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๐๐๐คฃ Very true!
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Being serious for a second, one of my 'friends' (can't stand him really) has one of these. Pretty impressive, he can almost keep up with me.
Ignore the photo in the link, I'm linking to a power chair.
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Wow, that 360 is a serious piece of kit!
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That is more suitable for in, out & about. Would work out a bit pricey once needs are added, but another good looking beast.
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It really is a great all-rounder. He only lives in a small bungalow and it fits fine, but when outdoors the range is massive, it's really powerful and handles light offroad with ease.
You're right about the price though. I think he paid ~ยฃ20k with the extras he needed.
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Well that would be true, but my 1 bed council house has extra wide doors and wet room etc. My big scooter is massive but kept indoors.
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That behemoth looks more like the ATVs that hill farmers use!
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All the Q700s, they can only 'safely' tackle a 6 degree slope. The Q500 R can handle 10 degrees; that would be the one I would need.
I still think the castors on the mid wheel machines would be a problem outside. Less than 600 mm turning radius is amazing, but I suppose 900 odd mm is acceptable for rear wheel outdoor abilities.
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It's not that big IRL. My 'friend' has the electric tilt & raise added (extras), which does add to the size - and cost. As I say, he only lives in a tiny 1 bedroom bungalow.
But capable of 10ยฐ slopes, and can climb a 4" kerb, plus a 35km range are great features to live a full, outdoor life.
This guy only really has use of one arm and the Magic 360 has given him his independence outdoors.
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I used to operate a Caterpillar D6 bulldozer. That is my preference and who needs walls anyway?
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This is a bargain!
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Looks great, mate, but i prefer more conventional. They are also very expensive and i doubt my old man would stump up for something he thought was unnecessary.
To me, just bloomin well spend your money, as they can't take it with ! Their money though, and i have to respect their rules if I want help.
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Practice this expression, it'll get you far ๐
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I would never beg, certainly not for mere filthy lucre. If I ask for help, it is only if I am really stuck.
I could batter my credit card but might not live long enough to repay it! ( Told my daughters that I am leaving them my Barclaycard debt in my will).
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I'm the same, regarding asking for help. Ferociously independent, wouldn't even ask for help if I was really stuck though.
Sorry my joking around may have messed up your thread, so here's an article I found that weighs up the pros/cons of each drive configuration.
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Re slopes, one route I take has different degree short entrance slopes that I have to cross & I find if you drive across steering slightly up them, all is good. I do have to hold on with my left arm though, to keep me upright. ๐ I have a lightweight fold up electric, I hate with a passion as it's so unstable, carp on drop kerbs & turning, but goes into a car boot. I tried that route once, did the same with that on a lower one & I ended up in the road, luckily in a parking lane, not in the two busy lanes going into the city. Once I got over the shock, I turned around & went home.
For the money you will be paying out, you really need to try each one & see what you prefer, most have a slope somewhere nearby that you can try them on.
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Stuttering for some reason. I will certainly ask if I can have a use of one for a day, is alot of dosh.
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