Wheelchair Sports - Celebrate An Active Lifestyle On Wheels

There is no limit to what the human spirit can do, even if they are bound to the wheelchair. With the proper encouragement and the proper tools, people with walking disabilities can get involved in any sports you can think of. There are a wide range of wheelchair sports which include rugby, basketball, table tennis, weightlifting, swimming, and even skiing! You just need the right set of wheels and the will-power to boot. Sometimes, it can be a surprise to know which of the two is harder to come by. If you believe in the saying - seeing is believing, take a quick peek at Adaptive Adventures which deals with disabled sports and recreational activities. Their list of wheelchair sports span across water-skiing, scuba diving and even kayaking in the great wilderness. Nothing can stop these guys from challenging themselves to the limit, except maybe the wrong type of equipment. This brings us to the next topic of discussion: sports wheelchairs.

Court Sports Wheelchairs

Depending on the type of sports activity one is into, different sports wheelchairs offer different advantages. Take for instance, a sports wheelchair for the courts. Whether it is rugby, basketball or even tennis, you need to move and maneuver quickly to score a point. Hence, the aptly named Quickie Allcourt and Quickie Match Point sports chairs were invented. Both chairs are lightweight yet durable enough to withstand heavy-duty usage and high impact action. The wheels slant inwards for higher stability from a forward center of gravity and the slants also account for better reach. The Quickie Allcourt incorporates anti-tip features, adjustable seat heights, and a design suited for quick maneuvers. With practice, one can even play ball in style! On the other hand, the Quickie Match Point is better suited for a run around in the tennis courts. A special feature known as side guard allows the athlete to ‘lock’ hips with the chair and control the direction with their lower ends. With technology like that, who has a reason to stay out of sports?

Racing Sports Wheelchairs

If you are one for the races, then the handcycle would be a better choice sports wheelchair for you. Invacare Top End Excelerator PRO Handcycle is one such wheelchair made for racing sports. With a variety of 27 speeds, beginners and international competitors alike will definitely love to take one of these home with them. Made from aluminum for durability, the Invacare XLT PRO Handcycle is specially designed to maneuver around tricky corners. It can also move up to speeds of 30 mph on its high-performance cruiser tires. The handcycle itself weights 32 pounds and is 6 feet across. It can make a complete turn about within 18 feet. Yet, if you want a sports wheelchair that can make a full 360 turn inside an elevator, then you need to get yourself a Landeez. The Landeez All-terrain wheelchair is the perfect ride to get about it especially on the beach. The frame is made from stainless steel so it doesn’t rust easily in saltwater. The nylon seating is washable and the whole wheelchair can be dismantled for easier transportation. For wheelchair sports in the beach, the Landeez is the way to go.