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Ditching the anti-tips Jul 5, 2022 21:00:26 GMT -8

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Post by kizh on Jul 5, 2022 21:00:26 GMT -8

I’ve seen quite a few people without them, and when I think about it I’ve never come close to tipping back unless I was purposefully doing wheelies.

do you feel this is a personal preference? The idea is a little scary but something I feel might be unwarranted.

I’d like to hear opinions and how you got over the fear if you got rid of yours.

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Ditching the anti-tips Jul 11, 2022 15:47:16 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on Jul 11, 2022 15:47:16 GMT -8

I took mine off, but kept them, to be able to wheelie over low (less risky) objects such as a curb, and also to lighten weight to life chair into car. It is a personal preference. You will know if it feels right when you try it! Hope you are getting out more now!

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Ditching the anti-tips Jul 12, 2022 12:41:03 GMT -8

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Post by kizh on Jul 12, 2022 12:41:03 GMT -8

Thanks. I’m still in a nursing home but I day dream a lot apparently ☺️. This post got like 15 responses on the Carecure forum if anyone was reading it to learn more too. Most people there ditch theirs too but a few keep ‘‘em on.

hopefully I can get fitted for a new chair here. After my injury they tried to give me one I couldn’t reach the wheels at all. I was dumbfounded. Had to buy my own with borrowed money

sincerely,
Jacob

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Ditching the anti-tips

Post by kizh on Jul 5, 2022 21:00:26 GMT -8

Post by tetra on Jul 10, 2022 18:29:46 GMT -8

Post by hobbit on Jul 11, 2022 5:11:49 GMT -8

Post by wavewolf on Jul 11, 2022 15:47:16 GMT -8

Post by kizh on Jul 12, 2022 12:41:03 GMT -8

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