Invacare Tracer EX2 Deluxe

Reviewer: Paul S. from Burleson, TX
End User Desc: age 87, fractures in back

Strengths: is up to expectations

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Reviewed on 01/17/2011

Reviewer: alberta R. from Quakertown, PA
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Reviewed on 01/17/2011

Reviewer: Laura N. from Augusta, GA (caregiver)
End User Desc: We use the wheelchair in our Learning Simulation Lab in the College of Nursing at the Medical College of Georgia. Students practice with it.

Strengths: removable arm and leg rests

Weaknesses: none! We love it! Will definitely order from you again in the future and will recommend to others!

Reviewed on 01/07/2011

Reviewer: William D. from Staten Island, NY
End User Desc: From ordering the product to receiving to receiving the product has been great. Todate I haven't had any problems with the product. It is very safe.

Strengths: Safety and Strengrh

Weaknesses: None

Reviewed on 01/02/2011

Reviewer: Ellen R. from Wayne, NJ (caregiver)
End User Desc: 85 phyical diability

Strengths: confort

Weaknesses: swing footrests

Reviewed on 12/27/2010

Reviewer: Ellen R. from Wayne, NJ (caregiver)
End User Desc: 85 phyical diability

Strengths: confort

Weaknesses: swing footrests

Reviewed on 12/27/2010

Reviewer: ELVA B. from PENSACOLA, FL
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Reviewed on 12/20/2010

Reviewer: Barry T. from Fairfax, VA (caregiver)
End User Desc: My wife is in the late stages of Early Onset Alzheimer's. While she can still walk with little assistance her pace is very slow and she stumbles.

Strengths: Well constructed, easy to use, low priced but not low quality. The biggest strength in the product was the advisor from Spinlife. When I asked for a recommendation he didn't try to upsell me.

Weaknesses: Haven't found any.

Reviewed on 12/18/2010

Reviewer: George B. from Perryopolis, PA (caregiver)
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Reviewed on 12/08/2010

Reviewer: Alida R. from Concord, CA
End User Desc: 77years old. Have post polio syndrome and use a wheelchair since 1999.This is the 5th manual wheelchair I have used, and by far the best.

Strengths: It is strong and not too heavy. The plastic seat and back are easy to keep clean, and easy to wipe dry when it is raining.

Weaknesses: Cannot find any

Reviewed on 12/07/2010

Reviewer: Carol J. from El Paso, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: The user of this product is my 100 year old mother who lost some of her ability to get around with her walker after falling and breaking her foot.

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Reviewed on 12/05/2010

Reviewer: carolyn F. from Washington, DC (caregiver)
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Strengths: easy of use and quality. It supports the person well and is comfortable

Weaknesses: it is very heavy

Reviewed on 12/04/2010

Reviewer: Norma B. from West Lafayette, IN
End User Desc: I am 80 years old and have a problem walking any distance. I use the chair to walk behind and always can sit when I need too.

Strengths: Ease in ordering and the prompt delivery was very speedy. The cost makes it affordable and does not sacrifice quality.

Weaknesses: none

Reviewed on 12/03/2010

Reviewer: paul S. from Bellport, NY (caregiver)
End User Desc: Female with multiple back surgeries

Strengths: ease of folding and setup

Weaknesses: slightly heavy

Reviewed on 12/02/2010

Reviewer: Dawne S. from Burleson, TX
End User Desc: Seat is ok comfortable. The wheelchair leg attachment feels rickety/weak. If the foot rests were metal instead of plastic maybe they would be stronger

Strengths: Chair is comfortable for short period rides on very "smooth" surfaces, approx no more than 90 minutes or so.

Weaknesses: Quality of tires- makes for a stiff bumpy ride, pulls to the right. Plastic foot rests feels cheap/weak- not sturdy. Push handles too low for 6 ft caregiver.

Reviewed on 11/19/2010

Reviewer: William C. from Midland, MI (caregiver)
End User Desc: 76 year old man with parkinsons and a very bad back(bone spurs and arthritis)

Strengths: The solid tires are much easier for him to push himself around. And the brakes lock good and tight. He's one of those that when he's sitting down he might sit down hard and fast, so it's very reassurring to know those brakes are holding the chair in place.

Weaknesses: Can't find any weaknesses yet.

Reviewed on 11/17/2010

Reviewer: Catherine C. from North Attleboro, MA (caregiver)
End User Desc: It's for my mother,86 yrs old has Alzheimers and broke her hip recently.She is walking somewhat and the chair is a tremendous help.

Strengths: comfortable strong easy to manuver

Weaknesses: sometimes I notice some rubbing of the right wheel on the chair.

Reviewed on 11/10/2010

Reviewer: Terrie S. from Arlington, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: 74 years, degeneration of hips. Lives in a small house, so much of the time she uses the wheelchair with out the arms and legs. Prefer this.

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Reviewed on 11/09/2010

Reviewer: Jerdon W. from Monroe Township, NJ (caregiver)
End User Desc: Mother and Mother-in-law.

Strengths: Simple easy to use. Very smooth operation and easy to transport.

Weaknesses: I have bought two of these and have found nothing I dislike about them.

Reviewed on 11/09/2010

Reviewer: Elizabeth C. from Columbus, OH
End User Desc: I am a fifty year old female and I got this wheelchair to use on a short-term basis because of a badly broken ankle. I used it for two months.

Strengths: Wonderful maneuverability, lightweight, comfortable, and inexpensive

Weaknesses: wheels started to rub and squeak after awhile

Reviewed on 11/08/2010

Reviewer: Edward O. from Williamston, MI (caregiver)
End User Desc: Stroke victim 40 plus years ago. Paralyzed right side.

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Reviewed on 11/08/2010

Reviewer: luz A. from Danbury, CT
End User Desc: shes's 67 yo, diabetic, severe leg problems, ulcer on her legs, may loose one leg, heart condition, overweigh.

Strengths: the options available made the purchase extremely comfortable.

Weaknesses: the onoly weakness on the entire transaction was the expensive cost to ship to Puerto Rico. We had to have it deliver to CT then re ship it to Puerto Rico.

Reviewed on 10/22/2010

Reviewer: Charles S. from Pell City, AL
End User Desc: Dear Invacare, I wish that I didn’t have to use a wheel chair, but I enjoy my new Invacare chair. I even made a cup holder for my new chair.

Strengths: comfort for long periods and easy to use.

Weaknesses: None.

Reviewed on 10/19/2010

Reviewer: Clyde C. from Bedias, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: 93 yr. old man with dementia and has much difficulty walking any distance at all.

Strengths: Very accommodating in every way. The chair folds easily and fits in the trunk of my Prius easily after removing foot rests. The wheel locks make for easy loading and unloading the chair.

Weaknesses: NONE

Reviewed on 10/16/2010

Reviewer: Catherine C. from Long Beach, CA (caregiver)
End User Desc: Male, 78 yrs old, suffered stroke that affected his right side

Strengths: features and ease of use.

Weaknesses: had to have right back wheel adjusted as there was too much play and was rubbing against the chair frame.

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Fred G. from Atoka, OK
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Strengths: Earlier I had rented one, liked it and bought it.

Weaknesses: I found none.

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Karen M. from Franklin, TN
End User Desc: Adult radiation oncology patients of varying ages

Strengths: Easy to maneuver

Weaknesses: Too heavy

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Michael C. from Castro Valley, CA
End User Desc:

Strengths: solid construction. ease of use

Weaknesses: Not many extras. No pouch on the back for storage. Wish wheel chairs would have an adjustment on the foot rests so you could move them at more of a 90 degree angle so your feet are not sticking out so much.

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Cynthia R. from Kent, WA (caregiver)
End User Desc: wheelchair bound cerebral Palsy young man

Strengths: easy to pack up in car flold out and for him to wheel himself

Weaknesses: have not found one

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Janet R. from Houston, TX
End User Desc: I'm 63 with arthritis in my back. I can stand and walk a little but use this chair most of the time. I live alone so it's important that I'm able to

Strengths: Sturdy, smooth ride, easy to steer, (on carpet, floor and sidewalks) easy to fold and unfold. Heavy and solid but I can handle it myself even with my arthritic back. All hinges (folding and brakes) were easy from the start, but still solid. Other chairs were very stiff at first so I needed help to open them the first time out of the box. This one I did not. Also, this makes an excellent computer chair; great for your posture.

Weaknesses: It appears the frame holding the front wheel is larger than on other chairs so the wheels don't always re-adjust before they hit the doorframe. Also, it would be nice to have a small pocket on the side or a pocket on the chair back.

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Frank W. from Freedom, NH
End User Desc: use this chair part of the day. Use Invacare 9000 chair for the bulk of the day.

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Weaknesses: When I saw the add for this chair it advertised retractable arms which very much infuenced my decision. Was disappointed to find this was not true. Other than that it is a fine chair and I am happy with it.

Reviewed on 09/07/2010

Reviewer: James J. from Seattle, WA
End User Desc: 52 year old male with MSA, inability to walk.

Strengths: Rolls smoothly, comfortable (with addition of lumbar support cushion), reasonably lightweight,folds readily.

Weaknesses: The bearings for the right front caster failed within 3 months of purchase. It wouldn't have been cost-effective to ship it back for warranty repairs so we had the bearings replaced locally at our expense.

Reviewed on 09/06/2010

Reviewer: Robert S. from Chandler, AZ (caregiver)
End User Desc: 82; bad back

Strengths: low weight

Weaknesses: none

Reviewed on 09/01/2010

Reviewer: BENOITE S. from NEW PRAGUE, MN
End User Desc: Homemaker-Arthritis-age 70-Bad back-40yrs duration.

Strengths: convienant. It's strong

Weaknesses: It's too heavy for me to put in the car. It needs a lot of repairs every year.

Reviewed on 09/01/2010

Reviewer: Jim B. from Altoona, PA
End User Desc: The chairs are to be used for limited-mobility visitors and persons who are injured while on campus.

Strengths: Quality for the price.

Weaknesses: The footrests on two of the chairs were not manufactured so they matched up evenly (one was slighly higher than the other even though they were on the same hole)...but it wasn't a major issue in that the chairs will be used sporadically.

Reviewed on 09/01/2010