Jim T.
The Zinger Self-propelled chair is a tremendous aid except when it isn't:…
The Zinger chair is a tremendous aid to me now that I have limited mobility. It is responsive, has variable speeds, turns on a dime, and fits under an ordinary desk or table. Operating the Zinger requires two hands so little else can be carried except in a backpack on the back of the chair. The storage basket is so small it is a joke, and must be removed every time the Zinger is folded up. The electric motor is direct drive onto the surface of the rear tires. Slippage wears the tire tread down to the threads quickly. As a result the two rear tires need to be replaced every few months at over $100 for materials and two hours of labor. If the sidewalks are wet, the direct drive spins uselessly on the damp tire, and the Zinger is incapable of moving. The weight (just shy of 50 lbs.) of the folded up chair is a little much for a small or elderly attendant to manage when loading into a van or trunk. The backup alarm is very annoying, but not especially a fault. In general, the Zinger has been a useful tool for mobility when the occupant's shoulders are too compromised to use in a regular self-propelled wheelchair.