A swing-away joystick is also a joystick for power wheelchairs. The difference from a normal Joystick is that this can be moved out of your way for adjustment or convenience. We have a video sample of how a swing-away joystick works compared to a normal one below. Bernard Punsalan
What is seat depth and seat width?
This is the measurement of the seat where your butt goes. The distance from the front to the back is the depth, and the distance from the left to the right is the width. They are shown separately on the product details page of a mobility product. Here’s what it […]
What is the seat to ground height on a mobility scooter?
The height from the ground to the seat where you sit. It is pretty much simple to understand but important because the perfect seat-to-ground height measurement can give you the best comfort on a mobility scooter that you choose from. You can take a measurement of the seat-to-ground height of […]
What is turning radius?
This is one of the most common questions we encounter. What is a turning radius and what do you need to know about it? The measurement of space needed to make a turn or a U-turn is the turning radius. You’ll see different turning radius on each specification of our […]
What is a tiller on a Mobility Scooter?
The tiller is the handlebar assembly where the dash and the steering assembly are. Tillers are columns that you can use to steer the Mobility Scooter and locate the controls such as forward/reverse, speed, and turning signals. Some are height adjustable and some can tilt forward or backward. They vary […]
What is incline rating?
Incline Rating, also known as Climbing Angle or Grade Climable all mean the same thing, it’s basically the maximum rating for hill-climbing or inclines. The standard ramp for a grocery store or parking ramp is 4.5 degrees. Most scooters offer a minimum of 6 degrees. A scooter with a good […]
What does heaviest piece mean?
Just like what the term implies, the “heaviest piece” is the heaviest part of a scooter when disassembled since there are scooters that come apart in a few sections. Most of the travel scooters come apart so you can put them in the car. The heaviest piece is an important […]
What is a ground clearance?
What is ground clearance and why does it matter? The space between the ground and the ceiling of the bottom part of the scooter (where your feet go) is what we call ground clearance. It is an important factor to know if a scooter is going to handle well on […]
What are electromagnetic brakes?
Electromagnetic brakes, what are they and how do they work? These are automatic brakes, and they are equipped in almost every scooter and power wheelchair. Basically, the way they work is the brakes are always on (in the locked position) unless you move the throttle. You can hear a click […]
What is an elevating seat?
An elevating seat is a seat option with motors that automatically go up and down so users can access cookies in the higher part of the cabinets in the kitchen. This gives users more freedom than what other power wheelchairs have to offer. Elevating seats are a feature of our […]