Product Solutions: Scooters
Retail mobility offers a world of revenue possibilities and scooters are a cornerstone offering in that regard.
Retail is quickly becoming the reality for many providers
of standard mobility devices, and especially for providers of personal mobility
scooters — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, scooters open up
a world of new revenue possibilities for any provider willing to explore and
learn this important product segment.
The reason that scooters have taken off as a cash sales category is that
funding options are limited. Many retail scooter customers either don’t have
Medicare funding, or they are Medicare beneficiaries that won’t to settle for
basic items that CMS will cover, and can afford much better options. Add to
that the fact that so many Baby Boomers are entering an age where they can
benefit from a scooter, and can afford to buy what they want.
The result has been an explosion of scooters that cover the spectrum of
patient needs. There are scooters models that focus on durability, simplicity and
affordability for the budget-conscious, and there are full-featured offerings that
come with all the bells and whistles that appeal to well-heeled retail customers.
Suffice it to say that retail scooters represent a solid business opportunity
for providers looking to expand their revenues. Here are some recent mobility
scooters and related products available on the market:
Advanced suspension to absorb impact over rough surfaces
Victory 10 LX with CTS suspension
- The Victory 10 LX with CTS (Comfort-Trac
Suspension) offers a smooth ride with
performance to match and is the nextgeneration
in mobility scooter ride comfort.
- Pride’s technology incorporates advanced
suspension components for improved
absorption over rough surfaces and a more
comfortable ride over various terrains.
- Features 400 lb. weight capacity, per
charge range up to 16.1 miles, maximum
speed of 5.6 mph, feather touch disassembly,
and delta tiller.
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
(800) 800-8586
www.PrideMobility.com
Ramp Puts a Premium on Portability
SUITCASE GF Ramp
- The lightweight, single-fold portable ramp
offers wheelchair and scooter users a ramp
designed for a portable access.
- Composed of glass-reinforced graphite
fiber, the ramp features a full-length
folding joint for additional strength, a slipresistant
coating for increased traction, and
high visibility lines on the outer edges.
- The SUITCASE GF is available in five sizes,
ranging from 29 in. to 82 in. long and from
7.75 lbs. to 21 lbs. in weight, and supports
up to 660 lbs.
EZ-ACCESS
(800) 451-1903
www.ezaccess.com
Scooters Focus on Safety and Design
Stars N Stripes Scooters
- Stars N Stripes Scooters come in two
models: Lite, which is for traveling, and the
Deluxe, which is a luxury model scooter for
when you are closer to home.
- Safety features for both include anti-tippers,
rear view mirrors, LED lights and an adjustable
steering column.
- The Lite model disassembles into four
parts for easy transport, while upgrading
to the Deluxe gives you a higher-performance
scooter.
Stars N Stripes Scooters
(800) 767-9377
www.snsscooters.com
Power Mobility for Individuals with Active Lifestyles
Zoom Uphill
- The Zoom Uphill from Zoomability is a
battery-powered, all-terrain mobility device
capable of handling the outdoors and its
variety of obstacles and types of terrain,
including city streets and sidewalks.
- It can handle hills, rocky and uneven
ground, sand, snow and ice, due to its
patented design.
- A hub motor located at each wheel that
allows all four tires to move independently
and maintain contact with uneven surfaces.
Zoomability Inc.
(215) 917-0403
www.zoomability.com
Flexible folding design for transport and storage
ZooMe Flex
- The ZooMee Flex Folding Travel Scooter
is an option for on the go lifestyles by
combining an ultra—lightweight design
and its “flex” feature for single motion
folding and unfolding for transport.
- The ZooMe Flex comes with an angle
adjustable delta tiller to position the
controls in the ideal driving position, and
provide easy throttle control for users with
limited dexterity.
- Features auto-folding seat with passed,
adjustable armrests and fold down back
as well as flat-free, non-marking tires for
worry-free travel.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
(800) 371-2266
www.drivemedical.com
Lightweight and easy to disassemble
Scout DTS
- The Scout DTS can be disassembled
quickly and easily into five easy-to-handle
pieces for loading into a car, trunk or van.
- The scooter comes equipped with Dynamic
Suspension Technology on the front and
rear for the smoother most comfortable
ride possible.
- Features include a quick connect battery
pack and a delta-style tiller to make operating
easier for those with limited strength.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
(800) 371-2266
www.drivemedical.com
This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of HME Business.