Had a “flat tire”

[Forbes1964]

Hello guys. I REALLY appreciate you all allowing me to share my NON SCOOTER stories since I’m no longer riding since my accident . (Still hoping to do so again one day) . Last week I had a “flat left tire”. (I BROKE MY PROSTHETIC FOOT) . I  was disgusted because it was only 7 months old. But like a Scooter tire, high mileage and aggressive use wears them out quickly. I read the “spec table “ and found that while my tire has a 3 year warranty, my tire was rated for 2 MILLION “load cycles “. Well, I bought a pedometer to keep track of my walking and found that between walking around at work and walking for exercise and other activities after work, I average around a little over 10,000 steps per day! At that rate, I reach my 2 million load cycles in 200 DAYs,!!

I also read that I need to remove the cover and INSPECT it monthly for signs of de lamination which is a sign of imminent catastrophic failure. ( I compare it to sidewall cracks in a tire) .
I also need to me mindful to not exceed the “load rating “of 220 pounds for more than a short distance. I weigh 173. So carrying a battery , case of oil, 5 gal bucket of waste anti freeze etc. shortens the life.

Also, as with tires, “ aggressive use” (jogging/running/hiking on rough nature trails,) shortens the life span of my “tire”.

I feel like a piece of machinery. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[GLV55]

Hey, Forbes, keep those stories coming. You are such a treasure on this forum that you can talk about anything you want - you've  certainly earned that right.

[LidoCA]

 Yeah, I would think that the bending, squatting, pushing and pulling at work would add to the wear rate. I guess that maintenance is the key for all of us. LOL. Remember how great it is to be able to wear that foot out. Keep smiling.

[Forbes1964]

Hey, Forbes, keep those stories coming. You are such a treasure on this forum that you can talk about anything you want - you've  certainly earned that right.

Thanks


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[Forbes1964]

Yeah, I would think that the bending, squatting, pushing and pulling at work would add to the wear rate. I guess that maintenance is the key for all of us. LOL. Remember how great it is to be able to wear that foot out. Keep smiling.

Oh yes. It’s a great “problem” to have. I read the posts on Facebook on the Amputee Coalition page where many amputees who had their amputations before mine are just LEARNING to walk again. Others can only wear their prosthetic leg for a couple of hours a day. So I’m truly blessed.


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[Stig / Major Tom]

Say Forbes,
My other brother Darryl was wondering....if you'd walk backwards could you roll back the wear cycle, like the "good one owner Pinto with only 12,ooo miles" on it down at Bubba's Live Bait and Tackle Auto Emporium?
10,000 steps a day?!! Start small....maybe 1000 backwards ea day?
Stig

[boo]

I am really surprised to learn that prosthetics wear out that quick. I thought they lasted for years.
Would a "blade" last longer and could you use one?. I don`t know much about them but, I assume a blade has no moving parts to wear out.
Is it the fiberglass part that fits over the leg that is the problem?.
Glad to hear you are out and about. Hope you can enjoy riding again someday.
boo

[ole two wheels]

Everything has a service life, even our bodies and mine is fast reaching it's limit. The reply from our moderator should have given you a laugh, wonder who writes his lines.... So has the, not to ride again, question been put to rest once and for all? It's your choose , I know. One thing about the prosthetics, you can get more when they wear out. Glad you've made a good recovery. Hang in there, enjoy your post.

[Forbes1964]

I am really surprised to learn that prosthetics wear out that quick. I thought they lasted for years.
Would a "blade" last longer and could you use one?. I don`t know much about them but, I assume a blade has no moving parts to wear out.
Is it the fiberglass part that fits over the leg that is the problem?.
Glad to hear you are out and about. Hope you can enjoy riding again someday.
boo

Actually a blade is specifically for running and is of very little use in daily life . I guess it can be compared to a racing slick. Lol
Here’s a link to  foot that I have. It goes inside a somewhat realistic looking foot cover.
https://professionals.ottobockus.com/Prosthetics/Lower-Limb-Prosthetics/Feet/1C63-Triton-LP/p/1C63

It’s actually the low profile edition of their heavy duty line of feet. I use the low profile edition which allows enough room to use a vacuum pump suspension system even though  my stump is relatively long ,
 
The average life is SUPPOSED to be from 3 to 5 years for th feet. The part that attaches to the leg has a similar lifespan. But it seldom is used that long because the stump shrinks for several years and changes in other ways. So the socket has to be changed for that reason.
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[Forbes1964]

Everything has a service life, even our bodies and mine is fast reaching it's limit. The reply from our moderator should have given you a laugh, wonder who writes his lines.... So has the, not to ride again, question been put to rest once and for all? It's your choose , I know. One thing about the prosthetics, you can get more when they wear out. Glad you've made a good recovery. Hang in there, enjoy your post.

No, it hasn’t really been finally decided. I don’t really have to deal with it for now because my yearly medical out of pocket expenses have been 5,000 each of the last  two years. I expect it to be between 3-5 grand for the foreseeable future. So until I get by budget balanced for that expense, the decision is made for me. Lol.




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[Forbes1964]

Say Forbes,
My other brother Darryl was wondering....if you'd walk backwards could you roll back the wear cycle, like the "good one owner Pinto with only 12,ooo miles" on it down at Bubba's Live Bait and Tackle Auto Emporium?
10,000 steps a day?!! Start small....maybe 1000 backwards ea day?
Stig

Hmmm.... might be worth a try. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[TroutBum]

What if you supplant the sole with a horse shoe? 

[Forbes1964]

What if you supplant the sole with a horse shoe? 

Well, I have been called a stubborn animal that’s closely related to the horse. [emoji23]


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[Stig / Major Tom]

Well, I have been called a stubborn animal that’s closely related to the horse. [emoji23]


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Then you must know my brother in law! ?

(Mr Forbes, you are a caution )
Stig