| Fun in the park with motorized scooters. Call Us Toll Free (866) 8 CARE4U 9 am - 5 pm Pacific Time (which is Toll free (866) 822-7348) Choosing a Motorized Scooter A certain amount of balance in required to use a motorized scooter or powerchair. Special wheels known as anti-tippers are normally used to prevent tipping over backwards on electric wheelchairs. The wheels on a motorized scooter and powerchair vary depending on weight and usage. Motorized scooter – the side sections are usually spaced wider apart. There are many different measurements that need to be made in order to get the motorized scooter that is just right for you. Some measurements for a scooter include: seat depth, seat height, height of the seat back, front riggings. Other important considerations when choosing a motorized scooter is what terrain will you be using the motorized scooter on? Will the terrain be flat, some uphill, what distance will you travel? Answers to these questions will help determine what type of motorized scooter or powerchair to choose. If you are choosing a motorized scooter for flat terrain and are not going great distances say less than 3 miles then a smaller motorized scooter would be better for you. However if you are going greater than 5 miles then perhaps a 4 wheeled motorized scooter would be better for you. Will you be traveling? There are a number of compact, easy to disassemble and assemble motorized scooters that are available. These scooters are usually used for shorter distances and are usually used on relatively flat terrain. Motorized scooters still have the ability to move up a considerable grade if you don’t exceed the weight capacity listed. That can be easy to do if a friend hops on for a ride. Other considerations for choosing a motorized scooter are three or four wheels. Four wheels provide more stability on rough terrain. Do you want your motorized scooter to have headlights and rear view mirrors? Do you want a motorized scooter with one or two seats? Do you want a choice of colors for your motorized scooter? How much time will you be spending in your motorized scooter will determine the type of seating you would desire. Do you need or want an emergency handbrake on your scooter? How much weight will the motorized scooter be carrying? How much weight and type of terrain determines the amount of horsepower your motorized scooter will need. Also, two motors are available if you anticipate carrying a larger load. What type of foot plate will you need on your scooter, fixed or adjustable? What type of controller would be best for your motorized scooter? These are just some of the questions and considerations that should be taken into account in order to choose the motorized scooter that is right for you. Read more about motorized scooters here: a, c, d Read more about adjustable beds here: a, b, c, d, e Read more about patient floor lift here: a, b, c, d | 
