out about Wheelblades we were extremely excited! They are skis that attach to the front wheels on a wheelchair and make it pos- sible to glide through snow and ice with ease! We’ve even tested them out on a skating rink and they were a success! Oftentimes, during the winter while Brad attended College downtown we were forced to stay indoors the entire day! We were luckily able to go to the shopping mall beside the College since there was an underground entrance, but not everywhere has that possibility. A few times, we decided to brave the cold weather and ventured outside. We never knew what to expect the sidewalks to look like. The snow removal crews are very hit or miss in some areas and sometimes it doesn’t even matter how well they removed the snow since the ice forms random uneven patterns that make it nearly impossible to push the wheelchair over. The first day we got the Wheelblades, we clipped them in, put on our jackets and decided to head over to Starbucks two blocks over. It was snowing outside, which would normally be a deterrent. We opened the main door to the school and were immediately met with a few inches of snow. However, this time there wasn’t any struggle. This time we were gliding across it! We were both smiling from ear to ear and laughing the entire time as I pushed Brad at rapid speeds to the Starbucks. In the end it was
a success and we decided to make a full product review video on Wheelblades showcasing how game changing this product is. One thing we love about them is how easy they are to put on! We can clip them on or take them off in a matter of seconds. They are also very portable since they are lightweight and relatively small. We usually bring a bag with us to transport them. When we come in from outside, we usually brush off all the snow/ice build up on the skis then store them back in the bag.
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