Sam & Ryan Go Play Adaptive Disc Golf
Quick answer
I mounted a clay pigeon launcher to Sam’s Extreme Motus wheelchair so he could throw discs independently using a rope pull. We tested it thoroughly for safety, then headed to the park and set the first-ever wheelchair disc golf course record.
Sam and I have tried disc golf before. During that first disc adventure I threw all the discs’ and like so many other activities Sam was just sort of along for the ride. And Sam loves being a long for the ride. He loves being included and spending time with friends even though the severity of his cerebral palsy often prevents him from participating. But I started to wonder if we could purchase a clay pigeon launcher and figure out how to mount it to Sam’s Extreme Motus all terrain wheelchair so that he could join in the fun.
Sam & Ryan invent adaptive disc golf
I thought that we would need to modify the launcher so that it could properly hold a golfing disc but wouldn’t you know it… we didn’t have to do anything. The darn thing just worked! We used long carriage bolts to clamps some 2×4’s to the frame of the Motus and wood screws from the metal frame of the launcher into the wood and we were ready to go.
We preformed many safety tests to make sure the arm of the launcher wouldn’t swing around and whack Sam in the legs. We also mounted a Insta360 on a pole so that it would block the thrower if it did manage to make it around.
Then we headed to a nearby park to set a new course record for wheelchair disk golf. Records are easy to set when it’s never been done before.
Sam was able to launch the disc by pulling the release with a rope in his mouth.
Adaptive Disc Golf FAQ
How did you mount the clay pigeon launcher to the wheelchair?
We clamped 2×4 wood blocks to the Motus frame using long carriage bolts, then attached the launcher using wood screws from its metal frame. The stock launcher worked perfectly with no modifications needed.
How does Sam activate the launcher?
Sam pulls a rope with his mouth that triggers the launcher’s release mechanism. This allows him to independently launch discs without needing hand strength or mobility.
What safety measures did you take?
We performed multiple safety tests to ensure the launcher arm wouldn’t swing into Sam’s legs, and mounted an Insta360 camera on a pole as a physical blocker for additional safety.
What’s the wheelchair disc golf course record?
There wasn’t an existing record—we set the first-ever wheelchair disc golf record when we played the course with Sam’s adaptive setup.
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