About Lightweight Wheelchairs
About lightweight Wheelchair Sizes
The overall widths and other measurements will vary across several categories of Ultra light Wheelchairs. All wheelchair buyers should be concerned with some of the basic dimensions such as overall width, etc.
You should begin by scouting out the basic layout dimensions of the wheelchairs. Do this by identifying the smallest and narrowest doorways, passage ways, elevators, or whatever will affect your daily life.
In general, use the formulas below to determine the overall width of a wheelchair:
- Transport Wheelchair: Seat Width + 3″
- Standard Folding Wheelchair: Seat Width + 8″
- Reclining Wheelchairs: Seat Width + 8″
- Bariatric Wheelchairs: Seat Width + 8″
How to Measure for Wheelchair Size:
Who needs to measure?
Measuring for Transport Wheelchair, standard wheelchairs and most lightweight wheelchairs need only the seat width & depth. If the person wants to propel themselves then the seat-to-floor height.
Helping you configure.
Some of the lightweight wheelchairs have detailed configuration information and require additional measurements. To help you through the configuration process we have provided the Seating Chart below to help with various menu selections and choices. In addition, this information may be needed when placing your order.
Write down your measurements as these will be required when selecting your lightweight wheelchair.
Choosing a Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair
Almost every wheelchair manufacturer has their own line of ultra lightweight wheelchairs, so you will be spoiled for choice. It can be confusing, but we have broken them down into three major categories or types to assist you to find the right chair for you. The three categories are:
- Rigid
- Folding
- Titanium Rigid and Folding
The following overviews and tips should answer some queries or questions that you may have and help get you on your way.
Rigid Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
Rigid wheelchairs are by far the most popular choice in ultra lightweight wheelchairs. The rigid frame eliminates the additional hardware and mechanisms of a folding frame and therefore enables a lighter weighing which will increase the response and performance. These wheelchairs have a long list of options including the basics like push handles and flip-up armrests to Spinergy SPOX wheels and light-up front casters.
Folding Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
This style of wheelchair is ideal for transporting your wheelchair behind the seat of your car or can’t live without swing-away leg rests but don’t want to sacrifice weight or performance, then a folding ultra lightweight wheelchair is the choice for you. These wheelchairs offer all the options of a rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair with the benefit of being able to fold up with a tug on the seat upholstery.
Titanium Ultra lightweight Wheelchairs
Titanium is the material of choice these days for its strength,lightness, durability and the built-in shock absorption of the metal itself. The wheel chairs come in both folding and rigid titanium chairs. Titanium wheelchairs are generally more expensive and may take a little longer to custom build.
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