Best Self-Propelled Wheelchairs
Drive Medical's Blue Streak Wheelchair features cutting-edge design with premium elevating padded leg rests and detachable desk arms that flip back for advanced versatility and transportation capabilities. Overall Dimensions: 42"(L) x 24"(W) x 36"(H); Closed Width: 12.5"; Seat Dimensions: 16"(D) x 18"(W) x 19.5"(H); Armrest Height: 8"; Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.Comes with push-to-lock wheel locks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"About three years ago, my mom bought me a Drive transport chair for what we thought was just a lingering, but short-term problem. My shoulders are still on again/off again, but I am *tired* of *just* a transport chair and want to be able to move around on my own if I decide to wander off - and doing that easily isn't possible in a transport. I checked out standard manual chairs at a medical supply store near the main hospital here, and found one that converts from manual to transport (also made by Drive), but this one actually makes more sense for me, and I'll tell you why. I've also included some pictures that may help you: PRICE & AVAILABILITY: The "transformer" chair (changes from transport to manual) costs around $700 locally. FEATURES I LOVE: ~I love, love, love the fact that I can push a button and lift the armrests and put them behind me so I can roll under a table more easily. Consider that when you pack things into the pocket, because if you have a backpack, it may bounce into your back, and you don't want a bunch of awkward things in that pocket because it'll be uncomfortable. It can't get whole lot lighter than that for a chair like this. When I put the armrests back down, I have to fidget with the cushion. I think most seat cushions will be a tight fit so if you're buying this as a new chair, you'll want to check the seat cushion you have or are planning to buy. The reason this is an issue is that the back of the top part of the seat fabric hits my back (I'm 5 foot, one inch) at a different height than the transport, and if the O2 backpack straps slide toward me, it makes for an uncomfortable ride. ~The handlebars do not come out as far as the ones on the transport chair. It's not an issue for the people who push me, but if you hang a lot of stuff on the back of your chair, you might find that the straps start to dig into your back. OVERALL: I really do like this chair. If I could afford to shell out the $2K for this one Smart Chair - Electric WheelchairSmart Chair - Electric Wheelchair, I would, but I can't."
"However, when mine arrived, the paint was scarred and scratched and the screw holding one of the arm latches was bent. If Drive Medical reads this, I have a suggestion... Don't just put the footrests inside without covering them so they will not scratch and dent the paint and bend other functional parts."
"After about six hours my knees were aching like crazy, even though the foot supports were only about one inch off from what I needed. I had an easy time on short, Berber-style carpeting inside of shops, but bogged down a bit on anything deeper. The swing-back arms are a nice help for getting under lower restaurant tables, but stick out a bit too much for crowded rooms. I'm thinking to take red ribbons to tie on them next time so that they're a bit more visible in a packed cafe. A homemade seat cushion, a pair of gloves, a backpack, and a cargo net have all been added. (I found that the low and wide Lilly Bloom style with the outside pockets on either end fits like it was specifically designed for it!). The chair came with a tiny adjustment tool, but the bolts on the brakes are so locked into place that none of the dozens of people who've tried have been able to turn them at all."
"This chair rolled 15ft before the right front wheel BROKE OFF (see photos) dumping my wife forward on the ground!!!"
Seat. Width Open with- 20 inches Seat 26 inches, Width Closed- 12.5 inches, Height- 36 inches, Seat-To-floor Height- 19.5 inches, Back Height- 16 inches, Seat Dimensions with 18 inches, Seat- 18 inches (W) x 16 inches (D), Seat Dimensions with 20 inches, Seat 20 inches (W) x 16 inches (D), Length with Riggings- 42 inches, Product Weight- 41.25 pounds, Weight Limit- 250 pounds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"About three years ago, my mom bought me a Drive transport chair for what we thought was just a lingering, but short-term problem. My shoulders are still on again/off again, but I am *tired* of *just* a transport chair and want to be able to move around on my own if I decide to wander off - and doing that easily isn't possible in a transport. I checked out standard manual chairs at a medical supply store near the main hospital here, and found one that converts from manual to transport (also made by Drive), but this one actually makes more sense for me, and I'll tell you why. I've also included some pictures that may help you: PRICE & AVAILABILITY: The "transformer" chair (changes from transport to manual) costs around $700 locally. FEATURES I LOVE: ~I love, love, love the fact that I can push a button and lift the armrests and put them behind me so I can roll under a table more easily. Consider that when you pack things into the pocket, because if you have a backpack, it may bounce into your back, and you don't want a bunch of awkward things in that pocket because it'll be uncomfortable. It can't get whole lot lighter than that for a chair like this. When I put the armrests back down, I have to fidget with the cushion. I think most seat cushions will be a tight fit so if you're buying this as a new chair, you'll want to check the seat cushion you have or are planning to buy. The reason this is an issue is that the back of the top part of the seat fabric hits my back (I'm 5 foot, one inch) at a different height than the transport, and if the O2 backpack straps slide toward me, it makes for an uncomfortable ride. ~The handlebars do not come out as far as the ones on the transport chair. It's not an issue for the people who push me, but if you hang a lot of stuff on the back of your chair, you might find that the straps start to dig into your back. OVERALL: I really do like this chair. If I could afford to shell out the $2K for this one Smart Chair - Electric WheelchairSmart Chair - Electric Wheelchair, I would, but I can't."
"However, when mine arrived, the paint was scarred and scratched and the screw holding one of the arm latches was bent. If Drive Medical reads this, I have a suggestion... Don't just put the footrests inside without covering them so they will not scratch and dent the paint and bend other functional parts."
"After about six hours my knees were aching like crazy, even though the foot supports were only about one inch off from what I needed. I had an easy time on short, Berber-style carpeting inside of shops, but bogged down a bit on anything deeper. The swing-back arms are a nice help for getting under lower restaurant tables, but stick out a bit too much for crowded rooms. I'm thinking to take red ribbons to tie on them next time so that they're a bit more visible in a packed cafe. A homemade seat cushion, a pair of gloves, a backpack, and a cargo net have all been added. (I found that the low and wide Lilly Bloom style with the outside pockets on either end fits like it was specifically designed for it!). The chair came with a tiny adjustment tool, but the bolts on the brakes are so locked into place that none of the dozens of people who've tried have been able to turn them at all."
"This chair rolled 15ft before the right front wheel BROKE OFF (see photos) dumping my wife forward on the ground!!!"
Size: Seat Size: 18" x 16". Flip-back, desk-length arms make it easy to navigate under tables; elevating leg rests enhance comfort and remove easily.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I just received this chair and have not put it in to full use as of yet, but as far as I can tell is the chair is well built. Height adjusting wheels is also a plus and weighing in at 38 pounds helps make thist chair a practical, likable easy chair to travel around with."
"The arm rests can be rotated up out of the way if needed, for sitting at a table. The elevating foot rests unlatch and swing out of the way when entering or exiting the chair. I marked one leg rest with colored tape so that I can identify left from right while I put them back in place."
"This is my second wheel chair, so I have experience with features and value on them."
"Very nice replacement of my husbands old chair."
"My father love's the chair and says that it is very comfortable."
Best Self-Propelled Wheelchairs
Seat. Width Open with- 20 inches Seat 26 inches, Width Closed- 12.5 inches, Height- 36 inches, Seat-To-floor Height- 19.5 inches, Back Height- 16 inches, Seat Dimensions with 18 inches, Seat- 18 inches (W) x 16 inches (D), Seat Dimensions with 20 inches, Seat 20 inches (W) x 16 inches (D), Length with Riggings- 42 inches, Product Weight- 41.25 pounds, Weight Limit- 250 pounds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"About three years ago, my mom bought me a Drive transport chair for what we thought was just a lingering, but short-term problem. My shoulders are still on again/off again, but I am *tired* of *just* a transport chair and want to be able to move around on my own if I decide to wander off - and doing that easily isn't possible in a transport. I checked out standard manual chairs at a medical supply store near the main hospital here, and found one that converts from manual to transport (also made by Drive), but this one actually makes more sense for me, and I'll tell you why. I've also included some pictures that may help you: PRICE & AVAILABILITY: The "transformer" chair (changes from transport to manual) costs around $700 locally. FEATURES I LOVE: ~I love, love, love the fact that I can push a button and lift the armrests and put them behind me so I can roll under a table more easily. Consider that when you pack things into the pocket, because if you have a backpack, it may bounce into your back, and you don't want a bunch of awkward things in that pocket because it'll be uncomfortable. It can't get whole lot lighter than that for a chair like this. When I put the armrests back down, I have to fidget with the cushion. I think most seat cushions will be a tight fit so if you're buying this as a new chair, you'll want to check the seat cushion you have or are planning to buy. The reason this is an issue is that the back of the top part of the seat fabric hits my back (I'm 5 foot, one inch) at a different height than the transport, and if the O2 backpack straps slide toward me, it makes for an uncomfortable ride. ~The handlebars do not come out as far as the ones on the transport chair. It's not an issue for the people who push me, but if you hang a lot of stuff on the back of your chair, you might find that the straps start to dig into your back. OVERALL: I really do like this chair. If I could afford to shell out the $2K for this one Smart Chair - Electric WheelchairSmart Chair - Electric Wheelchair, I would, but I can't."
"However, when mine arrived, the paint was scarred and scratched and the screw holding one of the arm latches was bent. If Drive Medical reads this, I have a suggestion... Don't just put the footrests inside without covering them so they will not scratch and dent the paint and bend other functional parts."
"After about six hours my knees were aching like crazy, even though the foot supports were only about one inch off from what I needed. I had an easy time on short, Berber-style carpeting inside of shops, but bogged down a bit on anything deeper. The swing-back arms are a nice help for getting under lower restaurant tables, but stick out a bit too much for crowded rooms. I'm thinking to take red ribbons to tie on them next time so that they're a bit more visible in a packed cafe. A homemade seat cushion, a pair of gloves, a backpack, and a cargo net have all been added. (I found that the low and wide Lilly Bloom style with the outside pockets on either end fits like it was specifically designed for it!). The chair came with a tiny adjustment tool, but the bolts on the brakes are so locked into place that none of the dozens of people who've tried have been able to turn them at all."
"This chair rolled 15ft before the right front wheel BROKE OFF (see photos) dumping my wife forward on the ground!!!"
Best Wheelchairs
This ultra lightweight transport wheelchair weighs only 23.5 pounds. 8 inches rear wheels.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On a recent cruise we took I rented one of these for my wife and was impressed with the quality and convenience."
"Light & practical, easily fits in trunk, does NOT mark floors, easily (e.g., carrying 140-lbs) navigates sidewalks & parking lots."
"The actual weight of the chair is great as I can lift it easily if I want to take it in the car."
"After injuring my back lifting his wheelchair into my van, I decided to go to a lighter option."
"If you are familiar with the locking breaks on the rolling walkers, the breaks on this product lock the same way."
"My spouse who is unwell weighs about 125 lbs and this chair is the right size for him."
"Pretty nice & easy to travel with."
"The other problem, and this is a deal breaker, is that the lever that is depressed to fold down the seat back, on the left, was initially hard to depress. I was able to get it to depress a couple of times but it was pretty hard to do. I was trying to fold up the chair to get it into the van, after my husband's PT appointment and the lever broke completely off when I tried to depress it."
Best Wheelchairs
8 inches rear wheels.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On a recent cruise we took I rented one of these for my wife and was impressed with the quality and convenience."
"Light & practical, easily fits in trunk, does NOT mark floors, easily (e.g., carrying 140-lbs) navigates sidewalks & parking lots."
"Exactly the same as the old one with the exception of brake handles on the handholds which is a great idea and they work."
"This is a quality product we used for my elderly mother in law to get from room to room in our home."
"However a few hard sidewalk hits with uneven level could bent the front wheel metal frame though."
"Very lightweight and compact."
"Very easy and light to carry and fold up to be placed in the back seat."
"The other problem, and this is a deal breaker, is that the lever that is depressed to fold down the seat back, on the left, was initially hard to depress. I was able to get it to depress a couple of times but it was pretty hard to do. I was trying to fold up the chair to get it into the van, after my husband's PT appointment and the lever broke completely off when I tried to depress it."
Best Electric Wheelchairs
Net Weight with 1 battery pack 57 lbs • Max Speed 5 miles/hr • Maximum Seat Capacity 330 lbs • Seat Depth 18” • Seat Cushion Width 18″ • Armrest width 19” • Seat Height From Ground (Front) 18.5” • Folded Size (L X H X W) 14.2” X 26.4” X 23.6” • Opened Size (L X H X W) 36.2” X 35” X 23.6” • Packing Size (L X H X W) 15.7” X 30” X 28.4” • Turning Radius 31.5” • Max Distance / Full Charge 8 miles with standard one battery (Tested with 220 lbs user) ~16 miles with Optional 2nd battery ~24 miles with Optional 3rd battery • Charge Time (for 1 battery) 4 hours • Slope Capability (with anti-tilt support) 13˚• Battery Type Polymer Lithium Ion Battery • Motor Type Latest Brushless Motor (50% more powerful than normal motor) • Motor Power 250W x 2 units • Front Wheel 7” • Rear Wheel 10” • Frame Material Aircraft Quality Aluminium Alloy • Front + Rear Tire Type Rigid PU tyre * Armrest Raisable • Foot Rest Foldable • Backrest Push Handler Height • Adjustable Storage Bag Weather Proof. Foldawheel PW-1000XL weighs only 57 lbs, it is the lightest model in this “Heavy duty portable power chair category”. We use Easy-to-detach connector on our Version 3 joystick controller, so it can be easily detached without taking off the whole cable; travelling by air would be much easier and safe. Standard delivery comes with an original tough & thick Travel Bag, anti-tilt support wheels, 1 certified high quality worldwide usable charger, 1 battery pack that can operate up to 9.3 miles with full charge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They seem to be anxious to help you with sales and get it to you in the time promised."
"Once at our destination it has never failed us, even on ten mile jaunts through cities such Washington DC, or two trips to Disney where we logged over 20,000 steps while my son used this chair. We have not yet flown with the newer, larger model but it seems that it should still easily fit at gate check or in mobility device storage at the front of the aircraft."
"I just wish that I could have gone somewhere to try the chair before buying it, but I imagine that I would find something that did not suit me with any of these folding wheelchairs There are no returns or refunds, so be sure this is what you want. What was truly amazing is that I ordered this chair on Monday and it was on my doorstep two days later...all the way from Malaysia. March 2017 Update: It's almost two years later and I have not been able to use this chair because of the pain in my legs when pressed against the framework."
"My chair unloaded easily, handled the pitted, uneven front driveway of my school easily, went in and out of the elevator, traversed classrooms and offices, tracked smoothly through the long halls and navigated the space between the tables and lab benches in C-5. I was worried about how to carry my oxygen concentrator, but an inexpensive Drive walker basket snaps right onto the bar in back. It accommodates flexible positions, including a modified Royal Ease when you're parked and lift the arm. We took it to my medical appointments at BIDMC and it whisked me through the long skyways connecting the buildings, pivoted on a dime in the elevators, waited sedately in line to sign in, pulled right up to the lung function machine, and mercifully got me into the rest rooms without assistance. You can't always go straight down on a slope, and the most challenging situations were driveways that cut through the sidewalk in steep areas, so I was tilted sideways a little."
"My orthopedic surgeon was amazed and will recommend to other patients. Ingenious design and exceptional customer service!"
Best Bathroom Wheelchairs
The next wave in comfort and style, Aquatec's OceanVIP tilting shower chair is height adjustable, for easier transfers or toilet clearance. Footrests can be lengthened easily with locking pins and include tilting footplate and heel loops. 5" casters with locks Height adjustable, flip-up armrestsSpecifications Top of back to seat: 21" Seat height from floor: 19.5" / 21.5" / 25.75" Seat area: 17.5" (L) x 19.5" (W) Overall width of chair: 22.5" Overall length 0 degree tilt: 41.25" Overall length, full tilt, footrest at max, headrest at max: 60.2" Width between arms: 17.5 Height floor to lower seat edge w/o pan holder: 17.25" - 22.25" Tilt angle: 0 degree-35 degree Distance between rear wheels: 18" Weight capacity: 330 lbs Weight of chair: 48 lbsWarranty Chair (excluding soft seat and upholstery): 2 year warranty Reclining back support: 2 year warranty Cylinders: 1 year warranty 1 Each / Case. Aquatec A1470713 OceanVIP Tilt-in-Space Shower Commode Chair.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You have alot of accessories but the chest and the waist belts are manditory also the arm troughs."
Best Attendant & Transport Wheelchairs
This ultra lightweight transport wheelchair weighs only 23.5 pounds. 8 inches rear wheels.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On a recent cruise we took I rented one of these for my wife and was impressed with the quality and convenience."
"Light & practical, easily fits in trunk, does NOT mark floors, easily (e.g., carrying 140-lbs) navigates sidewalks & parking lots."
"The actual weight of the chair is great as I can lift it easily if I want to take it in the car."
"After injuring my back lifting his wheelchair into my van, I decided to go to a lighter option."
"If you are familiar with the locking breaks on the rolling walkers, the breaks on this product lock the same way."
"My spouse who is unwell weighs about 125 lbs and this chair is the right size for him."
"Pretty nice & easy to travel with."
"The other problem, and this is a deal breaker, is that the lever that is depressed to fold down the seat back, on the left, was initially hard to depress. I was able to get it to depress a couple of times but it was pretty hard to do. I was trying to fold up the chair to get it into the van, after my husband's PT appointment and the lever broke completely off when I tried to depress it."