What wheelchair do you use and what are your thoughts about it? Health Benefits of Standing after Spinal Cord Injury - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGWnq5WzdLmaj9Y.html

@charlieburrows0827

2 жыл бұрын

What is the top speed of your chair

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I tested my wheelchair and it goes up to 7.5 mph, so it matches the specifications at 1:25 in the video.

@charlieburrows0827

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 that’s cool

@masonx54

10 ай бұрын

@morgancalvi6675 Wow, that sucks!

Welcome back, Mason! So excited to see you uploading again.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I had fun editing this video even though there were some issues. I hope you enjoyed watching it.

@AaronShu

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I sure did, great video.

@RyanJohnson-wj5fl

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic review. I am very jealous of that chair. I'm myself am a C 6.

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate your positive feedback! I am happy with the chair, but there are some things that can be improved. If you live in the United States and are interested in getting one, I recommend checking out your state's rehabilitation service. They will pay for one. Thank you for watching and commenting!

So good to see you Mason! ❤ Great Video! Very informative!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Great to see you are back! Good video

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Great and thorough review thank you for taking time and showing the wheelchair pros and cons.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

hi mason, good to see you! thanks for the tour of your F5. Stay safe, take care, and you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you as well! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for that amazingly helpful video! This really helped me decide for the F5 VS. I just got it this week and I love it!

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! I'm glad my video helped you! I love my Permobil F5! Thank you for watching and commenting!

Whatup Mason!! Nice pick😎. I am waiting for an Invacare Aviva Storm powerchair i was fitted for a few months ago. Thanks for sharing this. Now i really cant wait to see the new features i will b getting.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Awesome chair! Gives me a lot more to talk about on my new chair evaluation next month

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Goodluck!

Definitely thinking about getting this one for my next wheelchair or maybe just an upgrade of mine. Hard choice. Great video bro!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Do you currently have the Permobil F3?

@rickyslifeonwheels

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 no The quantum edge 2.0

I finally just ordered mine after 2 years of fighting insurance. Awesome video!

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's ridiculous how difficult it is to get what we need. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@NoSurrender1700

Жыл бұрын

Wow I really need one is there any advice you can give me ?

You got yourself one awesome ride there Mason. I just replaced my 15 year old Permobil Street (rear wheel drive) with an M3 Corpus (mid wheel drive). It took some getting used to the center drive wheels at first because it turns 360° in place and doesn't operate quite the same as the rear wheel drive. The rear wheel drive is more stable when going full speed simply due to the physics of the design. It's great for open spaces and fast driving, but it's harder to maneuver in tight spots. The M3 is great in tight spots but a bit tricky at full speed. Each design has its assets and liabilities. I'm sure you'll be very pleased with your standing chair Mason. I hope that it fulfills your every need! Take care brother, God bless!!!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they all have their benefits and drawbacks. I like front-wheel drive myself.

Great video and welcome back. Hey I have a suggestion. Maybe you can do a video on how you keep your house clean. Unless a house keeper does everything for you

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, that would be my mom. Haha But if I did it, I would use a robotic sweeper.

What a great job. Thank you for showing off your new ride. I get my new wheelchair this Friday. I’m C3 incomplete for 7 yrs. I looked at the standing , however, insurance doesn’t cover it, and it would take a lot of assistance to give me to stand. I have standing frame, and haven’t had any abrasions.

@masonx54

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, insurance doesn't usually pay for the standing feature. I went through vocational rehabilitation to cover the cost of the standing feature. Every state has a vocational rehabilitation service, and I recommend connecting with them if you want to get the standing feature added at some point. I used a standing frame every day for 4 years until I got this wheelchair, and standing in the wheelchair is much more convenient and beneficial. I hope you enjoy your new wheelchair! Thank you for watching and commenting;

Awesome video on KZread your wheelchair is awesome try to stay safe

I love your chair it’s so nice and just like totally normals it’s longer than his and the same color as his

Thank you

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

I use the Qm 710 I love the chair such a nice ride it’s like a ruby red such a nice color too! The F5 looks nice dude i love the lights I hope I get this as my next chair!

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you get the Permobil F5 as well! Thank you for watching and commenting!

I have a motion compostle apex and it works for me and I'm a c6 quadriplegic but I prefer pushing just because it's more fun than electric pretty much lol, I've been injured for about a year and I love your content and nice ass chair🔥🔥

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer a power wheelchair to prevent overusing my shoulders. Check out this video of mine on this topic: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a52guJuqldPcqJs.html Thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad you enjoy my content!

I don't have a spinel cord injury, but i do have moderate dandy walker syndrome, and moderate to severe autisim, and attention deficit hyper activity disorder!

And i love my smart wheelchair!

My culver mobility electric powerchair is very cool i love it!

Just ordered my new permobile corpus m vs. C2 incomplete. Can't wait!

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

That's going to be awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

Quickie S646se tilt. Use permobile back cushion and high profile Roho. Speed helps me keep up with my dogs! I own a few electric chairs. This is my daily chair does about 7.6mph. I have a 4x4 magic 8 I don't use much. A quantum Edge 8 rises,lays flat I can sleep in it. Mid wheel drive I hate. I have a broken c300 with lift actuator that I need to give away or fix. My next chai is a permobile 400 slower but has a lift seat very comfortable. Bought slighty used for $800.00!!!

Amazing chair, turn signal, hazard lights, flashlight, etc.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is! The standing feature is a must-have now that I know what it's like to have it on a wheelchair. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hey Mason it's good to see you again I was wondering how you were doing and wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year hope things are going well I love your chair I have a Quantum combined three and six with mine and I'm having a lot of trouble trying to get it repaired I've had it a little over a year and it's been in the shop well done needed to be repaired eight times already but LOL about eight times but anyways just wanted to let you know that it's a great video and did you were you able to finish and graduate from your college that is something amazing just amazed that the things that you're able to do and it's just really inspiring and you inspire a lot of people you just don't know it how far you reaching I just wanted to let you know I'm glad I found you again I got a new phone I like to never found you cuz I couldn't for the life of me remember your last name I guess it was because of where I had my stroke but I hope things are going well for you and your family and God bless! Romans 28

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get your wheelchair fixed and I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching and commenting!

I'm jealous of the head lights and blinkers, I wish I had them on my jazzy j6 power chair 😂 unfourtanately, my power chair charger does the opposite of what your charger does regarding staying plugged into the battery and it's annoying 😩 my dad would probably not like where the front tie downs are, that's probably annoying as well

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I use the headlights a lot more than I thought I would.

A great PWC! Great demonstration and presentation of the standing, operation, and cons. It looks like you've elected the more aggressive tires, Mason. At 2,700 miles on the old Permobil C500, and going strong, I believe it's your rear tires (softer compound/ aggressive tread) that cause hesitation on carpet based on never using other than the standard tread option. My primary PWC is a Quickie QM710 as the vendor refused selling a Permobil due to no profit. He offered, Invacare, Quantum, and ROVI - "NO." They dealt with Sunrise Medical and with 3 manual chairs/ one power chair in my past, the Quickie was my choice wo regret. Next time it's an F5!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

It hasn't been happening for a little while now, so that's good. I have only owned a Permobil power wheelchair and a TiLite manual wheelchair.

@horsewnoname872

Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 FYI. Recently, I discovered that Permobil use two-pole motors in their F3 and M3 pwc models. Their F5 and M5 models use four-pole motors. The smaller pwc's are intended for indoor/ light-duty outdoor applications - two-pole motors use less battery, but do not have the torque four-pole motors have. The F5 and M5 are more robust and endure rural living, last longer, and consume more battery. Permobil - nothing compares in quality, durability, and engineering. The Quickie QM710, with four-pole motors (both replaced a third time), has been a disappointment due to break downs.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

That's good to know, thanks. Yeah, Permobil is generally good quality but I have had a few issues.

@horsewnoname872

11 ай бұрын

Matt Miller (Permobil) recently shared the 2023 F5 and M5 have two pole motors. He assured me that they're as tough as ever. The squeaks after E-Z lock install would bug me too. A really great review! I'll be barrowing all of your ideas thanks to detailed explanations - thanks!@@masonx54

I have Ms I have the quantum edge 3 I sleep in my chair I can't move to a bad because it hurts me thank you for showing me your chair I am wanted one just like it when I get my new one

@masonx54

Ай бұрын

You stay in your wheelchair 24/7? Thank you for watching and commenting!

Awesome 😎 I’m getting a permobil for my next chair

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Do you know what kind?

@josephmirigliano8728

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I what the F5 but I think it’s gonna be a F3 unless I can come up with a difference to pay for it to get the F 5

@josephmirigliano8728

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I think it’s going to be an F3 unless I can come up with a difference to pay for the F5 you know how insurance goes lol

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Are you working with Vocational Rehabilitation?

@josephmirigliano8728

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I’m working with my local hospital and the F5 is a group 4 so if I wanna get that one I’m gonna have to pay something out of pocket because the insurance only pays for the F3 which is a group 3 chair

Put some grease on your pistons in the back. If there’s alot of dirt in the air, mine does that too.

And it's blue!

As for the squeaking noise I recently used a Silicone spray just a little on the tracks of my Permobil F5 VS and it's been fine since. The spray that I used was in a yellow spray can. Hope that helps.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

I actually fixed the squeaking by putting WD-40 on the metal slides under the seat that adjust when you stand up. However, silicone spray is a good idea for some other squeaking and rattling that I'm having. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@rhondaclark2446

Жыл бұрын

I recently told be someone at Permobil to use Silicone spray rather then WD-40

And the weight of my powerchair is 2065lb!

I just had a seating evaluation and they decided I needed a new kind of cushion...and I found out something about the low profile (2 1/2") versus the high profile (4"). Apparently the 4" will make you feel unstable; whereas the lower profile cradles you more and makes you feel more stable. Also, they suggested to slightly under inflate it for the most comfort.

@masonx54

Ай бұрын

When I got my Permobil F5 Corpus VS, the cushion it came with was all air. However, I had it replaced with air/foam because the all air made me feel very unstable.

@morgancalvi6675

Ай бұрын

@@masonx54 yeah, was it a tall cushion? I hated a ROHO high profile cushion (it was super unstable and didn't cradle me...and was over inflated). The low profile one cradled me more and was slightly under inflated...I had a new best friend.

@masonx54

Ай бұрын

Yes, I believe it was a high profile ROHO.

@morgancalvi6675

Ай бұрын

@@masonx54 that may be why you felt unstable.

And my joystick is waterproof!

New subscriber here.

Top FRIEND.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Right on, Mason! I'm a C4/C5 quad and that's an excellent review. I also have a F5 Corpus wheelchair a lot like yours with the newer LED headlamps, however, my joystick looks a little different. You touched on a lot of good points, especially the noise. Still, in my opinion, it's better than the alternatives. You can have the anterior tilt profile disabled if you don't use it which makes one less mode you need to toggle through. I noticed you didn't mention the Bluetooth or infrared functions. I love the Permobil app for your phone because it gives you more information on your battery status/range and how many weight shifts you have performed. How long have you been injured? 26 years here. Nice deer on your walls! 🙂

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly forgot about the Bluetooth and haven't used the infrared that I know of. What exactly is the infrared for? I've been injured since January of 2015. I love your username by the way! Haha

@dardoazambuya

2 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm about to buy a Permobil F5 chair. Is Permobil reliable? Greetings

@masonx54

2 ай бұрын

Yes, in my opinion, Permobil has the best power wheelchairs. You will like the F5, especially if you get the standing feature (F5 VS). Thank you for watching and commenting!

@dardoazambuya

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the reply

@doingtimeonmyass

2 ай бұрын

@@dardoazambuya very as long as you take care of it. I have been injured for thirty years and it is by far the most reliable, however, it is not the most compact nor does it have the lowest floor to seat height. Still, I'll take reliability and manage with the rest. It is also very configurable if you need a different backrest or subtle changes with the height or angle of your armrests. The only thing I wish these power chair companies would do is make all the tilt, recline, elevator, and leg actuators variable speed that could be programmable through the joystick. For example, I like to tilt back in my wheelchair while I'm waiting at doctors appointments and then when I'm called I wish I could return to a straight up seating position faster. I've yet to see a power wheelchair with that feature. Good luck choosing a new wheelchair!

Mason, it appears you have gained a noticeable amount of upper body strength: and your agility has definitely improved. Do you attribute your progress to the increased amount of stand up time? Have you noticed an improvement? Also, have you checked out the Berkel bike? If not, please do. With the FES stimulation,the bike allows a paralyzed person to build muscle below their level of injury. They can regenerate atrophied muscle and eliminate pressure soars. These bikes are really cool. The people I have seen using them are noticeably in good health. I realize you are busy with work and college but if you have the time I would really appreciate your opinion regarding these bikes.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I believe I have improved my strength over time, not necessarily due to standing. I have not heard of the Berkel bike but just looked it up. I know about stationary FES bikes and handcycles but the Berkel bike seems to combine the two, giving great results.

@sherylmayer5171

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Hey, I somehow missed your reply regarding the Berkel bike. I just read your reply. Thank you. The one thing that stood out to me when I watched their videos was how healthy users of these bikes looked. To be able to rebuild muscle regardless of paralysis is pretty exciting. It prevents pressure sores. The health benefits are amazing. Increased lung capacity. I was impressed .

@sherylmayer5171

2 жыл бұрын

Would you be willing to give the Berkel bike a try?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely.

I have Ms sleep in my chair I have the quantum edge 3 turn downstairs

My power wheelchair is the Permibil M300. It’s a great power wheelchair but I’m preferring to use my Zippie Iris manual chair most of the time. One thing I would like to see is your house. How you made it accessible

@masonx54

2 ай бұрын

I prefer the front-wheel-drive power wheelchairs. I appreciate your video idea and will see what I can do. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hi Mason thanks for sharing this review. My fiance is C4 complete since 2016 and he's eligible for a new chair this fall. He currently has the F3 and we've been looking at this one. Hoping insurance will approve this instead of a new wheelchair and separate standing frame. He's 6'4 275lbs and this would make things easier on both of us. I'd appreciate any advice you can share for getting approved.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kathryn, are you going to be going through vocational rehab?

Try some white grease or wd 40 for squeak 🥰

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it's plastic rubbing against plastic but am unable to look myself. Thanks for the suggestion, watching, and commenting!

So i need my powerchair so i can move around!

Great breakdown! I'm on 6 years with my F3 which is my first chair. I'm going to start the process for getting a new one next month and I want to try and get the same one you have now in the F5 vs. I am guessing I'll need to finance the upgrade portion. Do you know ballpark about how much that might be? When I upgraded to seat lift in my F3 if I remember right it was about $2800 out of pocket but I imagine the VS is going to be significantly more. Hopefully I will in the least qualify for the F5 which is "Group 4" device, whereas the F3 I guess was Group 3.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, it didn't cost me anything out of pocket. I went through insurance from my work and Vocational Rehabilitation. What my insurance did not cover, Vocational Rehabilitation covered. I highly recommend going through Vocational Rehabilitation if you have not previously.

@Nerfunkal

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I think I'll do that, I closed my case with Utah VR after my associates as I'm focusing on moving to CA (my children live there it's where I lived when I had my car crash) before I proceed with schooling, it may be that I get the new chair once I've moved and established with a new VR there. Challenge is finding accessible subsidized housing, I'm not working yet and have been living at my parents home. I'm on some wait-lists for apartments that are for aged 65+ and adults with disability but they are year long lists. I am going to look into housing through school/vr too but I initially wanted to move and get established first before taking on classes again. I'm still needing a nurse for my bowel program but during the pandemic I ended CNA's got a new bed and got rid of the hospital bed and I've been dressing myself for about 8 months now so I'm stoked about that, I knew I could do it since I learned it in outpatient rehab but I couldn't with the narrow bed. Anyway I'll quit yakking your ear off lol. Thanks for the videos I've really appreciated you guiding me and helping since my first few months. Take care.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nerfunkal Goodluck, and I'm glad to hear my videos are helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hi Mason, I am looking into getting this chair from the DOR. Are you able drive from this chair? The concern for me is stability of the chair once you’re going 50+ mph

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Hey, John! Yes, I am able to drive from the Permobil F5 VS wheelchair. I was actually able to keep the EZ-Lock system in the same location in my van, but they did have to raise it up.

Hey Mason, great video as always. I use the QEdge 3 which I don't like but it is what it is... Does your chair have the memory setting on it and do you use the GPS feature on it for your phone ? I'm guessing insurance didn't pay for it?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, my wheelchair does not have the seating memory function. I'm not sure that I know about the GPS feature. Insurance paid for the basic wheelchair and functions other than standing. Vocational Rehabilitation paid for the standing function.

@jeremyeasterly4428

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 the GPS is called, Permobil Connect Module or something like that. You can connect it to your phone.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I have the MyPermobil app and just checked to see if it has GPS. It does, so I guess I didn't even know. Haha Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jeremyeasterly4428

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 you’re welcome! 😁

I have a M3 chair

Hey there did you have trouble getting them to pay for the standing feature my insurance is being difficult

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, insurance companies typically don't pay for the standing feature. I suggest going through your state's Vocational Rehabilitation to help pay for the standing feature.

Mason, I have a friend who is a new C4 complete. He’s a 19 YO male, 6’5”, 150lbs. I recommended he looked at this exact model standing chair. Are there any other models or options you recommend?

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

Currently, this is the best wheelchair available in my opinion in my opinion. I'm around 6'3" and 160 lbs, so we are about the same. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hi Mason, may be getting this chair, any tips?

@masonx54

7 ай бұрын

I suggest getting the leatherette arm rests because the kind I have do not hold up. That's one thing I would've done differently. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Anyone know if Medicare will pay for the standing option? My DME dealer said that Medicare and insurance won't pay for it standing.

@masonx54

9 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure some people have been able to get their insurance to pay for the standing feature. If you live in the United States, each state has vocational rehabilitation services, and they will help pay for the wheelchair.

It can handle any of terrain!

Hello, tell me, please, verticalization is possible due to the joystick?

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

No, I checked and do not think you can stand using the joystick. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@user-iz2zj3zu9w

Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 thanks for the answer.

What seat cushion do you recommend?

@masonx54

7 ай бұрын

I use the JAY Fusion cushion and have had good luck with it. I like it because it's air, foam, and/or gel. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Can you make the transfer from a manual chair to the F3?

@masonx54

5 ай бұрын

Yes, and I use a sliding board for all my transfers. Using a sliding board helps the shoulders, prevents friction, makes it easier. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@MrTommyboy11

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am waiting for my f3 to come in sometime in the next month. I have a manual chair and I guess I just have to work out the angle of transfer etc. thanks a lot for your answer.

And it goes 13 miles of distance!

Can i purchase this from Bangladesh?

My insurance don't want to approve standing function and seat elevator because they consider primarily non-medical in nature. And these function are too much expensive. Have you had this problem and do you know how can I solve it? Thank you

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is rare for insurance companies to approve to pay for the standing function. I went through vocational rehabilitation and they covered it.

My powerchair goes up to 4mph!

This is Jennifer Sinclair. Mason, do you love the feeling of standing up? Or does it not feel good or bad? Just different?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jennifer! Yes, I love the feeling of standing up. I got an Easystand Evolv standing frame in 2017 and have been standing everyday since then. Standing in my Permobil F5 Corpus VS feels much more natural, kind of like my body is less supported or stiff.

What's the difference between your "low back / agility" headrest fixator and a standard one?

@masonx54

4 ай бұрын

I can't really find anything about that. I'm assuming a standard headrest is "fixed" and a "low back / agility" headrest is adjustable. If you have a link to pictures, etc. let me know, and I can take a look. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@skyrmaLT

4 ай бұрын

@@masonx54 Unfortunately youtube doesn't allow external links in comments.

@masonx54

4 ай бұрын

You should be able to. If not, I will still be able to see it because it will go to my spam comments. Then I can approve it. Go ahead and try it.

@skyrmaLT

4 ай бұрын

@@masonx54 I did and my comment was removed. I wrote you an email. Thanks!

The back wheels jerk on carpet. Mine will wobble sometimes at high speeds. I'll be crossing the street and have to stop and go.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

It happens no matter what surface it's on.

@ARWEddie

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Good information Mason. I don't have the lights, but I have a table and phone attachment. Keep standing tall.

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@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't upload any videos because I wanted to focus on college classes and work.

As always, great work! Very informative video-thx! I have an awkward inquiry tho-my bf is in desperate need of a sit to stand chair...if I can be so bold-can I ask everyone here how you guys/anyone affords these chairs? Did Medicare or Medicaid help w/expense? I know my "TJ " is realllllyyy needing one.. Espec since in the 15 yrs since injury (!!) NOT ONE HOME MODIFICATION HAS BEEN done so our home is AT ALL accessible to him.. it's cruel...any input or suggestions wld be so appreciated ! I'm puttin' on my as* kickers today to advocate hard! B4 I am forced to cut my aggression for lent..that's my story...

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend going through insurance and vocational rehabilitation. Here is a video of mine on the Evolv standing frame. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yq2g286mYLTSirA.html

@ajelder6822

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 thx a million Mason!

I think many insurance companies will try and gyp some one out of their measured measurements and give you wheelchairs or medical equipment they already have in the shop. I have seen this happen several times now and they did it to me twice. I know of one girl who measured 17 X 19 and they gave her one that was 18 X 20 because the tech said she was 'going to get fatter'. Balogne...that was a standard size one that was already in the shop. She ended up getting pressure sores behind the knees because the seat length was too long. There was a girl with severe CP...they gave her the wrong color one as well as it was also 18 X 20 instead of her 16 X 19. They thought she wasn't able to speak up for herself and tried to pawn something else off on her that was in the shop. Please don't assume wheelchair companies are on the up and up. What kind of chair do I use...a Colours Spazz-G with NaviONE power assist wheels. I was told I needed a power wheelchair...but since I broke my neck goofing off in a power wheelchair (imagine the irony there), I refuse to get one...but I thought the power assist wheels was a good compromise. Are you sure WD 40 or velcro pads won't help with that squealing? Dan, with 'Totally Normal' also drives with an EZ Lock and I believe he did a video on how he eliminated the squeak. He had that issue as well I believe. He can repair any power wheelchair blindfolded...so you may get some good tips from his videos.

@uberdriver8743

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is so freaking ironic how you broke your neck. It's almost as if its a punishment for making fun of a wheelchair. Of course you didn't deserve it. So sorry

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I am subscribed to Totally Normal and will see if I can find that video. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@morgancalvi6675

2 жыл бұрын

@@uberdriver8743 'making fun of a wheelchair'? Not quite following you there. I was goofing off on a steep hill, flipped over backwards and apparently got one heck of a whiplash... dislocated and chipped C4 and my spinal cord took the brunt of a rock.

@gregzeng

Жыл бұрын

Tx. Now subbed to this KZread channel also, from the Australian Capital Territory. Had a car accident, 38 years ago. At that time, in Sydney (Australia), my job was Accreditation Surveyor, with Sheltered Workshops, pilot program. Main employer was the Australian Quadriplegic Association, as well as several other social work agencies (counseling, broadcasting, group work). Now Severe Traumatic Brain Injury , left side hemiparesis, aged 72, with standard age related issues.

Hi Mason, my wheelchair is Sunrise medical Quickie Q 700 mid wheel drive. Black and acid green trim. My chair only 60 days old. It's been in DME shop for repairs twice for same problem. I am able walk a small amount, not very well. I have love hate relationship with my chair. I like some things, mostly hate it. it's in the factory for repairs, been two weeks. DON'T GET A QUICKIE WHEELCHAIR,

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

What issues are you having with your wheelchair?

@celticqaidbear

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Gas struts and springs are not expanding as they should,. Then it causes one drive off the ground. I can put whole hand under the wheel. Quickie rep said it was high centering. It would spin very fast turning left. If I didn't have my seating belt on , I would have tossed from the chair. Not happy camper.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's not good. From what I've heard, it seems like Permobil wheelchairs are better made than Quickie. However, they still have problems.

Hello, I have an injury similar to yours and I´m thinking of buying a standing chair. My idea was to buy the Quickie Q700-Up M. How is your front-wheel drive Permobil doing indoors?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

It's doing great. I prefer front-wheel drive over mid and rear-wheel drive. That's one of the reasons I did not get this standing wheelchair. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4alyZSNmarFp84.html

@tixolo

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Thanks for answering. I live in a not very big apartment with an elevator, so I need maximum maneuverability indoors. My previous chair was a Levo Combi that lasted me more than 15 years and was central traction. Sorry for my English... I am writing to you from Spain, Europe

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, 15 years?! Haha Here in the United States, insurance is supposed to pay for a new wheelchair every 5 years.

@tixolo

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Here in Spain every 5 years, social security gives you €5,000 for a chair but these chairs usually cost €25,000 and I have to pay the difference

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

From what I have heard Permobil wheelchairs are of better quality than Quickie wheelchairs.

Im a 47 yr wheeler and have ordered the permobil f3 but am concerned sbout a transfer. Whst is the best way to do one? Thanks Tom

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

Are you referring to physically transferring to and from the wheelchair or transferring your F3 for an F5?

@MrTommyboy11

6 ай бұрын

Yes, physically transferring into the chair

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

Here is my video of me transferring to my Permobil C300. I now use a sliding board because it's much easier on the shoulders and skin. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6ynwbyPmr3JZ7g.html

@MrTommyboy11

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the transfer video

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Here's my video on transferring from a wheelchair to bed.

❤urgently need one/need sponsorship

@masonx54

9 ай бұрын

Do you live in the United States?

Does the chest strap come standard i’m waiting for my chair but it’s on back order

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

A chest strap came with this wheelchair but I had to get it replaced with one that was velcro. What wheelchair are you getting?

@alex032299

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I’m getting the same chair you have! What kind of strap came standard? And do you think it’s safe to use without the chest bar because I would like to be able to stand with just a chest strap because the chest bar looks kind of cumbersome - i had a Trumatic brain injury since birth (cp) Rendering me quadriplegic! PS where did you get your velcro strap I like it?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm not sure if the first strap I got came standard or it's just what was ordered but it had a button on it that was difficult to push and line up to buckle. Yes, the chest strap is safe to use to stand as long as you don't put a lot of weight on it by leaning forward. I'm not sure where they got the velcro strap because they ordered it but I can find out.

@alex032299

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 👍🏻😀 wonderful if you could ask where they ordered your second strap I would greatly appreciate it!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I have sent them an email and will let you know. I believe this is the chest strap that came with mine and had difficulty using: www.permobil.com/en-us/products/accessories/seating-positioning/bodypoint-monoflex-chest-support

Please come to Tennessee again let me know what hotel your in so I can come visit you

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Send me a private message on social media and I can try messaging you when I go.

@charlieburrows0827

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 kk you have Facebook

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my social media is linked in the descriptions of all my videos.

@charlieburrows0827

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 kk I’ll add you

Permobil m3

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

How do you like mid-wheel drive? Have you ever tried front-wheel drive? Thank you for watching and commenting!

Actually it's maximum weight is 2065lb!

Hi Mason did you work with insurance to get your chair? If so how long did it take? Did you have to right your own letter of medical necessity? I got my first denial it is frustrating.

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tara! Yes, I went through insurance and Vocational Rehabilitation to get the wheelchair and it took six months. I did not write my own letter of medical necessity. However, I got denied by insurance for my EasyStand Evolve standing frame in 2015 and needed a letter of medical necessity. My insurance paid for the standing frame after the first denial.

@tarah8919

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 thank you! That gives me hope, insurance is getting really strict I hear. I’m going for a manual chair to check hopefully. And I hope DVR cover some of mine so I can go to work. Thank you have a great day!

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Goodluck! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@tarah8919

2 жыл бұрын

I hate text to speech lol I’m hoping to get an electric wheelchair and I’m hoping DVR will help cover it. My bad anyway thank you again

Is it possible to "go to the toilet" when using the stand up feature?

@masonx54

8 ай бұрын

It's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. Lol Thank you for watching and commenting!

@patrikwikholm7054

8 ай бұрын

@@masonx54 Thank you for your answer! Looks like it would be possible to urinate that way, maybe with the hips just a little more forward. Feels like it would make going to the bathroom much easier if you don't have to switch from the wheelchair.

@masonx54

8 ай бұрын

@patrikwikholm7054 Oh, I assumed you were referring to the number two. Lol This is how I go to the bathroom: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHmI05iNoMfIj9I.html

Mason, I think you need to start your own youtube hunting channel 🦌. I would watch

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Yeah, but I upload my hunting videos to this KZread channel.

@kenyoung2142

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 You’re right. I’ll admit I don’t look at KZread every day but it’s been a long time since I’ve seen one. Some great bucks on the wall, I’d bet there are some good stories behind some of them

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are. I have not recorded a hunt in a while.

how to buy this product price details send me

@masonx54

6 ай бұрын

You will need to contact a durable medical equipment (DME) company. You should be able to find one near you by searching the internet. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Is that a group 3 or group 4 chair?

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Mine is a Group 4. The Permobil F5 Corpus VS is available in Group 3 and Group 4 models. Here are more details: hub.permobil.com/stand-without-compromise

@markszmyd3441

Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I know I read about this. I think a group three chair has a better chance of being covered by insurance. I am due for a new wheelchair and waiting for my appointment.

@markszmyd3441

Жыл бұрын

Was yours covered by auto? Because I have to deal with Medicare and Medicaid.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a group three wheelchair has a better chance of being covered by insurance. I recommend going through your state's Vocational Rehabilitation services to cover the rest of what your insurance doesn't cover. What do you mean by auto?

@markszmyd3441

Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 auto insurance. Because your accident was auto related. is that right?

You have a beautiful Power wheelchair and I have a blue Jazzy Select 6 Ultra is peace junk Hey Mason can I have old Power wheelchair

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm keeping my Permobil C300 as a backup. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Vinhhotboii

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Oh

How much this new Power wheelchair cost

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

It costs too much money to pay for out of pocket. Luckily, my insurance paid for the main wheelchair and Vocational Rehabilitation paid for the standing features.

How do u afford all this could u set me up with somehow to get some of the equipment u have? Plz Thanks

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

I go through Vocational Rehabilitation, which helps people get equipment and services to obtain and maintain employment.

@sarahjohnson2529

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 how could I wk my thumb is all that wks in my hands. I’d like to try n wk a few he a week

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

None of my fingers work and I work a full-time job. I know people who are paralyzed at C1 level and still work.

@sarahjohnson2529

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 r u not on disability? I’d really like to b ur friend I could learn a lot from y if that’s ok?

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

No, I'm not on disability.

So i can't walk very far!

I have the culver mobility electric powerchair!

@masonx54

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Do you like it? Thank you for watching and commenting!

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Nice if you can afford something the price of a family saloon car.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

I did not have to pay anything for this wheelchair out of pocket. I went through my insurance and Vocational Rehabilitation.

@Tryst46

Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Nice if you have that facility. I would love it myself but in the uk, unless you have money to buy one, social services will give you the very basics, half the time, that means you won't even get a powered wheelchair unless atrophy has caused self propelling to b impossible. Too much money spent paying top bosses stupid salaries so they have to cut back somewhere and the patient usually ends up with a shitty deal.

@masonx54

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's it!

@gregzeng

Жыл бұрын

Used to be a "top boss" here in the Australian disability industries. Compared to other job areas, the good bosses do not want the bad pay of the disability sectors.

Your insurance cover thad wheel chair

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

My insurance paid for the basic wheelchair and all of the features other than standing, which was paid for by Vocational Rehabilitation.

@soplas0104

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 nice I need to get one of those

Deer are one of my favorite animals so seeing their bodies mutilated for decorations on your wall made me sick to my stomach. I didn't even realize you had like 20+ of them until you did your standing machine. I tried to cover them with my hand but ultimately I couldn't finish your video. Next time be more conscious of your audience and be in a room or facing AWAY from horribly morbid things like that. Thank you...

@masonx54

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!