I like to go on a lot of adventures that might require me to drive different types of wheelchairs. Every Christmas, I go to the beach down in Florida, and I rent a beach wheelchair. Although, I like the power kind, they have manual ones as well.
This wheelchair is different from your typical wheelchair because it has huge wheels to drive effectively on the sand. I use the Public Beach Access to get the wheelchair on the actual beach. When I go back to the house, I park the wheelchair outside the house and cover it up in case it happens to rain.
The other wheelchair that works well on the sand is a track wheelchair. These look like mini tanks and have tracks instead of tires, these prevent the wheelchair from sinking down into the sand and getting stuck. These are also great for hunters and fishermen who need to have access to rocky and uneven ground.
Another type of all terrain chair I’d love to have one day is a Huckleberry Hiking chair. This is a new is a pull-behind chair which allows for families with a loved one with a disability to go on hikes together. It can go over big rocks, creeks, and roots. The person who is riding it is required to be 150 pounds or under 5’6 to have a safe ride.
While I haven’t used the Vipamat Hippocampe wheelchair myself, its features really stand out to me. The fact that it can be towed, pushed, or self-propelled makes it incredibly versatile and perfect for independent users. As an off-road wheelchair, it’s designed to handle sand, gravel, grass, and all kinds of uneven terrain, which opens up so many possibilities for outdoor exploration. I like by how adaptable it is—with options like a headrest, armrests, backrest, and balloon wheels, and it can be tailored to individuals . In Alabama, with so many lakes and beaches, it makes accessing these areas really easy.just as functional on the beach as it is on snowy trails, and with optional ski Plus, being easy to transport and store makes it a practical choice for active lifestyles.
As a 24-year-old guy who’s always looking for adventure, the features of this all-terrain wheelchair really caught my attention. With a thick foam cushion, it’s built for comfort and support, even on long rides. The wide sand and snow wheels provide solid traction over rough terrain like gravel, trails, mud, or snow—perfect for real adventure. I like that it disassembles easily to fit into any vehicle, and the quick-release rear wheels, seatback, and footrest make storage and travel hassle-free. Plus, the fact that any local bike shop can service it adds a lot of peace of mind. Another fun fact: Troy University obtained this chair so all of their students can access their Arboretum for learning and relaxing.
The other wheelchair that is cool to use is the Extreme Motus which can be pushed by someone on sand, dirt, snow, and rocks. This can even float on water. Many of these are in national parks that allows individuals with mobility problems to hike. Fun fact; our lending library has one for anyone in the state of Alabama to check out for free for 30 days .
Although, I personally haven’t been isolated due to my disability, sadly a lot of people are isolated because of the lack of affordability of these things. I try not to take these things for granted.
This all said, if I didn’t have access to all of these different types of wheelchairs my life would be very limited in the various types of activities I could do. I am very thankful for the production process of these different types of wheelchairs. It’s crazy to think about how these little things can impact the lives of those who have disabilities.
