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After my 2 knee surgeries, I decided I needed a place to sit while gardening. I have one of those rolling seats. I like it except I found that I have to keep getting up to make even slight variations in direction, otherwise I run over plants, rows, edging...All that up/down stuff is rough on the knees. Then I found...the steerable tractor scoot.
It sounded perfect, but so far I'm a little underwelmed. I only used it once. Maybe it will "grow on me" or I'll learn to use it better. 1st of all, note that it arrives as an erector set. First you build it, then you use it. 2nd, I think it may be too tall. It has an adjustable height seat, but even at the lowest setting, I can't seem to reach low enough to pull weeds without falling off the seat! Driving isn't going so well either. I'm not sure if it's the height or weight or what. To steer you need to go forward or pull with your feet. It's easier to go backward or push with your feet; that's what I do with my non-stearable garden seat. But when I pull with my feet, I pull myself off the seat (again) instead of pulling the vehicle forward. I can't seem to hold on to the seat ... Then there is steering, which is the main reason I bought the thing. While the seat is high, the "wheel" (or stick) is low, so it is awkard at best. Add to that the fact that on dirt/grass/weeds the wheels don't turn so freely - no power steering. I'm just not "scooting" freely and easily along the garden paths like I expected - yet.
If things improve as I learn to use it, I'll let you know.
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