Pros: High quality chair, with an easily usable tilt-back system. The chair feels sturdy and stable and provides a lot of support and comfort especially for those who need upper body stability.
Cons: when the chair is tilted back, the push handles are located very low, making it hard to push the chair around.
The Karman Healthcare VIP Tilt-back wheelchair is truly an amazing product for everyday use. It uses the 0-35 center-of-gravity weight shifting system, which allows extra mobility and pressure sore reduction. When tilted back, the chair will still feel safe since it is equipped with special anti-tipping legs in the back. This wheelchair has special leg rests, which provide extra support and sense of safety when the chair is tilted back. The leg rests can also be removed, if not necessary, and they can be swung away when you need to get out or get in to the chair. The armrests are also comfortably padded and easy to swing away. This chair can be adjusted to your height requirements. The upholstery of this chair is equipped with AEGIS anti-microbial barrier, which will protect your chair from odors, bacteria, fungus and staining. It is easy to clean and maintain in a perfect condition. This chair can be easily folded down for transportation. It will fit in almost any car trunk. It only weighs 38 pounds, which is not much for a chair with these functions. This chair is well constructed, it feels stable and secure and allows you to be more mobile than ever. Perfect for individual use as well as to be pushed by a caregiver.
Rating
5.0/5
Pros: This wheelchair is easy to use and provides you with tilting option, allowing you to change position and prevent pressure sores. It is light and easy to fold and transport and does not take up much space, despite its high stability and support options.
Cons: the seat of this design might be too short for people taller than 6 feet. Summary: The Karman Healthcare VIP515-18-E tilting wheelchair is the chair you have been long looking for. The intelligent 0-35 center of gravity weight shifting system will allow you to shift your weight, which allows you to reduce the possibility of developing pressure sores. The wheelchair can be adjusted to all of your needs, with the easy to swing away arm and footrests. When the chair is in tilted position, the leg and calf rests will allow you to feel more stable. It can be easily folded and does not take up a lot of space. The wheels of the chair can be removed with the easy quick release system with just a push of button. The chair is specially designed to prevent you from tipping. This chair has a high back seat and head rest, making it perfect for users who have limited mobility and strength in their upper body. This chair is also equipped with handles for pushing and hand brakes for the comfort of your caregiver. Another extra safety feature this chair offer is the included seatbelt. The upholstery of the wheelchair is covered with the AEGIS permanently bonded anti-microbial barrier. This barrier protects from bad odor, staining and deterioration from the damage of bacteria, fungus and other microorganisms. The upholstery is very comfortable and is specially designed to prevent you from developing pressure sores. This chair is excellent for everyday use at home or in a care facility.
Rating
5.0/5