internetcheese.com » mobility scooters http://www.internetcheese.com Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:56:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 3 and 4-Wheel Mobility Scooters http://www.internetcheese.com/3-and-4-wheel-mobility-scooters/ http://www.internetcheese.com/3-and-4-wheel-mobility-scooters/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:02:12 +0000 http://www.internetcheese.com/3-and-4-wheel-mobility-scooters/ Many people find that as they age, they have trouble walking and moving around. For some arthritis, hip problems, or muscle problems are the cause of the limited mobility. Some have other issues that confine their mobility. All of these people can benefit from using mobility scooters though. The scooters will return the freedom of being able to go where they want to go and when they want to go. They will be able to head to the drugstore or to a picnic in the park.

You will be able to find many types of scooters available. One thing you will notice rather quickly as you begin to research the different types of mobility scooters available is that they come in two main types: 3-wheel and 4-wheel scooters. Of course, they have many other variations on each of these types.

How do you know if you should get a scooter with 3 wheels or a scooter with 4 wheels? Your individual needs will help determine this.

The 3-wheel scooters are quite popular, and you will find that one of the main advantages of this type of scooter is that they have a small turning radius. If you are going to be using the scooter primarily to navigate the narrow aisles of stores, then you might want to consider one of these. They are also useful for navigating around furniture in the house.

The 4-wheel scooters have a larger turning radius, but you trade the tight turn radius for more stability and better balance. The 4-wheel mobility scooters can usually support more weight as well, and they are able to travel over rougher terrain with ease. These mobility scooters are a great idea for anyone who plans to use the scooter outside much of the time.

 
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