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Wheelchair or scooter?
When I travel abroad, I usually hire a scooter for outdoors and an electric wheelchair for indoors.
We are coming to Japan in September and will be staying in five different locations. This means moving a scooter and a wheelchair will probably be too hard.
So, I have rented a Whill model F.
Anybody know if this is suitable for both indoor and outdoor? Is it too big for restaurants for example? Is it too lightweight to move around Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and there typical tourist sites?
Or, please can someone recommend a device that would be suitable for both environments and I can rent for when I arrive?
I look forward to your ideas. Thanks.
Josh Grisdale6 Comments-
It is designed for both indoor and outdoors and you see them frequently. No problems in restaurants (more than any other wheelchair anyway).
You may be able to rent an extra batter as well. Then less to worry about when going long distances.
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Hello.
I run a taxi company in Osaka for people with disabilities. I also use Whill. I think the F model is a great, compact, and good model, but compared to the C2 model, it is significantly less capable of overcoming bumps and running on gravel roads. Kyoto’s shrines and temples have many gravel roads, so you may have some difficulty getting around.
Have a nice trip!
Best regards
Tak
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@tak thank you.
That’s what I was worried about! I’m not sure I have any other options though.
Where can I find your number so I can reach you when we’re in Osaka?
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@Dannyj Good morning. If you can rent a C2 model, your trip might be even better! Do you have the LINE app? Thank you.
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Hello.
Thanks for your message.
Do you know WhatsApp?
I have sent you a tabifolk friend request.
If you don’t mind, would you like to communicate with us there?
Thank you
Tak
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