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Scooters and Power Chairs - which is best for you?

Often customers know they want a powered mobility device, but not sure which to get.  The following are general guidelines, but most devices can be used in multiple ways.


  • Power wheelchairs have the best maneuverability and are most typically used indoors.  They operate with a joystick.  There are numerous types, from portable models that fold up or disassemble, all the way to larger chairs with captain's seats and functions like powered elevation, recline, and more.


  • Scooters  are more typically for getting around outside of one's living space, whether it's a hallway, out to the mailbox, the store, or to take along on a vacation.  They have a tiller (steering column), and operate by pushing levers.  Like power wheelchairs, there is a huge variety of scooters, from tiny folding models to larger models that can handle large weights.  Similar to power wheelchairs, scooters can be highly portable for outings or vacations.


  • 3 wheel scooters have the advantages of maneuverability, lighter weight, lower cost, and for some customers, more comfortable foot position (because there are no fenders).


  • 4 wheel scooters are favored by customers who want to maximize stability, especially if uneven surfaces are involved.


Step Ahead Mobility will discuss your specific needs and recommend the best options for you.

new scooters for sale

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

The Buzzaround LT is newly redesigned, and has  300 lb capacity, up to 8 miles of range, speed of 4 mph, weighs less than 100 lbs and can be disassembled for easy transport.  The core of the popular Buzzaround line.

golden buzzaround xl 4-wheel

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

The Buzzaround XL has an extended few inches of footroom that can make all the difference.

300 lbs capacity, 4 wheels for added stability.

Up to 14 miles range, 4 mph top speed.

pride gogo sport 4-wheel

golden buzzaround lt 3-wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

The GoGo Sport is one of Pride's scooters that offers higher weight capacity (325 lbs) in an affordable package.

With a bigger foot area, the heaviest piece is still only 35 lbs.

Upsized batteries allow up to 14 miles range at a quick 4.4 mph top speed.

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

The GoGo Elite Traveler sets the standard for all portable scooters.  Does everything well.  300 lb capacity, 4 mph, easy to assemble and disassemble, range up to 10. 9 miles, heaviest piece only 34 lbs.

3 wheels gives this extra maneuverability, lighter weight, and ease of entry/exit.

FDA Class II Medical Device

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel (in black or black)

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel (in black or black)

Excellent refresh of the highly functional yet affordable scooter from Pride.  Mesh seat, charger moved to the top of the tiller (!) and of course, available in your choice of black.

FDA Class II Medical Device

golden lite rider 3 wheel (blue)

pride gogo elite traveler 3-wheel (in blue or red)

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel (in black or black)

The Lite Rider is a sturdy (300 lb capacity) scooter with a stout tube frame and a commanding seating position.  Extra large tires; 3 wheel format retains great maneuverability.

FDA Class II Medical Device

golden buzzaround xls hd 3-wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

The Buzzaround XLS HD is designed to accommodate larger passengers, with a 325 lb capacity. the S in XLS stands for suspension.

FDA Class II Medical Device

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

The GoGo Elite Traveler sets the standard for all portable scooters.  Does everything well.  300 lb capacity, 4 mph, easy to assemble and disassemble, range up to 8 miles,4 wheels gives this extra 

FDA Class II Medical Device

pride revo 2.0 3 wheel

pride gogo elite traveler 4-wheel

golden buzzaround carryon folding scooter

One of our most popular models, the Revo 2.0 has 400 lbs capacity, and is the highest capacity scooter to be truly portable.  13 miles range, up to 5 mph, and one of the most comfy seats in the business.

FDA Class II Medical Device

golden buzzaround carryon folding scooter

golden buzzaround carryon folding scooter

golden buzzaround carryon folding scooter

The Buzzaround CarryOn was made for travel.  It is popular with people who can't (or don't want to) disassemble and reassemble a scooter for travel.

The  ultra-lightweight seat comes off, and the seat platform and tiller fold down flat.

300 lb capacity, up to 18 miles range, powered by a lithium-ion battery.

pride i-go folding scooter (iceberg blue)

golden buzzaround carryon folding scooter

pride i-go folding scooter (iceberg blue)

Brand new and super-cool, the i-Go is Pride's newest entry into the folding market. Disassembles into two 32-lb pieces, folds down to 12". With a very capable 275 lb capacity, it goes up to 4 mph and has a range up to 9 miles!

pre-owned scooters

new scooters on order

new power wheelchairs

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

The Jazzy Carbon is a game-changer!  Carbon-fiber frame makes it very light at 39.6 lbs without battery (43.6 lbs with).  Generous 300 lb. capacity.  9.3 miles range with 12AH airline-compliant lithium-ion battery.

FDA Class II Medical Device

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Golden LiteRider Envy (orange)

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

The LiteRider Envy is a terrific portable power wheelchair.  Great maneuverability, easy to live with.  5 other colors available. This one is blue with a roomy 20" seat.

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Golden LiteRider Envy (red)

new!! the amazing Pride jazzy carbon- now in white!!

Golden LiteRider Envy (silver)

The LiteRider Envy is a terrific portable power wheelchair.  Great maneuverability, easy to live with.. This one is blue with an 18" seat.

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Golden LiteRider Envy (silver)

Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

Golden LiteRider Envy (silver)

The LiteRider Envy is a terrific portable power wheelchair.  Great maneuverability, easy to live with.. This one is blue with an 18" seat.

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Golden LiteRider Envy lt

Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

The Lite Rider Envy LT is a everything the regular Envy is, but less!  Slightly smaller dimensions give it great indoor maneuverability.  Plus it's a bit less expensive.  Silver, 18" seat.

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Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

Pride Go Chair - citrine yellow

The perennially popular GoChair comes in a variety of colors and has one of the best joysticks in the business. 6 colors available. This one is yellow with a generous 20" seat.

FDA Class II Medical Device

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Pride Go Chair - storm trooper white

air hawk foldable power chair - silver

air hawk foldable power chair - silver

The perennially popular GoChair comes in a variety of colors and has one of the best joysticks in the business. 6 colors available. This one is yellow with a generous 20" seat.

FDA Class II Medical Device

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air hawk foldable power chair - silver

air hawk foldable power chair - silver

air hawk foldable power chair - silver

The Air Hawk is perennially popular because of its light weight (only 41 lbs without batteries), small profile when folded, over 20 miles of range, and affordable price point.

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power wheelchairs on order

deals on pre-owned power wheelchairs

RECENTLY SOLD

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - red

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

golden lite rider 3-wheel (pre-owned)

GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

pride gogo ultra x 3 wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3 wheel

GOLDEN LITERIDER - 3 WHEEL - blue

pride gochair

pride gogo ultra x 3 wheel

pride gochair

pride gochair

pride gogo ultra x 3 wheel

pride gochair

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

triaxe sport scooter

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

golden xl hd - 4 wheel

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

Pride GoGo Elite Traveler - 4 wheel

Pride GoGo Elite Traveler - 4 wheel

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

Pride GoGo Elite Traveler - 4 wheel

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

Pride gogo elite traveler plus (pre-owned)

RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

pride revo 2.0 3-wheel

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

pride jazzy elite es (pre-owned)

Air Hawk Folding power wheelchair

pride jazzy elite es (pre-owned)

pride gogo sport 3 wheel

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

pride jazzy elite es (pre-owned)

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

pride Ultra x 3-wheel (pre-owned)

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

pride Victory 10 3 wheel (pre-owned)

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

golden buzzaround xl 4-wheel

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

Pride GoChair (in Duke Blue)

ev rider transport folding scooter (pre-owned)

Pride GoChair (in Duke Blue)

Pride ultra-x 4-wheel

Pride ultra-x 4-wheel

Pride GoChair (in Duke Blue)

pride ultra-x 3-wheel

Pride ultra-x 4-wheel

pride ultra-x 3-wheel

pride jazzy passport

Pride ultra-x 4-wheel

pride ultra-x 3-wheel

RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

vive 4-wheel scooter

Pre-owned air hawk (in perfectly yellow)

2015 Pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel.

2015 Pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel.

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

2015 Pride GoGo Elite Traveler 3-wheel.

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

golden buzzaround carryon

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

PRIDE Jazzy ZERO TURN 8 - green moonstone

new! golden buzzaround lt

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden buzzaround XL - 3 wheel

golden lite rider 4-wheel - Blue

golden buzzaround XL - 3 wheel

vive 3 wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

golden buzzaround XL - 3 wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

vive series a 4-wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

pride gogo ultra x 3-wheel

RECENTLY SOLD (continued)

air hawk (blue)

pride go chair (white)

golden literider envy

golden literider envy

pride go chair (white)

golden literider envy

pride go chair (white)

pride go chair (white)

pride go chair (white)

Pride iride (mango)

Pride Victory Sport lx

pride go chair (white)

Pride Victory Sport lx

Pride Victory Sport lx

Pride Victory Sport lx

Golden xls hd

Pride Victory Sport lx

Pride Victory Sport lx

golden lite rider 3-wheel

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

Golden buzzaround ex 4-wheel

moving life - atto folding portable scooter

Golden buzzaround ex 4-wheel

BRANDS WE SELL

Golden Technologies, Pride Mobility, Invacare, Merits, Drive DeVilbiss, EV Rider, Jazzy, Quickie, Mobile Stairlift, Shoprider, Moving Life (ATTO)


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