Leisure-Lift
Scout Explorer with Equalizer Tilt
- tilt-in-space system; 50 degrees of tilt with integrated or
external control - 16-inch seat height (pan to floor) and low center of
gravity - power base has 24.4-inch turning radius, 25.5-inch width
Call 800/255-0285. Web site:
target="_blank">www.pacesaver.com
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Sunrise Medical
Quickie Freestyle
- quick-release seat
- features battery charger with quick-connect components and
onboard charger located at the rear of the chair - optional extended-range battery pack
Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
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Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy 600
- uses ATX-Active-Trac suspension; front casters designed to
remain on the ground at all times - 300-pound weight capacity and 5-mph maximum speed
- turning radius of 19.5 inches, overall length of 35.25 inches
and overall width of 23.5 inches
Call 800/800-8586.Web site: www.pridemobility.com
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Invacare
Pronto M61
- comes standard with a power elevating seat
- features an 18.5-inch seat-to-floor height
- center-wheel drive; includes Sure Step suspension system
Call 800/333-6900. Web site:
target="_blank">www.invacare.com
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CTM Homecare Product
HS-1000
- compact rear-wheel power chair has 23.3-inch footprint
- mid-back seat with headrest; seat swivels
- 4.5-mph maximum speed; 300-pound weight capacity
Call 866/466-8168. Web site: www.ctmhomecare.com
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Graham-Field Health Products
Everest & Jennings Metro Power II
- height-adjustable, flip-back arm, tension-adjustable back
upholstery - two pouches for personal storage
- compact and transportable frame
Call 800/347-5678. Web site: www.grahamfield.com
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Permobil
Professional Rehab Series
- line features three power mobility bases and a variety of
seating systems - models include C300, C400 and C500 (C300 pictured)
- designed to match specific seating and mobility needs
Call 800/736-0925. Web site:
target="_blank">www.permobil.com
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Drive Medical
Cirrus Plus
- features foldable lightweight frame and detachable arms that
are height- and width-adjustable - tension-adjustable padded back
- push-button-style anti-tippers, a rear-rigidity bar and a
restrictive folding strap that prevents frame from
hyper-extending
Call 877/224-0946. Web site: www.drivemedical.com
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Shoprider Mobility Products
Jetstream M
- onboard retractable cord charger
- replaceable covers available in burgundy red, metallic blue and
champagne - 300-pound weight capacity
Call 888/896-8866. Web site:
target="_blank">www.shoprider.com
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Wheelchairs of Kansas
Overlander PEV 2000
- power base with seating system option; transfer seat-assist
option - 750-pound weight capacity
- 4-by-16-inch rear wheels and 3.5-by-10-inch front wheels
Call 800/537-6454.Web site: www.wheelchairsofkansas.com
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Teftec Corp.
OmegaTrac
- precision geared transaxle
- 30.5-inch turning radius
- welded steel frame
Call 888/234-1433. Web site:
target="_blank">www.teftec.com
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21st Century Scientific
Bounder Plus
- narrow-base H-frame chair comes in an overall base width of
23.5 inches or 21.5 inches - designed for adults and children; seat widths available between
12 inches and 18 inches; seat sizes can be changed to accommodate
for a growing child - built-in taillights for safety
Call 800/448-3680. Web site: www.wheelchairs.com
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TRENDS
“The power wheelchair market continues to evolve.
Providers need out-of-the-box solutions that involve … less
preparation time before delivery. Also, consumers are very focused
on aesthetics.”
— Ben Kingery, custom power group product manager
Invacare
“In the past, there was little adjustability in a chair.
If patients' conditions changed, they still had to work with that
chair. Now, we're much more cost-effective in upgrading electronic
systems and seating on a chair. We're part of the process in making
the chair cost-effective. It's not about using less expensive
components; it's about simplicity in the design and
adjustability.”
— Scott Higley, vice president of sales, Quantum Rehab,
Pride Mobility
“Seating and mobility needs can be quite different for
each individual. For instance, a person with involved seating needs
may have minimal mobility needs, and another person may have
extreme mobility needs and minimal seating
requirements.”
— Tom Rolick, vice president of business development
Permobil
