Test driving an iBOT Mobility System was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
Back in June, my fiancé showed my iBOT’s website. I was thinking about looking into getting a different type of wheelchair after the fiasco with my back tires and because Permobils’s, in my opinion, are getting more and more expensive and at the same time, more cheaply made. This is my third Permobil chair and by far the worse one.
So I looked into the iBOT more closely. When I saw a link to schedule a test drive, I jumped at the chance. I called to schedule an appointment and was quite shocked at the conversation. The customer service rep will ask you how much you weigh, how tall you are, if you are prone to spasms, seizures or blackouts, how wide the seat of your current chair is and what hand you drive with, among other things. I had no idea why they would need to know anything more than which side to put the control panel on.
After I drove the chair in September, though, it all became clear. The chair is calibrated to your center of gravity so that it will move with you and can balance without giving you the feeling that you’re going to fall. It is an incredible chair and I am so glad I got the opportunity to drive one. As I write this, I am waiting for someone to call me back so we can set up an evaluation and take the next step in the process of getting me one.
If you are interested in an iBOT, I encourage you to visit their website and schedule a test drive. Have all the above information handy when you call. The iBOT truly does let you experience the world in a whole new way.
