UBC RESEARCH STUDY PHASE 2
about RAD GEARBOX
The prototype Gearbox will be based in Langford, B.C., given that our home accesses water, snow, and trail sports. It will be fitted with a wheelchair-friendly, height-adjustable work bench supplied with tools to repair and customize equipment.
With a second & third to follow in quick time in locations TBA!
This gear includes:
- Access Trax - a portable path system which grants wheel and walker access over sandy, rough, or slippery terrain
- Mountain Trike - an all-terrain wheelchair
- Wave Ski - a sit on top surf board
- Adaptive Kayaks
- Handcycyles of varying sizes and styles
...and many more adaptive outdoor toys!
The goal is to make adventure accessible both physically and financially.
The equipment will be available for rent at an affordable cost so that our wild region can be toured by everyone!
LIVE YOUR LIFE
Are you aging? Have you grown up with mobility challenges? Recovering from an injury? Or learning to live with a paralyzing one? This does not have to mean an end to your active, outdoor lifestyle! There are many mobility assisting devices available to help independent individuals living with a new (or lifelong) mobility challenge to access recreation and outdoor activities.
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The problem is that these devices are disgustingly expensive --seriously, these things make ski-racing look cheap! - which is where we come in:
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RAD Recreation Adapted Society gives individuals with short-term and permanent mobility challenges who live in or are visiting BC the ability to rent adaptive equipment so that you can ski, snowboard, paddle-board, bike, wake-surf, and hike without having to re-mortgage your home, your mom's home, and work 10 extra jobs.
We weren't kidding. This stuff's expensive. You might have to re-mortgage grandpa's house too, and switch your dog back to a gluten-based diet.
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But, thanks to the generous donations of our communities, you don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on multiple pieces of equipment, instead, you can rent what you need, when you need. For example, try out the free-wheel attachment or the Mountain Trike shown below (quad controls COMING SOON).
THE MOUNTAIN TRIKE!
This piece of adaptive equipment will get you out into nature - extreme or not!
Try The Paragolfer!
If you are interested in the use of the Paragolfer please connect with Scott McLain at Copper Point Golf Course in Invermere, B.C. 1-250-341-3392
ATTEND AN EVENT
We are able to provide adaptive recreation equipment because of the generous participation and support of our communities. In addition to private and corporate donations, you and your community can help us achieve our vision by attending our hosting one of our many fundraising events.
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CLICK HERE FOR WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT
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Not sure if you can make it? Just check out how much fun people are having!
That could be you!
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 Adaptive Outdoor Gear 4 Hire!info@radsociety.ca |  Independent Golfing! |  Introduction to Olympic View |
 1st Time!! |  2018 Polar PlungeHot tub bliss :) The more the merrier |  2018 Polar Plunge |
 Syndicate Boardshop keeping it RAD!Invermere BC |  RAD day @ James Chabot BeachWith SCI_BC in Invermere BC |  2017 Ugly Pant ClassicThe Ridge @ Copper Point |
 2017 Ugly Pant ClassicThanks for the support RB & RJ |  2017 Ugly Pant ClassicBest Dressed! |  2017 Ugly Pant ClassicCheers! |
 2017 Ugly Pant ClassicLong time support |  2017 Ugly Pant ClassicWelcome to the afterparty! |  Highland Pacific, Victoria, BC |
 Mountain Trike fun in Invermere |  2017 Polar Bear PlungeIs it cheating if you can only half feel the cold water? |  2017 Polar Bear PlungeOur biggest sponsor goes in the drink! Thanks again Tayton Bay Distilleries, Station Pub & Rocky River Grill |
 2017 Polar Bear PlungeAll style. No problem. |  2017 Polar Bear PlungeFunsies in onesies |  Bolt Classic Golf TournamentWheelchair long drive competition! |
 Bolt Classic Golf TournamentTeam players! |
GET IN TOUCH
Physical locations vary!
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University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, Student Rec Centre (Coming Soon)
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Victoria
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Langford
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Invermere
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Mailing Address:
Box 387
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
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Tel: 778-678-5568
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