Thank you so much-- is it comfortable for a long distances? This is really helpful. I adore the names, btw.

I would count "long distances" as a standard Disney day, and so... yes - for me - it is comfortable. As I said before, I did have to change out my seat after my emergency spinal fusion surgery, but up until then, I would ride with just the seat base (no seat back installed) and then hop on and off like a tricycle.
When you are riding the TravelScoot (or any of the similar style personal mobility devices) remember that you will have both hands out on the handlebars, like you are riding a bike. Oddly enough, it never really tired my arms or hands (I do recommend strongly getting the CrampBuster from TravelScoot's accessories selection - it makes the throttle *so* much easier to deal with) and I think because your arms are forward, but supported by the handlebars, it helps keep your back from getting too tired. That was my experience; obviously everyone has a different situation.
The type of seat that they provide with the TravelScoot is a very dense, comfortable foam that is kind of like an oversized bike seat. It sounds silly, but it works quit well, because it offers the most room between the seat and the steering column. That was one of the big downsides we noticed with a lot of potential replacement seats; often they would have such a large seat base that your knees would have been waaaaay out over your feet.
The seat can also be set up to swivel, so that it can be faced in any direction to sit down, and then the driver swivels around, and puts their feet on the pegs. (also, I can highly recommend the foot plates that they sell - they give a nice large surface for the driver to prop their feet on.)
The seat back is very clever - it can be positioned infinitely on the support pole, so that it is in exactly the right spot needed. Some folks seem to like it lower, others higher. When I would use it, I had mine adjusted to about the center of my back, but that would also depend on your height, I think! The seat back uses the same dense foam, and is made to add very little weight to the scooter while giving enough support for the user.
I know it's so tough trying to figure out something like this - it's a lot of money to spend without getting to see one in person, let alone try it out. If you can call TravelScoot sometimes they can help see if there is anyone in your area you can visit with to actually see one. (My first one (Max) I purchased used; Angus was brand new, and a gift from The Hubby after he saw how much I loved Max, and how much use I had of him in my daily life.)
The funny thing for me was that I instantly knew how to ride it, even though I had never been near one before! It was very intuitive for me, and I don't know if that is the case for everyone, but I took to it like a duck to water!
I do get stopped a lot in parking lots, and an average of 3 to 4 times a day at WDW with folks asking about it. I just keep a supply of TravelScoot's little business cards with me so that I can hand them out if people are really interested - that way the person has both their website, and their phone number handy when they get home. LOL not sure how many of them I have helped TravelScoot sell over the years, but I have sure handed out hundreds of those cards!
Probably the #1 comment I hear is that it looks "cool", or they see me getting it out of -or- putting it in the back of my Kia Soul with just the seat back put down, and they can't believe it. That's another one of the reasons I liked it initially - it doesn't really look like a "granny scooter".
Oh - and the funniest comment I ever got about it was at WDW; another Guest looked it over, and said "Hey, where's the rest of your scooter?"
Hope that was helpful!
