De-Bug All Terrain Wheelchair by Deming Designs, Inc
Deming Designs, Inc.
1090 Cobblestone Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: 850-478-5765
Website:
http://www.beachwheelchair.com/
You-Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TspTN7LvXfM
I loved going to the beach before I became wheelchair bound and was so sad when I thought that I would never again be able to go on the sand to feel the ocean water for it is impossible to wheel a wheelchair on the sand. Yet a few years ago I discovered that there are all terrain wheelchairs which can wheel on the sand, snow or rough terrain. I’ve tried the standard all terrain beach wheelchairs which are available at our Massachusetts State parks and beaches but haven’t found them comfortable and I’m unable to sit in them for too long of a time.
My mom and dad purchased a Landeez all terrain wheelchair a few years ago and I loved being able to once again get onto the sand and into the ocean water. Then I outgrew it and developed some spinal problems and was no longer comfortable in the Landeez for they didn’t offer any custom features like a tilt and space or recline position. My mom and dad sold the Landeez and just got me the De-Bug all terrain tilt and space wheelchair for my birthday. I tried it this week at
Scusset Beach State Reservation and absolutely love it. I was so comfortable in it that I stayed in it for many hours and enjoyed the beach and the ocean with my friends. I also love using it at
Old Silver Beach, one of my favorite Cape Cod Beaches.
The De-Bug all terrain beach wheelchairs are designed by Deming Designs, Inc. Karen and Mike Deming have been making these beach wheelchairs since 1994. They are not just designers, but Karen herself is in a wheelchair and uses the beach wheelchair so she really understands the importance of comfort.
The De-Bug can be custom order to fit your own measurements. You can choose a standard, tilt and space, reclining or a combined tilt and space and reclining all terrain wheelchair to meet your positioning and support needs. Custom seating cushions are also available. Mike and Karen will send you a seating chart if you have certain seating measurements or requirements and answer all the questions you have. I am comfortable in sitting on the standard sling material for the tilt and space feature keeps me positioned and comfortable.
The height of the chair from the floor to the seat is 22 inches and easy for transferring. The armrests are easy to remove for transfers too. It is really easy to wheel it on the sand at the beach!
The De-Bug All Terrain Wheelchairs have quick release pins and are easy to assemble and dissemble without tools. My friends had no problem at all. There are many other options and features you can choose like alternate pool wheels, a drink holder, an umbrella holder and even a fishing pole holder. You can click on the website above for more details.
Mike and Karen offer great all terrain beach wheelchairs and great customer service too. I highly recommend these all terrain wheelchairs. They are a bit costly so I would really like to see our Massachusetts State Parks and Beaches get some to loan to the disabled. Many State and National Parks and Beaches in Florida, California, Washington and Minnesota have the De-Bug all Terrain Wheelchairs.
My Beach Wheelchair has interchangeable Pool Wheels that my friends easily attach. I love wheeling into an accessible pool in this chair. The chair does not float; the wheels are similar to bicycle wheels and stay solidly on the ground while I’m in the water. The first time I used the Pool Wheels was at Water Wizz of Cape Cod and I loved it!
You can rent a DeBug Beach Wheelchair on Cape Cod at Totally Mobile; 439 Rt 6A; East Sandwich, MA 02537; Phone: 508-366-4338.
I give the De-Bug All Terrain Wheelchair by Deming Designs, Inc. FIVE STARS. I also give Mike and Karen Deming FIVE STARS for their sensitivity and great customer service.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Hey Kenny,
I hope you don’t mind but I gave you as a reference to a client who is also ordering a tilt-n-space chair. They are getting a little impatient, but as you well know Mike takes great care hand crafting these custom chairs, and quality sometimes takes time. Also, if you ever have a problem with stairs, like you did at that one beach, try going down backwards. That’s how Mike and I do it whenever we’re faced with similar obstacles. Of course, only do it if you have plenty of assistance and feel safe and secure. I, unfortunately, am Mike’s test/ crash/ subject, and am always being careened over curbs, hills, stairs, and sand dunes.
Finally, if any of the beaches at Cape Cod need new beach wheelchairs, let me know, and I’d be happy to follow up and send them some current information.
Here’s to a great summer of 2009!
Take care!
Karen Deming
May 6th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Hi Karen, I love my beach wheelchair that Mike made for me and would never mind you giving my name as a reference. You and Mike also provide great customer service. Hope you enjoy summer of 2009. I know I will enjoy my beach wheelchair at the wonderful beaches of Cape Cod. Thanks.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
hey good looking chair, but needs some motors! http://www.actiontrackchair.com all terrain wheelchair
August 20th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Hi Kenny,
This chair is really COOL :>
I LOVE the video of you cooling off in the ocean waters!!
It’s wonderful these chairs make it possible for folks with physically disabilities to ACCESS the ocean waters!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Great review and fully informative 2 years later! It would be great if Massachusetts State Parks could get these and of course funding is a limitation, as is the heavy use beach wheelchairs take when used by lots of different people – we are constantly repairing them. It is great to hear a first hand account of why the tilt and space feature is so important. I can see how the comfort of the standard chairs would be limited for people. We haven’t yet figured out how to add different chairs with better features.
August 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Hi Marcy,
You should call Mike or Karen Demming (850-478-5765). I’m sure they could offer advice on how Massachusetts State Parks can add different kinds of beach wheelchairs that have different features that are more comfortable. Their chairs are also available to rent so maybe one of the more popular State Beaches like Scussett or Horseneck could rent one to try it out.