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Tips from Micke

The late M. had a paraglegia, TH 5.

Vehicle with good mobility in rough terrain, Zoomcamp

A battery-powered, four-wheel drive bike suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Vehicle with good mobility in rough terrain, Zoomcamp
Author Micke2012 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Put on and remove boat cover

Low port cover makes life more convenient for wheelchair users [..]

Put on and remove boat cover
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Transfer to boat – teak platform on swimming ladder

Swimming ladder adaptation to facilitate transfers between wheelchair and boat [..]

Transfer to boat – teak platform on swimming ladder
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boats, Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Service dock for motorboat

Berth next to service dock – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Service dock for motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Transfer from wheelchair to motorboat

Transfers using adapted platform and attachment to swimming ladder [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boats, Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Bringing the wheelchair onto the motorboat

Moving wheelchair onto boat [..]

Bringing the wheelchair onto the motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)

Strong reach extender appropriate for use on boat – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)
Author Micke2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Motorboat interior

Coronet 24 Midi -77, a motorboat that works well for a wheelchair user [..]

Motorboat interior
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Cabin inside motorboat

Wheelchair accessible cabin on Coronet 24 Midi [..]

Cabin inside motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Portable ramps

Small lightweight aluminum ramps for wheelchair users; practical to have along on the boat [..]

Portable ramps
Author Micke2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted sole inside cabin

Raised floorboards to reduce height differences in boat – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted sole inside cabin
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Mooring lines and bumpers on boat

Simple mooring – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Mooring lines and bumpers on boat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Toilet on small motorboat

Alternative toilet installation – practical for wheelchair users [..]

Toilet on small motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Roho cushion in motorboat

Cushions with many applications – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Roho cushion in motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Engine compartment in motorboat

Engine compartment in boat that is easily accessible – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Engine compartment in motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)
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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
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