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| Bill Miller, co-founder, using the IKAN Bowler. |
Whether you are a pin banger or a gutter baller, the sport of bowling offers camaraderie, competition, and fun (also cold brews and pizzas) in quantities sufficient to attract millions of participants each year.
Wheelchair bowling has always had a large following among wheelchair users who either toss the ball from their wheelchairs or use an adapted wheelchair bowling ramp during play. Traditionally, the bowling ramp is a static system giving the user some control of ball delivery, but not quite enough for many players.
Well, IKAN Bowler from MGT Corporation is changing that. The IKAN Bowler allows wheelchair users with limited upper extremity function independent and dynamic ball control. The player can control the speed, direction, and timing of the bowling ball’s release. Wheelchair movement and the unique parabolic bowling arm generate the energy to propel the ball down the lane. Braking the wheelchair sends the ball in the direction the bowler wants.
The IKAN system attaches to any wheelchair by way of a universal mounting mechanism that works on conventional legrests and center mounted units. The bowler moves the wheelchair forward and upon stopping the ball is launched at those gnarly hard-to-hit (at least for me) pins.
What do I like about the IKAN Bowler? That one is easy. The increased independence and user control. Another good reason to get out there and do it.
Could you send me more info on the IKAN bowling ramp. I`d like details on prices, attachnents, etc.
My address is: Dennis Rebek
!402 N 68th st Apt 3
Wauwatosa, Wisc 53213
Thank you!
Could you send me more info on the IKAN bowling ramp. I`d like details on prices, attachnents, etc.
Dennis and Laura,
I’m the guy in the picture above. Please checkout our new website here: http://www.ikanbowler.com
Dennis, since you listed a mailing address, I’ll check to see if we’ve sent you any info (I just discovered this blog today).
Thank you both for your interest, and thank you to whomever is responsible for this blog (1st time visitor, but it’s very well done and appreciated) and feel free to e-mail me directly at the below address.
Sincerely,
Bill Miller
C1-2 quadriplegic with a 202 high game
E-mail: billmiller@ikanbowler.com
A true gentleman and based on the 202 game a darn good bowler. Please send inquiries regarding the IKAN to bill at the address he has posted. He’s also a great resource for any questions you may have regarding wheelchair bowling.