Setting Up Your GRIT Freedom Chair

In this first video, Nerissa shows you how she unboxes and assembles her GRIT Freedom Chair. She makes quick work of attaching the front wheel, but we'll go through that step in more detail in the second video.

In this second video, Mario talks through the order of operations to install the front wheel, which is secured to the chair via a series of small pieces that make up the headset.

15 minutes. This first ride should be for practicing the lever motions, braking, and testing out different hand positions on the levers. Start slow and work your way up to tougher outings and longer rides in the coming weeks. See the below video for some tips!

Take your first ride outdoors, in a flat, open, grassy space. Avoid riding indoors, on the sand, or on inclines.

This first adventure will be safer and more fun with a friend. Have them follow behind you, even if they aren’t actively pushing or assisting.

You might be sore after this first ride. It will likely take a few rides over the first couple of weeks to get used to these brand-new motions.

Practice sliding your hands up the levers when you need more power to push through long grass.

Slide your hands to the top of the levers and practice alternating lever strokes (push the left, then the right, then the left, etc.). Have a spotter follow behind you.

Beach sand is one of the hardest terrains to navigate. The packed sand near the water will be easier. Bring a buddy to help out while you get used to sandy riding!