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    What Are People Saying About FOLD & GO WHEELCHAIRS?

    Tessa - New Hampshire, USA

    I bought this wheelchair for when my mom and I travel. It has made our trips so much better. Flying with it is no issue at all and so easy. In London we were able to do the Jack the Ripper walking tour and we were able to use any cab there. In Paris we also had no issue. Las Vegas was a breeze too. I don’t think we would be able to do as much as we do without this. It can stay cruising at a normal walking speed. It can handle hills and small steps up and down and uneven ground no problem. It folds up easily too.

    Joe ~ Pennsylvania, USA

    Thought I'd provide a few pictures from our recent Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Cruise lines. The ship was very accessible and the staff were awesome! Genuine smiles, greetings and offers to help...sometimes a little too much.

    Also had several inquiries about my 'chariot' from other mobility scooter/chair drivers. The weight, waterproofing, folding and uneven terrain capabilities impressed all, but made, serviced, and supported here in the US was a big deal. Two individuals had experienced 4-6 week delays to get parts from a dealer for chairs made elsewhere. Got a 'no way' when I mentioned that my first tech teleservice appointment was with Michele the CEO!

    My suggestion is regarding the travel bag. First, my wife is a crafty and seamstress person so she made a bag for me. It got beat up/torn on our first trip and disappeared on our second trip. And I'll never again ignore your suggestion NOT to check my FNG as baggage: gate check from now on. That being said, my suggestion is to have your logo on the bag and lettering that states 'Wheelchair- handle with care' or the international image for wheelchair accessibility. FWIW.

    Needless to say I'm loud and proud to be a FNGo Wheelerator!

    David ~ Florida, USA

    I purchased the FOLD & GO MagShock recently and used it for the first time on a Cruise over the Christmas Holidays. I use this type of chair as both a scooter to navigate around the ship, and on shore. It also acts as my wheelchair in my room. It worked quite well, and was able to maneuver over the doorways, and other obstacles. I fix it to charge overnight while sleeping.

    I also use it around my garage and for the first time I was able to navigate into the backyard of my house. I live on a pond and had never been able to see the bank. It handled the very uneven grass and terrain with no problem.

    The picture were taken on the pool deck of the ship. I was riding along and saw this girl with her head on her stroller watching me. I stopped to wave, then turned to say something to the parents. Nothing special about the use of the chair, but a lifelong memory.

    Karen ~ Texas, USA

    Having a bad back for years, has always made travel a bit difficult. Even the long distances needed to walk through the airport were becoming too much. Much less the walking required to sightsee at our destinations. With a big trip to the Mighty Five of Utah, and the Grand Canyon coming up, I wanted nothing to keep me from getting to the various observation points and scenic vistas, so I began researching mobility assist devices on the internet, looking for convenience, performance, and with the parks in mind, durability.

    I found the MagSHOCK® by Fold&Go. The mountain bike frame, the battery life, and the fact that it could handle a 25° incline were the major selling points for me. Not only was it easy to use through the airport itself, but it folded up quickly to be checked in at the door to the plane. The company provided information for the airlines, which really helped speed the check in process. When we reached our destinations, it performed exactly as advertised. It handed rough, gravel trails, small roots and stones, and inclines that had my husband grasping the back of my chair to aid him.

    So thank you, Fold&Go. You made a once in a lifetime trip possible. And I’m already excited to book more.
    Thank you, Karen

    Steven ~ Florida, USA

    I am a new owner and am very pleased with the chair. Charlie and I can take the train and visit many places without leaning on others to transport me. attached photo from Top Gun house in Oceanside, CA.

    Sarah ~ Michigan, USA

    I love my Fold & Go wheelchair! I have a neurological movement disorder called Dystonia ~ and I needed a folding wheelchair that could be transported in the trunk for my daily use. This beautiful chair sure fits my needs, and the pearl color makes it all that much more wonderful!!

    I have a service dog (in training), and he walks right along with me. This chair drives like a dream, accelerates and stops smoothly and gives me so many of the features that I needed! Thank you, Fold & Go for designing this awesome chair.

    I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a power chair that offers function, versatility, and beauty all wrapped into a single package!

    Susan ~ The Villages, USA

    My life is slowly changing with my new FOLD & GO WHEELCHAIR. It is a wonderful machine and well engineered. It lacks nothing in user safety, needs or comfort. I love it so much. I can now go places and do things outside the house knowing I will be safe and strong.

    I said slowly in my first sentence because I am a reluctant ambulatory wheelchair user. I have Myasthenia Gravis and for years have been in denial about the impact the disease has had on my life and lifestyle. I was embarrassed to use ambulatory aids. But FOLD & GO has been life changing. Thanks guys !

    Brad - Oregan, USA

    The Fold & Go Wheelchair: A Life-Changing Journey

    The Fold & Go Wheelchair has truly transformed my life. Since receiving my chair in July 2022, my wife and I have been able to travel extensively, primarily flying to our favorite destination—Mexico. Here’s how this incredible wheelchair has opened up the world for me:
    • La Paz, September 2022: We chose La Paz for its beautiful malecón (boardwalk). I cruised along the waterfront in my wheelchair while my wife rented a bike and rode beside me. It was the perfect way to explore together.
    • Guadalajara, March 2023: We stayed in the heart of the city near the main plaza, where I rolled around and soaked in the sights. We also visited nearby towns, easily taking taxis with my Fold & Go neatly fitting in the trunk. Every driver was amazed at how compact and portable it was!
    • Querétaro, October 2023: During the vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations, we stayed in the city center and were immersed in the lively festivities. My Fold & Go let me navigate the bustling streets and plazas effortlessly.

    After that trip, I felt like the world was finally opening up to me—a world that had grown so small since my stroke in 2010, which left me hemiplegic with left-side paralysis.
    • Lake Chapala, February 2024: We visited the charming town of Ajijic, exploring its stunning malecóns and peaceful lakeside views. While researching assisted living facilities in the area, I marveled at the beauty of the lake with its egrets and wild horses. My Fold & Go allowed me to move effortlessly from town to town, embracing life’s possibilities.
    • Mazatlán, April 2024: Known for having the longest malecón, Mazatlán was a dream. I spent hours strolling along the waterfront and taking in the vibrant culture and sights.

    Finally, a decision was made: we chose to move to Lake Chapala. On July 1, 2024, we boarded a plane to Guadalajara, and by that afternoon, we were settling into our new home.

    None of this would have been possible without the Fold & Go Wheelchair. It has given me independence, security, and freedom to travel and experience the world once again. From boarding planes to navigating city streets, my Fold & Go has been my constant companion.

    I’d love to officially represent Fold & Go as an ambassador—I’m living proof of the life-changing impact this wheelchair can have!

    This rewrite highlights the transformative journey while maintaining the heartfelt tone of the original message. Let me know if you’d like further tweaks!

    Janet ~ Connecticut, USA

    Love my Mag! I don’t sit at home, waiting for family to come back from their adventures. I go off on adventures with them. We live near Mickey Mouse, so we have a lot of company, we are always at one of the Disney parks, Sea World along with many nature parks and trails all over the United States. She travels well, here are a few pictures of my travels.

    Beth ~ Texas, USA

    Me and husband enjoy to travel. After my accident I wasn't going to be able to walk as I had before. So I decided to look for an electric wheelchair. As I researched for different kinds of electric wheelchair, I kept being drawn back to the Fold & Go Wheelchair. In July 2022, I purchased it and haven't skipped a beat on my everyday life. We are back traveling like before the accident. I would highly recommend Fold and Go Wheelchair to anyone.

    Dean ~ New Mexico, USA

    Since receiving the FOLD & GO Wheelchair, it has become a total game changer. I am able to get around with more Independence, am able to use it to do work on the ranch.

    Mary ~ Arizona, USA

    We bought this chair before going on a 10 day Alaskan cruise. We wanted something I could easily manage. Let me tell you this chair is SO MUCH FUN as well as making life more enjoyable we were all over the ship doing activities and enjoying days at sea. There’s was lots of chair dancing and yes there is such a thing as drunk wheelchairing (hey first vacation in years thanks to this chair).

    One thing that really impressed me was on a shore excursion there was a long first and gravel hill I was thinking oh no about (because my big bulky chair would never had made it). This chair went up and down this hill like it was nothing. At the bottom of the hill a section of gravel got really deep so I got up, put the chair in manual mode and used it like a walker then back in it to the bus.

    Everyone loved this chair, on our whale watching excursion the staff was taking turns playing in it around their boat. Other guests on the ship were so impressed and many of them took it for a spin and then had plans of contacting FOLD & GO for their own chairs.

    Thank you so much for making my life more enjoyable knowing I can now take plane trips, cruises, etc without the worry of how will I get around.

    Sorry apparently we were having so much fun we didn’t take many photos of me in the chair (and those few pics are on a thumb drive somewhere)
    This chair gets a 100% 5 star rating from me !!!!!

    Richard ~ Oregon, USA

    My Heavy Duty F&G wheelchair arrived in early June, 2018. As an avid traveler and photographer with increasingly limited walking ability, I bought this wheelchair to extend my access to new places, and to save my dear wife a lot of pushing!

    It has handled all kinds of terrain and steep slopes on 21 different trails in Glacier National Park, the Canadian Rockies and the North Cascades. Cross-slopes can be challenging but I have figured out how to keep it under control. We have also successfully flown with it to Copenhagen, London and Dubai, and we have figured out how to minimize its impact on the TSA. We have taken it on cruises to Greenland and through the Suez Canal, and it has completely eliminated my concerns about slipping on wet decks!

    It has given me great photographic access to some beautiful and unusual places. It has held up to very heavy use, conquering the streets of Copenhagen Denmark, Alesund Norway, Halifax Nova Scotia, and Gibraltar. It has endured cobblestones in Obidos Portugal, Rome Italy and the island of Rhodes, climbed steep hills in Valletta Malta, held up in cold rainy weather on trails at the Geysir Thermal Area and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland, and covered very long distances in Dubai UAE. None of this would have been possible if I had to walk in these places.

    I appreciate the fact that I can contact FOLD & GO and get a personalized and speedy response to my questions and needs. This well-designed and well-built device has brought back much of the mobility I enjoyed when I was young – it has been truly liberating.

    Ronald ~ Florida, USA

    Ronald Bast is a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and has had a lifelong dream of going through the Panama Canal. This would not be accomplished without the help of the fold and go wheelchair. In addition he recently had an issue with his power chair and the folks at fold and go work through the holiday season so that he may have it repaired and brought back to him which he relies on daily.
    They deserve numerous accolades for their service and kindness.

    Sincerely
    Max Mackiewicz
    Health Care Surrogate-Ronald Bast

    Tiffany ~ Virgina, USA

    My new FOLD & GO Wheelchair has allowed me to get out of the house and complete errands or just go for a “walk” with my husband around the block again with less pain! It has given me freedom and to conserve my energy and be in less pain from my connective tissue disease and congenital heart conditions. Being a former athlete it was hard to accept my limitations at first but this chair has brought be happiness because I can now do things I used to do without the pain.

    Leah ~ Massachusetts, USA

    My husband was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 when I was pregnant with our second child. Our world was rocked. His mobility is continuing to decline and this chair has made it possible to leave the house. I am able to lift the chair into our minivan and it is easy to move it in and out! We are so appreciative of this chair!

    Myra ~ Illinois, USA

    I have MS I love my chair! Now I can go to my grandkids sports etc., shop almost anything!!

    Donald ~ Florida, USA

    OMG I just love my chair makes more mobile and I am going more places. Before I couldn't walk more than 10 minutes much less stand up without getting out of breath. Now that I have my Purple FOLD & GO I do more and go places I did not do before. It is well worth the money.

    I am a 350 plus man and it moves fast now that is a powerful chair. I have only one issue would be nice if that arms on chair would spread 5 inches out more other that it's perfect. I could go on forever but I am sure some people have already fell asleep reading haha.

    Sincerely, Donald

    David ~ Mississippi, USA

    I bought the FOLD & GO MagSHOCK® for my wife to give her some increased mobility. I have found the chair to be exactly as advertised.

    It has very good battery life, can go up about a 20 degree grade. I have been impressed with the quality of the chair. Is it as comfortable as a full sized power chair? No, but it doesn’t cost 8000 dollars and up, and is very portable. I just put it in back of our Honda oddessy and off we go. I am very pleased with my purchase.

    I have not needed customer service so cannot speak to that , but I did have a good experience with my phone purchase. I would recommend it to anyone needing a small 50 lb versatile power chair. By the way my wife weighs 263 lbs and she is not uncomfortable in it.

    Kathleen ~ Pennsylvania, USA

    After having four knee surgeries, I came to the realization, along with my husband Brent, that my knees were not going to improve, and I was destined to walk with a cane only for short distances for the rest of my life. Being only 60, I was very depressed that my traveling dreams were probably not going to happen.

    My engineer husband spent hours researching mobile chairs and proudly showed me how the FOLD & GO MagSHOCK® wheelchair would meet all of our needs. I cannot say enough good things about this chair. It has changed our lives. We now take day trips hiking and going for long walks.

    After many years, we feel that we have gotten our lives back. The chair is so easy to use, fold and unfold, store, and charge. I have bought several of the accessories sold online to make our chair accessible for carrying items and riding in the dark.

    We are looking forward to flying to visit our son in Florida. The chair is airplane approved so there should be no problems. I highly recommend this chair to everyone who has mobility issues!

    Sam ~ Michigan, USA

    First of all I want to tell you that I wouldn’t be where I am today without my wonderful husband. I’m in my 70s and was using a walker for years. Lately my body started giving out on me. I could only walk about 25 feet at a time.

    My husband bought me my FOLD & GO. Even though I’ve lost a lot of my independence I still travel. I go to the corner of my street where there is a strip mall and have a great time in my pink “ Jeep “. That’s what we call the wheelchair.

    People all the time tell me that they love the wheelchair and especially the pink color. During my trip back to our place in AZ from MI I’ve had people ask me about the chair and where I got it. I love the ease of how it folds up and goes into the car. I love the feel of the wind in my hair when I go full speed. Thank you for designing and creating such a wonderful chair.

    Terry ~ Utah, USA

    This chair is amazing. I have Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. I also have nerve issues that impair my mobility. I can walk but after an hour on my feet, I'm suffering.

    I'd like to travel and that's not possible right now due to COVID and my walking difficulty. Once this virus passes, I'm taking my chair and start traveling. I am 5' 6``, weigh 240 lbs. I bought the charcoal with the 12`` wheels. The seat is comfortable. The joystick is easy to operate. It also disconnects easily from the chair. I remove it when placing it in the car. It fits perfectly in the rear of a small SUV but leaves only room enough for one large suitcase and one small suitcase.

    I researched several foldable chairs. I wanted one that was freewheeling, good distance with big wheels. The battery lasts for days and it's easy to charge. I'm so glad I purchased this chair. Thank you FOLD & GO and all those who've had a hand in making this chair available to ANY person needing their mobility improved.

    I also bought the cup holder. It didn't hold a small cup drink and I had my father cut out the interior spines. I'm going to try and find a better cup holder for my chair. Don't get me wrong with this last notice. I'm thrilled to be an owner of this chair.

    Lawrence ~ Kansas, USA

    I bought one of your MagSHOCK® wheelchairs in June and wanted to offer some feedback.

    First, let me introduce myself. I love the outdoors. As a teenager, I was an Eagle Scout and was on a search and rescue team in Oregon. In my twenties, my friends and I would backpack into the Cascades and just set up camp where ever we were when it got dark. However, due to professional demands and some medical issues, I became sedentary and grew. I'm now a large man who is down to 400lbs.

    Even though I'm smaller now, the damage done to my knees and hips is serious. It's now difficult to even stand long enough to shower. Walking through a box store is nearly impossible, much less walking along a mountain trail. I searched for something to restore most of my mobility and found your line of chairs.

    Overall, I love this chair! I scoot all over the place now. I can go to box stores. I went to a botanical garden with my daughter. I've visited two National Parks this summer. I'm even able to go to my local outdoor shooting range again. Thank you!

    Bill ~ Texas, USA

    I have a problem with my legs, something about the white cells attacking my nerves in my legs. Getting the FOLD & GO was a GOD send. I can go out with my family and the grandkids to places I couldn’t before. Put in the back of my pickup or my daughters SUV and off to the mall, the zoo, the park wherever. Took it to Pensacola Beach earlier this summer for Blue Angels and had a heck of a time. Sometimes it’s a little small after sitting a while, but to be honest, I’m almost 6’ 7” and run close to 300lbs, so most things seem small. I do love this chair.

    Wallace ~ Wisconsin, USA

    I have had my MagSHOCK for 3 months and it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I am 87 years old and have several health problems that limit my use of a regular wheelchair. The MagSHOCK fits the bill perfectly. Before purchasing the MagSHOCK I developed a spreadsheet and compared 10 similar models. The MagSHOCK came out on top on almost every feature. I also went online and reviewed the comments relating to the companies selling similar chairs. FOLD & GO again came out on top of the list. What really made up my mind was the help I received from the personnel at FOLD & GO. I had called them several times prior to making my purchase and they were always very helpful, always answering all my questions. The wheelchair is all it is advertised. While at 50 plus pounds it is still a little heavy for me I am able to get it in the back of my SUV. The turning ratio is great as the elevators I have to use in our apartment complex are not overly large I am able to drive in and turn around to exit without any trouble. I Mainly use the wheelchair within the facility as it is a long way from our apartment to the dining room and mailbox. I have used it to travel to the adjacent park and it is a Godsend as I am unable to walk over about 50 feet without resting.

    The battery life is great. The charger was a concern to me as it will not show a green indicator light when the batteries are fully charged, however, a call to FOLD & GO assured me this was not a problem and the batteries would charge just fine, which I found to be true. I purchased the cup holder which turned out to be a disappointment. I could not get the ratchet system to tighten the bracket up sufficiently to hold the cupholder in an upright position. Also, The use of the cupholder increases the width of the chair so it was a little tricky to get through some doorways. I solved this problem by purchasing a joystick bracket and my Grandson Cut off the ratcheting system bracket and mounted the cup holder on the joystick bracket. The cup holder now is very secure and points straight ahead reducing the with of the chair to its original configuration. I also purchased the backpack that fits on the back of the wheelchair and it is great for holding accessories including my folding cane. All in all, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

    A word of caution tho, Check with your insurance company if you intend to file a claim for the wheelchair. My insurance company denied my claim as the wheelchair was out of their network. for reimbursement, However, with the help of my doctor, and filing an appeal, the insurance company agreed I should have the chair and reimbursed me for the purchase.

    If you need a mobility device, FOLD & GO is the way to go. Purchase it, you won't be sorry.

    Laurie ~ Ohio, USA

    I have essential tremors. I can’t walk through the store anymore and the store carts aren’t always available. Now I can go to the store without worrying whether or not I’m going to have to sit and wait for a ride on cart. I absolutely love my FOLD & GO. It has given me so much more freedom.

    David ~ California, USA

    I purchased my ride a few months ago. It is one fantastic product. I am now able to get around the neighborhood, meet and greet neighbors. I'm having a ball. Until I got the chair I was limited to my house, and front yard, even going two houses down to get my mail was difficult. I love the portability even though I can't really load it myself as I can't bend over and lift anything, I can at least take it out if or when I travel with someone else. I'm looking forward to doing that. Great product, good power and range.

    Jennifer ~ Toronto, Canada

    I absolutely love this chair! It arrived yesterday and I've already spent hours on it, touring my neighborhood and one of my city's busiest shopping districts. I've never driven a power chair before and wasn't sure what to expect. The joystick is so well-calibrated and easy to use. I had no trouble navigating tight turns and doorways.

    On my inaugural trip, I managed to drive my chair off of a curb… I was swerving to avoid some trash cans and went too far. One of my front wheels dangled off the curb for a moment and the chair started to lean. I thought, “This is it. This is how I'm going to die.” (I'm a drama queen.) Then, to my shock and delight, the rest of the chair followed and took the drop like it was nothing!

    Later, I went to the park and zoomed up and down grassy hills and over gravel. The only time the chair struggled was when I tried to take it through a long stretch of sandy dirt. I'm so impressed! My MagSHOCK® has given me back a sense of freedom and joy. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tough, lightweight chair to carry them on their adventures.

    Russell ~ Texas, USA

    I recently returned from a trip to Europe, in which I borrowed a friends FOLD & GO wheelchair to make traveling easier. The chair performed beautifully. We traveled by plane, train, and public bus without issue, I drove on sidewalks, streets, cobblestones, and even up the side of a mountain. I have heard that the Veterans Administration is giving you a hard time about accepting this chair for general distribution to my fellow Veterans. I am perfectly willing to testify in front of them on your behalf. As both a disabled Veteran and a stubborn Texan, I'm pretty sure I can wear them down!

    Patricia ~ Maine, USA

    Hi! I just wanted to you to know how much my Fold and Go has changed my life.

    First off my sister has one and she brought it up here to Maine so I could try it out. I had fun scooting around my drive way and lawn. When I finally decided to get one for myself I knew which one I was going to get. I love the color purple and when my son took it out of the box I actually said Wow! Never did I expect the 'hot rod' color I got. Though I have had it for a few weeks now I hadn't really used it a lot. Well today I fixed that. I really put it through it's paces. My drive is dirt and my yard is hilly but that didn't stop my chair. I zipped around everywhere. My next challenge was the large barn (it was built back in the 1800's). Not a problem. It maneuvered so easily and even with the tight places I was able to get around.

    I have MS and even though I can get around with a walker inside going outside was a different story. It was a struggle. I went out on permanent disability back in November 2019 and had only been outside a handful of times since it was such an ordeal. Now it is no problem. You have given me the freedom I sorely needed.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    A very satisfied customer, Pat.

    p.s. I am a huge Queen fan and the 'I Want It All' was the cherry on top.

    Willis ~ Indiana, USA

    I had a severe accident with traumatic brain injury and other injuries that took away the things I once loved to do in 2013. I am a Veteran and biker that turned my life around and I became an Ordained Biker Chaplain, so loosing mobility changed my passions and ministry as I once knew it for many years.

    We purchased a FOLD & GO MagSHOCK in 2019 and after using it my wife and I decided to take a trip to Beautiful northeast to West Virginia! I was able to ride Mountain Trails, through the areas that no other power chair could ever go. Through big loose gravel, over sticks and rocks, up the mountains and went places I never thought I could ever go again. We went to Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rocks, historic Cass Railway rain, Gravel, or rough terrain never stopped me!! I realized on that trip, my world just opened back up!!!

    I’ve had my MagSHOCK A little over it a a year now and love it more than ever. Thank you for such a wonderful Power Chair and your FOLD & GO company. May God richly bless you and every one at FOLD & GO.

    Kris ~ New York, USA

    I absolutely love this chair!! I have the MagShock in the new slate color! I did a ton of research before deciding on which electric wheelchair I would be getting. I needed one for outdoor use that would work with gravel, hills, wet grass, etc. and still work for indoor use. Also, I needed it to fit into different vehicles and not be too heavy because different people give me rides.

    FOLD & GO came out on top with warranty, replacement part prices, reviews {other models because this one was brand new}, weight, features and being weatherproof. I called and asked questions and received knowledgeable responses, patience and a friendly voice with Meryl. She was a tremendous help and talked with me twice. The day of arrival was a family event! I was able to put it through all the paces by going for a couple walks with two of my daughters and grandchildren. I haven't been able to do that in almost 2 years! It had rained pretty hard that day and the grass was really wet and this chair still went up a grassy hill at a playground.

    So far, I have used it on 4 outside adventures with different terrain and weather conditions and I have not had any problems or difficulties going everywhere I wanted to go. Thank you so much for designing this and giving me some of my independence and life back!!

    Barry ~ The Villages, USA

    I love my heavy duty FOLD & GO! I live in ``The Villages`` retirement community in Florida. I wanted a folding electric wheelchair that would fit on the back of my Golf Cart. Here in The Villages we use golf carts to drive everywhere. Now I can remove my golf clubs and put in my HD FOLD & GO to drive into the town center for dinner. Thanks FOLD & GO for thinking of everything!!

    Robert ~ Washington, USA

    During the first 10 months of ownership of an HD blue FOLD & GO wheelchair, it flew between 30 and 40 domestic and international flights. On three occasions, we needed to remove the batteries and hand carry them into the cabin. The pilots make the rules for their flights and don't care what others had done in the past. To anticipate this situation, we carry a long, narrow bag that holds 2 FOLD & GO batteries with our cover travel bag for the wheel chair.

    In late May returning from a wedding in Winnipeg, Delta Airlines trashed our travel cover bag and bent the wheelchair frame. The 16 inch tear in the bag was obvious when Delta baggage handlers presented it to me at the Minneapolis gate. We filled our Delta's damage claim at our home airport and sent all of this info via FOLD & GO's accident form (available on the FOLD & GO website) on my wife's iPhone to FOLD & GO. By the time we drove home from the airport, we had an e-mail from FOLD & GO which was followed up the next morning with a phone call.

    FOLD & GO advised us that the Delta wheelchair damage claim is public record and we would hear from outside vendors (ambulance chasers). On FOLD & GO's recommendation, we allowed FOLD & GO to deal with Delta Airlines, and not someone that Delta wanted us to communicate with. We sent the Delta claim number and pictures of the damaged chair and bag to FOLD & GO. They sent us a return shipping label to send the chair to the Texas factory. FOLD & GO did all of the communication with Delta. In a short time we were cleared to receive a new bag and HD FOLD & GO wheelchair.

    It should be noted that I had originally ordered a dark green HD chair, but that color was not available for over a month, so I settled for a beautiful blue one. With the new chair, I was told that green was available and it was an easy choice for me as a Green Bay Packer cheesehead. I have my Green Bay decals on the chair and I am ready to fly to our next European cruise this fall- and football season. Go Pack!!

    Tina & Bob ~ Arizona, USA

    We purchased our FOLD & GO for my husband in April, in anticipation of a cruise to Alaska. Before the purchase, I had a very long and informative conversation with Meryl, who gave me lots of technical information but we shared stories about traveling with a disability and how important it is to have a vendor who will back up their product, even if you are miles away from home.

    FOLD & GO came through for us! We took our chair through airports, in shuttles and taxis, on a motorcoach, on a train and on a cruise ship. The steepness of the ship's gangway was easily maneuvered, and the tight quarters on the ship did not deter us once! We had an ADA suite, so wide doorways and a wonderful bathroom equipped nicely for a wheelchair, but the ease of using the FOLD & GO gave us comfort and confidence throughout the entire trip.

    We have often traveled with a 4-wheel Pride scooter, a great product but can't match the maneuverability of the FOLD & GO in tight turns, narrow spaces, and dining rooms! Our trip would NOT have been the success it was if not for our FOLD & GO.

    Oh, and since we know that airline baggage handlers are not as careful with our equipment as we'd wish, FOLD & GO has an inexpensive kit of replacement caps and covers, and touch-up paint to cover the mishaps!

    Thank you, FOLD & GO, for giving us a quality of travel we've not known before!

    Diana ~ Utah, USA

    First of all, this wheelchair ROCKS! My adult daughter walked alongside me more than 22,000 steps a few days in a row, charging it fully each night, and the batteries consistently never went below the halfway mark. I am so impressed! I will be spending some time sharing an in-depth review of all of the things I LOVE about this chair very soon.
    Jim ~ New Mexico, USA

    I ordered my wife one of the regular chairs in mid-January (2019) in anticipation of a March-2019 trip-of-a-lifetime to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. We were to be traveling for virtually the entire month of March. The FOLD & GO virtually made the trip possible! I am not overstating here. My wife would have never Ben able to get around to visit the places we did, and see the sights we saw had she been without the chair. It got her everywhere she needed to go, with the exception of not being able to climb the very STEEP stairs at the temples at Angkor Wat (Siem Reap, Cambodia). She still had to forego stairs as she has little strength in her lower legs, and very low stamina. Still, she was able to get around to see the many sights even though some were from a little distance.

    Many of the sidewalks in city’s of Southeast Asia are essentially unusable to wheelchairs for a variety of reasons. No curb cuts and 8-10 inch elevation changes combined with literally hundreds of scooters and motor bikes make it so. Thus, in order to get around in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City (aka, Saigon) and Hanoi, she had to resort to driving with the cars and scooters in the streets. After the first gut-wrenching attempt at this, she soon became accustomed to the “rules of the road” as they exist in the named cities. Basically, that once you start moving to cross the street, don’t stop, don’t change direction or speed, just keep on going. Then the other traffic will move around you. Still a little nerve wracking at times, but totally manageable. Not even one close call!

    The FOLD & GO even got her through the jungle area of Cu Chi, Vietnam, home of the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels (of Ho Chi Minh Trail fame) with only occasional coaxing by myself and our guide. (This terrain was the one place where the Heavy Duty chair would have likely been more appropriate!) But overall the chair passed with flying colors, doing all that we needed it to do. Our drivers, guides, and the people of the three countries were all FASCINATED with the chair, garnering stares and conversation wherever we went. And the “went” part even included sampan cruises all the way up to an overnight trip on a boat in Ha Long Bay (northern Vietnam).

    Kudos to the folks at FOLD & GO for this remarkable product. We will be using it many more times this year as we renew our commitment to traveling in our retirement. (We had an almost 2 year break when my wife was diagnosed with the peripheral neuropathy that led to her fairly significant mobility issues.)

    I do need to mention some of the DOWN side of this whole experience, however. And it concerns the Asian Airlines and how they deal with the battery powered chair. We were allowed to “gate-check” the chair with Delta ONLY upon our initial departure from Albuquerque, NM. After that, the chair was baggage checked through to wherever we were going. (Korean Air, Air Asia, and Vietnam Airways all did this.) We were quizzed about the batteries, and had to hand carry them everywhere with us. If you go, DO TAKE the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with you. I can’t stress this enough. I placed a printed copy, along with the chairs measurements (including pictures open and folded) and weight info into a cellophane page protector and kept in handy in the outside pouch of our carry-on bag for easy access. It was needed at virtually EVERY place we went.

    Our WORST CASE scenario was when leaving Siem Reap, Cambodia headed for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cambodia Angkor Air flat out REFUSED to allow the chair on the plane at all; batteries not withstanding! We had to SHIP the chair via overland carrier at the cost of $100 USD, and it took 2 days before we got it back in hand. Fortunately our travel company was able to provide a standard wheelchair (the push kind) for the time we were without the FOLD & GO.

    So if your travel plans include any vacations to ANY countries in Southeast Asia, be prepared to face obstacles and uphill battles with security and airlines personnel at almost every turn. This has NOTHING to do with the fine folks at FOLD & GO; they can’t predict what ANY airlines will do, especially those in foreign country’s.

    A special shout-out to Michele (CEO), whose guidance and council in advance of our trip prepared us for this possibility, and made it possible for me to be able to keep my cool and not end up in some foreign jail for making a scene. Our trip was still a magical experience, and one made possible by our Fold-and-Go chair. Thanks again for the great product, and support.

    William ~ New York, USA

    I've just returned from a 5-week trip including 18 day cruise from NYC to LA via the Panama Canal, then visiting friends in LA, KC and New Orleans. I traveled via train, ship, taxi cab, and airline and had no problems at all. The wheelchair opened up lots of opportunities to see sights, hear music and eat at great restaurants, and met new and old friends.

    What a great investment this wheelchair has been. The battery held up well and no mechanical issues. I even carried 3 carry-on bags AND towed my large suitcase using Clips. Only one airline rep questioned the battery but after a couple of phone calls she was told to let me proceed. Many folks were very impressed with the folding up, light weight and mobility. I even got a couple of cheers from airline folks who saw me quickly unfold the chair, load my gear and drive off in just a couple of minutes.

    Thanks FOLD & GO for a great product and opening up my life to be experiences.

    Cheri ~ Florida, USA

    I absolutely LOVE my FOLD & GO wheelchair, I've had Multiple Sclerosis since 2000. I have a custom made manual chair for when I want to get exercise in my upper body. I recently decided that I needed more tools in my toolbox in order to have a more fulfilled life as a person with a disability.

    I did a lot of research online before deciding the FOLD & GO chair was the perfect chair to meet all of my needs. I never take a purchase like this one lightly. After reading and watching all the videos about this chair I decided to call and ask lots of questions. Merrill was kind enough to answer all of my questions. She spent over an hour on the phone with me. She even gave me valuable tips and pointers about traveling with my chair and walking my dog.

    I was so impressed with all of the features of the chair. The fact that it is owned and operated by real people with disabilities was a huge plus in my book. The customer service was top notch. Ordering and receiving my chair was so easy. It came fully assembled and fully charged. I purchased the Heavy Duty chair.

    It is amazing how it flies over grass, small road debris and inclines. This is a solid, well made tool that will keep a smile on my face for years to come. Thank you FOLD & GO

    Diana ~ Florida, USA

    My FOLD & GO was delivered in mid March and I quickly adapted to the chair. After taking a few practice runs around our senior community, my husband and I took it to the nearby Bok Tower Gardens and I drove it on paved, gravel, mulch and boardwalk pathways! The chair could handle all with ease.

    Our next venture was EPCOT at Walt Disney World and I was pleased that I could maneuver even the sharp turns in the ride lines. Not only did I appreciate the freedom, but my husband's back was no longer strained by pushing me in my manual wheelchair.

    Within ten days we went on our first overnight trip to Charleston, SC to view the azaleas and other spring blooms. We toured plantations that were not handicap adapted, but the FOLD & GO tackled all obstacles including grassy slopes when no ramps were available.

    As the company advertises, we both feel we are free to go anywhere and not have to worry about my walking limitations. The chair holds a charge for a long time - two days of touring plantations before a charge was needed. We both love and recommend FOLD & GO WHEELCHAIRS®!

    The Slaydens ~ Texas, USA

    My wife owns a heavy duty turquoise FOLD & GO chair & recently we went to Washington DC for our 25th wedding anniversary. You will see pictures of my wife Babs in her chair at several monuments like The Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial. We also visited the Arlngton Cemetary on one full charge. She was able to go up & down the cemetary hills to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedys burial sight, the Women’s Veteran Memorial, & the Iwo Jima Memorial, then back to the Metro to get back to the hotel. One picture of Babs in front of The Castle of the Smithsonian Institute with some of it’s beautiful garden.

    We rode the Metro, which is the subway & bus line, to get around town. We only had trouble with the chair one time. One of the subway stops had too large of a gap to cross to get in the rail car & she got stopped. We got separated then, but she caught the next train that came through & we were reunited.

    One day was an adventure. It rain all day some times pretty heavy & her chair worked like a champ. The problem we had was it was the 3rd of June & being from Texas we weren’t prepared for the temperature to only go to 58 degrees as a high with rain & wind. We gave up fighting the weather & went back to the hotel. You know it never fails, we get back to the hotel & the Sun comes out & it warms up. Well, at least we had a good dinner that night.

    All in all it was a wonderful trip & the wheelchair did magnificently. It went up and down hills with eas & kept right on plugging through the rain with no problem. We are very happy we got the chair when we did.

    Albert ~ California, USA

    I am glad to report that when I received my heavy duty FOLD & GO, I seat-belted it into a small area in the back of my already over-packed SUV and drove from Los Angeles, California to Portland, Maine and back again. I can now make a statement, based upon a 5 ½ week nationwide experience, how I feel about my FOLD & GO chair. I would not have been able to explore a good number of places my wife and I, and our dog Roxy, visited across America in our over-packed SUV without this wonderful chair, and I thank you all for making this BIG/LITTLE chair.

    The first time I used it was in at Niagra Falls, Canada. I went down a half-mile hill of sidewalk along the river to the point the water goes over the edge and then back up the hill again. I would never have attempted that with my forearm crutches.

    Next we visited John Brown’s Farm in Lake Placid, N.Y. That was the first time I actually drove it off of smooth lawns and found that it worked like a little tractor going up the uneven dirt path behind the John Brown's barn. I was really impressed with the power I had in the joystick. That is me out by the barn and in front of the farmhouse. Then after folding it again and I was still able to fit it in the back of our SUV, which was getting smaller and smaller with every stop at stores and shops along the way.

    After traveling through New York I was following the path of our Minutemen along the “Battle Road Trail,” near the “Minuteman Visitor Center,” between Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. I also drove the chair all over the grounds of the “Portland Headlight,” lighthouse in Maine. On the way back home we drove again through New York again and stopped at Letchworth State Park to see the water falls there. The FOLD & GO made it easy for me to walk Roxy along the paths at Letchworth park.

    Everywhere I used it people asked me about it. I found it was easier to stand up and show people how it folds than to try to explain how small it folds. When I showed them their jaws fell open, but you already know that, right.

    Ray ~ Florida, USA

    I wanted a wheelchair that was quality built and that could carry my high weight of 340-pounds. I also wanted easy access to repair if needed in the future. This is the only company that matched my needs. I was surprised that the CEO and her employees all used wheelchairs and help design this wheelchair from their experiences using a wheelchair.

    The batteries do not have to be removed for airline travel and are actually designed to be part of the wheelchair structure. Instead of my scooter 25-pound gel batteries, they designed the two wheelchair 2-3-pound Lithium-Ion batteries. The wheelchair quality is remarkable with all of the well-planned features strong welding and strong all-steel alloy tubular design. I can stand on the foot rest it is so strong. It actually folds to only 13-inches for storage and only weighs 55-pounds.

    They just designed so many features that I didn't any think about that made this wheelchair so appealing to me. The company has information that will help you check with your insurance to see if it will be covered with a physician prescription.

    In Atlanta, some sidewalk ramps having a 2-inch or more drop because of new repavement construction of the road and the failure to smooth out the pavement up to the ramp. Next time I might drive up backward since the rear wheels are larger at 12 inches and have the motors attached. I just didn't like the idea of going backward on a crowded and busy city. I was really struggling with the joystick not being used to that situation.

    The wheelchair has two rear motors attached to the two rear wheels. I found it interesting when rolling up a sidewalk ramp that was set at another angle to the sidewalk itself. My two front 7`` wheels were fighting with my joystick to keep me going straight ahead. I had to turn my joystick toward the direction of the tilted sidewalk. You had to be there.

    Honestly, I didn't really need any instructions to use a wheelchair, because I had been reading their websites Frequently Asked Questions and all of their Videos online over the years. So by the time that I had planned my June 2019 Disney Retirement Vacation, I was ready to use it instead of my over a decade old Pride Mobility REVO 3-wheel Mobility Scooter.

    Patricia ~ Missouri, USA

    ``I'm going to keep this short, but my oh my!! My neurological disorder, CMT, hit hard and began progressing in 2010. I was slowly reduced from a snails gait without assistance, to requiring a cane for balance, then finally had to resign to a ``transport`` chair and dependant on someone to take me everywhere. After 8 years of this, the Good Lord made it possible for me to purchase an electric wheelchair. The decision wasn't easy because there are so many out there to choose from, but after several months of research and prayer, I found the FOLD & GO wheelchair online. I read every article, every review, and watch every video available. After seeing Michele's testimony (Michele is the owner and CEO) I was convinced this company had the disabled person in mind when building their chairs. They are not only well built using tubular steel (not aluminum), but they are water-proof and will climb a 25-degree incline not an 8 to 12 degree like all other chairs. Not to mention, all the colors they offer just made them irresistible!

    I ordered the HD GREEN. It arrived 2 days ago and it took no more than a minute to master turning, parking, backing up, and squeezing in and out of tight places... I'm like a kid with legs again! I encourage anyone who needs a solidly built wheelchair whose electronic joystick or motor will not be ruined by a rainy day to invest in a FOLD & GO. My life has been changed. I can choose to go where I CHOOSE to go within the store, at a park, the zoo, etc. and not be dependent on the choice the one pushing me makes.

    Thank you, Michele, for putting your heart, soul, mind, and research into finding the best wheelchairs for those who cannot walk of their own accord. I introduced my sister (with the same genetic disability as I) to the FOLD & GO a few weeks ago and now she has ordered one! She chose turquoise. I wish we could ride together but she's in Portland and I am in Missouri. I'm going to finish out my years enjoying life again! THANK YOU!! And God bless and prosper your business.``

    Dorothy ~ California, USA

    WINTER SNOW NO PROBLEM! I just came back from using my chair up in Denver where it was snowing and the chair worked so great over there, I feared riding on the snow/ice but it handled great, I did have the guy who plowed the snow at the gift shop hang on to my chair as I drove it up and down the ramp of a gift shop that had all snow on it it was fun like the Olympics...I was bobsledding on my chair hee hee. Now I got over the fear of using it in such weather I am so glad for your chair.

    I got rave compliments on the chair from my tour guides and airport staff too on how great the chair is. United Airlines even did a great thing, I think maybe the baggage handlers knocked a screw lose while they were loading it under the plane (I didn't tell them I was missing a nut) but when I got it back upon arrival, I noticed they reversed the screw to the other end.

    Now I want to go more places. I am now comfortable traveling and getting used to how to manage with my chair, luggage etc. The air attendants were so impressed with how I maneuvered around the airport and how I was so organized with my luggage system of getting off the plane etc too.

    Thanks again for the wonderful product I always feel appreciation after every trip I come back from that I have enjoyed more thanks to having the chair.

    Robert ~ Washington, USA

    When I started looking at the internet for an electric wheelchair, one web site piqued my interest- it talked about WEATHERPROOF electric wheelchairs; the only one that did- it was FOLD & GO.

    I received my beautiful blue HD FOLD & GO wheelchair about a month ago. Wow! And so easy to learn to drive. My wife and I are dog show judges and two weeks ago, I took my new wheelchair on its maiden airline flight- actually four legs to judge dog shows. Sunday late morning into the afternoon could be characterized as ``frog choking`` rain. A small pop-up tented protected the dog show ribbons and judges table from the down pour. Unfortunately, my wheelchair was at the edge of the tenting and rain pelted the chair and water ran off the tent onto it.

    When dog judging was done, my judging ring had over an inch of standing water in places and my wheel chair was soaked. I maneuvered my chair to some protection and removed the seat cushion from the case and the back cushion to air dry both. It worked perfectly and is truly WEATHERPROOF!

    Edward & Mary ~ California, USA

    Every time we went to Walmart I would leave my husband at the front waiting for a cart to ride. Most times it was a 25 to 35 minute wait. The last time like always I did my shopping and 2 hours later he was still waiting. I cried that day because I assumed he was shopping and I found him at the front of Walmart looking just so sad. That was the last straw. When we got home I went on a search on the internet. I found that we could rent him a fold & Go, very reasonable price and what an answer to prayers.

    To make a long story short. We received the wheel chair, then the first chance we got we went back to Walmart and by the way it fits perfectly in our little Honda CRV. I proceeded to lock the car up, and when I turned around he was gone, All I could see was his purple beanie hat driving his viking purple wheelchair like he was in a race to get inside and show off to all his friends that worked there. Now Instead of me waiting for him he waits for me.

    He had so much fun that day going up and down the isles and around the store. He was waving at everybody and being silly, he no longer is home bound, and he now feels very independent maybe more than he should. It is so good to see the change in him. He is ready and willing to go anywhere now. Thank you Fold & Go``

    **UPDATED** This is our 2nd review but we wanted to give a Big Shout out! to ‘Fold and Go’ Company. About 4 months of making monthly rental payments I received a phone call from them saying they knew how much my husband Eddie wanted a purple wheelchair.

    They wanted to surprise him with another one only this would be purple. All we had to do when we had the chance was to ship the first one back in exchange for the purple one. There were no extra charges for shipping or exchanging. The only condition they gave me was not to tell him and believe me that was the hardest thing I ever had to do by keeping my mouth shut...I was so excited for him and could hardly wait for its arrival.

    By the time it did Eddie was very suspicious of why I was acting suspicious and why there was a UPS truck pulling in the upper driveway. He hardly can walk some days but it did not stop him from walking up the driveway that day with his two canes holding one in each hand to balance himself.

    I found out later he was afraid to ride his wheelchair up because in his mind he thought he had to return it. I wished I could have captured his smile and reaction on camera when he first saw his purple wheelchair. Fold and Go not only surprised him with his new wheelchair they went out of their way even more to get him Minnesota Vikings decals. One on each side of the chair. A very big thank you to Julie and your wonderful crew. We hope to pay it forward someday.

    Vernon ~ Arizona, USA

    Vernon has been praying for a chair for 6 months. He was adopted 7 months ago from China. He was using a chair that was too big and that his brothers had to push him around in. He was THRILLED that God answered his prayer. The family has adopted 11 children, 4 have special needs. The family would never have been able to have room in their van for a big power chair. God used you in a mighty way! Thanks for your chair!!

    Jeffrey ~ Illinois, USA

    I'm so very happy with it. Used it for 5 hours on Saturday at the zoo. Fits so nicely in the trunk of my little Scion car. Great chair and very sturdy.

    Cody ~ Texas, USA

    Cody in his FOLD & GO, getting it done!

    George ~ Washington, USA

    Absolutely love this wheelchair. It allows me to enjoy going to places where there's usually a lot of walking or standing which are very strenuous for me. I've named mine ``Bumblebee`` as it transforms easily. I've also added my own modifications like LED headlights along the foot rest rim, LED taillights on the rear, an additional switch on the joystick controller for the LED lights, and perfect cup holder at the end of the non-joystick side arm rest. I've already planning on adding USB phone charger and more decorative LED lights. This will be a totally pimped out electric wheelchair!

    Amy ~ Wisconsin, USA

    I get stopped all the time by people wanting to know what kind of chair this is and where they can get one! Everyone is impressed with the size and how easy it is to fold down and pack into a car or onto a plane. I’ve only had it for about 5 months and it has served me well. I do wish I would have gone with the heavy duty model for a few reasons and am seriously considering selling this one in order to upgrade to the heavy duty model.

    All in all I’d recommend the chair, but if finances allow and you’ll be spending any considerable amount of time in the chair, go ahead and get the larger one, I don’t think you’ll regret it.

    Michelle ~ Georgia, USA

    I have The Heavy Duty `` Blue Steel ``. I absolutely LOVE IT. I was going to name it `` Dory ``‎. My friends have called me Batman for years. I have Cerebral palsy, fierce determination, and fantastic gadgets to support my superhero status.

    Soooooooo......Hey, where can I get a light bulb to put in my headlight to shine the bat signal?? Does anyone know?

    Elaine ~ Washington, USA

    My world just got a little bigger! With these new shiny wheels, Now, I can keep up with many adventures that require walking without needing someone to push me. It also collapses for transport and travel. And, with five speeds, I might actually race someone again. Look out, Tom 🙂

    Tina ~ Washington, USA

    This is Terri, my wife Tina is still recovering from her surgery; I am VERY pleased to say it was a success and Tina is on her way to a much better and active way of life!! Our amazing Orthopedic Physician/Surgeon, told us that Tina's tumor was one of the ugliest tumor's he had seen in his career! On top of the known growths, she had developed 3 additional ``hooks`` off of the original growth. One had punctured and was growing into her bursa, one was ``playing the violin`` with her sciatica, and the 3rd growing into and destroying muscle tissue. All was successfully removed and sent off for further testing. We will soon be able begin working on her new treatment and recovery plan.

    Tina was able to use her amazing chair for just one day prior to her surgery as well as the day she was released. Our son cannot wait for her to come home tomorrow so that she can ``zoom around and race him``! Your chair has already given Tina more confidence, more courage, and more purpose. I hope you guys don't mind, but we have been sharing your story and your product with our friends and family.

    Cindy ~ Oklahoma, USA

    You have been a life saver, unusual circumstances happened they day I received my chair, hot water tank busted, the next day rained and had to do errands to fix flood damage. I was also worried about my family hurting themselves even though the chair only weighed 55 lbs. My son looked at me and said “Mom I don’t ever want you to be afraid to use your chair.”….

    That was freedom…. I haven’t had that in so long, we moved into the hotel 2 days later and it is what has made it possible for me to go get breakfast each morning, go on errands with family, go to supply store to purchase things to fix house. My hubby was leary as to the odd shape and weight when loading but after the first time he was so happy. And the smile he saw on my face when I could crank it up to level 5, he told me it was worth every penny.

    Thank you for giving my life back, I had just became used to living in my Lift medical chair and not going outside, but I have been looking forward to when I can leave my home. It is more than you ever know, the thanks I give to you is immense.