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Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Swing Away Footrests 18 Seat

Last Updated: May 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Review Analysis - 965 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Build Quality
 313
leg, arm, wheelchair, wheels, legs
+46%
-54%
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" ...  First one, the leg rest broke with in a month. ... The second, the arm cushion broke off the first time it was used.  ...  "
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" ...  Have only had this for 13 weeks, barely using it outside the house, arm rests are broken.  ...  "
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" ...  BUYER BEWARE, wheelchair not worth the money, both arms fell off the wheels are very wobbly the whole chair is falling apart and I have only had the chair a little over a month.  ...  "
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" ...  The left leg support broke after 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  The first one's left arm is broken on the ship way.  ...  "
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" ...  Product right foot rest broke on first day and product right arm rest broke within one week with no available replacement part.  ...  "
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" ...  I broke my foot in an unusual spot and cannot put any pressure on it for six weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  Plastic frame under right arm rest was broken during shipment.  ...  "
Comfort
 241
arm, wheelchair, wheel chair, rests, leg
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Chair is strong and comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  Wheelchair works great and has made my life so much easier because I can put my leg up as well when I am in it.  ...  "
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" ...  Elevating foot rests are lifesavers when it comes to going out in public and having your foot elevated to reduce swelling.  ...  "
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" ...  Had knee surgery and wanted to get out while I recovered.  ...  "
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" ...  I fit in the chair widthwise, but I am over the weight limit.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a simple fix if I had a new arm pad❗️  ...  "
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" ...  Love this chair.  ...  "
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" ...  great study chair  ...  "
Fit
 196
chair, wheelchair, leg, fold, trunk
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Legs come off making getting it in and out of the trunk easier.  ...  "
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" ...  We went with the 20" seat.  ...  "
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" ...  Works PERFECTLY folded up nicely and set right behind seat in truck to take mom in and out of chemo was tired of fight for trash chairs at hospital AMAZING CHAIR FOR PRICE  ...  "
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" ...  I'm grateful I have the snap on laminated flooring versus carpet so I can not advise on that. ... Im 5'3 188 and I fit snug but a good snug.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how it folds closed buy still rolls well.  ...  "
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" ...  The chair folds and unfolds easily, and we were able to get it (folded) into the back of the CRV by folding down one seat.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits through tight doors.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easily folds to put in vehicle.  ...  "
Price
 152
chair, wheelchair, money, value, cost
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I'm impressed with the quality of this chair for the price I paid.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be well made for price!  ...  "
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" ...  I won't need it for long, just maybe a few weeks, so to get such a good chair for so little money is great. ... I almost picked another one for more than double the price and glad I didn't.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and price.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing for the price!! ... Well worth the purchase for my short term use.  ...  "
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" ...  EXCELLENT wheelchair for the money .  ...  "
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" ...  EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE.  ...  "
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" ...  GREAT FOR THE MONEY ,,,,,  ...  "
Size
 144
lightweight, transport, folds, wheelchair, trunk
+90%
-10%
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" ...  So that was an amazing perk on top of it being semi lightweight. ... Like a glove to my size.  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight and easy to transport  ...  "
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" ...  Smaller than I expected but nice wheelchair  ...  "
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" ...  Folds and stores east and great.  ...  "
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" ...  It folds like a dream.  ...  "
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" ...  This chair is very easy to maneuver and fold up to place in vehicle.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a good quality compact wheel chair.  ...  "
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" ...  Even has a pocket on the back for stuff!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 117
easy to maneuver, lightweight, easy to fold, push, easy
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Very easy to maneuver in tight places.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to push.  ...  "
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" ...  Rolls very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  The calf supporters are also easy to remove to help lighten it a bit more  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to maneuver.  ...  "
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" ...  Wheels and turns easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to maneuver around the house in comfort.  ...  "
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" ...  Its not too heavy, easy to use.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 50
months, weeks, broken, chair, couple
+48%
-52%
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" ...  When received, had multiple problems and had to be replaced.  ...  "
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" ...  We went from Sarasota to Newark to Montreal then after two weeks to Vancouver to Honolulu to Kauai.  ...  "
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" ...  After one month the footplate broke off!  ...  "
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" ...  After 6 months, I noticed the whole thing seems twisted.  ...  "
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" ...  But come on, its not even a year old.  ...  "
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" ...  Not only did it come late but it also came broken.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a second because the first was breaking, and the second arrived broken, so they sent a third.  ...  "
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" ...  My injury was made worse by its failing.  ...  "
Weight
 44
light, chair, heavy, sturdy, weight and easy
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Weight for packing up in trunk is doeable.  ...  "
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" ...  Very economical and light weight  ...  "
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" ...  light weight and easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  Was a perfect fit and the weight is pretty light, which is why I purchased this wheelchair.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy for patient to move as it is light weight  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight and easy to transport  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight & easy maneuverability !  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight but sturdy .  ...  "
Capacity
 41
family, around the house, around, chair, bathroom
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I have carpet in my apartment and I can roll myself around easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my dad who is in a nursing home.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well to help me get around the house after foot surgery.  ...  "
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" ...  This was for my paraplegic stepmom to help her get around independently outside the home.  ...  "
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" ...  It maneuvers wonderfully thru halls and rooms. ... Gives more room to get through doors.  ...  "
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" ...  We just installed laminate floors and I can easily maneuver around the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my mother in law, easy to operate and great for appointments and getting in and out of the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased to have a chair large enough for an adult (5'4", 160 lbs) but small enough to fit through the doorways in our home.  ...  "
Delivery
 39
arrived, box, delivery, wheelchair, fast delivery
+85%
-15%
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" ...  The delivery was on time and the quality was better than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Product came in 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  Delivery condition was excellent . ... first thing we did when delivered was try picking it up .  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived fully assembled delivered free in two days.  ...  "
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" ...  Came in excellent condition, with all parts, in less than 24 hours (Prime +$30 for next day delivery).  ...  "
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" ...  This chair was reasonably priced with fast delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Was delivered on time and in good shape, I read all the good reviews and I agree with them that's is a great wheelchair at a descent price.  ...  "
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" ...  Received item was as advertised  ...  "
Storage
 37
chair, wheelchair, doors, seat, 18
+70%
-30%
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" ...  She is ten and it fits her well with lots of room to grow.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of room!  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight, easy to maneuver and can fit into doors not made for wheelchairs.  ...  "
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" ...  I upgraded to a Drive transport because of the bigger wheels, easier to push him.  ...  "
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" ...  It was all in bag!  ...  "
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" ...  We needed it to have at work Incase if any accidents and this is perfect and stores nicely too.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful quality in a light weight wheelchair that can maneuver through our narrow doors.  ...  "
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" ...  Seat width is perfect. ... And the storage bag is nice.  ...  "
Returns
 27
replacement, returned, refund, chair, time to return
+19%
-81%
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" ...  I had to pack it back into the box and send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  No return policy leaves me stuck with this chair that doesn't work.  ...  "
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" ...  The only thing I couldn't replace were the brakes.  ...  "
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" ...  Still trying to find a way to return  ...  "
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" ...  I would like a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  I need a new chair or my money back!!  ...  "
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" ...  Product was missing footrests and had to be returned. ... No option to send footrests separately - very disappointing and frustrating  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon will not take the chair in return.  ...  "
For Travel
 23
travel, chair, wheelchair, vacation, traveling
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Used as a travel chair  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my daughter to be able to go on our Disney trip.  ...  "
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" ...  My mom is almost 90 years old, this summer our whole family is planning to travel to Banff National Park of Canada.  ...  "
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" ...  I live in a resort town and we didn't want Mom to be house-bound and to still enjoy the boardwalk and beach environment, as well as shopping, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Great chair, just used on a trip.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this to help me get around a bit on my own when I travel without my scooter.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it just in time for a trip to hosp.  ...  "
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" ...  I am also planning some travel so thought this might be easier.  ...  "
Marketplace
 22
shipping, wheelchair, shipped, photo, help
+59%
-41%
comment
" ...  (Hence why I ordered one).  ...  "
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" ...  Still had packaging on it.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly what was described  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks Amazon for all you do.  ...  "
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" ...  Goods as advertised .  ...  "
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" ...  I was EXTREMELY pleased with how quickly Amazon sent me a replacement!  ...  "
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" ...  The seller very Kindly shipped a new one immediately for free.  ...  "
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" ...  Very pleased with the purchase that I made a Amazon on this item  ...  "
Features
 22
light, wheelchair, chair, many, lock
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Light but strong.  ...  "
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" ...  It is not super-light, but is manageable.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't believe it has so many features for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  This chair is wonderful, make sure that all the necessary features are locked and you'll be rollin' right along.  ...  "
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" ...  My mom is very happy with this wheelchair , very light and she love all the features that this chair have!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for light use.  ...  "
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" ...  Great just like the previous wheelchair, Very light.  ...  "
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" ...  The features of this chair are perfect for our needs, so I am thrilled to have resolved the issue.  ...  "
Defective Delivery
 16
broken, wheelchair, damaged, damage, torn
+13%
-88%
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" ...  Box came with obvious damage.  ...  "
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" ...  It actually looks as as though the attachment on my wheelchair is damaged.  ...  "
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" ...  It was defective , did not have the foot rests in box  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a second because the first was breaking, and the second arrived broken, so they sent a third.  ...  "
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" ...  Box I got was so damaged looking  ...  "
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" ...  I accept the box was a little scratched and dented  ...  "
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" ...  Opened that box to reveal another box, presumably the original product box torn open and missing a side.  ...  "
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" ...  But the unit is broken.  ...  "
Design
 15
nice, look, blue, seems, paint
+87%
-13%
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" ...  I do like the blue color and the design!  ...  "
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" ...  And it's attractive.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight and very easy to maneuver looks great  ...  "
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" ...  Has a sleek sporty feel much better than my previous Medline chair.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid, looked really nice.  ...  "
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" ...  it is a good looking piece of equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a beautiful chair & seems nice for the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a very attractive wheelchair and works great.  ...  "
Setup
 14
assembly, instructions, rests, required, needed
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Minimal assembly needed.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a great, smooth, & easy turning radius.  ...  "
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" ...  PROS: Came assembled ready to go.  ...  "
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" ...  No assembly required, did have to put the foot rests on, but very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Only assembly required was adding the foot rests and that was easy to do.  ...  "
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" ...  On the other hand they are very easy to install and remove as needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Dr. changed instructions  ...  "
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" ...  First, it didn't require extra tools the wrench was supplied making it very easy to put together.  ...  "
Cleaning
 13
carpet, floor, easily, chair, wipes
+54%
-46%
comment
" ...  I'm grateful I have the snap on laminated flooring versus carpet so I can not advise on that.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and store.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a wheelchair on every level of our house and this one glides easily on carpet.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light, easy to move on both bare floors and carpet.  ...  "
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" ...  The new chair has made me realize how wonderful this Blue Streak really is!!!  ...  "
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" ...  The color is subdue and clean yet not institutional looking. ... Fabric wipes clean easily.  ...  "
For Kids
 12
son, mother, loves, kids, daughter
+100%
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" ...  My kids (11 and 12 years old) maneuver it easily over multiple terranes with ease.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a very good wheelchair for my 94 year old mother.  ...  "
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" ...  This was first ever wheel chair i ordered for my Cousin's kids, It was Little smaller than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this for my 95 year old mother and she is very happy with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this to take my daughter to Disneyland.  ...  "
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" ...  91 year young mother loves her new found mobility.  ...  "
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" ...  My son has had no issues as yet.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for 95 year old and she loves it.  ...  "
Band
 11
velcro strap, rest broke, leg, falling, broke
+18%
-82%
comment
" ...  The second, the arm cushion broke off the first time it was used.  ...  "
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" ...  Had this wheelchair for less than 90 days and it is falling apart.  ...  "
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" ...  First the arm rest broke off.  ...  "
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" ...  The cushions are falling apart, the arm piece fell off after a week.  ...  "
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" ...  The first day the black leg rest broke and I had to use crazy glue to fix it, and shortly after both leg pieces completely broke.  ...  "
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" ...  I kept the strap for my electric wheelchair to put around the elevated footrest so my feet don't fall through the space between them when they are in a reclining position.  ...  "
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" ...  The rubber wheel fell off the chair.  ...  "
Color
 10
blue, black, nice, well, like
+100%
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" ...  Blue is better color than black as women enjoy the flair of color in assisted living  ...  "
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" ...  Great chair for the money, nice color too - not your old boring black chair.  ...  "
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" ...  I got the blue and black color, looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  Cool color as well!!  ...  "
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" ...  She loves the bright color (blue) and that it came practically assembles.  ...  "
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" ...  I do like the blue color and the design!  ...  "
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" ...  The color is subdue and clean yet not institutional looking.  ...  "
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" ...  The price is good, but more importantly, the chair is well made and the blue color is a nice change of pace over black.  ...  "
Door
 10
doors, narrow, fit, wheelchair, chair
+100%
comment
" ...  Wonderful quality in a light weight wheelchair that can maneuver through our narrow doors.  ...  "
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" ...  fits well through regular size doors.  ...  "
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" ...  This chair is narrow enough to get through any door in your home, and it's works well for my mom who is not able to walk on her own !  ...  "
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" ...  Can move it easier and go though door better.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight, easy to maneuver and can fit into doors not made for wheelchairs.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a 16 inch so I can get thru the small door that leads to the deck .  ...  "
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" ...  thankfully this wheelchair is narrow enough to fit through one of my bathroom doors.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact size makes it possible to get through standard door openings.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 7
wheels, chair, sounds, seat, rubbing
+14%
-86%
comment
" ...  After 3 months, wheels were wobbly and made rubbing noises.  ...  "
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" ...  For some reason it is somewhat noisy when you are pushing while rolling in it.  ...  "
Pedometer
 6
use, wheelchair, steps, needed, lift
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  And this one has a lot of air miles to its history.  ...  "
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" ...  Arm rests move completely out of the way with an easy step.  ...  "
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" ...  It has 'kick steps' in the back to easily step on to lift the wheelchair up a curb if needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Right step is completely intact.  ...  "
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" ...  I live alone so I needed something light enough to get up my three porch steps and to lift in and out of my car.  ...  "
Network
 6
around the house, get, across, wheelchair, house
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  bad foot and this wheelchair has been great for getting around the house.  ...  "
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" ...  We just installed laminate floors and I can easily maneuver around the house.  ...  "
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" ...  It's great for conserving strength across distances.  ...  "
Overall performance
 5
wheelchair, get, fast, smooth, really
+100%
comment
" ...  By far a really great price for a wheelchair that you can get really fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Very smooth gliding.  ...  "
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" ...  Did the job  ...  "
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" ...  I get around much faster now.  ...  "
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" ...  It is solid and does the job but should NOT be used for wheelie wheelchair races.  ...  "
Product As Described
 5
advertised, described, box
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Exactly what was described  ...  "
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" ...  Goods as advertised .  ...  "
User Manual
 4
instructions
-100%
comment
" ...  I dislike the fact that there was no manual or instructions included.  ...  "
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" ...  The only downside is the foot rests too high and it didn't come with an instruction manual.  ...  "
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" ...  It also arrived without a packing slip, instructions, or any sort of owner’s manual.  ...  "
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" ...  I kept searching for manual in the box and could not locate, till later when I was trying to using it found it in the back pocket of seat.  ...  "
Shave Quality
 4
chair
+100%
comment
" ...  Very smooth gliding.  ...  "
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" ...  Smooth chair easy to roll.  ...  "
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" ...  Very smooth ride.  ...  "
Cover
 4
back, nice, bag, chair
+100%
comment
" ...  It was all in bag!  ...  "
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" ...  Pouch on back of seat is a nice touch.  ...  "
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" ...  The manufacturer even includes a pouch on the back of the chair for carrying personal items.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a nice pouch on the back but I always have a bag hanging for when we are out shopping.  ...  "
Packing
 4
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  But poor packaging  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 4
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  I spend a lot of time at the computer, programmer.  ...  "
comment
" ...  above our expectations my mama is now mobile thank you!  ...  "
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" ...  Great mobile wheelchair.  ...  "
Battery Life
 4
life
+100%
comment
" ...  I can sit in the chair and work for 4-5 hours.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It was a real life saver.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Life saver for us.  ...  "
Memory
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Well the drive wheelchair got here very quickly!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this because we have had such good luck with the Drive Upright Walker.  ...  "
Floors
 3
better, stairs, one
+100%
comment
" ...  Crutches slipped on the school floors, so it seemed to be a better option.  ...  "
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" ...  Since I live up a few stairs, it's easy for me to leave one up, one down, and use a support for those troublesome stairs.  ...  "
Mouse
 3
drive, legs, gel, chair
+100%
comment
" ...  Comfortable , legs push easily to the side and the arms move up for table or desk seating.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable alone, but amazing with Drive Medical's gel seat cushion/pad (14894 Skin Protection Gel "E").  ...  "
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" ...  I must say I'm very impressed with this chair it's very comfortable my other Drive chair was not this comfortable!  ...  "
Call quality
 3
scary, close
-100%
comment
" ...  It was a close call, very scary!  ...  "
comment
" ...  It was a close call, very scary!  ...  "

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