Even though Im smaller now, the damage done to my knees and hips is serious. I solved this problem by purchasing a joystick bracket and my Grandson Cut off the ratcheting system bracket and mounted the cup holder on the joystick bracket. Next we visited John Browns Farm in Lake Placid, N.Y. That was the first time I actually drove it off of smooth lawns and found that it worked like a little tractor going up the uneven dirt path behind the John Browns barn. Im having a ball. If you need a mobility device, FOLD & GO is the way to go. They sent us a return shipping label to send the chair to the Texas factory. I absolutely love this chair!! Dont get me wrong with this last notice. We are so appreciative of this chair!. I live in Akron, Ohio and everywhere I go people are amazed at the design and compactness of my chair, and stop me to ask questions about its maneuverability. My neurological disorder, CMT, hit hard and began progressing in 2010. The air attendants were so impressed with how I maneuvered around the airport and how I was so organized with my luggage system of getting off the plane etc too. Fits so nicely in the trunk of my little Scion car. ComfyGo X-6 Lightweight Electric Wheelchair. Our world was rocked. The Curb-Sider is also a good choice for pickup trucks. My husband bought me my FOLD & GO. Its become very hard for her to leave the house. Once I purchased the Fold & Go I TRULY feel free! MFG: Pride. Our trip was still a magical experience, and one made possible by our Fold-and-Go chair. This powerchair is the best way to get around and see the world. Thus, in order to get around in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City (aka, Saigon) and Hanoi, she had to resort to driving with the cars and scooters in the streets. I thought, This is it. This changes her life. Plus all of the Fold and Go Wheelchair employees use their own wheelchairs and they are made in America and serviced by them in America. Im going to finish out my years enjoying life again! Lately my body started giving out on me. THANK YOU!! With the new chair, I was told that green was available and it was an easy choice for me as a Green Bay Packer cheesehead. Overall, I love this chair! A very big thank you to Julie and your wonderful crew. #4. bluecruiser said: I will try to post something myself later, but if you have a chance, take a look at this thread for some good info: My NEW Fold and Go Wheelchair is the best investment that I have ever made. My Heavy Duty F&G wheelchair arrived in early June, 2018. Top Picks. Though I cannot stand or walk without assistance, (cane, walker), I can drive because I have normal use of my right leg and foot. I am not overstating here. I found it was easier to stand up and show people how it folds than to try to explain how small it folds. Its 55 pounds and I have an Equinox, into which it fits perfectly. I purchased the Heavy Duty chair. Fold & Go Electric Wheelchairs Rating Overall satisfaction rating Address:-----, Lakeway, Texas, United States, 78734 Phone: +1 (512) 870-365300 Show more. Part of the comparison is using a tape measure to show all of the measurements for both chairs. I love the outdoors. WeatherPROOF Folding Electric Wheelchairs 2 Models to Choose From Nothing Can Stop You. Sincerely So we unpacked it while he was here so he could see it, and he was amazed. Its not big and bulky yet still has great power and maneuverability. I need the make a contact in my phone so I can share your information easily!, I was treated for cancer nearly 9 years ago. Light and easy for the caretaker to take in and out of the vehicle. In my twenties, my friends and I would backpack into the Cascades and just set up camp where ever we were when it got dark. I love the ease of how it folds up and goes into the car. FOLD & GO came out on top with warranty, replacement part prices, reviews {other models because this one was brand new}, weight, features and being weatherproof. It is not only beautiful and bright and happy and makes me smile when I see it, works real nice too!!! The only time the chair struggled was when I tried to take it through a long stretch of sandy dirt. The chair is so easy to use, fold and unfold, store, and charge. Im looking forward to doing that. Ive also added my own modifications like LED headlights along the foot rest rim, LED taillights on the rear, an additional switch on the joystick controller for the LED lights, and perfect cup holder at the end of the non-joystick side arm rest. After taking a few practice runs around our senior community, my husband and I took it to the nearby Bok Tower Gardens and I drove it on paved, gravel, mulch and boardwalk pathways! In a short time we were cleared to receive a new bag and HD FOLD & GO wheelchair. I cant walk through the store anymore and the store carts arent always available. She was able to go up & down the cemetary hills to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedys burial sight, the Womens Veteran Memorial, & the Iwo Jima Memorial, then back to the Metro to get back to the hotel. Used it for 5 hours on Saturday at the zoo. It also disconnects easily from the chair. My engineer husband spent hours researching mobile chairs and proudly showed me how the FOLD & GO MagSHOCK wheelchair would meet all of our needs. You have given me the freedom I sorely needed. When I started looking at the internet for an electric wheelchair, one web site piqued my interest- it talked about WEATHERPROOF electric wheelchairs; the only one that did- it was FOLD & GO. and not bedependenton the choice the one pushing me makes. This was what convinced me to get my Fold & Go Magshock. One thing that really impressed me was on a shore excursion there was a long first and gravel hill I was thinking oh no about (because my big bulky chair would never had made it). Before the purchase, I had a very long and informative conversation with Meryl, who gave me lots of technical information but we shared stories about traveling with a disability and how important it is to have a vendor who will back up their product, even if you are miles away from home. I wished I could of captured his smile and reaction on camera when he first saw his purple wheelchair. It arrived yesterday and Ive already spent hours on it, touring my neighborhood and one of my citys busiest shopping districts. This is Terri, my wife Tina is still recovering from her surgery; I am VERY pleased to say it was a success and Tina is on her way to a much better and active way of life!! FOLD + GO MagSHOCK (Charcoal) $ 3,895.00 $ 2,895.00 Add to cart Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. Starting price: $1,295. I am a huge Queen fan and the I Want It All was the cherry on top.. We now take day trips hiking and going for long walks. Of course I love the different colors so I can get a color that matches my personality. Theres was lots of chair dancing and yes there is such a thing as drunk wheelchairing (hey first vacation in years thanks to this chair). Not even one close call! We sent the Delta claim number and pictures of the damaged chair and bag to FOLD & GO. We got separated then, but she caught the next train that came through & we were reunited. Lol!, Cody in his FOLD & GO, getting it done!, First of all, this wheelchair ROCKS! And the went part even included sampan cruises all the way up to an overnight trip on a boat in Ha Long Bay (northern Vietnam). I previously had a Hoverround which was very hard to get from place to place and also very hard to learn how to maneuver with the fold and go it was very easy to learn r I can get almost anyone to help me get in and out of the car with no problem since there is a huge weight difference. Magnesium Frame 10% Lighter Than Aluminum 3. Sometimes its a little small after sitting a while, but to be honest, Im almost 6 7 and run close to 300lbs, so most things seem small. I love to travel and had basically backed out of doing anything but small cruises because I knew I could do it or it would be so difficult for my family members to push me around. Max Mackiewicz I really put it through its paces. Im so glad I purchased this chair. Im thrilled to be an owner of this chair.. I am happy that I made a choice in their favor, feel blessed with my newfound freedom after six years of being basically home bound, and applaud FOLD & GO and its owners for a truly life-changing product that is amazing! We are very happy we got the chair when we did.. I no longer wish I could to a particular store, other establishment, or event, because they dont have handicapped carts and/or amenities for handicapped persons, or because I cant find anyone that can take me when and where I want to go. I have been impressed with the quality of the chair. When I finally decided to get one for myself I knew which one I was going to get. The FOLD & GO made it easy for me to walk Roxy along the paths at Letchworth park. To anticipate this situation, we carry a long, narrow bag that holds 2 FOLD & GO batteries with our cover travel bag for the wheel chair. I liked the fact that the company was woman owned and the chairs were designed by handicapped persons. During the first 10 months of ownership of an HD blue FOLD & GO wheelchair, it flew between 30 and 40 domestic and international flights. Bless you all!!. I am a 350 plus man and it moves fast now that is a powerful chair. A special shout-out to Michele (CEO), whose guidance and council in advance of our trip prepared us for this possibility, and made it possible for me to be able to keep my cool and not end up in some foreign jail for making a scene. I dont even want to think about where I would (or wouldnt) be without your hard work and ingenuity. Providing safe, stable mobility assistance, the Vive foldable mobility scooter easily maneuvers over smooth surfaces such as concrete, pavement, tile, and carpeting. I proceeded to lock the car up, and when I turned around he was gone, All I could see was his purple beanie hat driving his viking purple wheelchair like he was in a race to get inside and show off to all his friends that worked there. He was adopted 7 months ago from China. Im sure once Im out and about people will be asking me about my cool chair! However, due to professional demands and some medical issues, I became sedentary and grew. Well, at least we had a good dinner that night. I have issues with my back and hips, and a walker or a traditional wheelchair just would not satisfy the lifestyle I wanted for myself in spite of my limitations. It came fully assembled and fully charged. He is ready and willing to go anywhere now. I was finally able to go out with my family to the Big E. I have not done that in years. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tough, lightweight chair to carry them on their adventures.. Shipping: free shipping. Now I can remove my golf clubs and put in my HD FOLD & GO to drive into the town center for dinner. He and his family are going to buy one for his grandmother! After reading and watching all the videos about this chair I decided to call and ask lots of questions. Our drivers, guides, and the people of the three countries were all FASCINATED with the chair, garnering stares and conversation wherever we went. I absolutely LOVE IT. This has NOTHING to do with the fine folks at FOLD & GO; they cant predict what ANY airlines will do, especially those in foreign countrys. I have rejoined a gym and go there for water aerobics. The fact that it is owned and operated by real people with disabilities was a huge plus in my book. My son looked at me and said Mom I dont ever want you to be afraid to use your chair.. SooooooooHey, where can I get a light bulb to put in my headlight to shine the bat signal?? This well-designed and well-built device has brought back much of the mobility I enjoyed when I was young it has been truly liberating.. I weigh 340 lbs and I did not have any problems going up any hills like at the Animal Kingdom Park. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube 1. I cried that day because I assumed he was shopping and I found him at the front of Walmart looking just so sad. On the way back home we drove again through New York again and stopped at Letchworth State Park to see the water falls there. Keep up the great work you are doing to help the rest of us gain back our independence. Look out Fold & Go, I have a big mouth and you are going to have a lot of advertising being done on your behalf. Our trip would NOT have been the success it was if not for our FOLD & GO. Constructed Of A Lightweight Aluminum Alloy The Air Hawk Lightweight Power Wheelchair Has Given Many People The Freedom To Travel. Our son cannot wait for her to come home tomorrow so that she can zoom around and race him! That is very apparent in the product. I have a custom made manual chair for when I want to get exercise in my upper body. I absolutely love this chair! I absolutely love my FOLD & GO. Complaint: [redacted] I am rejecting this response because:My insurance company made a contract with Fold & Go WheelchairsThe contract stated that Fold & Go would accept a certain price for their chairs and put the remaining amount as a write off on their taxesThey sent Fold & Go a letter stating that they should not charge me any extra than what We are Owned & Operated by People in Wheelchairs. In Atlanta, some sidewalk ramps having a 2-inch or more drop because of new repavement construction of the road and the failure to smooth out the pavement up to the ramp. My chair just arrived and I only ordered it a week ago! I can go out with my family and the grandkids to places I couldnt before. Designed to fit inside any small space. Weighing 19.kg without batteries, the I-Go fitted into the Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen Golf and a Volkswagen Up. I do need to mention some of the DOWN side of this whole experience, however. I never take a purchase like this one lightly. About 4 months of making monthly rental payments I received a phone call from them saying they knew how much my husband Eddie wanted a purple wheelchair. Ive only had it for about 5 months and it has served me well. I did a ton of research before deciding on which electric wheelchair I would be getting. A small pop-up tented protected the dog show ribbons and judges table from the down pour. I just want to say Thank You for all the help I received from Christie. Its light, easy to unfold and even easier for her to use. I appreciate the fact that I can contact FOLD & GO and get a personalized and speedy response to my questions and needs. Thank you for giving my life back, I had just became used to living in my Lift medical chair and not going outside, but I have been looking forward to when I can leave my home. Thanks again to Christy (apologies if I am misspelling her name) and the entire Fold & Go team. She has been much more mobile since she got this chair: shes able to go to the store more often, to the family outings, parks, birthday parties. 7. file size: 300 MB. The 16 inch tear in the bag was obvious when Delta baggage handlers presented it to me at the Minneapolis gate. The i-Go features front suspension, durable seating system, under seat storage and much more. WeatherPROOF Magnesium Frame Electric Wheelchairs, Weight Capacity up to 400 lbs, Hill Climb up to 25 degrees, FAA/TSA Fly Ready. I rented a purple heavy-duty wheelchair for vacation at Walt Disney World. Health Care Surrogate-Ronald Bast, My new FOLD & GO Wheelchair has allowed me to get out of the house and complete errands or just go for a walk with my husband around the block again with less pain! ZERO Wired Connectors - ARTHRITIS FRIENDLY. We only had trouble with the chair one time. The airline handled the chair easily (on the trip to Seattle, they took the whole chair minus the controller). 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