Hey Mark, thanks for the detailed review! This video was super helpful.

@abilitease

5 жыл бұрын

Great I'm glad.

thanks so much very helpful

Just got the smart drive mx2 and having issues turning since rims are slipping. Thankful I found your videos!

@abilitease

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Nannette. Thank you this information is helpful in giving you a better recommendation. Since you don't have the emotions you could go with several options. If you want the removable push rim covers you could go with the ones I bought from Alber through a local dealer, but I believe they are $275 for the pair. The ones you mentioned above that are vinyl don't seem to be the same, but could work for you. Another removable option if you have some hand function would be fit grips from a company called intelliwheels (www.intelliwheels.net/fit-grips/). These are very affordable. If you don't have great hand function and you use a standard manual wheel or something like a spinergy wheel I recommend getting a new pair of coated push rims from a company called rib grips (ribgrips.com/). I met one of the co-founders, Brandon Handel, who is a quadriplegic and has made a really great product. Good luck and thank you for watching my videos!

@nannettep.8852

8 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! I'm wonky - i have right hand function, but not left hand, so with the smart drive, i can turn right no problem, turning left - not so much...i can ride in circles for hours though...lol :) - Ordering the Fit grips right now!! Hopefully that will help - definitely a learning curve on the Smart drive...

@abilitease

8 жыл бұрын

Yes there will be a learning curve so take your time and be patient. You may want to demo the thumb throttle buttons to see if that may help the issue with your left hand. I believe the throttle buttons will power and stop so if you need short bursts to maneuver tight spaces and doors that might be the answer. Good luck!

@nannettep.8852

8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I had the original e-motions in the early 2000's and they have come a long way since then.

@abilitease

8 жыл бұрын

Yes the technology has improved significantly. The new Twion wheels that I purchased a few months ago are even better.

Thanks 👌

Great vid just couple of things you missed I would like to add. You can turn it on/off by touching the outer ring in the middle of the wheel so you do not have to have the control with you. Also he is right they are heavy, so when changing wheels if you also get the antitips you push them in and it lifts the wheels off the ground instead of putting your chair on its side. Also you missed the feature that if you hold 1 or 2 button on the remote it says H this function holds you when going up an incline for a few seconds so you don't roll back.

@abilitease

8 жыл бұрын

+Anton B Thank you for your comments. That is a great point about the antitips that I didn't know about. Very cool and helpful for someone struggling to take the wheels off. And yes the H anti roll feature can be very helpful on the inclines. Thanks for pointing that out!

Hey Mark, any plans to review and compare the new e-motion m25 wheels potentially compared to your twions that you like. Apparently, a lot lighter and with a cruise mode. I'm eying them up & really value your reviews!

@abilitease

5 жыл бұрын

Hello. I will reach out to my vendor and see if I can get a pair of the M25s to demo. They do look similar to the Twions, yet still have some of the hardware that is reminiscent of the M15 e-motions. I am interested to check out the newer technology. The wheels just keep getting better and better. I'll be in touch.

@morgancalvi6675

3 жыл бұрын

@@abilitease any plans to review he NaviONE power assisted wheels?

Your review was really helpful. I currently have Xtender power assist wheelsbut an getting a new chair (been about 10 years or so since my last chair). I am debating between the Emotion and the Twion. Do you know if the "parking" feature that is available on the mobility plus app for the Emotion is available in the United States? That is one feature I am in love with, but have heard its not available on the US version of the app?

@abilitease

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristie. Thank you for your comments. I actually don't even know what the parking feature is. If that's a feature on the e-moton M-25s you should reach out to Alber USA to confirm it's availability (www.alber-usa.com/us/contact/contact-form/). I really only use the Twion wheels and I rarely use the app on my phone. Best of luck!

Great video, thank you. I was actually talked OUT of the e-Motion wheels and into the Navione wheels...by the salesman/general manager of a company, who sold both. The reason being if you are active, or live on a dirt/gravel road...the e-Motion won't perform as well as the Naviones. I just noticed I am subscribed to your channel (the bell is filled in)...but never receive notifications...do you make them often?

@abilitease

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Morgan. I have been away from YT for a while and noticed I never responded to your post. The Navis look pretty cool. I mean if you are active I too wouldn't recommend the e-motions, but instead the Twion wheels, which I use. The e-motions are wonderful, but deigned for an individual with a very specific and adjustable assist need. If you live on a dirt/gravel road and have some hand function the Smart Drive is a good option too. How do you like the Navis? Does far can you go before having to charge them? Take care.

@morgancalvi6675

3 жыл бұрын

@@abiliteaseI bought them almost 4 months ago, and could never get them installed. Greg with Family First Medical, in New Minas, NS, somehow got his ego hurt because they were new to him and he got super ugly with me. Lawton's in Westphal, NS were hours away and probably charged a small fortune, so they were out. It is in the shop now, with a local mechanic, who will again, probably charge a small fortune, but hopefully will be installed and I can tell you how I like them. I have 2 nickel batteries...and apparently you can also use a lithium battery for the set up and use them interchangeably. The nickel ones are supposed to go 12 miles or 19 kms...so if the one breaks down, I will have a spare...or if I go somewhere 12 miles, I will hopefully be able to come back.

I'm considering buying a second hand pair of those. I really need push rim covers though as gloves aren't practical for me. Can you use the regular kind (i.e. can I use the ones I currently have on my chair) or do you need a special kind to combine with the e-motion system? I've heard conflicting stories about this, as some say you can't use regular ones because of the sensors in the e-motion push rims, while others say this isn't so and you can use any kind.

@abilitease

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen. My understanding is the metal pushrim is an integral part of the power assist wheel and you can only use push rim covers to go over the existing rims. I would call Alber-USA and confirm. Good luck!

Hi. I need the grippy rim thingy you showed at the end that you have on your rims. Can you point me in the right direction to find them.?

@abilitease

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Nannette. I believe you can purchase the push rim covers for retail through this company: www.southwestmedical.com/Wheelchair-Parts/Wheels-Hand-Rims-Axles/Power-Assist-Wheelchair-Wheels/Emotion-M15-Power-Assist-Wheelchair-Wheels/27183p Otherwise I recommend calling Alber and purchasing them through a local dealer www.alber-usa.com/produkte-rollstuhl-zusatzantrieb/zusatzantriebe-fuer-rollstuehle/aktivrollstuhl-emotion/zubehoer.html Good Luck!

How to charge the remote control?

Hi, can you teatch how programming remote control with the wheels??? Thanks

@abilitease

3 жыл бұрын

Please use the link for the manual. Thanks. livingspinal.com/content/User_Manual_M15.pdf

Hey I got the twion wheels today without the app how do I change the speeds?

@abilitease

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Antonio. I have never changed the speed without the use of the app on my iphone. You may want to call Alber USA and ask for a work around. Best of luck!

@lowrider291

4 жыл бұрын

@@abilitease is there any where I can talk to u on Facebook?

I m C5. I can go on floor without any support but my house is full of carpets. which one is good for me? twion vs e motion

@abilitease

6 жыл бұрын

It really depends on your hand strength and upper body. The emotion wheels are adjustable to be very sensitive whereas the twion wheels are not adjustable and you need some strength in your hands to engage them. Both are great options, but it really depends on what will work best for you at your function level. If you have the opportunity to try out both types I suggest doing that before making a decision. If you can't then I would say at your level if this is your first set of power assist wheels you are probably better off getting the emotions. Best of luck.

@csselo

6 жыл бұрын

Hi again I bought emotion but I notice ur pushrim cover. is it orginal?

@abilitease

6 жыл бұрын

When I purchased the M15 wheels the pushrim covers were an option so I bought them too.

@csselo

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for all. I want to buy pushrim cover. any suggestion?

@abilitease

5 жыл бұрын

You can order the pushrim covers from Alber-USA, but you need to buy them through a vendor. Best of luck.

Review the new emotion M25 please!

@abilitease

3 жыл бұрын

Alright Skinner I'm on it! Maybe Mobility Pros can get me a pair to try out.

@SKINNZ1

3 жыл бұрын

@@abilitease think I’m going to buy some. After watching this Twion video it persuaded me, I think they have most of the same features.

@SKINNZ1

3 жыл бұрын

I bet I can put you in touch with the rep down there. Hit me up

@abilitease

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKINNZ1 The Twions have great features, which I know the M25s have incorporated into their design. They are a lot less bulky than the M15s and the app on the mobility plus package seems a lot more user friendly than the original Twion app from Alber. The Twions can be a bit jumpy and if you can't grab the wheel they probably wouldn't work well for you. I think you are making a wise choice and I'm interested to see how they work for you. Best of luck!

how can you buy this?

@abilitease

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcos. You can buy the M-15 wheels new through an online retailer or through a local vendor. If you want to buy them used you could get them on ebay or a Facebook group. You cannot buy directly from Alber. Thanks.

@ch1vazman

6 жыл бұрын

thanks buddy thank you, i bought them already but im waiting for them, thank you