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
Wednesday, December 1, 2004

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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