Stair Climbing Wheelchair for Moving Outdoors
Are you suffering from walking problem for years? Then you must have either stopped going outside or have reduced the frequency of going outside significantly. A stair climbing wheelchair that is meant for moving outdoors will allow you to go out as frequently as you used to do before having problems with your legs.
Stair climbing wheelchairs are mostly sold under the name of personal stairclimbers. Make sure that the stair climbing wheelchair you are buying is marketed by a reputable lifting device manufacturer. This is important if you want to enjoy maximum benefits of using a personal stairclimber. High quality personal stairclimbers will provide confidence to both the operator and passenger and will allow the passenger to move around without the fear of falling down and getting injured.
The outdoor models of a stair climbing wheelchair offer all the functionalities you enjoy while using the standard models of personal stairclimbers. However, unlike other models of personal stair climbers, this outdoor model come equipped with an additional benefit, which is it offers extra stability when used outside. Anyone who loves to spend time outside should opt for this personal stairclimber type.
One of the most notable features of the outdoor stair climbing wheelchair is its big, non marking wheels. These personal stairclimbers come with wider wheelbase compared to other PS models; this makes movement in outdoor areas like gardens, lawns etc more secure, effortless and safer. The machine will help you to negotiate slopes and steps easily. Two other prominent features of these stair climbing wheelchairs is their upholstered and comfortable armrests and seat.
Top manufacturers usually sell two models of outdoor persona stairclimbers. One is meant for people weighing 120 kg (PS Outdoor 120) or less and the other is meant for people weighing 150 kg or less (PS Outdoor 150). Dismantling these stairclimbers is extremely easy. You will only need to undo a lever, and the device will be dismantled into three lightweight units. This makes carrying the device along with you in your car really easy.
Although termed as personal stairclimbers, these devices can be used both for personal and professional purposes. You will find such machines in airports and railway stations for carrying people with disability. The process of using this stair climbing wheelchair is very easy. You will only need to lift its armrest and fit yourself into the seat. You are now ready to take off with the help of the operator.
Read through the pointers below to know about the specifications of the two outdoor personal stair climber models, the PS Outdoor 120 and the PS Outdoor 150. Besides their weight bearing capacity all their other features are similar.
- Their total body weight is 34.3 kg
- Their overall height is 1130 mm
- Their overall width and depth are respectively 505 mm (measures including the armrests) and 675 mm
- When the armrest and seat of the stair climbing wheelchair remain folded, its depth becomes 600 mm
- Weight of the biggest parts of both Outdoor 120 and the PS Outdoor 150 is 22.3 kg
