“Let me start at my search for a flexible powered wheelchair. The only one I knew of was made by your competitor PDQ who have now gone out of business. I had the time to research, and disabled forums expressed ‘doubt’ as to the quality and reliability of this competitors trike. One forum mentioned the Viper, and how good it was. I looked into it further, and had a demo at Draft Wheelchairs who were very helpful. Needless to say I bought one. My Viper attaches to a TI Lite chair with carbon fibre wheels and run flat tyres. The trike weighs assembled about 67Ibs, and even allowing for my svelt like 14st, will reach a steady 12mph on cycle paths, with 26 miles range when conditions allow. I also have a set of wheels with mountain bike tyres when expecting rougher terrain. On a daily basis it allows me to exercise my dogs and operates in all weathers. OK, ice is not good, but a few inches of snow is not a problem. It’s daily use is on pavement, bridle and cycle paths.Average use is 1.5-2hrs. Since I bought it in Nov 2007 it has been to the USA twice, and Virgin Atlantic are to be recommended for people with a disability. The trike has been carried assembled, it has been used up to the aircraft, and been there as soon as I disembarked. The reaction to the trike has been amazing in the U.S. The kids think it’s ‘cool’ and many scooter users have been fascinated. My Viper has NEVER let me down, and it has been wet, muddy, cold, hot, and has often needed a hose pipe to clean it! Many thanks to you and your team.
The pics are taken in Sarasota FL, and a wet and windy Hustanton with a wet Tibetan terrier who was having a great time. The Lahasa Apso rides when her little legs can’t cope with the speed. Both dogs will walk to heel by the trike on or off the lead. The Viper has made an enormous difference to mine and my families life.” Steve Bolton
