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DIY with Duck (Duct) Tape

Whether you’ve got a bike, scooter, walker or wheelchair, duct tape is a seriously cheap and fast way to personalize any ride. No longer limited to that traditional grey, this strong adhesive product now comes in like a bazillion varieties of colours and sizes!

Duck Tape has leveraged the versatility of their brand to meet the needs of a growing number of DIY’s (do-it-yourselfers). They have a massive selection for people to choose from for repairs, crafts, labeling and decorating purposes. You can buy transparent tints, mini-rolls, sheets, and specialty duct tape—even scented and glow-in-the-dark products now exist!

Using duct tape as a tool for personalization is both accessible and affordable and the fact that is so durable and waterproof is an added bonus.  I recently came across these sweet rides that were decorated with duct tape – check them out!

I pulled up beside this sweet ride the other day and she told me "I started by fixing my seat and then loved it so much just kept taping! Hides the rust too!”

I pulled up beside this ride the other day and she explained her use of Duck Tape:  “I started by fixing my seat and then loved it so much just kept taping! Hides the rust too!”

This guy was in front of me at the border. He told me through his open window that he's "always been an outdoor guy."

Saw this camouflage scooter in front of me at the border. The guy inside told me through his open window that he thinks the tape is a great improvement “I’ve always been an outdoor guy.”

 

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Now you see me! Product promotes safety while elevating cool status!

It is estimated that 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured in Canada each year and one-third of cyclist deaths occur during the night. What if there was a way to make yourself more visible on the road? Volvo’s got you covered!

Volvo recently released a video promoting their new product – LifePaint – a unique reflective safety spray designed to make it hard to miss riders on the road at night. This spray is invisible during the day and glows brightly in the glare of car headlights at night making the invisible, visible. The added bonus is that it washes off, doesn’t alter fabric colours or surfaces, and lasts up to one week after application.

LifePaintCyclists aren’t the only ones in danger on the road.  LifePaint can be used on ANY mobility device including kids scooters, skateboards, motorized scooters, and wheelchairs. The goal is to make road safety accessible for everyone – and this seems like a really fun way to do that! You can buy this product at any Volvo Cars retailer.

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Pimped out plow!

Meet Justin Anderson.

This Iraq war veteran is giving back to his community in an incredible way. After coming up with the clever idea of attaching a snow blade onto his wheelchair, Justin hit the nearby streets to help make the sidewalks safer for his neighbourhood during the winter.

“I had about half a dozen people stop me and ask if they could take a picture because they had never seen … a chair like this before.”

What’s particularly awesome about his pimped out ride is the way that it challenges other people’s typical perceptions of individuals using mobility aids and devices. Instead of Justin being dependent on others, the members of his community become dependent on him to perform this service. Way to go!

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Fred

Fred built and painted this frame for his scooter to keep him protected from the weather and to have a 'stage' to decorate with all the fun and colourful toys he buys from the dollar store. You'll hear Fred coming because he's also hooked up an awesome sound system and two horns on his ride.

Fred built and painted this frame for his scooter to keep him protected from the weather and to have a ‘stage’ to decorate with all the fun and colourful toys he buys from the dollar store. You’ll hear Fred coming because he’s also hooked up an awesome sound system and two horns on his ride.

Detailed top of scooter

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July 29, 2015 · 4:52 pm

Hung Ho

Hung Ho, a retired computer programmer, ingeniously reinvented his wheelchair! Equipped with a basket, welded bicycle tire, handlebars, and a headlight, Hung is cruising the city streets like no other.

Hung Ho, a retired computer programmer, ingeniously reinvented his wheelchair! Equipped with a basket, welded bicycle tire, handlebars, and a headlight, Hung is cruising the city streets like no other.

 

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July 23, 2015 · 4:51 pm

Fancy!

I love this bike seat cover (although I’m not too sure about comfort) 🙂

 

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August 28, 2014 · 3:35 am

Henry and company

Henry's ride is perfect for him AND his two pups! You can often find the 3 of them at the St. Lawrence Market on Saturdays.

Henry’s ride is perfect for him AND his two pups! You can often find the 3 of them at the St. Lawrence Market on Saturdays.

 

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November 27, 2013 · 4:23 pm

A ride for two

Heading out for the evening!

Date Night! Their ride need to carry them both AND keep them warm and dry on their way home

 

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November 12, 2013 · 4:27 pm

Newfoundland pride

A proud Newfoundlander!

A proud Newfoundlander!

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July 30, 2013 · 10:49 pm

Alias

Alias is styling on his scooter which he's accessorized for all his functional needs. His additions include bike lights from MEC, side mirrors, a horn and a place to carry his cell phone. Nice!

Alias is styling on his scooter which he’s accessorized for all his functional needs. His additions include bike lights from MEC, side mirrors, a horn and a place to carry his cell phone. Nice!

 

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July 24, 2013 · 10:50 pm