Vipamat Hippocampe Beach Wheelchair Features
- Comfortable:
- The seat is composed of a thick and hydrophobic foam that does not absorb water and dries quickly
- The blue and pink sheathed tubes are comfortable to the touch and do not heat up in the sun
- Revolutionary:
- Its first goal is to make the beach and water-related activities accessible
- It allows users to enter in the water, and it floats on its own while its user swims
- Design and adaptable:
- Its youthful look and modern silhouette make it user ideal companion
- It is just at usable on the beach as on the snow, and can be transformed into a ski chair with its front and rear ski kits (as an option)
- Lightweight, collapsible, and easily transportable:
- Its small size, fold-down backrest, removable push bar and wheels (in less than a minute) and its weight of 17 kg (37.5 lb.) make it easily transportable and convenient to store in home or in its transport bag (as an option).
- The removable push bar:
- Push bar can be easily taken off and installed thanks to its clip system and enables to companions to help users in their movements.
What does Vipamat Wheelchair Include?
- Frame
- Push bar
- Dual wheels
Customize your Vipamat Hippocampe with
- Adjustable, swiveling armrests: They are retractable and will not hinder the process of moving to your usual wheelchair. Users can move the chair without assistance.
- Multi-position headrest: Forward and back adjustment and rotation possible – It adapts to the user’s size and position.
- Neoprene harness: Flexible. Comfortable. Water resistant Position and hold assistance for greater comfort.
- Parking brakes: Handy option for keeping the wheelchair still while the person is being moved.
- Stabilo seat: Stabilo is a seat of stable positioning that can be easily shaped in any desired form and created to maintain it.
- Safety nets: Adapt between the seat and the armrests or the footrest: protect hands and feet.
- Waist belt: Enables to optimize the user’s support and body posture into the seat and, in this way, prevents the body from sliding forward.
- Front ski kit: Clipped under the wheelchair’s front wheel, it facilitates your walks on the snow, adapts to the relief, and prevents snowpack.
- Transport bag and backrest bag: A transport bag enables one to carry the disassembled Hippocampe wheelchair, store it, put it away, or even to protect it. With the backrest bag, you can bring all your swimming equipment or personal items with you wherever you go, during your walks or bathing.
What is Vipamat Hippocampe made of?
- The tube frame is made of treated seawater aluminum and is covered by a comfortable colored cladding which avoids the sun and cold burns.
- The axles and half-axles of the wheels are made of stainless steel. Dual wheels are without ball-bearing, avoiding jamming by oxidization. The outer rim is covered by a grip that serves as a handrail for users.
- The seat (property of Vipamat) consists of 3 cm thick, water-repellent plastic foam, which guarantees a comfortable sitting feeling and quick drying of the user. Skin problems are avoided.
What to buy with Vipamat Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair
- Hermell Padded Imitation Sheepskin Arm Cozies
- Wheelchair Cup Holder
- CareActive Wheelchair Rain Poncho
All-Terrain Wheelchair vs. Traditional Wheelchair
- For individuals with limited mobility, having access to a wheelchair is the difference between remaining stationary and being able to move independently through space.
- Traditional wheelchairs provide necessary transportation but aren’t built to give users supportive access to uneven terrain or water-based settings.
- Designed specifically for constant exposure to elements such as sun, water, mud, and sand, Vipamat’s all-terrain wheelchairs were created to resist and withstand even the most taxing of outdoor conditions.
- Balloon wheels on the Hippocampe Wheelchair prevent sinking when moving over soft surfaces such as sand, and the low gravity center of the Pool Access Chair securely allows access to pools with slopes or small steps.
