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Folding Wheelchair

Quickie LX Custom-Product Review

Quickie LX Custom- Product ReviewThe Quickie LX weighs just 28 pounds which is the same as many ultra-light weight wheelchairs, but costs several hundred dollars less than those same chairs. The adjustability of the backrest and seat heights as well as an incredible number of parameters to meet your various personal needs makes the LX an ultra-light weight chair at a lightweight friendly cost.

The Quickie LX comes with a non-adjustable axle plate. If you are looking for an adjustable axle plate that will provide adjustments, center of gravity options, and allows you the user to change camber degree on the rear wheels.

Features of the Quickie LX Custom:

  1. Complete range of footplate, armrest and caster options.
  2. 60, 70, 70 “V”, or 90 degree hangers.
  3. Full selection of rear wheel options.
  4. Black anodized chair parts.
  5. Adjustable-height backrest.
  6. Multiple color options.

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Quickie M6 Folding Wheelchair Review

Quickie M6 Folding Wheelchair ReviewThe Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 wheelchair is a bariatric wheelchair with a weight capacity of 650 lbs. It is made of high strength steel and weighs approximately 53 lbs. The M6 is a folding chair that features the “lockout” cross-brace that locks to limit flex in the frame for more efficient propelling. It also has a stabilizer bar that minimizes flex and a modular frame with interchangeable frame components for easy changes to the chair’s width and depth. The Quickie M6 has many standard options, and the ability to configure the chair to meet a wide variety of needs.

Features of the Quickie M6 Folding Wheelchair:

  1. Variety of standard features that are normally upgrades on other chairs.
  2. Quick release axles for easy transport.
  3. Adjustable back height.
  4. Made of high-strength steel.

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Product Review of TiLite Aero X Folding Aluminum Wheelchair

Product review of TiLite Aero X Folding Aluminum WheelchairThe Tilite Aero X welcomes you to a world of adjustability by combining a number of adjustment mechanisms. It is an ultra-light folding wheelchair with a modular frame, this combined with a sleek design, modern lines and configurability in the field that allows you to add after-market seating systems, growing chair width or depth and switching fixed or swing away front ends to cater for the different tastes and preferences of the different clients. The Aero X has a standard design with added efficiency making it a strong and cost-effective chair. Besides, it has superior rolling dynamics and full adjustability which makes it perfect in performance.

The Aero X provides Tru-fit system which allows you to fine-tune the fit of your chair as per your needs. Oh, and did I mention that instead of bolting through the frame weakening holes the components clamp directly on to the frame, this reduces the number of holes on the frames. Aero X features a frame which is compact; with a fluid, easy-to-use folding mechanism and also side-to-side folding minimizes folding width and maximizes ease of transportation. Continue reading

A Critical Review on the Quickie 2 Folding Wheelchair

Quickie 2 Folding Wheelchair ReviewThe Quickie 2 folding wheelchair presents advanced technology and aesthetics to the folding wheelchairs arena. It’s made of aerospace aluminum that ensures the rigidity and strength of the chair while at the same time maintaining its lightweight. It is not only a great looking wheelchair but is lightweight and so easy to fold.

The Quickie 2 Folding Wheelchair Features:-

  1. Adjustable axle plates that will ensure you have all the floor heights that you ever wanted.
  2. The optional Q2 caster housing combines both durability and adjustability.
  3. The four-arm diamond shaped cross brace made out of 7005 series aluminum makes the redesigned cross brace more rigid, lighter and stronger.
  4. The upholstery that is EXO gives the chair a sleek modern style and further provides optimal positioning.
  5. A frame that adapts with you, as your body, the environment and function changes.

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Features of Quickie Xenon² Folding Wheelchair – A Review

Quickie Xenon² Folding Wheelchair ReviewIntroducing one of the world’s lightest folding wheelchairs, weighing about 8kgs only and easy to fold, lift and transport. Your active, mobile lifestyle should not be hindered by your confinement to a wheelchair, quickie xenon’s rigid frame which is a confined fixed front-frame and streamlined design are the ideal wheelchair for maximum performance.

What makes the chair unique is the ultra 7000 aerospace frame crafted out of aluminum. The shapeLoc technology that it posses doubles its strength, makes the walls thinner and hence greatly reduces its total weight. The ovalised tubing gives the chair the sturdiness and lightness that maximizes speed and strength with every push.

At the heart of the Xenon² is a perfectly designed cross-brace that fits like a glove under the seat. It is not noticeable and the axle stem compliments it providing a stable, stiff chair found in a rigid frame but while at it offering the easy to transport folding chair. Continue reading

A critical review on the Tilite 2GX Folding Titanium Wheelchair

Review on TiLite 2GX Folding Titanium WheelchairIf you are looking for a wheelchair that is strong, rigid and can endure for a long time hence durable then you are looking for the Tilite 2GX. You will agree with me that the frame is the heart of any given wheelchair. The Tilite’s frame is crafted from aero-space titanium that ensures the mentioned features. Rough terrain with rough surfaces outdoors is exactly what this wheelchair is built for. These combined with the other amazing features make the Tilite 2GX one of the best choice of wheelchair you can make.

It has a unique side to side folding mechanism that minimizes folding width and maximizes portability. The shaft also makes folding and unfolding an easy task for you.

The chair’s frame is curved out of titanium, titanium is one of the strongest metals that exist on the face of the earth, breaking or bending of this frame is therefore completely out of question. The guarantee of rigidity makes it one of your first choices of wheelchairs to settle for when considering buying a performer. Continue reading