer.  We couldn't find one that would 
map me.

Bill age 56
C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68
Leesburg, FL
Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
  - Original Message - 
  From: Elizabeth Treston 
  To: 'Dylan' ; 'Quad-List' 
  Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:17 PM
  Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] cushion


  Every arse is different.  Get yours pressured mapped. It's simple. They
  slide a black cloth between you and cushion and any pressure shows up red on
  a computer screen 

  -Original Message-
  From: Dylan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:45 PM
  To: Quad-List
  Subject: [QUAD-L] cushion

  Hi Fellow Quads, I'm about to get a new cushion with my new chair. I am
  asking you quads, particularly c5/6 or above complete (and if there are any
  of u out there who, like me, are thin/tall and have a hard time putting on
  weight, it would be helpful), who can give me some input/advice on a worthy
  cushion to meet my needs. I wish I could have one with a pressure gauge and
  perhaps even a  sort of pressure mapping device built in. That would be
  awesome. The best cushion I have had to date has been  the high profile
  Quatro Roho. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time,
  Dylan

Re: [QUAD-L] cushion

[Dan T]

Dylan, If the Quattro Roho is working for you without any problems with it I 
would suggest that you stick with it.  The old saying, if it ain't broke don't 
fix it holds true here.  If your Quattro is nearing five years old or older you 
might consider getting a new one as the average life of one is five years.
If you are having trouble sitting on the Quattro, Roho makes a series of 
Quattro select cushions that you might want to look into.
Also if you're having trouble on the Quattro you might want to look into Ride 
Design custom cushion.  They do a molding of your behind and the cushion is 
supposed to suspend your ischial tuberosities and work like a type of orthotic. 
 I have one and have been having trouble with it.  It has worked for most as it 
has a 95% success rate.
Have you been having trouble with pressure sores?  Let us know how you make 
out... Dan T.


Dylan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Hi Fellow Quads, I'm about to get a new 
cushion with my new chair. I am 
asking you quads, particularly c5/6 or above complete (and if there are any 
of u out there who, like me, are thin/tall and have a hard time putting on 
weight, it would be helpful), who can give me some input/advice on a worthy 
cushion to meet my needs. I wish I could have one with a pressure gauge and 
perhaps even a sort of pressure mapping device built in. That would be 
awesome. The best cushion I have had to date has been the high profile 
Quatro Roho. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time, 
Dylan

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion for Airline

[Dan T]

I have used a Roho when flying and I found that it became very hard and left 
marks.  If you have a Roho you might want to consider a different cushion for 
the flight.  Dan T.

kaye allard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  I just have them put my cushion on the 
sest before I sit down.
-k

  On 4/4/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED]  wrote:  Hi...anyone use 
a special cushion when flyingparticularly on long flights.
   
  Thanks!
  Paul c5/6





-- 
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. 
-Henry Miller 

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion for Airline

[kaye allard]

I just have them put my cushion on the sest before I sit down.
-k

On 4/4/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


 Hi...anyone use a special cushion when flyingparticularly on
long flights.

Thanks!
Paul c5/6





--
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine.
-Henry Miller