Drive Expedition HD

Wheelchair Description:
Silver Aluminium folding frame with two X braces. Black canvas folding seat and backrest. Black canvas padded armrests. Black wheels. Black plastic moulded brakes for attendant. Black plastic side panels for seat. Black plastic folding footrests (adjustable in length). The attendant handles fold down with a press of a button. Black rubber/plastic (not sure) kerb steppers. Black lap belt.

Source Of Wheelchair:
1st Choice Mobility

Diagnosis:
Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Back Pain

Personal Opinion:
I would not necessarily recommend this chair to anyone, as it is not very comfortable. I am 5ft 7, and although the footrests are on their maximum adjustment, I find my knees become very painful sitting in this chair for more than 15 minutes.

It tips over even on the smallest drop kerbs that appear flat and safe. The kerb steppers are useless, and on first use, they spun around and ended up upside down. This means I have to be taken up drop kerbs backwards.

The lap belt is too short for a larger person, which makes no sense considering this is a larger than standard seat size. The seat itself isn’t very comfortable, and you notice every single small bump in the road.