A friend of mind who prefers the Smoov thinks the speed dial is too big.I also found it easier to place on the wheelchair attachment than SmartDrive. Smoov is taller so I found that actually helped me lift it. I was able to lift both, but keep that in mind. Smoov is 2.5 lbs heavier at 16 lbs vs SmartDrive at 13.5 lbs.Range and speed are only marginally greater in the Smoov, so not much of a difference there.Smoov is a bit cheaper than SmartDrive.I feel safer and more in control with the Smoov. I'm terrified that I will accidentally trigger it and it will launch me into traffic or into an object and in the panic I won't be able to stop it effectively by tapping. This is psychological and it's related to #1. I found it to be super intuitive.Ģ) I don't trust SmartDrive.
I much prefer the physical dial on the Smoov. I've tested both and opted for the Smoov primarily because:ġ) I found the SmartDrive harder to control via tapping. They are probably less durable though, since they are much more complex device. I’m considering seeing if I can change to those. I felt completely in control at all times and the chair acted exactly how I wanted it to. I had a chance this weekend to try the Alber e-motion wheels and they were amazing. The smoov locks in place so it is supposed to stay on better, but some people with limited hand function struggle to get it on and off at all. They also have different attachments to the chair - the smart drive is easier to get on and off but can be bumped off if you hit too big of a bump. It’s also a bit heavier, if that is a consideration. I haven’t tried the smoov, but I know the wheel control it comes with lets you change the speed without stopping. I didn’t think it would be a big deal, but when you are trying to keep up with people who are walking, they slow down and speed up and it’s hard to adjust to match their pace. You also can’t slow the device down when you are in continuous mode unless you stop and then start again at a slower speed. I end up feeling like I’m not really in control of the chair. I have the switch controls, but the button is hard to press (it’s firm, so it takes a lot of pressure to push it and I have arthritis in my hands, so it’s hard for me to get it to activate). It definitely helps me get around when I’m tired, but I find it really hard to get it to stop. I really think it takes what smartdrive did and does it better. The smoov definately feels sorta like the next evolution of the smartdrive. The only downside I could come up with compared to smartdrive is that the tire is more smooth, so you will occasionally feel little blips as it pulls like fallen leaves and twigs out and behind before gaining grip, but it just sorta feels like the movement version of a slight framerate drop in a video game.
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The only down is the battery charges a bit slower, but also, it is much easier to drag behind so even if you are going the full range, it is still easy to just switch to hands on smooth surfaces and downslopes to save battery as it just sorta acts like a 3rd castor. It is also a bit taller so it is pretty easy to put on and take off yourself. It's a nice feature, especially since smartdrive will ram someone's ankles if you high five people.
And the nice thing about the angle, misallign it when you transfer out and even if you bump it while transferring, it won't make your chair run away.
Even turning a corner eith my hand on the wall of a building to make it super tight doesn't kick off the angle sensor. The wheel only doesn't put out power if you make such a tight turn you stop one of your wheels completely. I find the smoove easier to pull behind me when I am just using my arms because it doesn't chsnge my turning radius. You can customize the accelleration, torque, how much each click of the dial adjusts it, and there is such a good emergency stop with hitting it. I would never have been able to work the smartdrive wrist thing.
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