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Amazing new device for those who can't walk.

Started by ThinkAnarchy, April 04, 2012, 01:32:24 AM

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ThinkAnarchy

April 04, 2012, 01:32:24 AM
This thing looks incredible, but hopefully I never have to use one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zThRBk0LEKE
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Ali

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April 04, 2012, 01:47:15 AM
Wow, what a good idea!

Sandra Craft

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April 04, 2012, 03:50:14 AM
That is profoundly cool.
Sandy

  

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Tank

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April 04, 2012, 08:39:46 AM
Superb piece of design and engineering.
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Siz

#4
April 04, 2012, 09:26:09 AM
OK, looks neat, but really as user-friendly as advertised...??

How does it cope with kerbs? And how do you get it in and out of the car. And up the steps to your mates house. And looks painfully slow for getting around the shops... As Brother-in-law to a paraplegic I can see advantages, but I would suspect practically useless anywhere other than in the home. It seems a pricey way to reach things on high shelves. I'll swap you for one of these:



Will forward to my brother-in-law...

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April 04, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Not for rough terrain though, yes? 'Haps they don't have that in Türkiye...  ???
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