Category: Mobility Scooters

Blog #5

Mobility Scooters….Question/Answer #1 – How and where are you going to use it?

How and Where are you going to use it?   Around the house? In the Grass/Gravel? Knowing where and how you are going to use it is the single most important question.    It drives the RIGHT solution. I am going to make some recommendations below based on particular situations. Please know the right solution can be personalized to your needs as easily as a phone call to AutoFarm Mobility…but in case you are just in the looking mode here are a few of my thoughts…

1. Our best seller and in my opinion the best all-around scooter is the Buzz Around EX by Golden.   https://autofarmmobility.com/product/golden-buzzaround-extreme    This scooter has terrific on road and off road capabilities, it has 330 lbs weight capacity, is good size and can fit taller people as well as shorter people.   It has best in class range at 18 miles, and it is portable. It can be broken down into 6 pieces (the heaviest being 52lbs) for easy transport and can fit into the trunk of a car.   While there may be better scooters in any one category, my experience is that this is the most versatile Scooter I have ever used. Also keep in mind I have used this scooter in almost every possible scenario.  I go out of my way to find a situation to find fault. I even took it on a public train this week just see if there was an obvious issue….once again I was very impressed.
2. Our Best Outdoor scooter – https://autofarmmobility.com/product/pride-victory-10-lx-with-cts-suspension    The Victory 10LX and the entire Victory Line  of Scooters by Pride are some of the best large format scooters for outdoor use hat I have found.    They do terrific on Grass, Gravel, and dirt. They have 400lbs weight capacity, significant ground clearance, and terrific large wide tires for strong performance on and off road.   The battery range is best in class. I have used these scooters and Disneyland, sporting events, car shows, festivals, etc, and they perform REALLY well. So why is this line not my best all around????   Its portability is very limited. While some places may say they breakdown, this scooter is awkward, heavy and large for many types of transportation. In my opinion it requires a mobility van, hitch mounted Platform lift, or a cargo area mounted hoist.   Those vehicle modifications make the Victory line very portable, but do add complexity to the transportation of the scooter.

 PLEASE take time to read my other points where these questions/answers will be put to good use!  

Jim Kissling, the author of this blog post, is the President of AutoFarm Mobility and a person living with Kennedy’s Disease (a rare neuromuscular disease).   Jim is a 40 something husband, father, son, business person, car lover, and he loves to talk about his struggles and achievements in life living with challenges and overcoming them.   

 

Mobility Scooters….Where do we start….I start with questions!

I LOVE scooters.   Scooters are fun, helpful, eccentric, and a conversation piece.   I would enjoy a scooter even if I didn’t have a disability. In our store, if someone is having a rough or bad day, I routinely instruct them to get on a scooter and ride it around the store.    My belief is that simply riding a scooter will put a smile on your face. So the topic of scooters will consume many posts that I will write about. This post is designed to be a few of the foundational questions of how and where to start.  Many people and retailers start with solutions, I start with questions. It’s exactly like car shopping. My eye may always be drawn to the convertible, but if I have a family and want to carpool, then I am not getting a convertible. Not all cars are equal, and NOT ALL SCOOTERS ARE CREATED EQUAL!   There are 3 questions you need to address before you can select the right scooter for you. Once you can answer these questions, I encourage you to read my later blog posts where we dive into the answers for each of these.

1. How and Where are you going to use it?   Around the house? In the Grass/Gravel? Knowing where and how you are going to use it is the single most important question.    It drives the a lot of the solution.
2. Does it fit you?   Does the scooter physically fit you.   Are you comfortable? I am 6 feet tall, and my legs and feet (size 12) don’t fit on every type of scooter.   All scooters have weight limits. My wife may say that no scooter can handle my ego, but I will tell you that only some can handle my size, height, and weight.   
3. How are you transporting it to places?  Some scooters are way easier to fit in a car than others.   Depending on your situation, you may find some scooters are much better for you because of their portability.

  If you have questions and need help gives us a call at 765-354-2261 or go to https://autofarmmobility.com/

PLEASE take time to read my other points where these questions/answers will be put to good use!  

Jim Kissling, the author of this blog post, is the President of AutoFarm Mobility and a person living with Kennedy’s Disease (a rare neuromuscular disease).   Jim is a 40 something husband, father, son, business person, car lover, and he loves to talk about his struggles and achievements in life living with challenges and overcoming them.