Wheelchair Tips - Descending an Escalator 2/2

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http://www.apparelyzed.com Presents: When at the bottom of the escalator, once the chair is level, sit upright, and push backwards off the escalator. Be carefull there isn't a small ridge on the floor of the escalator as you push off, as this could tip you backwards. If there is a ridge on the floor, lean forwards as you push backwards to stop your wheelchair tipping.
If doing this for the first time, make sure someone is behind you to help, never try this for the first time without help.

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How stupid can you ... ( 10 months ago by turbotoys)

How stupid can you be? escalators are not meant to be ridden by wheel chairs. Your asking to get get hurt....

i do it all the ... ( 10 months ago by juicylucy9685236)

i do it all the time, hold on tight :) its a mather of confidence and knowing what your capable of the stupids are the ones who let opportunitys pass because they don't have courage (read *****)

So lets ask this - ... ( 10 months ago by turbotoys)

So lets ask this - what do you do if the escalator stops in mid flight? or the handrails stops moving? I've seen many escalator accidents including people riding with wheelchairs up or down them. The ones i have seen dont have a happy ending - so If you are thinking of trying this, think again - If you fall on the escalator it will shread you up. Im not trying to scare anyone but it is a fact- Escalators are very dangerous if not used properly and can cause death.

then we have a ... ( 10 months ago by juicylucy9685236)

then we have a problem...but you're right, its potentially dangerous...concentration is the name of the game. Not everybody should try it. But if you think this is dangerous, a wheelchair is not the safest way to travel around but if you're in one you just don't have that choice if you wanna live an independent life no offense

then we have a ... ( 10 months ago by juicylucy9685236)

then we have a problem. you're right, its potentially dangerous but a wheelchair just isnt the safest way to travel around but if you're in one you don't really have a choice. I live in europe and over here lots of places just arent accessible so we have to improvise if we wanna be independent (are you in a wc?) no offense

And bulls either, ... ( 9 months ago by scubaguy007)

And bulls either, but that's how you become a cowboy I'm told...*grin* You should try a wheelchair for your brain!

i guess u are not ... ( 9 months ago by kabalsniper)

i guess u are not in a wheelchair yourself. But if you are i guess you dont get out much lol

that's just stupid. ... ( 9 months ago by irbrannon)

that's just stupid. you wouldn't be covered by the shopping centre if you had an accident I'm sure. Use an elevator next time.

Me and my friends ... ( 7 months ago by ringosfire)

Me and my friends go down and up the escalator all the time. Its faster then waiting on an elevator.How about you try to be in a wheelchair for a week or so and see if you want to wait on a elevator. Escalators are for every one.

Just don't do what ... ( 1 month ago by fdfdfdfdsss)

Just don't do what this guy did!
watch?v=xyPylMzgoFk

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