Beach Track Wheelchair - It's a TANK!!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In this video I talk about a loaner track wheelchair that is provided for use at several state parks in the state of Michigan, USA. This power chair rides on rolling tracks similar to a tank. It is extremely versatile and can handle sand, small obstacles and sloped surfaces without a problem. It allows anyone that is wheelchair bound or has limited mobility the option to explore the beach and other off-road surfaces without the need of an able bodied person to push! The best part is it is FREE to use! More information regarding available beach locations in Michigan can be found at mymichiganbeach.com/ada.
That's nice to know about Michigan. Almost every county in Wisconsin (not State Parks) has one available free of charge (donations accepted), and usually you can get it for a full day, if not a full weekend. This year, I got one that was like a sit-to-stand and so I actually got to put my feet into Lake Michigan. You can put the track chair in 5" of water, just don't let the water hit any of the electronics.
Wow that’s awesome!!
Hello Bri'! We see you living your best life!
Great video Brian, so awesome to see you uploading again ✌️❤️
That is FABULOUS. THANKS 😊
Wee! Love this guy! Hope you had fun with your beautiful family! Thanks for the video!
Wow! What a wonderful chair. Looks like you were having amazing fun. Take care.
lol, love the comment about toddler meltdown, our lives revolve around those, cheers
Those chairs are awesome, I've had the action track chair stand up model for 4 years now and still love it!
I would love to have one, but the price is steep!
@@twistedpipes04 Depending on the circumstances insurance is beginning to cover the purchase of these chairs, is a wellness of life I think is what they call it. Plus there are grants and other possibilities to help cover the cost, my chair 4 years ago cost $18,000 and it didn't cost me anything.It never hurts to call and talk with them.
@@MechanizedGarage ok, awesome. Ty for the info!
@@twistedpipes04 your most certainly welcome!
Hi Brian, how are you doing? Great video Brian! Nice to see you uploading your video. You’re the best man I ever met Brian! Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
It is nice they have those and it was free!
That’s awesome 👏
Awesome gadget! We're living in amazing times of technological breakthroughs. I'm nearly 60 having been injured at 38 and am not very active anymore, but I love seeing others out there enjoying life. Keep making the most of each day!!! God bless!!!
That’s awesome! I love the beach! I’m still saving up for my all electric Mercedes eqs, have you seen the all electric Mercedes eqs? It’s really cool, it has Automatic doors, great for my cerebral palsy, I’m gonna need hand Controls!
I was the First person to use the Trackchair they have in Lake Bemigi Minnesota. My wife and I Toured the PlantMarshall Minnesota
Good information, thank you. I wonder if these are available in other countries.
What the hay! That’s so awesome! I’m so glad to see the thought and heart that someone put into making something as mindless as the beach accessible for everyone! Much love from HTX!
Bravo...keep on movin....get busy livin...the glass of water is half full. Only in the usa.....wow Im impressed
Wow- What a great video. You touched on so many important usability features - including speed. There are so many beaches and state parks in Michigan really upping their games in terms of accessibility. We try to include as much information as possible in our travel posts, and appreciate any tips and reviews of accessible beaches and trails. Thanks again for this video- it's awesome!
Huge Fan Brother!!! Been in the Chair for going on 7years now and you showed me everything I need to know about paralyzed living and dealing with this huge life changing experience. Love you brother and keep it up!!! You Rock man Foreal!!!!! God bless you and congrats to the new addition to your family!!!! My Guy 🤜🏾🤛🙌🏾🙏🏾💯
Hey man!! I’m so glad I could help! I really appreciate the message. Keep on keepin on!
@@ParalyzedLiving Hey Brian, how are you doing? Glad to see you on the video pushing your beach track wheelchair at the beach by spending your time with your daughter. God bless you Brian. I love you heaps. Take care Brian. Best friends as always from PaulLaw.
Please do more, I'm just enjoying myself watching your video, and yes you can be creative with your chair, so it's not only at the beach, but you can go defrent kinds of setting. Have a nice day with your family.
I want that SO much!!! I love on the eastern coast of the USA. Lots of beaches. I can't enjoy any of them. I'm going to start asking about them at the waterfront parks here.
Wow, great video quality!
Looks awesome and amazing
I have one on order and am excited to get it. They can get wet but you must not let the water go above the batteries.
You're back!
Very cool !!
Im really impresed their avalable for are people who need them and its free for the rental so awsome
You belong in Cyberpunk 2077
I'm paralyzed and I have a four wheel drive powerchair that has tires like those on a quadrunner only smaller. It has a seat with power tilt and elevate. I use it for deer hunting here in Ohio. It does great in the woods. I've taken it through deep mud with no trouble. It can go over smaller logs that are across trails in the woods. The only problem is it tips over sometimes and that's a big problem. It's does great on level ground, not so great on hills and it's hilly where I hunt. A powerchair like the one in this video is what I really need. I seriously doubt this one could tip over going up and down hills. I want one of these so bad. They start at almost $15,000. I paid $15,000 four years ago for the powerchair I've got and it was a older model that had been used a little.
Hey bud! The company that makes this is called Action Trackchair. This is their ST model. I was looking around their website and they even have standing track chairs. They are able to customize colors and options too. They aren’t cheap - this one comes in just under $12k but considering the price of all other mobility equipment that seems about right. It’s definitely worth checking out - oh and fist bump for fellow Ohioan! 😉
Heads up - just saw a used one of these set up for hunting on the Disability Trading Zone Facebook page - only asking $4,900 in PA - not too far!
I been wanting to make those but for gear transport.
Blue jeans again, my friend? Lol! Maybe you recorded both videos on the same day! Were you personally able to have the track chair for the whole time you were there?
This was a different day than the prior video but it was pretty cold - low 70’s and windy. Unfortunately I only had the track chair for about 45 minutes tops before my daughter was freezing and needed a nap. Lol
Was it hard to transfer into?
Which parks/beaches have them and where online can I get more information?
There is a website link at the end of this vid and also in the description that lists Michigan beaches with track chairs. If you are looking in other areas you can always Google search “Accessible beaches with track chair” to see what pops up. 👍🏼
So how was like transferring in and out of the chair?
It really wasn’t too bad. They removed the foot plate and tilted it forward a little. Then the armrest was able to be lifted up to make it easier to hop over.
Those chairs are 9 grand minimum!
Well good thing I didn’t break it! 😜
@@ParalyzedLiving LOL...you are funny Bryan!
Why the need for a strap for your feet, if you don't have trouble with spasms? I would have just tilted back and enjoyed the sun! Would your wife have carried you to the water, if you didn't have this?
Even though I don’t have a lot of spasms my feet still tend to fall off my normal footplate if I hit a bump. The strap just insures I don’t have to worry about that happening. I almost lost a foot riding a 4 wheeler one time so better safe than sorry lol. I have another video showing how I get down to the shoreline in a normal chair. In the past I’ve just gotten a hand from friends/family to get in the water. I don’t think my wife could swing it on her own but she has helped.