The PowerChair

Wheelchair Description:
Purpose built black frame with big black tires, a tall backrest and a standard Rnet controller to drive the chair.

Battery Life:
Approx 15 Miles

Source Of Wheelchair:
The Powerchair Company

Diagnosis:
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia

Personal Opinion:
The only drawback of this chair that I can see and doesn’t apply to me is the fact that like most electric chairs it cannot be taken apart. This is not a problem for me as I have to travel from my wheelchair anyway and have a WAV, (wheelchair accessible vehicle,) that I drive in and out of using a ramp. If you are looking to put this in a boot while you travel you may struggle, even with a hoist. I no longer worry about running out of battery with this chair and the tyres have improved my pain levels. Before I brought this chair I suffered terribly with back pain. Being able to use uneven pavements without pain is a tremendous benefit and is the main reason I was attracted to the chair in the first place. This chair is a modified F55 electric wheelchair from Sunrise. It has been purpose built for my needs. It has big black tires that easily roll over all types of terrain, grass, gravel etc, (think ride on lawnmower tyres!) My backrest is tall, due to my posture support needs and I use a standard Rnet controller to drive the chair. The frame is black as I want people to see me not the chair, although the tyres always get noticed. :)