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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 5, 2013 21:33:42 GMT -5
Anybody have one of these? Results? I rarely have a reason to really celebrate, but considering my back and the somewhat limiting factor of my hard seat, and I just ordered one, all I have to say is, YES! YES! YES! WOOOOT!!!
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 9, 2013 14:48:24 GMT -5
Rode about 40 miles today with a couple of brief stops so I was mostly on the scooter. It's not like the Airhawk is some type of amazing, gel-feeling massager, but you just don't hurt anymore on the hind parts. Didn't seem to help my back (severe arthritis, says the x-ray tech) but I can lean over while riding to ease that, but this cushion is amazing because based on how I felt today, I think I could have rode for at least four hours straight with no breaks (re-fuel in flight?). I absolutely recommend it to the dawgs. Expensive, but I just couldn't find anything else like it. Several times, I tried to make something using foam, bubble wrap, pillows, failure after failure. They know their business. (If you get one, remember that the ideal air pressure is low; it should barely keep you above the seat, maybe 1/8th inch).
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Post by amac1680 on Jan 9, 2013 19:51:52 GMT -5
I use Roho seats on my wheelchairs and my scoots. I've used the airhawk for years and it helps reduce fatigue and some of the pain. Remember as stated above these cushions are meant to have just enough air in them to keep your butt off the seat. It will look under inflated when your not sitting on it. Too much air will defeat its purpose.
This crip swears by them.
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Post by yoshidawg on Jan 9, 2013 20:29:40 GMT -5
So it's worth it then?
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 9, 2013 21:02:44 GMT -5
Yeah they make a whole line of products for different places, but technically, if you wanted to, you could just take your scooter/cycle pad with you and use it in office, car, bleachers, wherever. No more sore butt; when used properly, they provide total weight displacement over a large surface area. After one day of riding with it, about 80 miles now (rode some more after 2nd post) I just can't believe my butt's not sore from the seat. Like I said, I was hoping for a miracle that would help my back but they didn't promise that; they did deliver what they promised, though. You can ride all day on one of these! Amac, why are you in a wheelchair if I may ask (because they use these for paralyzed people as well just to avoid sores but obviously more people are interested in just not feeling the typical pain associated with sitting on any semi-hard/hard surface)?
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Post by amac1680 on Jan 10, 2013 5:10:21 GMT -5
Yeah they make a whole line of products for different places, but technically, if you wanted to, you could just take your scooter/cycle pad with you and use it in office, car, bleachers, wherever. No more sore butt; when used properly, they provide total weight displacement over a large surface area. After one day of riding with it, about 80 miles now (rode some more after 2nd post) I just can't believe my butt's not sore from the seat. Like I said, I was hoping for a miracle that would help my back but they didn't promise that; they did deliver what they promised, though. You can ride all day on one of these! Amac, why are you in a wheelchair if I may ask (because they use these for paralyzed people as well just to avoid sores but obviously more people are interested in just not feeling the typical pain associated with sitting on any semi-hard/hard surface)? I'm a paraplegic due to an incomplete spinal cord injury. But I'm one of the luckiest paras alive .after being in my chair 24/7 for almost two years I beat the odds, I stood up after intensive PT. I can't take more than a few unassisted steps but after being able to take none it's a biggie ! As the sensation in my but is compromised to say the least I use the Rohos to avoid preassue sores, the great menace to those with parallisis. Belive it or not this can be a very serious problem as left unchecked infections can kill. One of the first things I tried to do once I could stand was to get back on two wheels. Riding is easy stopping is not ,hence the trike. Even the lightest scoot is hard for me to hold up. Foot shifting is impossible. But I'll keep trying. |
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Post by yoshidawg on Jan 10, 2013 9:36:49 GMT -5
Yeah they make a whole line of products for different places, but technically, if you wanted to, you could just take your scooter/cycle pad with you and use it in office, car, bleachers, wherever. No more sore butt; when used properly, they provide total weight displacement over a large surface area. After one day of riding with it, about 80 miles now (rode some more after 2nd post) I just can't believe my butt's not sore from the seat. Like I said, I was hoping for a miracle that would help my back but they didn't promise that; they did deliver what they promised, though. You can ride all day on one of these! Amac, why are you in a wheelchair if I may ask (because they use these for paralyzed people as well just to avoid sores but obviously more people are interested in just not feeling the typical pain associated with sitting on any semi-hard/hard surface)? I'm a paraplegic due to an incomplete spinal cord injury. But I'm one of the luckiest paras alive .after being in my chair 24/7 for almost two years I beat the odds, I stood up after intensive PT. I can't take more than a few unassisted steps but after being able to take none it's a biggie ! As the sensation in my but is compromised to say the least I use the Rohos to avoid preassue sores, the great menace to those with parallisis. Belive it or not this can be a very serious problem as left unchecked infections can kill. One of the first things I tried to do once I could stand was to get back on two wheels. Riding is easy stopping is not ,hence the trike. Even the lightest scoot is hard for me to hold up. Foot shifting is impossible. But I'll keep trying. That's just awesome! I wish you the best. I did experience a nagging back ache a few months ago, aggravated by riding scooters. I got one of those back supports and use it on every ride now it really did help but the butt-pad seems like my next "upgrade". |
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Post by cheapeto on Jan 10, 2013 10:25:16 GMT -5
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Post by yoshidawg on Jan 10, 2013 20:40:47 GMT -5
Why have we not heard of this till now? It should be sold in cycle shops. |
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 10, 2013 21:33:22 GMT -5
While it does sound like a good idea (and crazy cheap), keep in mind that a gel seat or Airhawk (or similar) will take the pressure off of the ischia bones and the coccyx. The board helps with weight displacement by using the thighs as part of the surface area. The Airhawk just use the whole butt for the surface area (and upper thighs, depending on your height/bike) instead of the 20% of your butt that is usually taking all of the pressure.
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