POWER-CHAIR TOUR - THE WHILL C2 👩‍🦼‍➡️ Electric Wheelchair Suitable For Ambulatory Wheelchair Users

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I've had my Whill C2 power-chair for a few months now and thought I'd show you around! I've had a lot of questions about this chair and my experience so far, so in this video I show you some of the features that benefit me, ways it differs from my previous power-chair, and some of the limitations I've observed so far. As always, all views are my own and I only speak for myself, as an ambulatory wheelchair user with a chronic illness. If you have specific questions about the Whill C2, please contact their team directly as I'm not an expert and they're best placed to advise!
MENTIONED:
Whill C2: whill.inc/gb/model-c2/
TGA Mobility: www.tgamobility.co.uk/
Stela's Video: • My Dream High-Tech Pow...
Using Mobility Aids With ME/CFS: • MOBILITY AIDS AND ME/C...
How I Chose My New Power-Chair: • MY NEW POWERCHAIR IS O...
BundleBean Wheelchair Cosy* (use affiliate code 'lifeofpippa' for 10% off!): bundlebean.com/?ref=lifeofpippa
Accessory Names & Commodity Codes as follows...
Splash Scooter Bag (42029298)
Able2 Pannier Bag (42029298)
Quokka Cup Holder (87142000)
Quokka Smartphone Bag (87142000)
Quokka Bag Adaptor Tube Fitting AD1 (87142000)
Possible Whill C2 Discount: I've helpfully chucked away the piece of paper that had the info on, but I believe if you quote 'ReferFriend' online or in-person you'll be prompted to give the name of who referred you (Pippa Stacey, if it's me!) - you'll get £150 off your purchase and I'll get £150 back. Might be worth a try if you're certain this chair is the right one for you!
TIMESTAMPS:
Introduction 00:00-01:30
My Background 01:31-02:26
Powerchair Tour 02:27-14:55
Limitations 14:56-17:41
Final Thoughts 17:42-18:08
Potential Discount 18:09-19:09
Outro 19:10-19:26
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Hello! My name is Pippa Stacey and I’m a disabled writer, speaker, and communication consultant based in York. I enjoy theatre, books, and fundraising, and can most often be found wearing some form of pyjamas and drinking all of the tea.
I acquired my chronic illness as a young adult and struggle daily with the challenges of living my best life alongside managing a debilitating health condition. However, I’ve finally learned that I don’t have to ‘overcome’ or ‘defy’ my illness in order to be successful, and I know now that there’s nobody’s path you have to follow but your own.
You can find out more by visiting www.lifeofpippa.co.uk, and subscribe to see videos about being a disabled freelancer, enjoying travel and little adventures, and simply learning to find the good in every day. Thank you so much for being here!

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21 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 22

@YarnieBoy 3 дня назад

I totally love Wilma!!!

@wheelyhaunted 14 дней назад

The forward ergonomic movement that happens when the automatic brakes kick in will happen with any chair with half decent suspension 👍🏻

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Ah fair, if it's the price that has to be paid for decent suspension then I'll take it!

@wheelyhaunted 13 дней назад

@@LifeOfPippa totally worth it to stop extra aches and pains of bumpy rides. My powerchair is brilliant for it x

@Maycat133 8 дней назад

So helpful seeing this in action Pippa. As someone who has found a stick, rollator and manual wheelchair helpful for my ME a power chair is something i have been weighing up for some time. Thanks for all you do!

@sane52668 11 дней назад

nice video

@escott696 14 дней назад

Bumbag for valuables and custom made bucket bag (and ruc sac handbag for manual wheelchair) both with clip on straps for me. Only because i really don't like the utility style black wheelchair accessories. My arm rests are blue 💙 I don't like idea of locking wheelchair and phone breaking so i bought the key!!

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Good shout! I seriously thought about getting the key but TGA talked me out of it 🙈😂

@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486 14 дней назад

The purple panels. It was the purple panels, wasn’t it?! 😂 I was gutted I couldn’t get them here. I’ve bought a mobility scooter poncho which is long and has a clear but so I can see my hands and use the joystick if it rains when I’m out. I tried one that fits over, but found it really dangerous.

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Believe it or not, not the purple! Although that probably would have been my second choice, fingers crossed you can get hold of them one day! The poncho is a good shout too, thank you - might have to consider that!

@Enn- 14 дней назад

Perfect timing! I'm going in for the seat fitting for my WC2 on Thursday. I think I'll get the red side panels, but am also wondering what I'll do for a vinyl wrap someday? I was really impressed with how it handles over bumpy grass, loose gravel, and even tracked well across a sloped path with a loose pebbled surface. I also have ME/CFS, and will be getting a higher back from the start, to support my upper back. I'm getting better arm rests added too, as these additions will support my body much better, reducing movement fatigue. Your videos have been very helpful to me. Thanks Pippa!

@escott696 14 дней назад

Can I ask if you are in the UK. I really need a higher back and it wasn't an option in March when I bought mine.

@Enn- 13 дней назад

@@escott696 I'm near Vancouver, in Canada. The backs, packs, arms and such are all from other companies. Ask your supplier what options they have, or check with other suppliers of medical equipment. The stuff's out there - they just need to find/access it. If they can't, do a search online for what backs fit it, and buy your own.

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Vinyl wrap sounds amaaaazing! Really hope your seat fitting goes well, and thank you so much for the kind words!

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

@@escott696 This is the one that was recommended to me! www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/seating/jay/wheelchair-backs/jay-j3-back-sc-mt

@sarasate89 14 дней назад

I think I commented on your previous video about the Whill saying I had a demo a few years ago and didn't like it. I actually wanted to say in the last few weeks I had another demo, after watching your video, and I got on with it so well! I think the difference was the demo person set it up better for me this time around and it felt more comfortable. I ended up buying it, a second hand Whill C, so the older model compared to your C2. I've also got a manual chair with a Triride so I'm so grateful I have different aids for different situations. Pros of the Whill for me is that it has a much smaller turning circle compared to the footprint of my manual + triride plus the basket underneath holds stuff in! The downside of the Whill is the 10-11 mile range which feels quite low compared to the 30 mile range on my Triride. You also have to beware the "shrug" jolting motion also happens if you set off too quickly! I put mine to speed 3 and started going and it accelerated suddenly and jolted me 😂 I've learned to start going in speed 1 then increase it!

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Oh wow, just goes to show what a difference that point of contact during the demo day makes! So glad to hear that, and it sounds like you've got a good system going having the Triride as well - I still can't stop thinking about how brilliant it was when I tried it out!

@sarasate89 13 дней назад

@@LifeOfPippa the triride is awesome isn't it! Just not that maneouvrable in small spaces. Great for whizzing around parks, going along pavements to supermarket etc!

@christophergray2660 11 дней назад

On the range side of things, although the advertised range is 11miles/18km the max range Iv had out of mine is 10 miles/16km on perfectly flat smooth ground at 4mph (fastest it can go) I know this isn’t a real world scenario so I found it useful to work out what the minimum range of a full battery would be. And on very hilly gravel and trying to match someone else’s walking pace and stopping and starting it will comfortably do 6.5 miles/10.5km. Knowing this has made planning trips out easier

@LifeOfPippa 11 дней назад

That's useful to know, thank you for sharing!

@christomasjames6620 14 дней назад

so glad you like ur new power chair mine has given me the freedom I needed so we don't have to take the car to town anymore we can just walk as it was to far for me to use my manual chair. its also cool you have so many extra things added on to the chair, does the cup holder fit a coffee cup too?

@LifeOfPippa 13 дней назад

Ahh that's awesome! It would depend on the size of the cup I think but probably needs something that's a bit thinner than the size of a typical coffee cup from Costa etc!