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VELA Independence Chair Reviews

4.9 Rating 68 Reviews
I was excited to receive my new Enable chair — it is awesome. I love how the brake stops me immediately when brake is engaged — chair doesn’t budge. The wheels are quiet and it is so easy to walk the chair. I want to commend your employee, Caitlyn, who was on top of things starting with my first question; and even when she was sick, she was very prompt to respond to my questions and resolve my problems. Caitlyn was always pleasant; made me feel like she loves her job and wanted to please me, the customer. Caitlyn’s boss and the company are very fortunate to have such a steadfast, thorough employee. She is a model employee which is a rare find today. I appreciate all her help. Thank you Enable Me for making my life easier.
3 Helpful Report
Posted 8 months ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that your VELA Independence Chair is making such a positive impact in your daily life. The secure brake and smooth, quiet wheels are designed to provide exactly that kind of safety and ease, and it’s fantastic to hear how much you’re enjoying them. We’re also incredibly grateful for your kind words about Caitlyn. She truly embodies the commitment we have to serving our customers, and we’re so pleased to know she provided you with exceptional support throughout your experience. We’ll make sure to share your feedback with Caitlyn and her team—it will mean so much to her! Thank you again for choosing Enable Me and the VELA Independence Chair. If there’s ever anything more we can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
I purchased the Vela chair as I have a very small alcove between a hallway and the entrance to the master bedroom. A typical wheelchair can’t make the turn as the back wheels don’t rotate. Not being able to see the vela chair before purchasing,I purchased an office chair with a wheel base the same as the vela chair. It worked, but the wheelbase kept rotating and was just physically difficult for me to push and keep it straight. My husband was 6’2” before being hunched over by Parkinson’s and has a lot of issues with freezing and not being able to move. He finds this chair a little high for him to scoot and thinks that feature might work better if it was the lower chair, but likes the added height that actually lets him look down on things at the counter height eating area. I use the push bar and the foot rest and easily push him into the bedrooms and two bathrooms if he can’t move fast enough. The pushbar does interfere with the mechanism that lets the seat swivel to the left when the brake is on, but works ok if it is off. This has enabled me to avoid alterations to entryways that maybe would have worked, and the frustration of dealing with a company that didn’t really respond like Vela does.
4 Helpful Report
Posted 9 months ago
Thank you so much, Jane, for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience in such detail! 🌟 We’re thrilled that the VELA Independence Chair has made such a meaningful difference for you and your husband. It’s wonderful to hear how the chair’s compact design fits perfectly into your home’s unique spaces, allowing for greater mobility and functionality without the need for costly alterations. We truly appreciate your insights about the push bar and how it works for your needs. Feedback like this is invaluable and helps us continuously improve our products and user experience. We're also so glad to hear that our team was responsive and able to provide the support you needed—your satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you again for the fantastic 5-star review and for taking the time to create a video as well—it means so much to us! If there’s ever anything else we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Bonnie Buttars
Verified Reviewer
I have this chair & it is wonderful to increase my freedom to do more of the things I love & want to do. That said there are some ways it could be improved for a person who has no mobility or very little! I love the way I pedal it with my own two feet & it gives me some exercise helps me keep moving. I love the way you can lower it & then put it higher! It is expensive but it does what no other wheelchair or transport chair can do. I have a small home & lots of stairs. I've adapted it as best as I can. So glad I have the Independence Chair! It makes a huge difference in improving my life!
2 Helpful Report
Posted 10 months ago
Thank you so much, Bonnie, for your wonderful 5-star review and for sharing such an inspiring photo! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has helped you regain freedom to do the things you love and want to do. It’s fantastic to hear how you’re using it to keep moving and even get some exercise—it’s exactly what we hope to achieve with this chair! We appreciate your thoughtful feedback about areas where the chair could be improved for users with limited mobility. Your insights are invaluable and help us continue to refine our products to meet a wide range of needs. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for adapting the chair to work perfectly in your space. Knowing it has made such a difference in your life means the world to us! If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Recently purchased this for my mother with Parkinson’s. It’s amazing how much it helps. She can raise/lower it to self perform kitchen tasks at the stove, sink, lower cabinets, fridge, etc. she also uses it for mobility in the house and for her sewing projects and office projects. She does need a bit of a push on thick carpet but with the addition of a push bar that is solved. With harder surfaces this isn’t an issue. It does move better on the thick carpet than her roller/walker. Much more mobile and comfortable than a wheelchair and easier for tighter spots. The brake and height raising significantly assist with getting in and out making it a cinch. Much safer than her old desk and kitchen chairs. After the first day she said: “ this is like being a person again.” And broke down in tears. I highly recommend this product. The staff has been great with customer service, shipping updates, and installation/assembly assistance though very little was needed. I rarely write reviews so this shows how impressed we are with this product.
5 Helpful Report
Posted 10 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this heartfelt review! We are truly moved to hear how much of a difference the VELA Independence Chair has made for your mother. Helping individuals regain independence and comfort in their daily lives is exactly what we strive for, and knowing that this chair has brought such meaningful change is incredibly rewarding for us. We’re also delighted to hear that the chair is working so well for her kitchen tasks, sewing, and mobility around the house—even on thicker carpets with the push bar addition. Your description of how it helps her safely and comfortably navigate tight spaces and perform daily activities is so valuable, and we hope it will inspire others to see the potential it can offer. Your mother’s words, “this is like being a person again,” truly touched our hearts. We are honored to have been part of making her daily life safer and more fulfilling. Thank you again for your kind words about our customer service team—we’ll be sure to pass this along to them as well. If there’s ever anything more we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you and your family! ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Hilda Baldwin
Verified Reviewer
My Vela rolling chair better than satisfies my needs at this time. I have lifting recliners, a lifting bed, and a lifting toilet. I don’t walk at all but can transfer from one seat to another by using 2 canes to stand. Medicare and my doctor would like for me to use my power wheelchair to move around the house, but I know I need to use my own muscles as much as possible. My Vela chair lets me not only keep my legs exercised but keeps me more active by allowing me to work in the kitchen, laundry and my closet. I now have more interesting things to do and hopefully will be able to keep my ability to use my legs to facilitate transitions from my various seats on my own for as long as possible. Another plus for the Vela chair is the great customer support. You my not need it because the Vela chair is well constructed, but at 82 and a little slow to adapt to new ways and equipment, I needed to ask for help a lot. Lindsey Atkinson, Quality of Life Expert was the person I talked to most. She never was impatient with me and seemed glad to hear from me and offered good suggestions. I just needed time to allow myself to become accustomed to a different way of getting around. Let that be a lesson to anyone else “Be patient,” Take time to adjust. It will be well worth it.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Hilda, for your wonderful 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has become such an important part of your daily life, helping you stay active and maintain your mobility. Your determination to use your muscles and stay independent is truly inspiring, and we’re so glad the chair has made tasks like cooking, laundry, and organizing easier and more enjoyable. We also appreciate your thoughtful advice to be patient and allow time to adjust—it’s a great reminder for anyone trying something new. If there’s ever anything more we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Hilda Baldwin
Verified Reviewer
My Vela rolling chair better than satisfies my needs at this time. I have lifting recliners, a lifting bed, and a lifting toilet. I don’t walk at all but can transfer from one seat to another by using 2 canes to stand. Medicare and my doctor would like for me to use my power wheelchair to move around the house, but I know I need to use my own muscles as much as possible. My Vela chair lets me not only keep my legs exercised but keeps me more active by allowing me to work in the kitchen, laundry and my closet. I now have more interesting things to do and hopefully will be able to keep my ability to use my legs to facilitate transitions from my various seats on my own for as long as possible. Another plus for the Vela chair is the great customer support. You my not need it because the Vela chair is well constructed, but at 82 and a little slow to adapt to new ways and equipment, I needed to ask for help a lot. Lindsey Atkinson, Quality of Life Expert was the person I talked to most. She never was impatient with me and seemed glad to hear from me and offered good suggestions. I just needed time to allow myself to become accustomed to a different way of getting around. Let that be a lesson to anyone else “Be patient,” Take time to adjust. It will be well worth it.
3 Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Hilda, for your wonderful 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has become such an important part of your daily life, helping you stay active and maintain your mobility. Your determination to use your muscles and stay independent is truly inspiring, and we’re so glad the chair has made tasks like cooking, laundry, and organizing easier and more enjoyable. We also appreciate your thoughtful advice to be patient and allow time to adjust—it’s a great reminder for anyone trying something new. If there’s ever anything more we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Charlene Johnson
Verified Reviewer
I love my new VELA Chair! No longer able to walk, it gives me freedom of movement that a wheelchair doesn't provide. My legs are exercised, I'm able to do chores once out of reach, and I feel decidedly less dependent. So thankful for the innovators who came up with this great new design for those of us not ready to give up our independence.
2 Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Charlene, for your fantastic 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear how much your VELA Independence Chair has improved your freedom and daily life. It’s wonderful to know that it’s helping you stay active, complete chores, and maintain your independence. Hearing how the chair is empowering you means so much to us, and we’re grateful to play a part in supporting your journey. If there’s ever anything more we can do for you, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ❤️
Posted 6 months ago
Little trouble understanding the instructions translated from Danish. Our cat loves to curl up on the seat. My wife, is getting used to all the features. Locking brake is SOLID. She like the power height adjustment. Thus far real happy My wife feels safe to move around our home with out fear of falling.
2 Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback, Garth! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that the Seat Protector and chair are helping your wife feel safe and confident moving around your home. The solid locking brake and power height adjustment are fantastic features, and we’re glad to hear she’s enjoying them. It also sounds like your cat has found a new favorite spot—what a bonus! 😊 If you had trouble with the instructions, please note that we also have them available in English on vela-chairs.com. If you’d like, you can also contact our customer service team for assistance. We’re happy to help! Thank you again for sharing your experience. ❤️
Posted 6 months ago