Why You Want a SoloRider
Joe's Perspective
I have been using a SoloRider for several years. Based on my lack of mobility, I cannot golf without some assistance. Actually, I can't golf very well anyway. However, without some sort of mobility assistance I could not even begin. There are several mobility aids out there. I have first-hand experience in both older and newer technology for the mobility impaired golfer. One cart and only one cuts the mustard for 100 percent of people with mobility problems -- SoloRider.
The general requirements for a mobility assistance cart include:
- The ability to deliver the golfer to the ball on all types of terrain on the golf course.
- The ability for the golfer to transport and easily reach clubs and other equipment.
- The ability for the golfer to affect a proper stance and swing.
- The ability of the golfer to keep up with friends and the pace of play.
- The ability of the cart to shelter the golfer in inclement weather.
The ability to deliver the golfer to the ball on all types of terrain in the golf course.
The United States Accessibility Board has a pamphlet which lays out the requirements for accessibility on golf courses. This requires courses to provide methods to traverse the course including greens; SoloRider can do that; not all single-rider carts can. A major difference is the suspension. Most carts have leaf spring suspension, which causes carts to tip and for wheels to leave the ground. The SoloRider has independent suspension for each wheel and a low center of gravity that keeps the wheels on the ground regardless of the cant. Hills and slants are no problem. At 8 psi, the wheels of the SoloRider put less pressure on the turf than a foot or lawnmower. SoloRider can get on the green and allow the golfer to golf ON THE GREEN without any damage to the turf.
The ability for the golfer to transport and easily reach clubs and other equipment.
On the SoloRider the clubs are attached to a rack on the hood directly in front of you. A golfer simply picks up the club, rotates the seat, elevates the seat and hits the ball. After reversing the process the golfer places the club back in his bag. Single rider carts that do not have bags in front of the golfer make it difficult or impossible to choose a club or ball retriever.
The ability for the golfer to affect a proper stance and swing.
All single-rider golf carts have seats that allow the golfer to swing the club from a seated position; only the SoloRider offers the golfer assistance in standing. I have first-hand experience with both kinds of seats. For some golfers, especially those without legs, golfing from the seated position is all that is required. For most golfers, standing is far superior. Raising yourself to a standing position with a SoloRider consists of hitting a button.
The ability of the golfer to keep up with friends and the pace of play.
The SoloRider goes 14 mph and keeps up with normal golf carts. All other carts go slower -- many dramatically so. Also, because of the suspension and weight distribution problems inherent in many carts, it takes many single-rider carts a long time to get into position -- sometimes damaging the turf in the process.
The ability of the cart to shelter the golfer in inclement weather and reduce hassles.
The SoloRider is the only single rider cart to have passed the ANSI safety ratings and is the only non-scooter cart that provides a canopy. SoloRider has by far the best warranty in the industry and a guarantee of 24-hour delivery for any part needed.
The SoloRider does it all. I know that from experience. Every time I hear of a resort or course that has a different type of single-rider cart I hear a litany of complaints. The competition carts are cheaper, but you get what you pay for. I do not know how many courses possess single-rider carts that never get used. Take a look at all the options. I am positive that the only choice will be SoloRider.