I love that you showed the fails lol. Funny to watch but also very reassuring for people that are just learning to know that they will fail a few times before getting it right. There is no substitute for practicing in a safe environment to build confidence before heading into a situation where you are totally alone. It makes a world of difference! Great advice! Another awesome video!
'Another great vid'. It really helps to see how others manage this, specificsally the transitions to the seat. There is no getting away from the fact that having good upper body/core strength is a massive advatange. Tiring as it is, practicing in a safe environment is good advice.
Glad it was helpful! Upper body strength is extremely useful and gives me a massive advantage, that’s why I try to encourage wheelchair users to get stronger and stay a healthy weight. Practise makes perfect ❤️✌️
Well done sir!! I totally agree - everyone needs to practice floor to chair transfers like this since it’s inevitable you WILL be dumped out at one time or another. It was interesting to see you are able to balance on your feet and use your core to keep your back from completely dragging on the chair while transferring up. My method is slightly different since I lack those muscles but nonetheless, it’s still doable. (Although nearly impossible while drunk😆)Great vid! I enjoyed the bloopers too. Lol
Thanks so much. My back WAS actually dragging on the back of the chair and I had to pinch the seat cushion down to stop it lifting up. This was more obvious in the other fail vids that I didn’t post. Buts I’ve had a few comments about the balancing on my feet, I never thought of it being that special, but apparently so! You’re right about needing to practice in a safe environment. As undesirable as it is, it’s a truly valuable skill and I learned so much filming this video! ❤️✌️
I’d never seen you with one of these bikes before, but I have seen videos of your “sometimes partner in crime -so to speak” with hers and I always think hers might tip over partly because her wheelchair looks so narrow. So I enjoyed your video. And would it be okay to ask what your level of injury is?
I love that you showed the fails lol. Funny to watch but also very reassuring for people that are just learning to know that they will fail a few times before getting it right. There is no substitute for practicing in a safe environment to build confidence before heading into a situation where you are totally alone. It makes a world of difference! Great advice! Another awesome video!
So true! Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated ❤️
Great video - glad you included the bloopers for a reality check.
Always! I try to keep it real. This was my 4th attempt and now I have much more confidence. Thanks 😊✌️
'Another great vid'. It really helps to see how others manage this, specificsally the transitions to the seat. There is no getting away from the fact that having good upper body/core strength is a massive advatange. Tiring as it is, practicing in a safe environment is good advice.
Glad it was helpful! Upper body strength is extremely useful and gives me a massive advantage, that’s why I try to encourage wheelchair users to get stronger and stay a healthy weight.
Practise makes perfect ❤️✌️
Well done sir!! I totally agree - everyone needs to practice floor to chair transfers like this since it’s inevitable you WILL be dumped out at one time or another. It was interesting to see you are able to balance on your feet and use your core to keep your back from completely dragging on the chair while transferring up. My method is slightly different since I lack those muscles but nonetheless, it’s still doable. (Although nearly impossible while drunk😆)Great vid! I enjoyed the bloopers too. Lol
Thanks so much. My back WAS actually dragging on the back of the chair and I had to pinch the seat cushion down to stop it lifting up. This was more obvious in the other fail vids that I didn’t post.
Buts I’ve had a few comments about the balancing on my feet, I never thought of it being that special, but apparently so!
You’re right about needing to practice in a safe environment. As undesirable as it is, it’s a truly valuable skill and I learned so much filming this video!
❤️✌️
Well done! Love the camera angles, and it’s so good for the community to see honest bloopers at end.
Thanks so much! I always try to keep it real, this was my 4th attempt and now I feel way more confident if it happens in the future 😊
I have an alber E pilot and have managed to tip over a quite a few times 😅, but it’s all fun 😊
Lucky that random padded matt was in the right spot at the right time mate! 👍😂 Excellent tutorial 💯
Tell me about it! Thanks 😊
This is hard for me to watch. I get it, but my heart is aching for you.
Why? This is a positive video of an empowering way to deal with unexpected challenges
I’d never seen you with one of these bikes before, but I have seen videos of your “sometimes partner in crime -so to speak” with hers and I always think hers might tip over partly because her wheelchair looks so narrow. So I enjoyed your video. And would it be okay to ask what your level of injury is?
I was always afraid that you hurt your elbow! Was that the gardener in the background?
Hahaha no that’s Martines son! He lives here too - he was gardening at the time tho 😊
I'd think it'd be easier to get the chair and bike upright by sitting behind it so you don't have to stretch your arms.
Good tip!
Can you move your legs sir
Obviously not mate