Scooter Trigger Question - The DIS Discussion Forums

digiMom · 12-18-2011, 10:37 PM

I'm in the process of helping my mom pick out a scooter to rent for our next DW tip in January. One thing I just thought about is that she has a "weak" thumb due to breaking it in the past. She has trouble with grip, opening jars, etc. I think it was on her right hand. Any thoughts on if this would affect our choice? I found this rental from Scooter Vacations that uses a finger trigger instead of a thumb one. http://www.scootorlando.com/clip/dis...on/action.html Is this the only one of this type available? Has anyone else rented one from this company, and do you have feedback to share? Thanks for your help.

peemagg · 12-18-2011, 10:58 PM

I know that the ones that Apple Scooters rent can be controlled with either hand and it uses your fingers, not the thumb. I personally have the 3 wheeled scooter that they rent.

digiMom · 12-19-2011, 08:06 AM

Thanks. I'll check it out.

Cheshire Figment · 12-19-2011, 12:15 PM

Almost all ECVs us a lever where either side can be pulled towards you or pushed away from you. You can use any finger to control the movement of the lever. Most people tend to use their thumb, but it is not necessary.

I Love Pluto · 12-23-2011, 05:58 PM

I think you are looking for a Delta tiller. This looks like an oval with a bar across the middle. The driver uses his/her hand to go forward and back, not the fingers. The wrists lean on the bottom of the oval. It's very comfortable.

12-18-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
digiMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ~Milwaukee, WI Posts: 399	Scooter Trigger Question I'm in the process of helping my mom pick out a scooter to rent for our next DW tip in January. One thing I just thought about is that she has a "weak" thumb due to breaking it in the past. She has trouble with grip, opening jars, etc. I think it was on her right hand. Any thoughts on if this would affect our choice? I found this rental from Scooter Vacations that uses a finger trigger instead of a thumb one. http://www.scootorlando.com/clip/dis...on/action.html Is this the only one of this type available? Has anyone else rented one from this company, and do you have feedback to share? Thanks for your help. __________________ Me DH DD (15) DS (12) Jan 2012 POP \| Oct 2010 POP \| Jan 2006 ASSp \| Sept 1992 Off Site (Honeymoon) \| Poly and CR in the 70s as a kid "We keep moving forward, opening new doors... because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." ~ Walter Elias Disney

12-19-2011, 08:06 AM	#3
digiMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ~Milwaukee, WI Posts: 399	Thanks. I'll check it out. __________________ Me DH DD (15) DS (12) Jan 2012 POP \| Oct 2010 POP \| Jan 2006 ASSp \| Sept 1992 Off Site (Honeymoon) \| Poly and CR in the 70s as a kid "We keep moving forward, opening new doors... because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." ~ Walter Elias Disney

12-19-2011, 12:15 PM	#4
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,861	Almost all ECVs us a lever where either side can be pulled towards you or pushed away from you. You can use any finger to control the movement of the lever. Most people tend to use their thumb, but it is not necessary. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

12-23-2011, 05:58 PM	#5
I Love Pluto DIS Veteran I guess that makes me a kiddie song expert. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 3,694	I think you are looking for a Delta tiller. This looks like an oval with a bar across the middle. The driver uses his/her hand to go forward and back, not the fingers. The wrists lean on the bottom of the oval. It's very comfortable. __________________ Pop, POFQ, & POR

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12-18-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
peemagg We are doing the AKL tri-fecta You will find us wrapped up in them at night and on the weekends Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,893	I know that the ones that Apple Scooters rent can be controlled with either hand and it uses your fingers, not the thumb. I personally have the 3 wheeled scooter that they rent.

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