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Something to consider, two hands are required to operate/steer and if you don't have great control of your hands/arms, you might end up zig zagging often and precise control may be more difficult than a typical motorized chair.
There are similar motorized chairs with one handed 'joystick' operation that might be easier to operate. And there are more conventional type portable/folding scooters also available than may be easier to control/steer.
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:03 am
by ArthurJ
After reading multiple reviews I've discovered that the Zinger Chair's drive mechanism consists of a knurled shaft that is pushed against the tire treads in order to propel the chair. If the tires get wet or get debris on them, like pine needles, then the drive mechanism loses its ability to propel the chair. This situation is worsened if you need to go up an incline. One could imagine that the chair would be next to useless if there was even a light dusting of snow on the ground. Here's a photo of the drive mechanism with the covers removed. https://i0.wp.com/i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MT ... c/$_86.JPG
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:50 am
by ElliotB
do you get a lot of rain in your area? did you find something else that you prefer?
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:15 am
by ArthurJ
ElliotB wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:50 amdo you get a lot of rain in your area?
Yes, and also a few days of snow each Winter. The driveway is also sloped and full of pine needles.
ElliotB wrote:did you find something else that you prefer?
I'm still shopping, but something like these look intriguing.
The following site says that the Zinger was the Joy Rider's predecessor so the US is getting marketed a second rate, obsolete chair that's already been updated.
However, this site and others state that it's not a wheelchair, that Medicare & Medicaid don't pay for it and that it really shouldn't be used in the rain. The chair frame and motors are only covered by a 1 year warranty and the battery is only covered by a 6 month warranty.
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:07 pm
by ElliotB
Found the price, only $15,428 usd - such a deal!
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:59 am
by ArthurJ
ElliotB wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:07 pm
Found the price, only $15,428 usd - such a deal!
However, the chair's manual says it shouldn't get wet and yet the company's customer support says that it's ok to use it in the rain. Do they just want to sell a chair? I'm also concerned about the rear drive tires and that they could get a flat and leave you stranded. Other similar chairs have solid rear drive tires.
Re: Zinger Chair?
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:43 am
by NHE
Here's another mobility device, the Nino. It's like a Segway, but with a seat.