Have An Active Lifestyle With Transport Wheelchairs!

Transport wheelchairs, also known as companion wheelchairs, are built for frequent travelers and also for those who just want to go places. One usually finds transport wheelchairs to be foldable and lightweight. Amongst the many big names that deal with wheelchairs are Guardian, Invacare, Nova and Drive Medical. However, the lightest transport wheelchair record is held by Fly-Weight. The Fly-Weight lightweight transport wheelchair weighs at amazing 19 lbs. The wheelchair is made from aluminum frames and the composite wheels can be attached and detached easily. The sturdy framework supports a capacity of 300 lbs which even surpasses the capacities of some standard weight wheelchairs.

At just $155, you can get this black-upholstered lightweight transport wheelchair in many different colors and designs. The frame is made from aluminum but the framework is available in silver, red, blue and green. Users can also get the Designer Fly-Weight which comes in Burgundy Green and tan plaid. Additional features include a seat belt, a pocket at the back rest, padded arm rests ( full-length ) and swing away footrests.

Another lightweight transport wheelchair is the Nova Comet 300. This transport wheelchair weighs 19 lbs without the footrests, an additional 3 lbs with them. The transport wheelchair is available in two different seat widths, a 17-inch and a 19-inch width. It measures 20 inches from knee level to the floor and comes with swing away footrests too. Its “fold-down back” feature allows for easier transfer of the wheelchair without taking too much space. This lightweight transport wheelchair is available in red and blue metallic finish and sells for $219.

Additionally, the Nova Comet 330 model comes with bigger casters and hand brakes as an extra safety feature. Another feature of transport wheelchairs is that they need not necessarily be lightweight all of the time. This is because it is interchangeable between a standard wheelchair and a transport wheelchair. The Polywog (sometimes spelled as Pollywog) Transforming transport chair is 29 lbs when it is on 24 inch wheels and 19 lbs when it is on its 8 inch wheels which can be changed easily through the wheelchair’s quick-release mechanism. This feature allows it to double as a standard wheelchair as well as a lightweight transport wheelchair. Also, this 18 inch wide chair has two brakes, nylon upholstery and a pouch at the back rest.