We all know the differences between a folding and a normal wheelchair just by its name alone, so the decision wether to have a folding or a rigid frame will lie with you. The main advantage that a foldable wheelchair will have over a rigid frame wheelchair is its ease of travel over uneven surfaces it can do this due the frames ability to keep the wheels on the ground and hence reduce the bumps.

Cost of buying a foldable wheelchairs

Foldable wheelchairs come in two main types which are lightweight and heavy duty which will set you back anything from one thousand to five thousand dollars. So if your buying your first wheelchair it could be best that you look and try both rigid and folding wheelchairs.

Advantages of Foldable Frame Wheelchair

The biggest advantage of any folding wheelchair is that they can be folded and stored much or else anywhere. SO a small storage cupboard or even in the back of the car when you travel from location to location Also you will not require any dismantling of the wheelchair as it just folds down before being stored away. Where as, the rigid frame wheelchair will require a large van to transport it around.

Since it is very flexible, all the four wheels remain on the ground especially when the surface is rough. The leg-rests of the folding wheelchair are swing-away, whereas the wheelchairs with rigid frames have fixed front ends. Storing is very easy, as it folds very neatly and easily and can be easily put away in small homes, even where space is a problem.

Disadvantages

Due to its continued open and fold up, typically it's adjustable and removable parts will tend to break or even get lost. On the other hand the removable parts are much easier to repair than the rigid frame wheelchairs. Folding wheelchairs can not be used for all activities as they are not strong enough and could break easily. Foldable wheelchairs do not have adjustable seating that can recline.

All folding wheelchairs are typically heavier then the rigid type and of course will be harder to push as a result. The moving parts of any folding wheelchair are having higher wear and tear than standard rigid frame wheelchair.

The advantages of the folding chair do out way the disadvantages and it is still a very popular choice for the users due to its simple yet sturdy and functional design.