Trying All The New Wheelchair Technology At The Chicago Abilities Expo!
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- I go to Chicago for the day to try out all the new wheelchair technology at the Abilities Expo!
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This young salesman is A++ 👌
Grant was freaking awesome!!
rocking a rolex hulk as well.....
Grant was a camp counselor at my camp
"theres no play here", yea that guy is great
Idk he seemed really impersonable. No bonding was made between the customer and salesman. The youtuber here (don't know his name) is a much better salesman, i would trust him with my own kids. He's very personable and is nice to listen to. Not saying the kid is bad, just inexperienced.
how the hell do you only have 20k? i was watching and assumed you had at least 1M. good content man, you're inspiring
Yeah the same man
yeah it seems like he should definitely have more subs based off of his content.
1 month more and it's doubled
@@jojodroid31 53k now
@@connortidman6925 Just found this video and subbed immediately.
You should do a collab with Jerry Rig Everything!
I want to really bad! He’s actually engaged to a wheelie girl! It’s the same one he made that awesome electric bike for!
Yessss! Cambry! That’s what made me think you should collab with him! It was awesome seeing the chair he built her.
I want to at least ride it one day! Would be so cool.
@@Wheels2Walking I thought so...can't blame him really! 😋
Did you guys see the off road wheel chair
Me: Is a fully mobile human being.
UA-cam: "Okay but look at these awesome wheelchairs."
ur lucky dude lol
Would love to see an extended video on choosing a chair. I need advice
+ (It's a nerdfighter thing to promote comments and quickly indicate agreement with an idea or support for it.)
@Randy Essman
I was resisting to say
*username checks out*
I was just perusing the various videos on this site and yours caught my attention. I'm NOT a wheelchair user but I learned so much on what extra work is needed for wheelchair users. I will be much more aware and empathetic when I travel since I really travel with 'tunnel' vision and need to be more aware and patient with the handicappable community. :-)
Same. Mad respect for them!!!
Marvin Rosa what tunnel vision if you don’t mind me asking
@@austinhebert9397 I think it means that we block out things we don't immediately see and really only see stuff from our own perspective
Same. He is super inspiring. Ted talk nominee?
Take notice of how many restaurants have wheelchair parking but no button to open the door...lol
I don’t use a wheelchair but still think the 3-wheeled bike from Bowhead would be awesome to have. Great for people with equilibrium problems too.
I wish wheelchair and other aid related things were affordable. I love my wheelchair- I have an off-road all terrain chair I love it out of everything I own it’s literally my favourite...but I really wish I could afford to make it more useable for me like I’d get E-motions if I could afford anything id pretty much just ask for them and a few adjustments to my foot rest and that would be about it.
Yeah I agree with the expense of these things. They’re too much and most insurance doesn’t cover them. However, I’ve heard there are grants for certain things. I believe it’s worth a look into
Excuse me if this is ignorant, but I know they are making less-expensive things these days with like, 3D printing. They can make a stethoscope that usually costs over $100 for about $3 or less I think with 3D printing. And it works as well as the best "gold standard" stethoscope. Someone wrote a scientific paper about it.
I think there must be a way to design these things to work properly, really well, but less expensive. I think it's hard to make a profit, since so few of these chairs are made. So to make a profit, each individual one has to cost a lot. But instead, if it's more of a DIY or not-for-profit/free design, then somebody could make it cheaper, since the goal wouldn't be to make a profit, just a good design with high function/reliability for a low price.
Hopefully someone can take an "open hardware" approach, to bring the price down? Bonus: with all the original design files being released, people could tweak it more easily for each person's unique specifications and needs.
I guess it's just an idea. I wish I personally knew how to do this, and then I think I would do it myself.
I agree with you, Em. Anything that has "Medical" attached is uber expensive and, for the majority of us, it's unobtainable. I can't even get a decent chair. Im an amputee and the one leg I have doesn't work very well. My chair is all I have to get around and do things. Maybe I have the wrong people helping me out? IDK. I become very frustrated when I see other people with custom chairs and I'm stuck with the garbage I get.
Sad that you guys have to pay for all this stuff that you need to live a comfortable life. We get it all funded over here in my country. I can only imagine the stress with not being able to afford these kinds of things.
4:47 That's me every day on my way to class
I don't even have a disability or anything like that and I still absolutely love your content man it's super inspiring please keep it up
@Riku me to so i could hook gamming sysmes to it maybe a cannon and some walls
I wonder how much handicap parking there was at this event. . .
Agent Grandma not enough
Lol
Lol
It took place at a very nice hotel/convention center so quite a bit
In 2020 it’s not ‘Handicapped’
It’s now ‘Accessible’ parking
The SmartDrive was life changing for me. It makes pushing long distances much easier and less straining on my shoulders. Hills and long inclines are no longer a struggle.
I used to build and deliver wheelchairs and other medical equipment and it was largely the best job I've ever had. I met all kinds of great people and our equipment was good, but I could always see that improvements could be made in most cases. Fast forward 14 yrs and I see that some amazing innovations have happened. It was an outstanding experience to watch this video. Thank you so much!
I thought it was pretty cool to see another guy in a wheelchair selling wheelchair products, soft wheel, right on!
I literally just got home from picking up my very first custom wheelchair when I saw this video.
I would love to see a full video about picking a chair, options, accessories, etc. For most of the process I’ve felt like I had to do all of my own research to make any progress, and knowing the technical differences between two different options doesn’t mean I understand how those differences will play out in real life. And even if one option is a little better, is it better enough to justify the difference in cost/weight/whatever? I’m fine making tradeoffs to find the best tools for me and my lifestyle, but I have to know what those tradeoffs actually are first. Getting my first custom wheelchair has been really intimidating because there was so much to it and once the order form was sent out all I could do was hope everything was close enough.
Unrelated, but thanks for making a point of asking about catheters for women. I don’t need them myself, but it’s really easy to overlook options that don’t directly apply to you and I’m sure the information will be super helpful for someone else down the road.
Now to look at new leashes for the dog...
I agree. Picking a new wheelchair with no information can be a guessing game. Working on making a video happen!
You’re welcome! I do my best to try to include everyone.
That dog leash seems to be a really popular!
I think it would be a lot more ethical when showing one of these products to discuss it's price. Let's be honest here, very little of the tech is new, very little of it is more complicated then any modern mountain bike yet they are priced like second hand cars. Same goes for parts. The price gouging needs to start being called out.
If only companies sold 4 million units a year, not 4000.
Agreed all cool stuff. But give us some idea on cost and if private insurance will cover and how to accomplish. Now that’s a video
This is so cool. I live in Canada and Germany. I'm a Walker but have seen offroad chairs, its amazing. Mobility is so important. It makes me sad and angry when someone can't do what they love because of the price. Way to go, push your limits to the max! We live just once.
I am a 30-year post-injury low-level quad. I have no idea this convention existed. I am excited for life-changing opportunities it provides. Thank you so much!
I also didn't know it existed until a little over a year ago when i was introduced to smartdrive and was doing research
Yes definitely do a wheelchair video please and thanks.
Working on it 😁
Wheels2Walking I really wish I had either a place to go to or someone to meet me to get the best wheelchair for me and my life. That powered trike. Also power assist add ons for manual wheelchairs needs to have more simple options. The “tank chairs” would be absolutely awesome to have here in West Virginia, it’s just way to expensive for someone with a very limited income. It’s crazy how much we take “the shortest distance between two places” for granted before being in put in a wheelchair. Spending time looking for a way to get in to buildings or having to go around areas because your wheels sink into the soft ground or you exhaust yourself trying to go 10 feet in a grassy area...
Well I found out today watching your video why I am in so much pain after going out on my wheelchair. It's got to be the vibration! When I go out, I need a couple of days rest to recover my strength as well as lots of painkillers. Never realised it is the actual wheelchair that is hurting me!
This is really valuable for me as a nurse. Quite a few products I haven't seen before. Keep up the great content! You deserve way more subs!
Thanks For Taking Me Along! Agree The Soft Wheels R Awesome.
I found your channel less than 35 mins ago. I am now on my third video and definetly getting ready to binge watch the crap out of your channel. What you are doing is amazing and refreshing. 💪🏼🔥
That offroad wheelchair....WOW!
tank chair is sweet give those with limited mobility more freedom to go out in nature and enjoy it.
Jerry Rig Everything is gonna love this
i found this expo just as interesting as all other Cons and Expos
this was “creator on the rise” section. glad i watched this video. love to see new technologies that help the disabled.
Can't believe the action track chair is less expensive than the 3 wheeled bike. I want an action track SOOO bad now!
Or, buy a used ATV/side by side for a fraction of the cost and end up with twice the speed, ten times the reliability, and you can have any and all parts delivered next day to be installed by one of dozens of local shops.
And when you get old like me. Just buy the rock climbing thing to pull your fat rump up on em. I’m gonna get one of those so I can get in an excavator!
The rock wall guy is hilarious
The smart drive is something I'm highly likely to get for my uncle. He recently had an injury caused by repetitive strain caused by pushing the wheelchair. This'll let him move without having to use his muscles as much. It doesn't sell at my country but it does at a country nearby, and it's only about a 23 hour drive away. All I need to do now is plan a road trip and we're set.
The Ethos chair with the Softwheels should be a pretty smooth ride.
I work a lot with people who are in wheel chairs, currently with folks who have IDD's, but this is so relevant to me because it helps me have more and more understanding how things work for folks
OK IT GOT BETTER WHEN YALL WERE TALKING ABOUT CATHS, HOLY CRAP YES.
If I was in a wheelchair I would just go to the supermarket in the tank chair
Hahahha yessss that would be epic
I went to this exact event and my little brother (9 years old) just wheeled up to me in the wheelchair tank.... it was a sight to see.
As a person in a chair, I want to do that now!
That push tracker motor kicks butt. You could even have an external battery for longer run time.
I really like this guy and his openness about his disability/abilities. I wanted to say it takes away stigma about people with his condition, but, after checking the definition of the word. I wouldn't agree with that comment.
So, I'll say I'm happy he is a very open person who iswilling to inform the community about things that the average person probably doesn't know.
I have had friends over the years (surprisingly.) Some of them had disabilities, but, I never treated them different, unless it was a request by them. They are just as normal as the rest of us. You would cut to the front of the line if you could get away with it. Maybe that sounded wrong. IDK, My point was they are happy, so be happy for them. Technology has came a loooong way.
Your videos are inspiring! I have MS and have been dreading the transition from walker to wheelchair... watching your videos have actually gotten me excited for the possibilities! I now believe that I will be in a better place! Meaning MORE places with a wheelchair than the struggle with my walker. Thank you! Keep up the fantastic work!!!
In my chair 2 years, love the items in this video. Your vids have helped me more than you could know.
That Bowhead Bike thing would be super awesome with like a 250cc four stroke dirt bike motor in it. I'd love to have a go in one of those.
From what I understand it’s really quick with the motor is has in it now. Top speed is 20+ which is twice as fast as the bird scooters. Idk how fast it gets to 20, but electric is wild these days
Imagine if they all combined technologies (wheelchairs), wheelchairs would be lit
Honestly like imagine the Ethos with those suspension wheels and the smart drive
Awesome video and coverage of the Abilities Expo! I've never been but am hoping to go to it next year.
Sees video thumbnail and immediately thinks "NO DISASSEMBLE!" :)
caterpillar track on a wheelchair = awesomeness!
Amazing thank you for sharing definitely helpful.
I am a full mobile person but the rock climbing chair looks SO FUN!
Thankyou for this!!❤
this is one of those random videos i would never ever search but i’m so glad i’ve watched!!! i just graduated college with a transportation design degree and i’m so inspired to come up & design something for your community!!! AND, both of my parents are physical therapists so for sure this is gonna be a family project! thank you dude!!!
Cure catheters are the best. Such smooth eyes.
This is awesome!!🤘🏼
Awesome!!! I LOVE the Abilities Expo! Just went to the Houston one this past weekend. 😉
Awesome video to share to everyone. Love it
When I saw the thumbnail I thought 'That would be great for a wall-e cosplay'
Cure Cath are life savers
WOW that tank chair is so cool!
I wanted to take it outside but the “door guards” didn’t let us!
@@Wheels2Walking which is why it needs a cannon attachment... 😈
You are so AWESOME!!!!
God Bless You !!!
I recently found your channel and have been liking your videos and I love that you decided to share the Chicago ability’s expo I wish I had thought of doing something like that at last years when they had more stuff.
I’ve only been a wheelchair user since January ‘19 (9 months) and seeing your videos has not only helped me become more independent but more confident too. I’m in the UK and don’t even have a wheelchair of my own yet so it’s a very long process and I’m hoping to get a smart drive for when I go to university so I can be just like everyone else❤️❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
These are awesome, i hope they keep coming up with more stuff😄
Thank you for the insight sir 🎉
Your videos are genuinely so fun to watch❤
Thank you for this video!
This is a great video thanks for sharing
Love your work so upbeat and positive, my father was a wheelchair user he would have enjoyed your channel for advice info etc,
this is a really good one! awesome to see this stuff with your perspective not just some slick marketing
great video i did not even know about this, thank you for the great coverage
He saved the best for last, the accidental accesible had my eyes like 👀👀👀👀👀👀
This is awesome, something so inspiring about watching people innovate like this.
Wow...its a dream to experience this ...great show
Those wheels are awesome!
I respect u my man....especialy bc i was almost there where you are and that changed my wiev for people like you....respect💪
Love what your doing!🔥🔥👍 Great video
I love the snow plow attachment!
New wheelchair user here. I needed to see this; it shows me that my life really isn’t over. So excited to try this stuff some day
I would love to see you make a video about how to choose a wheelchair and options/accessories!
Hey man, I recently discovered your channel and I'm hooked ! Subbed, keep doing the great content with your earnest honesty !
dude this channel is great just stumbeled upon it. love it great energy :-D
Yes! PLEASE do an in detail video about choosing a wheelchair...ultra-light versions.
I LOVE the Action track chair, in fact, was the very first "tester" of that chair! but you cant plow snow worth a damn with one! you MIGHT be able to clear up to 1" of very fluffy snow from a very small driveway with one.
I watched a few videos and man your truly inspiring. Keep up the great work man your gonna blow up!!
Good video with lots of tips and products.
I just spent 3 hours watching this video. Every time a site was dropped I’d look at the ENTIRE website for like an hour. I will definitely be there next year.
I love the abilities expo, I end up looking forward to it each year. The American ones seem bigger than the Toronto one, but they've only been coming here for a few years, so that's probably why. I like those suspension wheels and I really want one of those bikes!
I'm also looking at that hands-free dog leash so I can more easily walk my monster dog.
Those are my favorite things too!
didn't know these expos existed, but it's awesome!
Thanks for video
Amazing products.
You are an inspiration.
Wow some awesome stuff that bike looks amazing
I can recommend the leash, I got it to use with my walker and because I have a movement disorder so I was always worried about dropping the lead/leash. This works. There was no worry about that at with this style. I am really happy to see there is a place I can buy a replacement for my old one when I need it.
Thank you for this awesome video!
This video is very helpful 👍.
That was a cool vlog Thankyou for shereing i loved the spring wheels you rock after bad day i have smile on my face so thankyou so much 🤘🤙😊😊😊😊😊
Track chair is awesome
Your channel is good for me because I getting a wheelchair and I'm learning a lot.
Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious! Thank you so much for always making my day.
You’re so welcome. Thanks for this kind comment 😊
Thanks, I have enjoyed your videos, cheers from Australia
I love watching all your videos, my dad is in a wheelchair and I’m always looking for things to make his life easier, I appreciate all your videos man, keep killin it
I go to the Swedish version of an abilities expo every couple of years when it’s held in Gothenburg which is only an hour away, going to the expo is so much fun! I love it so much I have to go two out of three days despite how much pain I get when being out and about a lot and traveling, and the PEM from outer space afterwards. It’s worth the extra pain and fatigue to visit an abilities expo!
In 2015 at the expo I found the kind of wheelchair cushion I’ve been using since shortly after the expo (I’m on a StimuLITE Contoured XS)
And in 2017 I happened to try a wheelchair with Surge rims on it, and I liked those so now I have Surge rims as of October 2018. At this years expo I tried the Smart Drive to see if that could be something for me due to my shoulder and hand pain and times of feeling totally out of power to push myself, now I’m in the process of getting a Smart Drive (need medical statement that there’s no medical reason I can’t drive a motorized chair of any kind, I drive a car so that document is really just for the bureaucratic bullshit!) Have an appointment with my new GP now on the 11th and it’s actually the son of the GP I’ve had for almost 8 years so I’m hoping he will trust his fathers assessment of me along with making up his own impression as well, he’s said to be a very good doctor who’s loved by both patients and colleagues alike so I’m hopeful!
Now I just can’t wait for the 2021 edition of the abilities expo in Gothenburg! Hopefully going there with a Smart Drive on my chair to make it easier to get around. Hoping to see some catheter companies next time too, this year none of them were there. It’s just nice to see the different types of catheters (and surprise surprise I was introduced to self catheterize myself in the 2013 expo when a consultant panicked a bit about me not going often enough. Took until I think autumn 2017 before I actually got to see a urologist, and now I have catheters at home myself, of the same brand that I initially tried: LoFric Sense! Nice and compact but I’m going to ask if I can please try the Speedicath Compact instead or have both at hand because I do love the format of the compact, it’s just for some reason I’m more likely to bleed when having used the Speedicath Compact vs the LoFric Sense, I have noticed that Speedicath Compact seem to have a slightly bigger tip than the rest of the catheter though, but it really shouldn’t make that much difference one would think, I’m using Ch14 catheters either way, flow in a Ch12 is just too slow (I even managed to get a complete blockage in a Ch12 Foley catheter in less than 36 hours of it being put in (it was standard procedure for the surgery I was having- hysterectomy)
Sometimes though, it’s tempting to just ask my local clinic to put in a foley on me, it was heaven to not have to get up to pee and my pattern vary between peeing every few minutes to only peeing twice in a day, and it doesn’t matter if I just a catheter or pee on my own, I still have to get up to do it
This is really cool to see man
I myself have an Action Trackchair.
I would recommend it for those wanting an outdoor lifestyle, or otherwise for individuals who want to go hunting. Powerful enough to get through the densest brush and able to conquer various types of terrain. Just got a snowplow for it recently as well and gave that a test. It really does look like a tank with it on.
Edit:
To add some details: the one I have, the ST, has a 5 hour battery life, can stand up to 8 inches of water, and can go both up and down fairly steep terrain by shifting the chair forwards or backwards to change the center of gravity.
I loved this advertisement ! I just wish if it was on TV instead of my youtube recommendation 😊
Finally leaps and bounds in ankle smashing technology