A lightweight folding wheelchair offers many features and alternatives to accommodate a wide range of needs such as flip-back armrests, adjustable back height, awesome black components, and complete range of hanger, footplate, armrest and caster options. This superior, aluminum, lightweight folding wheelchair range is the ultimate in design, comfort and reliability. This model has adjustable rear wheel height and flip-up arms to aid side transfer and quick release foot plates. For ease of storage and transportation, this model is also folding.
The lighter the wheelchairs, the easier it is for the user to push uphill and the easier it is for a companion to lift up stairs or place in a car boot. Choose a weight according to your personal needs and budget, whilst bearing in mind the advantage of a lightweight wheelchair. Wheelchairs constructed from lightweight alloys such as aluminium are ideal for storage, transportation. Folding wheelchairs feature folding components such as backs and flip up armrests that have been specifically designed to save space. Heavy duty steel self-propelled wheelchairs are of a more robust and durable construction.
The lightweight folding wheelchair has a steel frame, which weighs a maximum of 13 lbs. The foam padded armrests can be folded down to seat level and all the upholstery on the wheelchair is padded as well. Most of the time the frame can be folded so that it can be transported easily. But there are lightweight rigid frames available too in the market.
Advantages of a having Lightweight Folding Wheelchair:
* Folds for easy transport.
* Can be folded and stowed without removing any parts, saves space.
* Its flexibility allows better stability when moving over rough surfaces.
* Rigid frames have fixed front ends whereas folding have swing .away leg rests
* Stores in small spaces, therefore a space saver.
The lighter the wheelchairs, the easier it is for the user to push uphill and the easier it is for a companion to lift up stairs or place in a car boot. Choose a weight according to your personal needs and budget, whilst bearing in mind the advantage of a lightweight wheelchair. Wheelchairs constructed from lightweight alloys such as aluminium are ideal for storage, transportation. Folding wheelchairs feature folding components such as backs and flip up armrests that have been specifically designed to save space. Heavy duty steel self-propelled wheelchairs are of a more robust and durable construction.
The lightweight folding wheelchair has a steel frame, which weighs a maximum of 13 lbs. The foam padded armrests can be folded down to seat level and all the upholstery on the wheelchair is padded as well. Most of the time the frame can be folded so that it can be transported easily. But there are lightweight rigid frames available too in the market.
Advantages of a having Lightweight Folding Wheelchair:
* Folds for easy transport.
* Can be folded and stowed without removing any parts, saves space.
* Its flexibility allows better stability when moving over rough surfaces.
* Rigid frames have fixed front ends whereas folding have swing .away leg rests
* Stores in small spaces, therefore a space saver.
