Ally Chair

[JW Hunter]

Whatever became of the Ally Chair?

Is it still for sale? Does anyone use one? Any reviews out there?

[rickb]

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.

[Gimpy guy]

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.

[rickb]

Originally Posted by Gimpy guy

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.

Check out the SegFree.......coming to the USA Distributor in a few weeks. Very affordable compared to the others.

[Gimpy guy]

Originally Posted by rickb

Check out the SegFree.......coming to the USA Distributor in a few weeks. Very affordable compared to the others.

The segfree will not work for me. It looks like a nice design, but anything with the control shaft in the middle is out.

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.

[rickb]

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.

[rotorblades]

Originally Posted by Gimpy guy

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.

oh try one again they are so worth riding
please keep trying- maybe a better tour guy
the first time i tried the guy kept moving the lean steer- thus turning the machine i find if i show that i ride slow smoothly and polite most places welcome you in
lean it against a wall or corner the first times on and off.
if you can stand upright at all you should be good to go try the fat tires ones. easier on the back and hips
if you can step up one step then step back down you definitely can ride i couldnt stand at all then here i have almost 375 miles on mine.it has given me more than i can say i had a bad stroke
it has improved my stamina and balance.and core strength,- anyone please ask a question if you would like.my vision slowed me down at first but im thinking that has improved too.

[Gimpy guy]

Originally Posted by rotorblades

oh try one again they are so worth riding
please keep trying- maybe a better tour guy
the first time i tried the guy kept moving the lean steer- thus turning the machine i find if i show that i ride slow smoothly and polite most places welcome you in
lean it against a wall or corner the first times on and off.
if you can stand upright at all you should be good to go try the fat tires ones. easier on the back and hips
if you can step up one step then step back down you definitely can ride i couldnt stand at all then here i have almost 375 miles on mine.it has given me more than i can say i had a bad stroke
it has improved my stamina and balance.and core strength,- anyone please ask a question if you would like.my vision slowed me down at first but im thinking that has improved too.

Ahh if only lol.
I'm l4 complete. As I said in a earlier post I see the ally as a everyday chair. Nothing moves below point of injury with a complete SCI.

That's why most of these conversions fail for true wheelchair users. The Ally is closet to the mark.

[rotorblades]

the slly looked very good to me too. youtube has a lot of videosyour most difficult may be loading unloading into out of a vehicle.
sme segs might not power themselves like it looks up a rampsometimes the leansteer might be too tall. hook up with a goodcompassionate dealeri was totally limp both sides.im praying this machine can help you. you will be surprised at how smooth they are. big fat low pressure tires4 psi. help with the back painsi go off curbs and down minor stairs=good luck amigo