Medline - Excel Freedom - Mds808200f3r - Ultralight Transport Chairs,F: 6 R: 8

It’s VERY lightweight which is a huge blessing! It’s incredibly easy to fold up and easy to push along while folded. It moves along well with my Mom in the chair except going over some thresholds. I’ve learned to pull her through doorways backwards when I see that the threshold is taller, instead of pushing her through frontward and it works so much better. Other reviews I read before purchasing said the wheels were not very sturdy and some mentioned the front wheels breaking very easily. Pulling the chair over the threshold instead of pushing it through will definitely help with the life of the smaller front wheels. I bought this one because it has larger back wheels and I’m glad I did. The only thing I worry about is the life of the brake handles. Because they are down on the back wheels, there is a tendency to use your feet to lock & unlock them which could easily bend them so you have to be careful. If we have a need for another one, I might try the one with the brakes on the handles. Oh, I love how nice the foot rests attach to the sides of the chair and easily pop out and swing around for use! The last thing is that I believe the stats said the chair could hold 300 lbs. While I’m sure it could hold that amount of weight, I don’t thing it would last very long at all.

I have a rollator and a power scooter but there are situations when I require a lightweight and compact means of getting around, like in a shopping mall or stores that don't have motorized shopping carts. My 75-year-old mother has been my caretaker and was not able to lift conventional wheelchairs (those with wheels that allow self-propulsion) into her compact car.After some basic research I decided to order this wheelchair and have not been disappointed. It comes assembled so you can use it right out of the box. I did order a cup holder to go on it which I find handy, as I like having my coffee to go cup or water bottle with me.My mother is able to easily fold the wheelchair up and lift it in and out of her car. The ONLY downside is that depending on how the wheelchair is placed in the car (usually on it side), the flyaway detachable foot rest will fall off - but it is easily put back on once the wheelchair is opened up.I do like the detachable foot plate feature which allows you to secure the footplates in an upright position for storage - the wheelchair can be easily tucked away when not in use or when I sit in a chair in a restaurant it can be stashed in a corner or out of the way spot. You can also adjust the footplates to leg length, which is a nice feature since I am only 5'1".The seat and back are comfortable - a nylon fabric that provides adequate support. It probably cleans easily should there be a spill.The only thing I have noticed is that from time to time the back of my ankles will rub against the front wheels when the wheelchair is being turned but this is rare.In some instances, medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid will cover the expense of durable medical equipment (DME) which falls under this category. Ask your health provider for a prescription for a wheelchair. You can try submitting the receipt for the wheelchair with the prescription for reimbursement. Contact your health care provider before doing this though, it may be an out-of-pocket expense. You may be able to deduct the item as a medical expense if you itemize. Also, you may be able to use your HSA funds to pay for this item. Consult an expert.Overall I would highly recommend this wheelchair for its value for the features provided: comfort, support, ease of maneuverability, compactness and durability.

I am warning those who are using or intend to use this transport that the warning “A caregiver must operate the chair at all times” is to bevtaken seriously. If you attempt to back up the chair by yourself with no caregiver behind you, the slightest impediment will block the rear wheel(s) and you will find yourself falling backwards in a potentially serious accident. I have experienced this situation. Be careful.

This product is perfect for airport travel. It's lightweight and not bulky like traditional wheelchairs. I really like how it folds down to a manageable size. The wheels fold up and clamp to the side of the chair, and each back handle folds down and snaps making this chair totally portable. No need to waste time putting it together because it arrived ready to use. It also has a clamp-on cup holder. The color is red and I love it. Time to take my trip through the airport and not have to worry about walking thru those long terminals. If you're looking for an airline-friendly, portable, lightweight (14 lbs), and stylish wheelchair...but this one!