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Why the Top End Pro Tennis Wheelchair? A Review

Review of Top End Pro Tennis WheelchairThis chair is made specifically for all types of athletes. It is fast, easy to adjust and most importantly it is durable. The name suggests that it is a tennis chair but what is in a name? The chair does not only perform on tennis courts but can be used to play other sports too by making the adjustments!

What does this Chair Feature?

  1. It has a fully welded aluminum base with a fixed camber for stiffness and durability.
  2. Features high-performance sports wheels that ensure ultimate performance.
  3. High-pressure clincher tires.
  4. Quick release axle.
  5. A smart fork caster system that includes a super hard 72 mm front casters.
  6. Easy to make adjustments.
  7. Quick and simple to order, you only need to take your seat width and depths select a wheelbase and wheel size and bam! Your chair is ready.
  8. There is a variety of colors to choose from.
  9. Adjustable height swivel anti-tip with a 59 mm fifth wheel.

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Quickie 7 Series Ultra Lightweight Rigid Wheelchair Review!

Review on Quickie 7 Series Ultra Lightweight Rigid WheelchairThe Quickie 7 series is the true definition of an ultra lightweight rigid wheelchair. It is a strong wheelchair built for you if you are active and always ready for any type of challenge. The freestyle open back and premium materials that have been used to build the chair offer you total freedom of movement. It is the latest addition to the Quickie series, did you notice how incredibly precious that is?

The Quickie 7 series wheelchair is highly customized with 3 caster settings, 2 frame lengths, 7 rear wheels options, and 9 rear tire options. The frame is made of 7000 series aerospace aluminum treated with the ShapeLoc technology. It increases strength while considerably reducing the weight of the chair, the result is a strong ultra-lightweight chair.

The Freestyle Backrest Systems unmistakable style makes the 7 Series chair a true original. It also breaks barriers to independence by providing a 360° range of upper body motion and lowering the overall weight of the chair. Continue reading

Invacare Top End Preliminator Review – Is it Just another Racing Wheelchair?

Invacare Top End Preliminator Stock Racing Wheelchair Purchasing a sports wheelchair is a big task that requires you to do your research very well. Easy-to-order custom racing wheelchair with adjustments that allow for growth is what the Invacare Top End Preliminator presents to you.

It has an adjustable back angle, foot plate, and in addition a seat depth that allows for growth and use by multiple users. This racing wheelchair is easy for individuals to order a perfect choice for public schools, clubs, adaptive track and field, programs and even beginner paratriathletes.

The Invacare Top End Preliminator Racing Wheelchair was designed with the active youth who want to participate in track racing and/or paratriathlons in mind. This racing wheelchair is built to help a child or young adult to begin their journey into an active lifestyle. It is suitable for young children and can be used with both family and friends.

Adjustable back angle, foot plate, and seat depth allow for growth and use by multiple users. Based off of one measurement, this racing wheelchair is easy for individuals to order. You have several bold colors to choose from your rides do not need to be dull with this wheelchair. Continue reading

Review of the Number One Wheelchair for Active Users

Review of Quickie GP/GPV WheelchairThe Quickie GP and GPV is a manual rigid wheelchair. The chair is ideal for active users who need a chair for everyday use as well as sports activities. The one-piece, welded frame offers a solid, rigid ride and a lighter overall chair weight. With a variety of options, the GP series wheelchair can be customized to fit tall, short, long or wide.

The Quickie GP has exceptional maneuverability. Standard with a 70 front frame angle; the GPV front end option tapers inwards in a V-like fashion. These features are designed to hold the legs in a tighter position. Also available are tighter frame angle too! Continue reading

A Review on the Apex Challenge Circuit 7000 Work out Machine

Apex Challenge Circuit 7000 Workout Machine ReviewIf you like working out and would be more than happy to acquire a work out machine that you will use from the comfort of your house then this is for you! It can be used comfortably regardless of whether you are a paraplegic, a quadriplegic or an able-bodied person; thanks to its various stations that it is equipped with. It is no doubt one of the best workout machines being a product of a world leader in the fitness industry.

It is type of sports equipment technology crafted to work perfectly for both able-bodied people as well as disabled individuals. It further allows those with varied arm strength to perform at a comfortable level with minimum or even no assistance at all.

Arm Curl:-
Building sturdy noticeable biceps well separated from the forearms requires serious exercise and not just exercise but with the right machine. You will agree with me that the strenuous exercise is itself enough effort for perfect biceps, your comfort as you sweat through the sessions should, therefore, feature on your list of worries. The adjustable arm pad that adjusts to fit any user support and alignment is a guarantee. It allows both single and two-handed curls.

Seated Row:-
Further stability and comfort are added by the back pad telescopes which double as a chest pad too. And with the option of allowing you to chose a variety of options that could be the best to start from resulting in complete extensions throughout the movement and with a full work out of your middle to upper back thanks to the upper arm’s three handles what more would you ask for? 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

The Benefits of the ProBasics Steel Transport Wheelchair

The Benefits of the ProBasics Steel Transport WheelchairThe ProBasics steel Transport Wheelchair is the perfect wheelchair for your transport needs in every public place. If you want to go to the mall for a shopping spree or to the airport or even want to attend a church service. Each wheelchair is crafted with high quality, durable steel with a special silver-vein powder coated finish. The wheelchair also has footrests to match the frame. In this post, I am going to walk you through the features of this wheelchair.

Steel Lightweight Frame

The chair is light but strong. It can carry patient weights of up to 300 pounds. The frame is only about 25lbs. This makes it easy to transport it and a perfect choice for you if you are on the move and need to transfer or change chairs at some point.

Safety First

The ProBasics Wheelchair comes with a fitted seat belt for your safety. The belt ensures your safety as you ride in it outdoor. With this wheelchair, your safety should not worry you. Continue reading

The Daily Challenges of using a Wheelchair

Daily Challenges of using a WheelchairNon-wheelchair users do not know the difficulties that wheelchair users have to face each day as they go about their daily activities. In this article, I am going to highlight some of these pains and difficulties in an effort to make you aware and hopefully find a long-term solution that will enable the wheelchair users to live more comfortably.

The almost Blind Spot

Owing to the fact that wheelchair users are below the normal or the expected level of vision most wheelchair users are not easily spotted by pedestrians or even drivers. This causes the drivers and pedestrians not to react fast and may result into an accident. This is dangerous for the wheelchair user.

Sitting and more Sitting

Spending all day sitting for a day, a week a month and even a year is not fun. The long sitting spells can lead to muscle cramps and sometimes even pressure sores. You will agree with me that the pain that comes with these is unbearable. Continue reading