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We leased a gravity gt at the end of June. It has been mostly great, but it has really shined the last 3 weeks, which was when my spouse and I played pickleball, my first time and her second time. Unfortunately, it will be my last time as lunging for a ball that bounces far more dead than a ball should bounce, I felt a pop between my calf and heel. Pickleball shredded my calf and ripped my Achilles tendon. So the gravity interior space and accessibility is great! Compared to the S I traded in, I would say it is miraculous by comparison. I was not mobility challenged, but getting in and out of the S was always a bit of a chore, at least the 2018 my, perhaps they tweaked it over time so this was no longer the case. The gravity allows me easy access, even in a cast plus room to support the leg in the front seat with pillows and still have room. This was tested repeatedly with an unprotected leg on my 40 mile trek to the er, another 40 mile trek to the orthopedic specialist and again to get an mri while in a splint. Combine this with the smooth ride and the gravity blows away the S for an experience I wish I didn’t have, but since I do, soooo glad I have the gravity! Plus crutches fit easily on the floor of the 2nd row.

Sorry to hear that, hope your recovery is smooth!

Pickeball is the devil

I play tennis with 2 orthopedic surgeons - both have said that pickleball is the best thing to ever happen to their business. Sorry you popped that Achilles - best of luck on the recovery.

Dolphins4ever said:

We leased a gravity gt at the end of June. It has been mostly great, but it has really shined the last 3 weeks, which was when my spouse and I played pickleball, my first time and her second time. Unfortunately, it will be my last time as lunging for a ball that bounces far more dead than a ball should bounce, I felt a pop between my calf and heel. Pickleball shredded my calf and ripped my Achilles tendon.

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Best wishes for your recovery!! Every time I play pickle ball, I'm afraid of tearing a quad, hamstring, calf, or achilles. Last week I strained my quad, but thankfully it just put me out of action the rest of the night but was fine the next day.

I just found out that I have a Jones fracture (5th metatarsal) and thankfully its the left foot so I can still drive - I have a big old clunky boot that's been relatively easy to get in and out of the Gravity with its wide opening door

Leftlane said:

I play tennis with 2 orthopedic surgeons - both have said that pickleball is the best thing to ever happen to their business. Sorry you popped that Achilles - best of luck on the recovery.

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You're probably one of them and it put into perspective how you react to certain things.