Rigid Ultra lightweight wheelchairs: 101

When it comes to choosing a wheelchair, you would be forgiven for experiencing a bit of overwhelm at the mammoth selection available to you.

Rigid or folding, automatic or manual, lightweight or ultra lightweight and this is just the beginning. Once you’ve decided on a wheelchair type, you need to get specific about measurements and features as well!

A rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair is commonly regarded as one of the best wheelchair choices for many. This article will explore some of the reasons why a rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair might be perfect for you, and which features and brands that are worth investing in.

Why Rigid Ultra lightweight wheelchairs?

Rigid wheelchairs have long been known as the better choice of wheelchair, not only are they far lighter than any other brand of wheelchair, but they are also easier to maneuver and use. 

There’s good reason why these are some of the most popular wheelchairs on the market today, they handle well and can make life easier for you or your caretaker.

A rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair is quite possibly the best wheelchair choice for most active wheelchair users looking to maximize performance and minimize effort required.

What to look for in a rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair:

If you are looking for the perfect rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair, there are a few things you should look for. Aside from a basic

● Sturdy construction: This means the use of robust materials like titanium or aluminum to ensure a strong and stable wheelchair.

● User friendly: If you need a high performance chair, you should probably try a few out before buying. Visit a store and take a few test spins in various models, the difference in handling is remarkable from chair to chair!

● Extra features: Different disabilities require various features, for example folding casters can make life a lot easier depending on your disability. Most brands have a host of selectable extra features.

Popular models:

There are a few front runners in the rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair market. The three most popular brands/designs:

1. The top end Crossfire T6
2. The TiLite Aero Z
3. The Sunrise/Quickie GP Swingaway

These three chairs represent the best mix between great design and user friendly features, at a reasonable price.

Shopping for your own rigid ultra lightweight wheelchair is easy, using the tips outlined in this article you can be sure you will find your own perfect lightweight wheelchair.