Zoom Chair Offers Long, Stable Ride

Zoom Chair Offers Long Stable Ride FARM HOME Health Explore hiking trails hang out at the beach or chase cattle on your ranch with Zoom a power-driven mobility device that travels up to 13 mph Each wheel has its own motor and the design is all about traveling off the beaten path “One of the wheels is in front of the other and the wheels are tilted for stability It’s all about balance and so it doesn’t tip over ” says Kim McCabe the U S distributor for the Swedish-made Zoom “And it’s a lot faster and goes farther It looks more like a fun sporty bike chair ” About 3 years ago she added it to her business McCabe Outdoor Mobility which she started after her husband was paralyzed from an accident “My husband is an extreme outdoor person ” she says “and the Zoom chair allows him to stay active - exploring hunting and fishing ” With two lithium batteries that fully charge in 4 to 6 hrs running time is about 2 hrs and 20 miles depending on the terrain A new battery promises to last about 60 miles McCabe adds The seat swivels and flexes and is similar to a race car seat An additional liner offers padding for pressure sores The 18-in wheels have treads like a mountain bike tire yet they’re suitable for going into businesses or restaurants But they’re not as maneuverable as wheelchairs designed for everyday home use “You do have to have upper body strength to drive these ” she emphasizes to get in and out of it and to operate the twist or thumb-operated throttle and brake McCabe has delivered them to be used in parks and to individuals “They can go from 0 to 13 mph in seconds The biggest thing you notice is they try it and they have a huge smile on their face It changes their life; they don’t have to sit on the sidelines ” she says adding the speed can be geared down to 3 or 6 3 mph Zoom was designed by a Swedish development engineer for an active woman with MS Very popular in Europe some are geared up to race at 20 mph “I have dealers in 10 states and want one in every state by the end of 2024 so they can deliver them in person teach and help maintain them ” McCabe says adding that often customers make the best dealers Contact her for more information about being a dealer or to purchase a Zoom about $15 000 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup McCabe Outdoor Mobility 1200 East Main St Eaton Ohio 45320 ph 937-733-0927; info@zoomchairusa com; www zoomchairusa com

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