Extreme sports have evolved from people who want to take risk-taking, adrenalin-seeking athletes who have a quest to continually push the barriers of what’s possible in life ignoring th fact they are wheelchair bound.

These athletes have served as role models of achievement and inspired others to take on challenges they otherwise would not have considered possible before. Power wheelchair racing and chairing is growing in popularity and includes rail riding, stunting and street rides with ramps and other obstacles. Organized clubs and events are heightening awareness and attracting more athletes to test their abilities.

Adaptive snow skiing is another extreme sport that you can find in popular ski destinations. The most common types of adaptive ski techniques are three-track skiing, two/four-track skiing, mono-skiing and bi-skiing. Contact your ski resorts to learn whats required to d before you travel.

The water version of skiing, thats water skiing attracts wheelchair bound people who enjoy the speed and exhilaration of being pulled behind a boat.

Other extreme sports activities which can be tried out is surfing, skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, jousting, and jumping.

Do a simple intenet search and see what you can come up with, you be able to find clubs, events and contacts in your area if you are interested in testing the limits as an extreme sports athlete.

Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list of Wheelchair Related Sports.

A folding wheelchair is a good choice for occasional use as they can easily be folded and stored when not required or being transported.As the rear wheels will usually be removable then it can be stored in a very small space. But this type wheelchair is ideal for the odd day out or a person who can’t walk for too long. By buying a motor for the wheelchair can make hill climbing a lot easier.A folding wheelchair can range from anywhere between 15-20kg

Folding wheelchairs are available in many different sizes, but often do not offer the specialized features that a prescribed wheelchair can offer to you. For others where its use is more it’s recommended to look for a wheelchair with comfort and maneuverability in mind rather than the cost. These type of wheelchairs will not be folding models but a more rigid wheelchair with a lightweight frame and wheels, and possibly come with a more specialized back, seat cushion, foot rests and arm rests.

Wheelchair users who lead active life and might play sports will require a different chair all together. These won’t be the heavy folding wheelchairs but a sports wheelchair will be constructed from titanium which is stronger and lighter than aluminum. The style of foot rests will be different as the foot rests will be built into the frame. The wheels on some rigid wheelchairs can be pushed inwards so that they lean towards the user to provide more responsiveness. These very lightweight wheelchairs are utilizing a lot of technology and techniques from mountain bike manufacturers. Indeed, some of these rigid wheelchairs resemble a mountain bike more than a traditional wheelchair, and depending on the model and specifications may only weigh 15-17lbs / 8Kg.

The process of choosing a wheelchair can be complicated and the manufactures will provide a prescription for some models. This is a step by step method of choosing the right wheelchair, based on the user’s condition, daily activities and any other special requirements.

Whatever style of wheelchair you choose, a wheelchair cushion will be recommended; this improves posture, comfort and can help to prevent pressure sores.

If you require assistance in choosing your wheelchair, why not let an experienced mobility dealer guide you into making the right choice