A Lightweight Wheelchair is designed to be used throughout the day and for all tasks, from minor activities to sporting fun. It can take all kinds of jolts without affecting the passenger and offer a smooth ride. These lightweight chairs allow the user and caregiver greater maneuverability with more ease and less strain. Lightweight chairs provide sturdy support, and with their minimal framework, they do away with the bulk of wheelchairs. They are built to provide mobility to those having restricted lower body movement. The light frame provides superior performance allowing for a smooth and effortless ride. Our wheelchairs have innovative, user-friendly features which provide comfort, superb balance, control, and convenience. At HPFY, we have a vast collection of wheelchairs specifically fashioned to aid you by the leading brands of the industry, namely, Invacare Corporation, Drive Medical, and Ita-Med Co.
A lightweight manual wheelchair is designed to be very light in weight because of the material it is made from - aluminum, sometimes steel, or a combination of both. The weight of these wheelchairs is generally between 29 to 34 lbs. Latest designs feature ultra light wheelchairs, with some models weighing as little as 15 to 35 lbs. There is, however, no compromise on quality.
Light weight wheelchairs have multiple attractive features, so choosing one becomes difficult. Make it easier on yourself by learning about the features available and base your preferences and selection on that. Additionally, consider your activity level, age, gender, body type, and the terrain you are likely to visit.
If you are a frequent traveler, then you will require an ultra lightweight folding wheelchair that can fold up easily and is light to hold and compact for storage. There are several folding wheelchairs that have lightweight frames that collapse easily for portability. The 9000 XT Wheelchair from Invacare can be folded up with ease. It is made of a carbon steel frame, and its dual axle helps the user self-propel or be propelled by another.
Lightweight manual wheelchairs mostly weigh between 25 to 35 lbs and are easy to maneuver up a wheelchair ramp. We offer lightweight wheelchairs that can be used as transport chairs and, at the same time, can be self-propelled manual wheelchairs.
At HPFY, you will find different types of wheelchairs on sale from well-known manufacturers like Invacare Corporation, Drive Medical, and Medline.
Our comfortable wheelchairs have cutting-edge technology combined with an ergonomic design. Customize your wheelchair to suit your specific needs. Attractive options to consider are swing-away or fold-down footrests and detachable or flip-back armrests. You could also opt for desk arms that allow you to move the chair close to a desk or dining table. If you select a wheelchair that has a reclining back, you can also opt for elevated leg rests to increase comfort.
The Drive Cruiser III offers multiple options - flip-back detachable desk arm, flip-back detachable full arm, flip-back detachable and adjustable height desk arm, flip-back detachable and adjustable height full arm, swing-away footrest, and elevating leg rest.
We also carry lightweight wheelchairs that can be used for sporting activities. Silver Sport from Drive Medical is equipped with a state-of-the-art hydraulic reclining mechanism that can recline the chair up to 180 degrees. It features standard anti-tippers along with composite Mag-style wheels to prevent tipping, thus ensuring user safety.
Customize your light wheelchair with the options mentioned above, as well as different upholstery, patterns, and color choices. Complement your wheelchair with our selection of wheelchair cushions. Read here on how to choose the best one.
Ultra lightweight wheelchairs are constructed from light yet sturdy metals like aluminium, carbon steel and titanium.
The seat to floor height is important as a shorter height may lead to dragging feet and inconvenience to the wheelchair user. So the seat to floor height and seat to footplate height must be considered while choosing a wheelchair.
The overall width is obtained by adding 8" (outside wheel to outside wheel) to the seat width in case of most lightweight wheelchairs.