I'm 16, newly wheelchair bound. I have an invacare chair as a rental, but I hate it. I'm 5'5 and 120lbs. Would this be a good chair for me?
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Hi Lauren, My 23 year old son uses this chair ,he is 6' 168lbs. and we find this chair to be great for every day around town use. It is made for primarily indoor use though so not rugged enough for all terrain. It is very maneuverable,easy to fold, and light. I hope this helps.
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Hi Lauren, we bought the chair for my mom who is 5'1 and 115lbs. We love this chair because it's more narrow than others she's had and lightweight (it weighs 30lbs) the chair is easy to lift and fits in my trunk easily. The foot rests are not removable. I'm not sure what the invacare chairs are like, but we're really happy with this one, when the time comes to replace it, we will probably repurchase it. I hope it's helpful.
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Absolutely! This chair will be perfect for you. I am 28 113lbs and this chair has been a life saver for me. It's light, small, and extremely easy to get around. I would highly recommend it.
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Depends on What is an average size adult? The man for whom I bought this is 6'2" and 335 lbs. (Picture Warren Sapp) He fits comfortably as do I at 250. If I try to think back on the days I was 175 with a 95 pound girlfriend we would have fit just fine. But then you have to realize being close in 1970 meant something altogether different. Bottom line is that I think the answer to you question is no. This is a really good chair just for an FYI.
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Hi L, This wheelchair has a seat width of 16", a seat depth of 16", and a floor to seat height of 19.5". It has a weight of 41.25lbs and a weight capacity of 250lbs. I believe that this chair would fit a person of that size nicely.
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Hi Julia, I purchased one of these chairs a couple of months ago. My wife is 5ft1inch and weighs 115 lbs. She easily fits into the 16 wide chair and it has the advantage of passing through small door ways. The foot rests are adjustable to accommodate about any height so I don't think you will have an issue there either. The chair seems to be sturdy and not very heavy so one can easily lift in and out of a car trunk. If your daughter doen't need the leg supports to keep her legs horizontal you can remove the supports and make the unit a couple of lbs lighter. I hope this answers your questions. I consider it a excellent wheelchairand especially considering the economical price. Regards, Dennis
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The chair is for sure great quality. But I don't think that a 300lbs person would fit in it. I have the one that has armrest on it and I just fit perfectly on it. I'm 170lbs and I think the max capacity is only 200.. Thanks. I hope you won't take my words offensively...
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I'm well over 200 lbs.. This is a really comfortable chair. It's the first chair that has really fit me; I don't hang over both ends while I take my nap. I can't imagine that being it's built for plenty of room, width and length, that weight limit might be a problem. This chair is warranted.
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This chair is very comfortable for a person with your weight. It is not x-tra large but larger then the average chair. All my friends love it. Good luck, Heidi
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Shouldn't be a problem....either to self propel or assisted. I tip the scales at 285 and the chair works just fine. It's quite comfortable and suipports me for hours at a time. I would suggest that if you can find a seat pad it would make it more comfortable if she is in the chair for long periods. The construction, while exceptionally durable, is very lightweight. She might appreciate the extra padding. Great chair, easy to use and transport, terrific price, exceptional value. I'd recommned it without hesitation.
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Yes, I would. It is very comfortable. I have a very bad back and hips. Sciatica and Fibro. I can sit in this chair and not hurt as bad.
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I'm 5'2" and 135-140 pounds, think it would work for me as a desk chair? Sounds like it but I just wanted to ask.
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Hi Jeanne, I checked the wheelchair it is as high as it goes. My mother enlaw is 5 feet 2 niches and 200 pounds it is ok for her. I would think you need a chair with a higher seat. I hope this helps. Tom
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Hi,. I got this for my mom, and she is 87 5' tall.. After I took out of box,i did not have to adjust anything.. Meaning that the adjustments I think for someone, shorter it would work well for.. Love the chair, very easy to adjust and folding up easy, very lightweight. I would say yes for the price, this chair is well worth it.. Hope this helps, :)
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I'm 6' 2", 200lbs, and it seems quite sturdy to me, however, I have seen chairs fail at the 300lb range after a fewmonths. After looking at it as I sit in it, I don't think I would recommend it for that weight class. The castors maybe too light duty for that. Also, I think the armrests will be far too narrow for you. I have 2" inches on eachside between the armrests and my thighs and I am a slender man.
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It depends on how semi it is. I'm overweight, but not obese. I have a bit of room but if I was heavier, it'd be a tight fit. It'd also depend on where the weight is carried. If it's carried in the hips and sides, I'd recommend another chair.
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I don't think this would be a comfortable chair for someone of your stature. My adopted son is 6'5. When he sits in it, he puts his knees at an angle with his feet on the floor. He says it strains his lower back. Maybe you should purchase the other one, it's more expensive but it has the pedestal base which raises it off the floor. It's a great chair! We are very pleased with the comfort and sound quality. The other bonus is that it folds up and can be stored if needed. Good luck!
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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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No. I'm 220 myself, and the chair back broke on day 5. I decided to try the chair without the back: however, it's not made very well for a 150+ lb person in my opinion. I would look for an Office Furniture surplus or outlet warehouse that business and schools send their previous year or unused chairs, and pick up a solid ergonomic chair for $200-400. It will be worth it if you spend a lot of time in the chair for your work, or have a lower back issue like I do.