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
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.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy Zero Turn
4-wheel scooter with maneuverability of 3-wheels
- Tight, 38 in. turning radius
- Independent CTS suspension, LED marker lights, extended-range batteries
- Under-seat storage, and feather-touch disassembly
Pride Mobility Products
Raptor Scooter
ProductsHigh-performance scooter with 31-mile range
The new Raptor Scooter by Pride Mobility offers exceptional community-use performance, with up to 14 miles per hour, full suspension and a 31-mile range. The automotive styling, with full lighting and signals, LED dash gauges and spacious trunk give this scooter an added level of convenience while it’s high-performance 16-inch wheels with 400 pound weight capacity and adjustable seat make it easy to use and comfortable.
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Panther
Heavy-duty 4-wheel scooter
The Panther offers a number of features to provide the user with a
smooth and comfortable driving experience, including front
and rear suspension with pneumatic tires, easy
free-wheel mode, one-touch tiller positioning
adjustment and ergonomic delta control
handles for easy steering and throttle control.
For optimal comfort, the Panther’s customizable
features include height-adjustable
captain’s seat with a fold-down, reclining backrest,
adjustable headrest, and flip-back,
angle adjustable armrests.
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ZooMe Flex
Flexible folding design for transport and storage
- The ZooMee Flex Folding Travel Scooter
is an option for on the go lifestyles by
combining an ultra—lightweight design
and its “flex” feature for single motion
folding and unfolding for transport.
- The ZooMe Flex comes with an angle
adjustable delta tiller to position the
controls in the ideal driving position, and
provide easy throttle control for users with
limited dexterity.
- Features auto-folding seat with passed,
adjustable armrests and fold down back
as well as flat-free, non-marking tires for
worry-free travel.
Stars N Stripes Scooters
Stars N Stripes Scooters
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 Lite model disassembles into four
parts for easy transport, while upgrading
to the Deluxe gives you a higher-performance
scooter.
Pride Mobility Products
Victory 10 LX with CTS suspension
Advanced suspension to absorb impact over rough surfaces
- The Victory 10 LX with CTS (Comfort-Trac
Suspension) offers a smooth ride with
performance to match and is the next-generation
in mobility scooter ride comfort.
- Pride’s technology incorporates advanced
suspension components for improved
absorption over rough surfaces and a more
comfortable ride over various terrains.
- Features 400 lb. weight capacity, per
charge range up to 16.1 miles, maximum
speed of 5.6 mph, feather touch disassembly,
and delta tiller.
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Scout DTS
Lightweight and easy to disassemble
- The Scout DTS can be disassembled
quickly and easily into five easy-to-handle
pieces for loading into a car, trunk or van.
- The scooter comes equipped with Dynamic
Suspension Technology on the front and
rear for the smoother most comfortable
ride possible.
- Features include a quick connect battery
pack and a delta-style tiller to make operating
easier for those with limited strength.
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.