Model: 1-Person Wheelchair ready (500-pound capacity).
Track: 39’ @ 27°
Area: Perry Lake, Kearney
Year: 2015
This lift was needed because one of the owners had suddenly become paraplegic and, with the lift, could get from her cottage to her dock and back again by herself. Before the lift she had to wait for someone strong enough to move her and her wheelchair down and up the hill.. Now she can go swimming and kayaking with her daughters and neighbors without needing help to get from the dock to the cottage.
We designed the car specifically for wheelchair use, though it`s also safe to ride the lift while standing.
“My lift has provides me with total independence. As a complete paraplegic in a manual wheelchair I can get from the cottage right down to the dock all by myself with the push of a button. The ride is smooth as silk!
Family and friends benefit from my lift as well. It’s perfect for older family family members who are unsteady on their feet. From a safety perspective it definitely helps prevent slips and falls. Its wonderful to jump on when your arms are full, and the kids love going for a ride.
Thank you to John and his team for excellent workmanship and attention to detail. ”
The lift utilized a completely unused part of the yard and we worked out the layout of the track and stations with the owner. It turned out really great, the "L" shaped upper access platform and the top end of the lift wrap around the tree without crowding it.
We build track out of the same materials they use to make fire escapes, so it’s great when they look great too.
The owner did a beautiful job building the access platforms after we had the track set.
Everybody loves it.