Is this chair meant to go outside? When we take Mom outside will it go over bumps in the sidewalks more easily than most chairs?
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It does work well outside and is most comfortable. However I have had difficulties 2 times now, the company sent me a new one free of charge when the chair got 'stuck' in recline position. Since then (almost a year) the new difficulty is the housings that hold the front wheels seem to be bending outward.
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It's not rated specifically for vehicle transport due to lightweight material but it was excellent for transporting my sister on outings and doctor appointments. The recline was very helpful for long waits at appointments.
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Yes. I has taken my husband it friends houses with no issues. The chair is a really good. The only thing I had to add to the chair was a seat belt. The chair will lay back / down by the attendent/aid this is really nice , unless the patient want to do it for them selves. Great buy for the dollars spent.
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I haven't used it much outside so I can't help u but I am SO looking forward to some warmer weather and reclining in it outside
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I think the chair is about as flexible as regular shorter-backed chairs. I take my mom outside all the time. It manipulates best if you go out a door backwards (like dragging the chair). We go over rough surfaces and door jams. The value of this style chair is that the back reclines so the patient is more comfortable to nap. I got the larger 22" chair and am so glad. My mom is not large at all but this gives her more room to change her position a little. We use pillows at her sides so she is comfortable. Also much safer as most patients will slump forward with the possibility of falling forward, out of the chair. For the money the chair is of outstanding quality. It has been used almost every day for 6 months and the fabric is not showing signs of wear. I highly recommend the chair.
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It doesn't go any easier than other chairs. The frame doesn't extend quite as far as on our other chairs and if you use the anti tip bars you can't get over curbs or stairs. I leave them off which is not a problem if you don't recline it too much. I have found it pushes a little easier on soft ground if it is reclined some.
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It's not easy to go over threshholds because the wheels are relatively small. Have to wrestle with it. A regular wheelchair works better there, with a notch on the back that the steering party can put their foot on to raise the front wheel slightly as needed. & the large wheels make it easier to push too. Can't speak to carpet, but almost tumbled my Mom out trying to do down a cobble stoned ramp at an art show in the streets. This chair is handy sometimes, but a real wheelchair probably works best for long-term situations. Mom used it to push her laundry to the laundry room yesterday...
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We never used it outside but it would probably be sturdier.... We sold ours bc our daughter kept on falling when she made turns too sharply or went too fast :(
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The stroller could handle the fields if they are not too bad. We live up north where there's tons of snow/ice making it rough terrain even going around the block! It does make for a rather bumpy ride though for the kiddo as the City Select does not have shocks for the seats like most jogging strollers do.
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I guess you could take it outside if your patio is covered. We bought it before the birth of our child. We've had it for3 years now. It still looks good. A little squeaky. But it cleans up easily and fabric stays soft.
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I would think that it's somewhat weather resistant. Like other comments, I wouldn't leave it out all the time and would dry it off when possible. We use them tailgating and it's a decent chair for the money. Yes, not that comfortable but what do you expect for under $15.
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Although this chair has good qualities such as height adjustments, rubber leg covers and handles in seat and back, it is lightweight. If your mother were to lose her balance while standing and holding onto the chair, I am afraid it might tip over with her. If she is sitting, I think it would be sturdy enough to not tip.
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Yes. This is the best outside chair we've ever had , in fact we bought another one.
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i have these chairs on a covered porch, in north florida. they will stay outside but not exposed to the elements?? i was very happy with the quality and look of these chairs! i would ask the manufacturer? in you case.
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We move it around on the hard wood. I am being careful when our daughter (25lbs) is in the chair to make sure not to scratch the floor, which I think would not happen anyway. I just don't want to risk it. When the chair is empty, it is super easy to move around without even lifting the back side (no wheels in the back). If you have a carpet floor, you will need to use the wheels only. They work fine, you would not need to pick the chair up. We still like the chair a lot and she does not mind sitting in it when eating.
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I would take my mother for a ride outside in this wheelchair, and the wheels would get stuck easily. I bought a regular wheelchair for her to use outside.
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Well, I suppose that depends also on your porch rail height. As for the chair, it's an Adirondack, so you sit in it sloping backwards, so you're not more than a foot off the ground I guess.
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It is a little bumpy over rocks and grass. Though I am guessing most would be. However we take my son for long long walks in it all the time on sidewalks and paved paths and he loves the stroller. He sleeps for an hour or so often in it while we walk.
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I've taken it on brick paved areas in NYC - it does pretty well, but it can be a little bit of a bumpy of a ride. My little guy doesn't seem to mind though. The wheels are pretty durable plastic. If you're looking to off-road it, go with a jogging stroller with big bike-tire type wheels. Although for travel purposes, this stroller does fold up easy and is fairly light weight, unlike jogging strollers.
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Hi Erin, UH- for aging parents and on the beach with the soft sand and all. It would be a bit of a task for them. Ithas a bit of heft to it. It's a great heavy duty chair. We use ours at our Mexico get away. For the folks though, it might be a bit too bulky. Hope this helps.
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We haven't had it on a sidewalk, but we do take it outside on the concrete patio and it's fine. :)
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Yes. Its very easy to move around, though my Mom doesnt really use the seat, which makes it a little heavier. For ease of setup, I prefer one with no seat and a single release/locking mechanism. But, if your Mom would use the seat, this is a good quality walker.