Weighing in at a mere 19 lbs., the Feather Chair is one of the lightest wheelchairs in the world. Practically everyone can lift this wheelchair into an automobile. The Feather Chair was designed with hassle-free transport in mind. The chair folds down into a compact package. First, fold down the backrest and then pull up in the middle of the seat. Once you arrive at your destination, unfolding and attaching the wheels takes less than a minute. Standard features include wheel locks ? easily accessible by the seated user ? at the front of the frame. Wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from rolling forward or backward.
Weight capacity is 250 lbs. Quick-release wheels allow a caregiver to remove the larger, back wheels with only the push of a button; after wheels are removed, wheelchair weighs only 13? lbs. ? making it even easier to lift folded wheelchair into a motor vehicle Folded the wheelchair is 29 inches deep, 28 inches high and 15 inches wide ? a compact package that will fit into even small cars Integrated braking system, operated by bicycle style locking brake levers located at the push handles At 9 inches, armrests are full length Seat width is 18 inches; Seat depth is 16 inches; distance from bottom of wheelchair to seat is 19 inches Cushions are dark gray with orange piping Swing-away footrests are provided for safety and comfort