ww w. do tco mh un ter .co m Electric Mobility Scooters And What To Look For Electric mobility scooters are designed to assist those who have phys ical conditions that make walking difficult enjoy the sense of indepe ndence and freedom that comes from mobility. When selecting the appro priate make and model of an electric scooter the individual rider’s o verall physical condition and personal preferences need to be conside red in relation to the basic construction of the scooter. The basic construction should combine a backrest, seat and foot suppo rt to provide a comfortable and stable seating base. This enables ri ders to expend their energy on the essential activities, such as oper ating the vehicle and accomplishing tasks from within the mobility sc ooter rather than wasting effort trying to maintain a comfortable, up right position. The seat unit should have an anatomically contoured s eat base and backrest and be wide enough to accommodate outdoor cloth ing if necessary. However, it should not be so wide that the user is forced to sit asymmetrically to feel properly supported. If the seat is too narrow it will become uncomfortable and increase the risk of pressure sores. Try to choose an electric mobility scooter that has a seat and backres t which can be adjusted to meet individual comfort levels. Additionall y, a seat with fold up armrests adds to the comfort of the rider, make transferring on and off the seat easier and will reduce the amount of physical strain on the upper body. A stable seating posture is essent ial in order to manage the vehicle’s controls which are located on the tiller, or steering column and handlebars. The tiller is the control and steering mechanism for the mobility sco oter and has the controls to drive the scooter forward or in reverse, as well as steering the front wheels. Some tillers feature height an d angle adjustability to ensure that the rider can comfortably reach the tiller and therefore has maximum control over the scooter. A cons ole, centrally located on the tiller, has the supplementary controls for lights, indicators, horn and to power the unit on and off. Two ha nds are typically required to manage the tiller steering component of an electric mobility scooter. Some models can be controlled by only one hand if the model is equipped with one level for acceleration tha t switches for forward and reverse mode, however operating supplement ary controls at the same time as steering can be difficult. If the intended rider is interested in an electric mobility scooter t hat will travel as well as provide travel you will want to investigat e transportable electric mobility scooters. Transportable mobility sc ooters can be dismantled for transport and storage. On larger scooter s or those intended for rugged outdoor use, you may want to check the A gift from www.dotcomhunter.com ww w. do tco mh un ter .co m weight of the largest individual piece in order to be properly prepa red to disassemble as individual components can still be quite heavy. Although a convenient feature, when you consider transporting a mobi lity scooter you will have to keep in mind that transporting the scoo ter will require it to be broken down before the next destination, as sembled upon arrival, disassembled upon return and once again assembl ed for use at home. This may not seem very convenient, but when it co mes to being able to join family and friends on a special outing or h aving to choose to not participate due to physical limitations, the b reak down and set up of the mobility scooter is a more than worthwhil e small chore in comparison to the benefits it brings to the rider an d their ability to interact independently with family and friends. A gift from www.dotcomhunter.com