3 wheel mobility scooters are very different from golf scooters since golf scooters have 2 wheels in the front and 2 wheels at the back, where as 3 wheel scooters have 2 wheels at the back and 1 wheel in the front. Also golf scooters are meant to hold 2 – 3 people where as 3 wheel mobility scooters are meant to hold just 1 person hence has just 1 seat. Usually golf mobility scooters come with shades since these scooters are used on golf grounds in the afternoons however, 3 wheel mobility scooters do not come with shades especially if they are meant for indoor use.These scooters are meant to help people travel from one place to another without using traditional walking aids such as walking sticks or wheelchairs. It is possible to find mobility scooters with 3 wheels for both indoor use and outdoor use. Usually scooters meant for outdoor use are collapsible and light in weight. Pride outdoor scooters are usually smaller in size and are designed to fit into small spaces where as pride indoor scooters are generally larger.
Scooters meant for indoor use usually work on electric power. These 3 wheel mobility scooters have an attached power cord and such scooters can work for 15 – 40 miles with a single recharge. Scooters meant for outdoor use usually have rechargeable batteries that can last up to 8 hours with. This however, depends on the type of battery used since some batteries are more powerful than others.
Usually indoor scooters cannot be used for outdoor use since indoor scooters are not as rugged and are not made to withstand traffic. However, outdoor scooters can be used indoors if there is enough space for the 3 wheel mobility scooter to pass through. Both indoor and outdoor 3 wheel mobility scooters come in various colors such as black, red, yellow and blue. Some stores also allow people to customize these scooters as per their requirements.
Traditionally, people would prefer buying mobility scooters from retail stores since retail stores allow people to see and touch the scooter before purchasing it. However, since these days online stores provide a complete list of specifications along with pictures of these scooters, many people prefer buying 3 wheel mobility scooters online. People also prefer to get the scooter through online shops since most online shops offer discounted rates an also offer free shipping or shipping for a nominal rate. These online websites ensure that the scooter sent to the buyer's address is delivered safely and also offer warranty or guarantee in the rare scenario that something is wrong with the purchased product.