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Thanks for Visiting us at the International Seating Symposium

March 8, 2013

Executive Director Marc Krizack and Matt McCambridge at the International Seating Symposium

  Whirlwind Product Development Director, Matt McCambridge and Executive Director, Marc Krizak this week at the International Seating Symposium. Great event - RSTCE! … [Read more...] about Thanks for Visiting us at the International Seating Symposium

Keep Your RoughRider® Well Maintained

February 22, 2013

We are in the midst of preparing a group of User Resource pages that should be up in a few weeks.  But in the meantime, to whet your appetite, we have posted below a maintenance schedule for your RoughRider to keep it in good shape for years to come. Detailed instructions on each of the topics below can be found in your User’s Manual (pages 29 - 54) or … [Read more...] about Keep Your RoughRider® Well Maintained

I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years

February 13, 2013

  Whirlwind’s co-founder, Ralf Hotchkiss was interviewed in December by San Francisco’s KGO radio. Check out the audio clip and find out why he hasn’t tipped forward out of his RoughRider’s® in ten years! Transcription for this video: I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years … [Read more...] about I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years

Whirlwind Staff Receive Honorary Paul Harris Rotarian Awards

February 5, 2013

In December, Whirlwind's Bob Incerti and Marc Krizack traveled with a team of Rotarians from Sacramento, CA to Iquitos, Peru to distribute 174 RoughRiders that were purchased with funds raised through a combined effort of 14 Sacramento area Rotary clubs.  The team of 9 included a retired emergency room doctor and a physical therapist.  The experience gave Whirlwind valuable … [Read more...] about Whirlwind Staff Receive Honorary Paul Harris Rotarian Awards

Demo RoughRider Available at Riekes Center

January 24, 2013

  Hey there Bay Area – Wondering if the RoughRider is right for you?  Now you can find out!  The Riekes Center in Palo Alto has a 17” demo RoughRider available to check-out, just ask to speak to Sharon.  Try it out and see if it’s right for you! … [Read more...] about Demo RoughRider Available at Riekes Center

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