Scooters
Retail is quickly becoming the reality for many providers
of standard mobility devices, and especially for providers of personal mobility
scooters — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, scooters open up
a world of new revenue possibilities for any provider willing to explore and
learn this important product segment.
The reason that scooters have taken off as a cash sales category is that
funding options are limited. Many retail scooter customers either don’t have
Medicare funding, or they are Medicare beneficiaries that won’t to settle for
basic items that CMS will cover, and can afford much better options. Add to
that the fact that so many Baby Boomers are entering an age where they can
benefit from a scooter, and can afford to buy what they want.
The result has been an explosion of scooters that cover the spectrum of
patient needs. There are scooters models that focus on durability, simplicity and
affordability for the budget-conscious, and there are full-featured offerings that
come with all the bells and whistles that appeal to well-heeled retail customers.
Suffice it to say that retail scooters represent a solid business opportunity
for providers looking to expand their revenues. Here are some recent mobility
scooters and related products available on the market:
Pride Mobility Products
i-Go Travel Scooter
The new i-Go Travel Scooter features a foldable
seat with a removable base cushion and seat back.
It easily disassembles into two pieces with the
heaviest piece weighing 32.8 pounds. The i-Go is
less than 12 inches high when separated and the
seat back is removed. Other highlights include
removable storage with a carrying handle, storage in the base of
the scooter, an airline-compliant lithium-ion battery, LED headlight,
USB charging port in console, and more.
Pride Mobility Products
Baja Wrangler 2 Scooter
Scooter packs in a variety of attention-getting features
The new Baja Wrangler 2 Scooter offers
various new features, including updated
suspension for a much smoother ride. A
steering dampener isolates the wheels from
the tiller to reduce vibrations in the hands
and arms. Other highlights include dual
drive off-road capabilities, speeds up to 11
miles per hour, independent traction and
torque, improved aesthetics, a 350-pound
weight capacity, 14.5-inch front and rear
tires, a strengthened heavy-duty seat post,
a full LED lighting package, an LCD console,
and a black vinyl memory foam high-back
seat with sliderse.
Pride Mobility Products
Go-Go Endurance Li
Go-Go Endurance Li brings lithium-ion to Pride’s travel mobility range
The new Go-Go Endurance Li incorporates a standard,
airline-approved 8Ah battery pack, and offers a 16Ah MAXX
lithium battery option to enjoy longer range
per charge. Compared to sealed lead acid,
lithium-ion is 60 percent lighter, offers a
31 percent longer range and maintains
speed throughout the discharge cycle,
and 140 percent faster charging. It also can
be topped off and short charged without
impacting the useful life of the battery
and comes with a two-year warranty The
Endurance Li comes with two standard
compact, foldable seat options: 17 in. x 17
in. and 20 in. x18 in.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy Zero Turn
Four-wheel scooter features three-wheel turn radius
- Four-wheel scooter with a three-wheel turning radius featuring Pride’s patented iTurn Technology.
- CTS Suspension and dual motors provide a smooth ride over varied terrain.
- Includes full LED lighting package, under seat storage, USB charger port in tiller and standard front basket.
Pride Mobility Products
ZT10 Scooter
Pride Mobility launches scooter for versatile terrain
The ZT10 Scooter from Pride Mobility is a full-size 4-wheel scooter, and with its patented iTurn Technology, the ZT10 has a 3-wheel turning radius. The power dual motor provides indoor and outdoor use with traction on gravel, trails and grass. Other features include a 3-speed control dial; full LED lighting package with turn signals; and an integrated cupholder in the tiller. The ZT10 supports a weight capacity up to 400 pounds.
Pride Mobility Products
Wrangler Scooter
Pride Mobility rolls out a rear-wheeldrive PMV for rugged terrain
The Wrangler Scooter is a rear-wheel-drive personal mobility vehicle (PMV) designed for outdoor use and rugged terrain. The PMV features a dual inline, 24-volt DC motor, full suspension, back-up sensors and a weight capacity of 350 pounds. It comes with a full LED lighting package that includes headlights, directional signals and hazard lights. For convenience, the Wrangler contains an onboard battery charger with an XLR charging port on the tiller.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy Zero Turn
Pride Mobility introduces new iTurn technology
The Jazzy Zero Turn power chair features a tight 38.25 inch turning radius, giving this four-wheel power chair the maneuverability of a three-wheel chair. Pride Mobility’s patent-pending control system iTurn Technology works with the chair’s two motor drive to allow users to navigate tight corners and spaces. Other features include CTS suspension, full LED lighting package, and built-in USB charger for portable devices. The chair uses two 22 amp-hour batteries for an operating range up to 10 miles. The Jazzy Zero comes in six colors: Fire Opal, Green Moonstone, Onyx Black, Pearl White, Pewter and Sapphire Blue.
Stars N Stripes Scooters
Scooters
Stars N Stripes Scooters Focus on Safety and Design
Stars N Stripes Scooters come in two models: Lite,
which is for traveling, and the Deluxe, which is a luxury
model scooter for when you are closer to home. Safety
features for both include anti-tippers, rear view mirrors,
LED lights and an adjustable steering column. The
scooters include a front shield, inside front basket,
and adjustable seat and delta handles. The Lite model
disassembles into four parts for easy transport, while
upgrading to the Deluxe gives you a more high-performance
scooter.