The Lightweight Wheelchair For You

There are many different wheelchair manufacturers offering lightweight manual wheelchairs. With so many manufacturers, types, options, and features it can be confusing when choosing the lightweight wheelchair for you. These wheelchairs come in three main types. You will be able to choose from a rigid, a folding or a titanium model manual wheelchair. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Rigid Lightweight wheelchairs are the ultra light of these particular types of wheelchairs. These keep their shape and you cannot fold them down, which makes them harder to store should you need to do that. However, with out nuts, bolts and hinges to allow the chair to fold up it is kept at the lightest weight possible. This is the type of wheelchair you choose if you are interested in going fast, doing sports with your chair, or you will not need to fold it up in order to take it with you. These chairs also come with many great customizable features such as push handles, flip-up armrests and even light up casters if you wish.

Folding lightweight wheelchairs are designed to do just as their name suggests. They are still light, but they cannot be as light as the rigid chairs because of the parts necessary to fold it up. With a simple pull of the seat and a push of the arms, it folds up. It can then be put into the trunk of a car and it is easily stored folded up in a closet. This is a great option for those who don’t need to use their lightweight wheelchair everyday or who will only be in a wheelchair for a short period.

Finally, there are titanium versions. These lightweight wheelchairs come in both the rigid and the folding varieties. They are however made from titanium, which is lightweight, strong and more durable. The metal also has some shock absorbing properties. These are more expensive then the other varieties and they take longer to custom build, but they are the most luxurious choice for both rigid and folding lightweight wheelchairs. These should be considered if you feel that your chair might get a lot of use, you may be using it heavily, or you want it to last longer through regular use. These are more likely to be durable and to see less wear and tear with heavy use.

No matter which type of  wheelchair you choose, you will be able to get mobile again. These chairs are for those who have the ability and desire to be independent. Because of their lightweight design they are easier to propel, easier to maneuver, and easier to travel with. They are also less expensive then traditional wheelchairs. Each such wheelchair will be marked K0004 because this is the medical marking for the lightweight variety of wheelchairs. With so many advantages to the lightweight you now only need to consider what you will be using your chair for, how you will transport it, how often you will transport it, and whether you will use it indoors, outdoors, or both.

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