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From: Michael.Merrow@hnews.fidonet.org (Michael Merrow)
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Subject: Wheelchair "wheelies"
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Date: 27 Feb 90 16:35:28 GMT
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 PG> I dunno. I wouldn't suggest trying to get around on the back two
 PG> wheels of your wheelchair. I won't let my kids tilt their chairs
 PG> back, and if I had one in a wheelchair, I wouldn't let him do
 PG> wheelies. Sounds dangerous to me. It takes as much skill as riding
 PG> a bicycle on the back wheel. I can't do that either.
 
Well Pat, I don't think it's quite the same thing as tilting a regular
chair back... and there are some real advantages to being able to get
around on two wheels... but I appreciate your concern. I have found out
from Steve VanDevender's response that there are people who have
practically got this down to a science.   :-)
 
Michael

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