Just a post to praise the wonderful DI Blasi R30 scooter.
We have just returned from Marseille, France via Eurostar. The scooter can go almost anywhere, and stowing it on planes, taxis, trains, etc is no problem.
Last year we visited Bordeaux. also by Eurostar where we used it on their tram system. Entering and exiting the tram took some practice, but at least I did it without injuring anyone.
As an example, I have shown the scooter (folded) near a table in a restaurant in Marseille.
Hi
Firstly welcome to the forum and secondly your picture and reference of this scooter will help others who perhaps are thinking of buying one.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday.
Pam x
Hi @Heatherwood99 ,
I’ve got one of those, must be about 10 years now.
I agree with you that stowing it away is easy…3 Ryan Air flights to Italy and 1 Jet 2 to Spain!!!
The only down side for me is that as my MS progresses (EDSS 7) its 3 wheels are unstable and scary now!
Hi there I am glad that you have had successful trips on your Di Blasi. I haven’t tried it on a flight as yet.
I take your point about the stability (I have ‘rolled’ it on grass once - thankfully no injury).
I think I have to ‘pilot’ the scooter compared to my four wheeled one, but this is a small price to pay, given its many advantages.
Since you have had the device for some time, can I ask how many times you have had to replace the battery?
The battery on my other scooter lasts for about 2 years, but I had envisaged maybe replacing the Di Blasi one this year (I bought the scooter in June 2023) and it has travelled some distance over that time.
Take care anyway.
John
Hi,
I think I’ve had 2 or 3 batteries in that time…they tend to lose their charge over time.
I have had a few electrical issues too where it’s had to go back for repair and the tyres need replacing occasionally due to general wear & tear, like a car!
As you say however, the convenience of it is brill.
Many thanks for this, I can’t really see any battery issues at the moment, but I’ll monitor it closely. It coped with some of the steep gradients in Marseille this year with no problem. Some of the cambers were a bit challenging however, but I kept my seat!
Next up Dylan Thomas boathouse in Carmarthenshire this weekend and a nature park in Dusseldorf this September.
Many thanks for the info again.
Hi, I have an Atto mobility scooter. It’s been great for me. I’ve flown with it to the USA, Europe and the Caribbean. It just goes in the hold as oversize baggage at no extra cost. It’s also great for cruises. Just drive down to Southampton, take it out of the boot, unfold it and drive straight on to the ship. Obviously i have the help from my wife and the Porters for luggage etc. I have PPMS and can’t walk more than a few steps unaided so this has given me my life back.
This is great for you, I’ve heard of the Atto, I guess it’s down to preference which is best for you.
Like you I feel that the DiBlasi has given me my life back.
Next up for us is a nature park in Duisburg in September, maybe Nimes in France next year (family don’t even know that one yet)!
Take care.
John
