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Once you've at the point of deciding on a manuallightweight wheelchair, you will have to decide between two types of wheelchair, rigid wheelchair or folding frame wheelchair. Folding wheelchairs tend to have a little more flexibility than rigid models this will have an advantage when your moving over slightly uneven surfaces as the folding frame wheelchair will bend and flex according to the terrain, but on even floors the rigid frame tend to be more stable. Folding wheelchairs come in two designs that islightweightand heavy-duty models, for anything between $1000 and $4,000. If you buying your firstwheelchairyou will be wise to try both rigid and folding wheelchair styles to see which suits you the best. Advantages of a having 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.
Disadvantages of having a Folding Wheelchair: - Has adjustable and removable parts that could easily be broken or lost.
- Not rigid enough for certain sports.
- Seat angle is usually not adjustable.
- Harder to push than rigid models as it's flexible.
- Generally heavier than rigid chairs.
- Less durable then rigid models
Overall weight is a large factor of consideration if the wheelchair is going to be carried in a car trunk, backseat, or propelled by an individual. Some standard steel framed chairs can weigh as much as 50-lbs. and can be too difficult to push, propel, carry, or lift. More popular lightweight wheelchairs range in weight from 28-lbs to 36-lbs and are easier to lift into a car trunk. Hope these tips will help you in choosing your nextlightweight wheelchair.
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