[Ansteorra] Scooter question

[Zenobia Mira Vallis]

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Susan,

Look especially for bigger tires with good tread.  Get foam-filled and you'll never have to worry about a blowout (ask me how I know this).  The wider the base and the lower the seat, the more stability she'll have.  Get a headlight, because scooters are no fun to drive in the dark.  Bruno makes a lift you can install on the back of your car.  You just drive the scooter up on it and you're all set.  My scooter is a PaceSaver Plus III, and it's probably the best you can get in the US.  The one I have in England is very rugged and would be super for events.  It comes apart and it'll climb a 5-inch curb.  Looks like a miniature dune buggy.  Good luck!

Zenobia
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Susan O'Neal
  To: ansteorra at ansteorra.org
  Sent: Wednesday, 28 May, 2003 8:30 AM
  Subject: [Ansteorra] Scooter question


  Checking on this list due to large number of people with broad experiences,
  please send replies off list to catmafia at swbell.net.  My daughter suffers
  from chronic ankle instability, due to a number of reasons, and is
  currently off her feet with stress fractures that flaired up from her
  walking at Crown Tourny.  We revisit her ortho on Monday and I was wanting
  some info on scooters in case the topic comes up.  It is hard enough to
  explain the SCA to most outsiders, but describing it to a Dr is sometimes
  amusing.

  I was wanting to hear from those who have mobility issues, what has worked
  for you at events.  She is fine for short distances, but the back and
  forths at events that add up to 3-5 miles, have been problems several
  times.  Do you know of specific designs that make the more rugged event
  sites navagatable?  I'm thinking one of the ones that breaks down to parts
  30 pounds and less would be easist to transport, expecially when she is off
  to college and catching rides with others, any suggestions on what to look
  for in those is greatly appreciated.

  Guess that is it and thanks in advance for the information,

  Susan

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