Groot
I am Groot
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Hey, y’all, I’ve been doing some thinking and recently decided that based on the reasons listed below, a custom made manual ultralight wheelchair is the best option for me vs. the Quantum I’ve had my eyes on since forever. The main sticking points for a manual chair over a powerchair are:
Listed below are the makes/models I’m currently looking at and the pros/cons of each one. If anyone here knows of these chairs, or any other important things to consider, please let me know so that I can make a well-informed decision. (Cause I find myself going back and forth from one option to another and saying “Well, maybe this one makes more sense.”) Thanks, guys.








- Since I already have a powerchair, it makes little sense to get another one right now. Plus it’ll add versatility to my options on my mobility should a situation arise where powerchairs aren’t allowed or getting around somewhere that makes more sense to bring a manual. (Like a cruise.)
- It wouldn’t “Force” my mom (who drives me around since I don’t drive) into a custom van (she loves her Blazer right now).
- If me and my mom can’t lift my portable powerchair in and out of the trunk for a while, the manual will be MUCH LIGHTER and I can probably get it in/out by myself (50 pounds for my powerchair vs. 20-ish pounds for the manual I’m considering.)
- MUCH CHEAPER than my dream powerchair. (Quantum, which is around $20k vs. less than $10k for the manual.)
Listed below are the makes/models I’m currently looking at and the pros/cons of each one. If anyone here knows of these chairs, or any other important things to consider, please let me know so that I can make a well-informed decision. (Cause I find myself going back and forth from one option to another and saying “Well, maybe this one makes more sense.”) Thanks, guys.









