Drive Medical SSP118FA-SF Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair with Full Arms and Removable Swing-Away Footrest, Black

Recently fractured my tibial plateau, was put in full metal leg brace from ankle to mid- thigh with no bend. Was told I could absolutely not put any weight on leg for 4-6 weeks. Tried using crutches and that was not working for me. Took a chance and ordered this chair, it was a God-sent. It’s easy to use on hard floors and carpet (takes a little more effort but not bad at all). Was assembled in less than 20 minutes with ease. Very sturdy and comfortable. I’m about 5’8, 215 pounds and it’s just the right size. Folds up easily for car travel and the breaks hold it very steady for getting in and out. Fits through all my standard doorways (bedroom and bathroom)and I can turn direction very easily. Am now confident I can follow doctor’s orders and keep the weight off my leg.

My daughter had surgery for peroneal tendon subluxation, and is unable to be weight bearing for a minimum of 6-8 weeks. If you've ever had to use crutches for an extended period of time, then you know of the pain and discomfort that comes with using them ALL day. Crutches really hurt for long distances, and are very slow. They also aren't always stable it the ground is wet, uneven, or limited space. Having this chair has allowed us to shop, go to the farmers market, go on walks, not have to worry about parking far away etc. This really is a great chair. It is very sturdy and comfortable. It does take up a fair amount of trunk space, but it fits in my Honda civic and is easy enough to get it in and out. The foot rests come off and on very easily. I like that my daughter can wheel herself in it, in addition to being pushed. She is tall (5'10, and about 160 lbs) and finds it to be very comfortable, easy to get in and out of, and not too narrow (of course she is young, flexible, has good upper arm strength and the use of one good leg). I can't accurately say how this would feel for someone with multiple mobility issues or who is confined to it for very long and extended periods of time, but I will say that she sat in it for a 3+ hours straight at a ballet and felt fine. For us, who will be using it temporarily, it has been well worth it. Renting a wheelchair for 6 weeks would have cost at least the same if not more than buying this wheelchair, and now we have it if we ever need it again. Her best friend's grandma will be having knee surgery soon and we will lend it to them. Also, depending on you injury, you can buy the other type of foot/leg rest that extends for this model, which is fantastic. We have been using this wheelchair as needed now for over a month, I can say it has definitely been worth it for us. AND, you could always donate it once you no longer need it which is a nice thing to do. It would have not cost you more than a short term rental would have, and you could help someone else in need who might not have otherwise been able to afford the expense of a rental for themselves. win win

I bought thia as an extra wheelchair to keep on the top floor of our house for use when my wife is too tired to use a walker. It was just delivered a d I unpacked it in a few minutes. The only assembly required is to attach the footrests , which we don’t need. People have commented about the small size, but its fine for my wife, who is <5’ tall. It a tually firs me and I’m 5’9” and 190 Lbs. iThe wheelchair seems very well made andsturdy. The cost is actually less than the copayment for iur first wheelchair which was “covered “ by Medicare.

The Drive Medical wheelchair is an excellent choice for those seeking comfort, safety, and convenience in their daily mobility. Its folding design makes it easy to transport and store, making it ideal for use at home or on the go.

The chair is very good, sturdy, folds easily to put in trunk (it's not lightweight, though). My 90+ year-old MIL is fairly slight. But the strap mount on one of the footrests broke on the second and last (to-date) use. It's not a very important feature. I had to contact Drive to replace it, and they quickly sent a new footrest with a sturdier mount, which was a needless hassle. I hope the other one doesn't break. My MIL is tough- she has regained her strength and is back using her walker, thankfully. She'll need the chair again one day, hopefully very soon.

I got this for my mom who has very bad neuropathy and has trouble getting around. She had a larger wheelchair and it was way too heavy for us to lug up and down the stairs. This one weighs about 35 pounds, may be a little more?? It even fits through her doorways in the house. She weighs about 135 pounds and this is a good size for her. You will need to get a cushion for this, even for light use. The best part it came assembled all you have to do is take it out of the box and open it up. It’s also easy to open and close. I was concerned due to the low price but this was well worth it. I have a small jeep renegade and was able to fit it in the trunk so another plus.

I purchased this to donate to a trainer for use in training a service dog. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and how nicely it folds.

LOVE this chair/ Strong/easy to use.