At'm Take Along

The weight and ease of transporting and putting this unit together

I have not had it long enough or used it enough to figure a weakness.

mary a. from havelock, nc (caregiver)

My husband is the one that needs the chair for distances. We used it for our granddaughters graduation.

I HAVE OWNED 3 WHEELCHAIRS IN THE 15 YEARS I HAVE NOT BEEN ABE TO WALK. IN THE 3 CHAIRS I HAVE OWNED THE AT'M TAKE ALONG CHAIR BY FAR IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE.

POWER

amy n. from cleveland, ok

39 YEARS OLD, QUADRAPLEGIC SINCE CAR ACCIDENT IN 1991

The product is lightweight and very easy to assemble.

There should be more clearance under the tip bars. A mileage gauge would be nice. It should have an optional larger (toward the front) footrest.

phyllis l. from hollister, ca

I am 64 years old, and I am unable to walk. Five years ago I developed an infection in the right hip and my artificial hip joint was removed.

Best transportable power chair in terms of features and looks. Very manuverable. Comfortable seat.

Joystick position not adjustable, except for left and right placement, if your arm is long, this will be a non-issue. Drive wheel design is interesting, but ultimately unreliable. The constant rubbing dramatically shortens the life of the wheel and inner tube causing premature tire and/or tube failure leaving the user stranded. A simple design change using a 12.5 inch child's bicycle wheel with a fixed spocket, a modified bicycle chain, and slight modification to the drive gears will greatly enhance the reliability of this otherwise wonderful chair. An Invacare representative at this year's New York Metro Abilities Expo in April told me that Invacare is replacing the inner tube tires with solid inserts due to problems with the air inner tube. I ordered the chair at the end of May hoping to get the new version. Unfortunately I still received the air inner tube version from their factory. I use this chair exclusively inside my house with hardwood floors. After five weeks a small crack developed in one of the inner tubes causing me to become bound to a manual wheelchair for days. A friend of mine took out the inner tube and noticed that there were alot of rubber shavings inside the wheel. Apparently the constant rubbing has taken its toll on the inner tube.

mario k. from little neck, ny

Cannot walk

light

none so far

john n. from glen ellyn, il (caregiver)

76 years old bad hip

List: ***It is a POWER chair that is truly transportable!**** For someone who doesn't "usually" use a chair and/or who needs a chair to "get out and about" because their chair is too heavy to "take with them" on trips, etc. this chair seems excellent! 1. Ease of transport...We took it on the airplane (we travel a great deal) and gate checked it. We wrapped the joy stick control in bubble wrap, put it on "free wheel", disconnected the battery, and sent it on its way. 2. Ease of assembly and disassembly: My husband can do this in a minute or so! No heavy battery, seat, or wheel case to fuss with and pull apart. Straining is gone! I can do it, too, but why? 3. Ease of lifting and placing for transport in car: It fits easily in trunk or back seat. I can't lift the base, but at 30 some pounds most of my friends and relatives can. It is "doable." A taxi person could help me if I was traveling alone. 4. Fast and smooth ride: It takes off and keeps up with everyone! I love that! 5. Comfortable: I use a small pillow for my lower back, but I don't need a cushion. Some people might use a seat cushion. The arms are comfortable and the joy stick is just right for me. I like the foot rest being like it is...it doesn't stick out and bump into things. 6. Nice places to store items. 7. High seat back. 8. Feels SAFE: I never fear tipping.

List: 1. The front wheels turn sideways sometimes if there is a low door jam, etc. This makes for a sudden stop. So, I have to be very careful when there is any rise. These wheels should be wider. 2. Rear wheel drive instead of center wheels drive makes turning on a "dime" impossible! (I am spoiled by my center wheel drive chair.) So in elevators, etc, it is a challenge, but I have learned to turn in many "tight" places. 3. The mechanism for making the wheels actually turn sticks out beyond the wheels so turning corners and getting through door ways is a challenge. They catch as you go through! I am getting better with this, though. 4. I wish the seat sagged just a little less so it would give me a little more support. But, this doesn't seem like a big problem. I would not use this chair as an "all of the time" chair because it isn't as comfortable or as easy to manipulate around tight places(as in a personal home) as many center drive wheel chairs. But, it is wonderful for trips and getting out..easy to use! I believe that is what the intended use was meant to be. For someone who needs a chair to "get out and about" this would be excellent!

marcia m. from dunwoody, ga

I have post polio syndrome: reduced mobility due to weakness, pain, fatigue, loss of strength, and need to conserve energy.

reasonable cost and light weight, easy to get into a car

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jonnie b. from mishicot, wi

65, lower back pain prevents walking any distance

inexpensive, light weight, sporty, easy to dissassemble for transport, fun to use.

The welds should be filed down smoother. When picking up the chair to transport on a recent outing, I felt some sharp spots at welds that could cause cuts to hands. The connection point, for the AC charger, under the joy-stick controller, was a little difficult to initially find and a little akward to plug into.

thomas f. from san francisco, ca (caregiver)

84 yrs., male. emphysema. TIA's. Married. Indep. living community.

Easy to lift and tranport. Quick assembly of 3 pieces.

Footrest is hard to put up and down for the rider. 2 side footrests would allow rider to stand up and get in easier.

lynne r. from chesapeake, va (caregiver)

86 yr. old who had an unsuccessful hip replacement. She has only a spacer and cannot put any weight on the leg.

Even distribution of weight of the three elements, chair, battery and wheel frame. Very simple and repeatable assembly in a very very short time frams. Entire disassembled vehicle fits in the truck of my car. [Lincoln TC]

None that I have experienced.

donal p. from frederick, md (caregiver)

woman 77 years old with Parkenson's and osteoporous and fractured her spine in two places. She however is able to walk and get around but not easily.

TRANSPORTABILITY

TAKES MORE STRENGTH TO ASSEMBLE THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT

susan c. from vancouver, wa

45, MS, FMS

weight, portability, comfort, great for travel

although the tires need inflating, the valve is in an almost inexcessible place. Seems to have great difficulty running on carpet in getting going from a standstill.

kathy w. from santa rosa, ca

68 year old male recovering from a stroke. very limited ability to walk.