After recent events where my SPINE is now to the point I am experiencing real problems when it comes to walking.. I can manage short distances before my lumbar region lower back gets extremely painful.

Deep penetrating gnawing pain. made worse when my neck now also reacts.. stiffness; PAIN.
A cracking sensation most unpleasant and borderline nausea..

It can take me days after to recover to some level of ease. I can do without this.. it is now beyond the point of me tolerating it, pushing myself to the extremes..

The wheelchair will be used on public transport. OUT and at least giving me an option to pursue the outdoors rather than being stuck indoors.

I could use a POWER SCOOTER but locally OK long distance or using public transport to get from one point to another for medical appointments et does not work. Exposed on the road is not good. Other road users tend to be indifferent to such users.

I also suffer from Chronic Fatigue..I feel I can use a POWER WHEELCHAIR but the SCOOTER IS OUT. Getting anywhere is reliant on public transport and that in itself can be good bad and often indifferent.

Taxi services are some of the worst offenders re availability, being able to understand ENGLISH or to use the SAT NAV to get from A to B.. So even if I get to the CITY stop I still have some distance to go to ie the med centre ON FOOT..

USING A WHEELCHAIR non powered can work but is no longer an option.
My body is getting weaker. I am experiencing not only lower limb issues BUT MY OSTEO ARTHRITIS is flaring up.. with swollen hands. VERY PAINFUL.. the hips and lower legs including the KNEES are also now becoming inflamed.

Decisions decisions..

CRITERIA.. FOLDABLE.. LIGHTWEIGHT and serviceable ..RELIABLE and that includes
WARRANTIES.. AFTER SALES.. INSURANCE to cover personal liability AND also BREAKDOWN recovery et

MINIMUM 1 YEAR PARTS and where possible LABOUR..

FOLDING is preferred.. I am looking at using it to try and keep up my MOTIVITY and MOBILITY rather than ease off.. which would have me lose those two essentials.. further loss of muscle tone.
muscles !

Turning circle is essential the least the better especially re the bus scenario.
Use on the pavements regulated at max of 4 miles an hour tops.. needs for UK side walks
a good stable capable machine.

NOT for ROAD use cept where crossing et using the correct LIGHT controlled crossings.
OR where the road is clear and safe enough to cross.

Inclines some are poor at the slightest incline.. low power struggling.. I have to take that into consideration.  Strong MOTORS ideally over 200 watt motors DUAL one on each wheel minimum 2 ONE central wheel? preferrred see pics below on some of my possible choices.

I like the middle wheel on the QUANTUM..  the turning circle is superb pivoting on that.. its also large and using on pavements should improve stability..
The Invacare is good for the CARER REMOTE facility. IT also has a high back and head rest.
The Go G2 I like for lifting the side arms and getting off the chair side ways.. It also had two little containers under the seat that slot in for storage..

The GO G2 comes apart for transportation.

The Invacare does FOLD.. up.

WHY turning circle..
transportation ie bus et for getting in and securing re the space reserved for wheelchairs.
 

SO what did I choose ?? CLICK HERE.