09-20-2014, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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Ally Chair
Whatever became of the Ally Chair?
Is it still for sale? Does anyone use one? Any reviews out there? |
09-21-2014, 02:11 AM | #2 |
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I can no longer find info on the Ally Chair. However, the first Segfrees are scheduled to arrive in the USA in about 4 weeks.
Also, in recent discussion with Segsolutions I discovered they are fabricating a landing gear/kickstand for their Freedom GldR......apparently a stand alone unit attaching to the Segway frame not the Seat Kit. Perhaps could be used on any Segway for added stability if currently using a SegSeat or SegSaddle. I'm waiting for a call when it's ready to test drive. They also have a new backrest option. |
09-26-2014, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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Hello,
I'm a lurker. As much as I would love to use a Segway I can't. We tried in PT but no luck. L4 para. I have kept an eye on the Ally chair, that's the ticket for me. Somebody is building that chair as I still see Segs-4-vets giving them to our returning heroes. It's out there but I haven't found the source yet. It appears the original guys not making them anymore but someone must be, I think. Lol I've seen all these other conversions but none have hit the streets, except the ally. I want one, now. |
09-27-2014, 12:38 PM | #4 | |
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09-27-2014, 03:56 PM | #5 | |
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That was the same problem with the Genny .If you are a person whose disability allows you to get up and stand some it's not a big problem. In my case having to remove the shaft every time I needed to transfer just wouldn't get the job done. Not to mention the shaft makes it impossible to pull the chair under a table. Most of the other chair conversions all look good, but more for people that need a temporary chair or a specialty chair. I'm looking for something that I can use 90% of the time. From what I have seen the alley chair is the only one so far. From a very practical standpoint after a few decades of lifting my body around i've got a strong upper body so independent transfer is a piece of cake. But the nuisance of having to constantly remove or fold the shaft is just a dealbreaker. Just getting in and out from under my desk at work would require a large amount of shaft removes. The ally also is the only one i've actually been able to see in person. I'll track down whoever is building that chair and I will buy it in a heartbeat. |
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09-27-2014, 04:52 PM | #6 |
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I was back on the www.allychair.com website and it looks as though they can be ordered on-line. Although my guess is you have tried without success. Good luck as it looks to be a very stabile,functional, quality built product.
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09-27-2014, 06:39 PM | #7 |
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Yeah I tried, I'll keep you all posted.
Thank you for the input! |
11-04-2014, 10:10 AM | #8 |
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Just saw this on the Segs4Vets thread
"Four of this week’s recipients will receive an Ally Chair adapted Segway, a universally designed recreational device which is currently only available through the Segs4Vets program. The program transforms the Segway into a seated device allowing it to be used by those who cannot make productive use of prosthetics."
Obviously they're getting it from somewhere.... |
11-06-2014, 07:13 AM | #9 |
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Looks like I'm heading for San Antonio next week.
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11-12-2014, 10:26 PM | #10 |
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