Wheelchair Camino

[Stivandrer]

Saw this all-terrain wheelchair from Aus,
As more paraplegics get the opportunity to do Camino stretches, this might be a good idea for the helpers/sherpas that have to do the manual toil of the journey...

https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/...ton-Valley/TrailRider-all-terrain-wheelchairs

As it´s merely a tour offer, the wheelchair itself is not on offer, here is FAQ on the handling that might interest you:

https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/...errain-wheelchairs-Frequently-Asked-Questions

 

[Deleted member 3000]

It looks pretty fantastic. As with all new inventions, it probably should be extensively tested by the user before deciding that it would work on the camino. I have a similar rig for hands-free toddler transport while hiking. It has a shoulder harness so that hands do not have to be occupied with the handles. It works great up to about 40 pounds.

 

[jmcarp]

Here's a couple of options for self-propelled, electric, all-terrain wheelchairs:
http://www.discovermymobility.com/s...m/index.html?gclid=COaXoa3y4NQCFQkuaQodZfAJAQ
http://www.actiontrackchair.com/Default.aspx#.WVPQ-OmQy72
However, I assume the use of something like these would disqualify the user from receiving a Compostela since they are motorized transport.
They are also quite expensive -- US$10k to 12k

 

[jmcarp]

With the one-wheel chairs, you can go on narrow footpaths like you find them sometimes on the chemins in France and the caminos in Spain. It's quite an endeavour, some would even say it's crazy, and I know for certain that getting a Compostela or not is not uppermost on people's mind in these groups.

I once saw a search and rescue team doing an evacuation of an injured hiker on a steep and rocky trail using a one-wheeled gurney built on the same principle as the one-wheeled chair pictured in the original post above.

 

[Jodipup]

My daughter had just completed 250km of Camino Francais in a wheelchair with a hand cycle attachment, not motorised. I had to help her up the hills - lots of hard work for both of us.

 

[jmcarp]

My daughter had just completed 250km of Camino Francais in a wheelchair with a hand cycle attachment, not motorised. IView attachment 34684 had to help her up the hills - lots of hard work for both of us.

Congratulations to both of you! That's quite an achievement.

 

[JabbaPapa]

It's something I'm dreading as my legs continue to deteriorate, but the inspiration from past wheelchair pilgrims gives me hope.

I'd really like to get at least one more good foot one done !!

 

[Kanga]

@Jodipup respect! Congratulations to you both, that is awe inspiring.

 

[Waka]

My daughter had just completed 250km of Camino Francais in a wheelchair with a hand cycle attachment, not motorised. IView attachment 34684 had to help her up the hills - lots of hard work for both of us.

I take my hat off to you both, what an acheivement.

 

[scott the farmer]

My daughter had just completed 250km of Camino Francais in a wheelchair with a hand cycle attachment

Was lucky to be in Santiago when you arrived very inspiring

 

[Stivandrer]

I did not realize this wheelchair was motorized, thamnks. It does take the simplicity out of it. This , iIbelieve is for a trip in a park area with good paving, so a simpler consteruction would be better ...

 

[Stivandrer]

@katar1na; I go for the Jolette, it does look good and compact ..

http://www.joeletteandco.com/en/exc...joelette-all-terrain-chair/joelette-monoroue/

two handlers would be sufficient, like you suggest

 

[JabbaPapa]

I did not realize this wheelchair was motorized, thanks. It does take the simplicity out of it.

Not really -- seriously handicapped persons have been eligible for Compostelas even when using motorized wheelchairs for many decades, in part because it's hard to be more simple than that.

I have nothing but the deepest respect for all wheelchair pilgrims, whether they can propel themselves forward just using their arms or if some engine assistance is needed.