Travel Light With Lightweight Wheelchairs

While most of us take mobility for granted, people who are bound to the wheelchair crave for mobility. As many public facilities may not be adequately equipped enough to tend to the needs of those on wheelchairs, it is imperative that lightweight wheelchairs that are easy to operate be used. With plenty of these lightweight wheelchairs in the marketing, weighing less than 24 lbs each, they are easily maneuverable by the user, thus adding a greater sense of mobility and independence to the user. Standard wheelchairs weigh between 34 lbs and 44 lbs each, which is sometimes a chore to handle.

Invacare Lightweight Wheelchairs

One of the more prominent lightweight wheelchair manufacturers is the company Invacare or IVC, for short. They produce a range of lightweight wheelchairs weighing between 31 lbs and 34 lbs each. One of their best offerings is the IVC 9000 XT model, a 31 lb wheelchair which is highly durable and equally versatile. Made from strong carbon steel with the ability of taking up to 250 lbs, this lightweight model also comes in various sizes. These would include the wide range of specifications for seat width, depth, seat-to-floor height and also back height. Users are also able to choose from a several types of arm styles: full-length or desk-length, with or without padding as well as flip backs. The frame and aluminum cross braces come with a lifetime warranty. All this costs $375 although other similarly designed IVC wheelchairs are available for lower prices. Other Invacare wheelchair models include Careguard, Tracer SX5 for manual or deluxe wheelchairs and the IVC 9000 SL.

Quickie Wheelchairs

Another brand of lightweight wheelchair is the units produced by Quickie, which pushes the lower limit of the weight range down to 28 lbs. Quickie produces at least three different models of wheelchairs at that weight category, which are the Quickie LXI and LX as well as the Quickie Breezy 600. All of the Quickie lightweight wheelchairs are available in multiple color options that include silver, blue and even green. Both the Quickie LXI and LX models are also provided with the added advantage of 60, 70 and 90 degree footrest hangers. Furthermore, variable types of foot plate, casters and arm rest designs provide a myriad of choices for the user. Finally, each wheelchair is able to take in a weight limit of 250 lbs when folded up, and spans across 12.5 inches at most. Quickie LX and LXI lightweight wheelchairs are sold at the $700 to $800 range whilst the Quickie Breezy 600 is available at around $530 each.