Ride Custom Back – Important Product Update

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New 3D printed Ride Designs Custom Back

But first, are you familiar with the Ride Custom Back?  It has long been the premier wheelchair seating solution for achieving optimum postural support, balance and control. 

The ultra-breathable mesh liner option allows for a thin profile and helps to keep the sitter dry and comfortable in virtually any climate.

In addition, an AccuSoft® foam liner option provides a softer, more forgiving user interface with the exacting support of the Custom Back shell.

Leading the way in seating technology once again,

we have an important announcement!

Ride Designs has made a quantum leap forward in custom seating manufacturing.  Effective November 1, 2022 we will be utilizing the very latest in 3D printing technology to manufacture the Ride Custom Back.

This first-to-the-industry manufacturing method brings with it some amazing benefits:

  • Unparalleled accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Simplification (as follows):

Here’s the VERY IMPORTANT fine print:

  • As of November 1, 2022 you will see new part numbers on the Ride Custom Back order forms, and on quotes.
    • What was originally part number “RCB100” will now be part number “RCB200”.
    • Options that used to begin with “RCB” will now begin with “RCB2”.
  • HCPCS coding, pricing and product name stay the same.
    • Rest assured, we won’t disrupt your funding for current orders by changing part numbers mid-stream.
    • All open quotes and orders for RCB100s will remain unchanged, and those backs will be built in the original method.

As always, we’re here to help you in any way we can.

Call us at 866.788.1633 or email customerservice@ridedesigns.com.

Thank you, and Ride On!

2020 Custom Certification Courses announced

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The course is designed specifically for clinicians and suppliers who want to take their seating skills to the next level. Learn why coming to Colorado for the course could be a game-changer for your seating practice, here.

Plan now to take a Ride Custom Certification Course in 2020!

January 9 – 10
February 27 – 28
April 23 – 24
July 30 – 31
October 22 – 23
October 29 – 30

Registration is open; class size is limited. We look forward to hosting you for a great educational experience at Ride Designs in Colorado.

Just the Facts: Complex Rehab Technology (CRT)

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For your reference in advocating for protecting access to equipment for all CRT users, this guide was developed by NRRTS and their CRT user coalition, Unite4CRT. Be sure to contact your member of Congress to ensure that they understand how important CRT is to the independence and health of wheelchair users. Tell your story to bring it home.

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Brrr… cold weather seating concerns?

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Studies show that people who use wheelchairs often decrease their community participation in cold weather because of environmental and equipment barriers.

Don’t let your cushion become an excuse for not getting out. Ride’s wheelchair seating cushions perform consistently even when exposed to extreme temperatures. Read about a temperature and pressure demonstration done with the Ride Forward Cushion here. And learn about how Ride cushions manage heat and moisture when you’re inside by the fire here.

New representation in Canada

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As many of you are aware, Stephen Bourne has been instrumental in launching, developing, growing and supporting Ride’s presence in Canada. We are grateful for his years of dedicated service and hard work. As business has grown across Canada, we now require full time sales representation in our largest market: Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. Unfortunately, Stephen was unable to relocate so he will be leaving Ride Designs, effective January 1, 2019. We wish Stephen well with his future endeavors. 

As of January 1, 2019, Ride Designs will be represented by East West Medical Products, Ltd. Craig Royal will cover British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Maria Joannou will cover Toronto, Ontario, and east to the Atlantic Provinces.

Both Craig and Maria come to Ride with many years of experience in complex rehab technology and more specifically, custom seating. We are thrilled to have them on our team. We also have a robust plan in place to back up Craig and Maria with support from our deep field of highly experienced staff during and after this transition. 

These changes allow us to further our commitment to serving you better and be more responsive to your needs.