IS the back of the wheelchair seat high or is it a low back? Is this a good bet for a heavy person?
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I'd say it's about mid-upper back and very comfortable. I am a heavy person and have plenty of room and sturdiness. The only issue i have is that the extra wide comfort comes with a price when you live in an older built home... the chair doesn't fit through my bathroom door and is a little more difficult to navigate through the others in the house as well. Hope this helps.
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I haven't used it for a while, but as I recall it seemed like the back was low in that it did not rise above my shoulderblade. I'm heavy and it worked OK for me, but I only used it a few times while my injured knee mended.
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The back is low. It is okay for a heavy person. My mom was about 225, and it was fine. The thing you have to watch with any heavy person is that the wheelchair folds so you have to make sure it is stabilized before moving the person, especially if they have trouble moving themself.
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My mother uses this wheelchair, she is 5'1 approximately 140 pounds and fits comfortably. It certainly is not too big. She was actually used to a wheelchair that was larger but did not fit well in her condo.
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The seat itself is about 19-20" high. It's angled slightly to the rear, and once you sit on it, it's lower than that due to the weight on it and the fact that it's nylon and has a little "give" to it. My husband, who is mostly paralyzed on one side of his body, and is 6'1" has no trouble arising from the seated position. He faces the front, puts his weight on the handle, lifts up and steps back from the seat.
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The wheelchair is VERY stable.It only weighed 14 lbs. We were able to lift a frail parent, wheelcahair and all when needed. I would highly recommend this chair
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Hello Jose,The weight capacioty for the STD24ECDDA-SF Wheelchair is 450 lbs. Feel free to contact us with any further questions. Josh
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Hi Gary, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical Bariatric Transport Chair with 12 Inches Rear Flat Free Wheels. The leg rests on this transport chair are swing away leg rests which means they swing to the sides so that they can be moved out of the way or so that they can be removed. Drive Medical does manufacture elevated leg rests which can be moved up on down on a 90 degree angle. Below are links to some Drive Medical bariatric wheel chairs you may be interested in. Option 1: http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Wheelchair-Various-Bariatric/dp/B002VWK3Q6/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418836747&sr=1-1&keywords=STD20ECDFAHD-ELR Option 2: http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Wheelchair-Upholstery-Bariatric/dp/B002VWK3QQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418836788&sr=1-2&keywords=STD20ADDA-ELR
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If you take a look at the seat and arm rests, you will see that there are no sides to have to squeeze between. The arm rests fold around. While we purchased this for a person in the household who is less than half that weight, I have loaned it to someone that size and it was successful. If your person is likely to get larger, regular wheelchairs tend to go to 250lbs. You might want to look for the next size up. You should also know that the height of this chair could make legs uncomfortable if the patient is tall. It is designed for ease of transport ... and is more comfortable for that than our fullsize wheelchair according to my mother because of the fabric on the seat.
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The description says there is a weight limit. I would pay attention to it. I'm about 200 pounds and it feels sturdy and comfortable when I sit on it but I would not test it if I were heavier and risk more injuries. Also, this would be considered a low seat unless you are very short. I am 5ft 8 Nd it can be difficult to stand up when my ankle is stiff. Hope this helps.
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My husband is 6'3" and has used this cart without straining his back. As long as you don't fill it to the top you can tip it enough to be comfortable for both short and tall people.
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Wheelchair is lightweight and easy to put in a vehicle. Comfortable, however not so much for sitting long periods of time in one place, nonetheless probably the best one I've ever owned. Cool paint job makes it distinctive from others.
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The seat is not height adjustable. Putting a thick wheelchair cushion on the seat is a must. I am 6 ft 3 in and used the chair for transport with leg rest on and had no trouble even though I am quite a bit too fat for the weight limit on the chair. My wife is 5 ft 10 and uses the chair daily for her kitchen chores. Chair is quite well built for the price. The only cheap part is the arm covering
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I am 5'10" and, from my setting I was able to move the seat back at least another 6 inches. I think you'll be okay. It's a great machine!
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Mrs H I sat in a friend's chair and absolutely loved it. Nice high back support, headrest, and can leave your legs out or have your knees bent. I found it very comfortable for the 15 minutes I was in it. I have to say that I'm 6'7" . I'm getting one ASAP.
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I'm big guy and have a back injury. It is very comfortable chair, it's high enough for me to get out of easily. I like it a lot.
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Because the legs elevate, it's still pretty bulky when collapsed. Might want to look at one with fixed legs that is lighter and smaller. Seemed easy to put together but I work in healthcare and have dealt with wheelchairs of all types for 25 years.
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The seat back (no height adjustment) is a few inches below my shoulders and a few inches wider than my back. I'm 5'8" / 145 pounds. The material is vinyl and does get a little uncomfortable if the room temperature is in the upper 80's. Overall a good chair for the price.
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The back does fold down and it depends on the woman I guess. My sister and I lift it a lot easier than a reg wheelchair. It's lot lighter than those. Hope this helps.