Are you in the market for a personal mobility scooter? If so, you’ll want to be sure that the one you decide on will fit your needs. In order to figure that out, here are some important questions to ask yourself.
1. Is your scooter going to be used primarily indoors or out? For an indoor scooter your better choice may be a 3 wheel scooter because these are so much easier to maneuver than a comparable 4 wheel scooter. A 3 wheel mobility scooter turns easily and can move around in tight spaces more easily than 4 wheeled scooters. Their smaller size also makes them more suitable for smaller indoor spaces.
But if you think you will be spending a lot of time using your scooter outdoors, then a 4 wheeled one is probably a better option. With four wheels making contact with the ground, you get greater stability and the sense of security that comes with that.
2. Are you planning to bring along your scooter while traveling? If so, you may want to get yourself a portable scooter. Travel mobility scooters often tend to be on the smaller size, and are usually more lightweight and compact. They are designed to fold up, making for easy storage and better portability. Because they can be folded, it’s easy to put them in the back of a minivan or SUV, or in the trunk of a car.
3. Will you spend a lot of time in it each day? If yes, then comfort is a real priority. Make sure you choose a scooter with a well cushioned seat that has a well supported back. And be sure the seat is large enough. Seats that are not big enough get very uncomfortable if you are sitting for any length of time.
Most of the better scooters come with plush captain’s chairs. These seats swivel so it’s easier to get off and onto the scooter.
4. Will you have to bring along medical equipment of any kind? If so, a good option may be a heavy duty mobility scooter. These scooters are made to handle lots of weight and do it without fear of losing any stability. Heavy duty scooters are larger, so there is lots of room for medical equipment like a portable oxygen tank, or a walker. They usually have larger seats so bigger individuals can ride in comfort.
5. Where will you keep the scooter? If you are living in an apartment, a senior’s residence, or even a small house, space may well be at a premium. This is where those much smaller folding mobility scooters might be the perfect solution. When it’s in use, it doesn’t occupy a lot of space and when it’s not in use it can be tucked away into a closet or spare room.
6. Will your scooter be used for long periods of time many days? If that’s the case, you may want to get a scooter with a heavy duty battery that can go longer before needing to be recharged.
7. Will it be used for errands and shopping? A scooter with an extra storage compartment may come in handy. Some mobility scooters provide areas where personal possessions can be locked up for safe keeping.
Travel mobility scooters are perfect “bring along” mobility scooters. Take a trip to the mall or across the country. Visit http://www.personalmobilityscooter.org/ for more details.
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