Selecting a Mobility Scooter

There are several decisions to make when selecting a scooter. Think of all the uses you have for the scooter and the percentage of time used for each. Select a scooter that meets the majority of your needs. Here are some of the main categories of mobility scooters and the benefits and limitations of each:

• Travel Mobility Scooters
  

  Travel scooters are usable both indoors and out. They a great have lightweight, compact frames and can maneuver in tighter spaces. Travel scooters typically disassemble to be easily transported in the trunk of most vehicles. Here are some examples of Travel Mobility Scooters.

• 3-Wheel Mobility Scooters
  

  3-wheel scooters can be used outdoors and indoors. The three wheel scooters hav a smalleer turning radius which is handy for navigating indoors. Look for larger tires if you plan to use outdoors as they will give you added mobility on different terrains. Many 3-wheel scooters can be disassembled and transported inside a vehicle. Here are some examples of 3-Wheel Mobility Scooters.

• 4-Wheel Mobility Scooters
  

  Four wheel mobility scooters are good for outdoor use because of the larger tires and added stability of 4 wheels. Stability is critical if your outdoor travel include inclines or uneven terrain. Four wheel scooters have a wider turning radius that makes use indoors more difficut. Portability can also be an issue with 4-wheel scooter. If stability is an issue for the user than a four wheel scooter is a good choice. Some 4 wheel scooters are narrow making them easier for indoor use. Here are some examples of 4-Wheel Mobility Scooters

• Heavy Duty Mobility Scooters
  

  Heavy duty scooters are made for individuals who require a weight capacity of 350 lbs or more. They have well built suspensions, reinforced frames and added stability. Some heavy duty mobility scooters have wider seat widths, and stronger power systems.
  

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There are a number of types of scooters available including:

• Motorized scooters
• Three-wheel scooter
• Gas scooters
• Electric scooters
• Kick scooters
• Electric bikes