"It took me 2 yrs and a bunch of beer in my garage..." Holy shit, this guy is awesome.

@Xerdar36

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@4thorder

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! I am an Engineer (by school and trade) and will tell you that making that concept work is very difficult to say the least. Rock on brother!

@johnunsicker7440

3 жыл бұрын

@@4thorder ITs only difficult if you want it to be when you have a goal or need to do it you find a way. He did it cause of the love of his life and giving her life back. that is the biggest driver.

@johnacetable7201

Жыл бұрын

That's what America is about.

@JeanLucCaptain

Жыл бұрын

i have a feeling some russian dude is going to see this and just replace the tank turret with the chair lol.

I came to see tank chair. ended up emotional. This guy has a big heart of gold

"A bunch of engineers told me it couldn't be done..." Then you were talking to some really shitty engineers, dude.

More proof of how some of us become effective engineers without actual engineering classes. Great job. Keep building.

The government should be required to provide vets with these free of charge if they are paralyzed during service.

@MrSkypony

9 жыл бұрын

LouPremo There is a slim chance that the VA will pay for one if you push the right buttons and have a VA doctor that will help you. The VA will give you 1 standard power chair and 1 sport chair which the track chairs are, but like I said you have to have a good doctor willing to say you need one to help you get your life back as much as possible. Also you might check with some of the places that do things for veterans that are in chairs but need something like this. I found one but they only give out about 5 a year since that is all the money they have donated to them. I had the interview and waiting to hear now if I get one. They go by what you will be able to do if they give you one. Me, I have always hunted but for the last few years I couldn't due to only having a regular power chair plus I love to go sit on the beach and fish and it takes a tracked chair to get on the sand or you will be stuck. Talk to your VA doctor and maybe they will get you one.

@rex1030

6 жыл бұрын

That would be the American people providing it. I think we would vote yes.

@richardgiambruno4052

6 жыл бұрын

The vets can get no problem if they qualify

@jsbtuxman

6 жыл бұрын

Then go one step further...and include anyone injured on the job while on USA soil.

@irredeemabledeplorable5227

6 жыл бұрын

They DO

These are the kind of stories we need now more than ever ! AND Thank you and all our veterans for service to To Our America !

Mr. Soden, you deserve an academic title in engineering for this.

@AJ-jy6lb

Жыл бұрын

Me thinks he deserves a lot more credit for this than he gets,...but i don't think he really cares about such things. Seems genuine,...he doesn't have a single sign of being anything but humble and empathetic. I really, REALLY need one of these.

Brad is amazing. I'm a disabled vet. If I had the money, I would love to have one of these. I have been very depressed because I no longer have mobility. Brad has given me hope, I'll try and figure out how to buy one of these. I so missed being outdoors. Thank you Brad for bring the person you are and thank you for your service.

@FREERANGEHUMAN-lj8ns

Жыл бұрын

This is insane I wish I saw your comment 5 years ago and had the money I would just contact you and have one sent to you immediately

@momcilomomcilovic558

8 ай бұрын

Thy to make your own freind try

So nice to see someone who cares so deeply for others. That is rare in today's narcissistic world. Kudos to you and your lovely wife Brad! What a great invention!

if there were more people in the world like this man, the world would be a much better place, this man has shown us just how big his heart is, and where the giving back the gift of mobility can be a wonderful thing, god blessed this man with the talent to help others.

@heavystarch100

4 жыл бұрын

He is an example of how things actually got done before before computers!!

@carmichaelmoritz8662

2 жыл бұрын

stuff like this usually comes with a high cost and the stories are usually fabricated bs .

@robertsdp92r

11 ай бұрын

you make an excellent I want to get in one of those chairs But i wish i could walk again

This is as American as it gets. Love, honor, commitment, and a never quit attitude to get it done.

@Avetho

4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@Dubbadizzo86

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention relentless entrepreneurship. This guy is a treasure.

The world needs more people like him! You're an inspiration!

People who say it can't be done should get out of the way of people who are doing it!

@nicholaiexe

7 жыл бұрын

i made you read this damn straight

@biolinkstudios

7 жыл бұрын

Inded it should be "how could it be done"

@fredlotz3509

6 жыл бұрын

Living Successfully With Disabilities,,,,,, yea buddy u got it right

@speway

3 жыл бұрын

Well stated!

@arewebeinghoodwinked1454

2 жыл бұрын

the ones that say that it cannot be done are trying to think how they can make them cost to much that they can line their pocket's. my sister who passed away in 1994 would have loved to get a hold of one of these when she lived in Texas.

From Australia, at a time when we are all thinking about our troops and how scary the Korean Peninsula has become. It is uplifting to hear from such a selfless person. He seems both tough (in a nice way) and kind.

Your family and the ones you get to help are very lucky. Thank you for your contribution and dedication.

Love and appreciate your passion. This brings tears to my eyes. My mother is 89 years old had a stroke and is wheel chair bound. In one day her independence was stripped from her. It had been so difficult for her. You chair is amazing, but getting a chair that will allow her to stand and climb stairs would be my first investment. Again thank you.

If only there were more people like this in the world! I work with disabled people in wheelchairs, it's horrible just how much you loose when you become chair-bound. This man and his work have and are changing lives. I just wanted to leave this here to say "Brad... We salute you!"

This guy seems like a real stand-up guy. A real man.

@jaredrussell9100

8 жыл бұрын

Vebinz Real American hero, top notch

@twistedfl

8 жыл бұрын

+jared russell .... AMEN 2 THAT ! a MAN that put his LIFE on the line for ALLLLL of U.S.!, then comes back & ... DEVOTES MORE ... of his LIFE for U.S.

@pierrorutten4659

6 жыл бұрын

Vebinz

@divine0g0d

6 жыл бұрын

No he's not, this guy is scamming people by selling faulty chairs and screwing people out of thousands of dollars. Search KZread "MERIDIAN NEWS, REF ALL TANKCHAIRS ARE FAULTY WITH JIM STARR"

@user-ek1ws6og2h

5 жыл бұрын

no pun intended?

Wow!! Former Marine here and want to wish a Happy birthday to all Marines today😊, and bless all service men and women who proudly defend the USA🇺🇸🦅🕊

"you cant swing a dead cow without hitting one", i love this guy so much, lol

@Lloyd33

2 жыл бұрын

LOL - I'm still trying to figure that one out..

This guy is amazing! What he does..for others...Amazing! Thumps up for this man!

@1HeavyHitr

8 жыл бұрын

+Der Eichbert this guy is anything but amazing! Do a search and look at all the cripples he's ripped off! This guy is a real piece of shit.

@pbmaxx9

8 жыл бұрын

+Der Eichbert, How about backing up those negative remarks with some facts? It's easy to call names and denigrate people - any moron can do that. Someone truly concerned about people being "ripped off" would back up their statements with verifiable sources.

@dereichbert7624

8 жыл бұрын

pbmaxx9 Ähm...what? i think...you mean 1heavyHitr...not me...or do you?

@pbmaxx9

8 жыл бұрын

+Der Eichbert - I'm so sorry - I was indeed directing my comments to 1HeavyHitr and not to you. Apologies!

@cassiecameron9558

7 жыл бұрын

Der Eichbert he is amazing n caring n you just gotta stop n think why can't there b more men like him on this world?this is a sure sign of America in its finest form a veteran helping better the lives of his fellow wounded returning brothers or sisters

I am a power chair user and I have insane levels of respect for this person :) thank you for working so hard to make a better future for us disabled people ❤

Have you met ZachsJerryRig?? He and you should get your heads together, or at least say hi...

@chuckkoehler9526

4 жыл бұрын

yes, I thought the same thing and posted this on their Safari video.

@3usakarxor

4 жыл бұрын

Yes mannn

Need more kind and caring folks like this in the world. I ever hit the lotto I would purchase one of these for every single person civilian or veteran

...I particularly like the gun attachment

I'm building something similar for my uncle. His accident was almost 3 years ago. I'm on a tight budget so I have to fabricate most parts myself (including the tracks). I was thinking about having the chair be detacheble so he can use his comfy chair for both applications... Great to see there is a working model out there! Gives me confidence to see it racing around effortlessly 👍

Thank you sir. For your service today for veterans and civilians alike physical challenges.

...God Bless you Mr. Soden...and God Bless all the Vets...

I can already see my self getting kicked out of Wal-Mart on this lol

@firstnamelastname1579

6 жыл бұрын

XD

@N013GS

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same but that's when if I was able to get this chair lol

@IntrospectivePest

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't fuck with a man in a tank

@masterace1150

5 жыл бұрын

and I can already see my lazy and obese neighbors going for their pizza and coffee runs on this.

@annic7995

5 жыл бұрын

Not me, they gotta katch me first! 😀

This chair is amazing! I wish I could afford something like it. The power-chairs I can afford can barely handle going outside on the pavement let alone off road. Would love to go on 'hikes' again.

As a vet with disabilities ( still walking) I applaude you. This is the best thing iv'e seen all year. Thank You for your abilities put to use and your compassion. Thumbs up!

@burtgummer463

6 жыл бұрын

Nerol Salguod Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

Thank you for your kindness 😊

Brad, Thank You Thank You, People like you is what make me proud to be an American, This chair is going to give people, in particular, our Brothers and Sisters that served and gave selflessly for our country, a new lease on life. I was moved to tears watching this video, I see the love and respect, just pouring from that gigantic heat you have, Wonderful! God Speed Brother

Everyone who has used his invention should give him a standing ovation he changed their lives for the better

@dabswithnate

3 жыл бұрын

A "standing" ovation? lol

Shannon: That’s a cool Trucky! I also like you were able to add both truck names!

I have had polio since I was 18 months old. I have been very active but now at 74 I find I am missing out so much. I would love to go out and see the beauty of nature and feel it. I usually end up seating for hours waiting for my family to return from their hikes. I see that you need a large truck to move your wheelchair from place to place. It would be wonderful if they could be rented on site in certain places. I'm so excited to see someone thinking about the disabled. Your are doing an amazing job.

Thank you for your service and the work you do. I myself have been in a chair since 2006 due to a motocross accident, left me paralyzed from the waist down. Would be nice to afford your chair, but times are tough all over, keep up the great work.

That’s pretty cool. Great work man, another level of freedom for those who really need it.

I know this was posted a long time ago but I wanted to say what you are doing for people is amazing. Watching you talk about what you do and why you do it was heartwarming.

you SIR are one of the people of WE THE PEOPLE that founded this great country,even though you were not borned in that time its the spirit of people like you that makes this country great. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love his heart! I hope his business last forever. Wish I could buy one of these for my dad.

The most awesome thing I've seen in a long time!

Thank you for your service and for helping others

Semper Fi brother. I found your words "unacceptable" about your wife not being able to go camping extremely motivating.

That's a really beautiful heart ❤️! God bless you man 🙏🏽🙌🏽

This is so positive and gives hope to chair users like me.

Thanks for keeping hope alive in this world....

I tried joining the navy back in 1980 (I’m old) but had to many medical problems. Now at 64 I have a condition that is deteriorating my lower spine. I walk with a cane and one day (hopefully not soon) that won’t be enough. I just hope when the time comes I might be able to get one of your tanks or maybe someone else’s design as I truly support entrepreneurs like yourself. Thank you, Joanna L

As someone who uses a power chair...this is friggin amazing and awesome!! Love this!!

Awesome man!!!! Love the fact that he was determined to find a way for his wife to get out and do things!!! College is beneficial but ambition, determination, kindness, common sense go a lot farther!

kudos sir... your work completely moved me

Dude, you rock! I'm one step away from being in a w/c 100% of the time. I walk with 2 forearm crutches and use a w/c for longer distances. I'm also a Occupational Therapist, so my patients and I have a lot in common and build great relationships. When that eventual day comes, I'll be contacting you. Keep up the great work.

Wow that is amazing. And you had no formal engineering training and to be able to build those chairs is truly remarkable. You're bringing happiness into a lot of people's life. Keep up the good work

@johnunsicker7440

Жыл бұрын

Look more in to the story $40,000 for the chair and then 6 month most chairs wasn't working electrical problem with them and he just closed up shop.

I'm a bitter son of a gun... But how could ANYONE... Anyone, thumbs down this video?

@HarmonicaMarco

8 жыл бұрын

Yoshimus Maximus I was thinking the same thing!

@gregorylaughlin2556

6 жыл бұрын

Yes in deed. No matter how kind, open and decent a KZread video is, there are always negative detractors. Sad. A comment from Australia.

@oscarballesterosguzman7061

6 жыл бұрын

I know man... just people that arent happy with them selfs.

@smiley3012

6 жыл бұрын

Yoshimus Maximus I see that all the time and wonder how. What is it that offends someone to see people being helped and having a better life than before..

@manual180

6 жыл бұрын

You read my fucking mind.

You have a kind heart much love n respect.

You sir are one of the country's treasures.

I belong to the NWTF and they could use chairs like these for the disabled Veterans they help them to go hunting if I ever win the lotto I going to buy a bunch of these to help and donate them to different outdoor organzations. Thank you for service as well, GOD BLESS YOU SIR?❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

The man with his son brings back good memories of my son and yep daddys little girl we had some good times well im 80 now and have all those memories what. A life ,! If your in your 20s or 30s or what ever DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD MEMORIES CAUSE YOU JUST CAN'T GO BACK AND GETEM

Now this is called as attitude ladies and gentleman! Big bow brother wonderful work ❤️🙌

Bless you for your work! As someone with a lot of foot pain, I know the value of being able to move, and get where I need to be, and you are doing a wonderful job helping others do just that. Blessings!

Excellent! Good for you, buddy! People like you always change the world for the better.

“2 years and a bunch of beer”. This man is a legend, hat off to you, sir.

Awesome wheelchair, 3 years ago, me brain injury, now wheelchair bound. Brilliant wheelchair...saving now. Thanks brilliant man👏👏👏

I love what you do to help people physically get around

I would love to get one of these for my buddy. He spent most of his life outdoors and misses it.

love the chair, but most of all, love the man behind it !!!! great MAN with a great MIND !!!

Love it. I'm modifying my 4x4 skid steer wheelchair with independent suspension to go out

That is the most awsome outdoor powerchair i have ever seen. Well done

@josspatel9179

Ай бұрын

You’ve got your power chair Penny but built to look like Bulldozer Ricky

: "You're a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve..." :o)

A true American Inventor. God be with you in this endeavor.

@flatmoonsociety9933

6 жыл бұрын

amwaitingforrapture Amen

Best one in a long time. Dude you rock

This guy is more inspirational then many influencers. His attitude. Appriciated. Nice work dude.

I salute you

For anyone curious, this guy is a skeezball who knowingly shipped out hundreds of defective "tank chairs" and charged thousands of dollars to have them repaired. He rebranded his company to avoid legal issues too.

@groot3737

6 жыл бұрын

Where did you hear this at?

@hellwhichnickisfree

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-td1zo3tv9p Just enter "tankchair" into Google and read through the (for me) first hit. Explains it all. Don't be such a lazy ass.

Brad Soden our world needs allot more men like you sir God bless

I needed to hear this video. Thanks for sharing. Will be in touch.

This reminds me of Johnny 5 from short circuit.

we need more of this......job creation.

Thumbs up to this man and his creative mind.

Thank you for your service

Awesome guy and looks like a fantastic product. Brought a tear to my eye!

there needs to be more people like this man (Hero to disabled people)

@loganwhite6710

6 жыл бұрын

daniel lyall I agree, I'm physically disabled myself

Man I love this guy, he’s so grounded and down to earth. It’s a shame that there aren’t more people like him in the world especially here in the 🇬🇧

Wonderful job. Amazing attitude and goals.

Imagine all the feet that would be ran over

Brad way to put yourself out there to help out your fellow human... great design

Wow this is awesome. Glad someone came up with this idea!

the access that thing gives is amazing, great work.

You made such a great thing, God bless!

Brilliant! A man with the right idea of what life is all about.

This is fantastic! Thank you for the video reporting, I hope for more fantastic spotlights in the future.

You're looking at a true American hero

3:38 was a little creepy.

Dude you’re awesome and you’re onto something I can see a lot of people going through this product

Sir, the Cerebral Palsy world needs someone like you. Wow that tank chair is amazing. I have CP since birth and wish I had 1 of those.

God keep blessing you with a giving heart.

I'm an old man now but I wish you could have helped me twenty five years ago. I had to give up everything I love because the wheelchair I can get won't even move in my stones in the driveway let alone take me in the woods hunting and fishing . God I miss what I grew up doing wasn't a day I wasn't doing one or the other. Even when I got married I timed it so I wouldn't miss hunting and fishing. We had it pretty good for 4 years my wife and I then in 1979 my world ended we lost everything to doctors and hospitals and debt over a million they took so much then finally stopped asking . We had two baby girls and me crippled my wife's a saint were still together it will be 42 years in April. But enough about my troubles I hope if you find another guy or girl who needs your machine thank you for inventing a real life saver . I don't know how I made it but I did even beat death in 2009 massive pulmonary embolism killed me but clot buster drug brought me back. So thank god I lived to see this and many more great things . I'm gran pop now no good but I can watch her till I'm gone no playtime but she knows pop pop stays in bed or wheelchair on the sidewalk . May God bless you with people who can afford your tank chairs. I can't but that's ok. With great respect to you I write this. Gary the Silverbullet

@braindeadbtch

5 жыл бұрын

That's really sad. 😢

You and I have a lot in common, I give it away all the time, that warm humble feeling is what is called "To give is better than to receive" ! Keep doing the "right thing" it comes back at you 10 fold....

Brilliant Design , Humble Honorable Man and one BAD ASS CHAIR

all these tankchairs are faulty! Check out this video explaining that all tankchairs need repair from faulty circuit board that frys out when too hot.

@deezynar

5 жыл бұрын

Check out what video?

@highaudiophidelity3198

5 жыл бұрын

deezynar how Comedy you are so defensive?