Prior to becoming paralyzed in 1999 I was a solid hockey player. It came natural to me, and within my local hockey league I was one of the best. After being injured in 1999 I stayed away from hockey entirely. I just didn’t like the way I felt when watching my friends play. I kept my old hockey stick and a couple old pucks. I’d shoot around in my garage every once in a while. But again, it just didn’t feel the same. Years have passed. Every day I go in my shed to grab something I see my hockey sticks. I roll by in my wheelchair always pretending not to notice them. I know hockey sticks can’t talk, but I swear they always seem to silently taunt me. Since I can remember hockey had been my passion. Today, 13 years later my passion is on a shelf in the closet..
Read more ...Sled (“Sledge”) Ice Hockey After 13 Years In a Wheelchair…
26 Mile Marathon on 1999 Freedom Ryder Hand-cycle
At the beginning of December I experience my first 26 mile hand-cycle marathon in West Palm Beach. In life we use what we’ve got, and I’ve got an old 1999 Freedom Ryder hand-cycle. It’s the first handbike I’ve ever owned and it’s never had any problems. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Freedom Ryder hand-cycle, but I’d also love to retire her for a new one! Twelve years after purchasing the Freedom Ryder it’s yet to break, so I highly recommend this hand-cycle.
Read more ...MURDER BALL aka Wheelchair Rugby For the First Time…
A couple weeks ago a friend invited me to a quad-rugby practice with his West Palm Beach team. I apologize in advance for not explaining the rules in detail. I would, but I’m a noob who knows very little. All I know is, it’s a quadriplegic sport where teams of 4 slam into each other as hard and fast as possible across a basketball court. In between the slamming, a ball is passed between the team. The object is to roll past the goal line with the ball. The only thing is, the 4 guys on the other team are there to make sure you don’t go forward.
Given the fact that I’m a paraplegic, I could never officially compete with the team. But when my buddy told me they were short a few guys, I jumped, yes jumped, at the chance to practice with them.
Read more ...How To: TiLite TR Wheelchair Seat-Back Replacement (Video)
Customizing a wheelchair to fit your specific needs is key. You may want to raise your footplate. You may want a different cushion. You may want a higher or lower seat-back. Don’t be afraid to change up the dimensions of your wheelchair. If you don’t like how it feels you can always change it back, but you’ll never know whats “perfect” for you unless you experiment.
Read more ...Stimulite Wheelchair Cushion Review w/ Hand-Cycle Customization (Video)
To Cut or Not To Cut Your Wheelchair Cushion, That Is the Question….
Wheelchair cushions come in all different models, shapes, and sizes. A wheelchair cushion that’s absolutely perfect for my situation may not be the best for your specific situation. With that being said, the best advice I can give is to try as may wheelchair cushions as you can get your hands on, so you understand the positives and negatives of each.
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- Sled (“Sledge”) Ice Hockey After 13 Years In a Wheelchair…
- 26 Mile Marathon on 1999 Freedom Ryder Hand-cycle
- MURDER BALL aka Wheelchair Rugby For the First Time…
- How To: TiLite TR Wheelchair Seat-Back Replacement (Video)
- Stimulite Wheelchair Cushion Review w/ Hand-Cycle Customization (Video)
- Wheelchair Push Handles….. Over-Rated.
