Hippocampe Armrests
Benefits
- Swiveling and retractable, they enable to make easier transfers in/out of the chair.
Vipamat is a French manufacturer of medical equipment for disabled people, promoting access to recreational mobility products. From design to sales, Vipamat wishes to offer innovative products, and ensuring the comfort, the durability, the accessibility and the ergonomy for users.
The Hippocampe all terrain beach wheelchair enables to disabled people an easier access in sand of beach, hiking trail and snow with its different options. The Hippocampe pool wheelchair allows to move freely in the changing room and showers of the pool, as well as an easy pool access and launching.
The all terrain beach wheelchair and the aquatic pool chair are certified by the FDA, ensuring a high level of quality for our customers and users. The Hippocampe folding chairs can be used as manual chair or stroller for children and adults with disabilities.
All terrain: Since 2002, the Hippocampe wheelchair offers individuals with disabilities accessibility to difficult terrains, impossible in a standard wheelchair: beach, sand, swimming area, hiking trails, snow, mountain. Sturdy and reliable, it has undergone stringent safety and resistance testing.
On your own or accompanied: Towed, pushed or self-propelled, the Hippocampe chair offers autonomy to its user, a third party can assist the more heavily handicapped with its push bar or traction kit.
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: The Hippocampe all-terrain beach chair is recognized all around the world. Its first goal is to make the beach and water-related activities accessible. It allows users to enter in water and it floats on its own while its user swims. Today it equips more than 200 beaches in France and abroad. If you want, you can use low pressure balloon wheels at the beach (as an option).
Design and adaptable: Its youthful look and modern silhouette make it your ideal companion. The Hippocampe wheelchair has received numerous awards for its design. It is just at usable on the beach as on the snow, and can be transformed into a ski chair thanks to 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 your home or in its transport bag (as an option).
Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair Buyer’s Guide
The Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair are specially designed accessories that provide lateral support and resting surfaces for users of the Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair. These fixed-position arm supports enhance stability and seating posture during transport across a variety of environments, including sand, snow, trails, and aquatic areas.
Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair Compatible with Hippocampe Frame
The Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair are engineered to securely attach to the side tubing of the Hippocampe wheelchair. They match the frame profile and mounting points, allowing for straightforward installation without the need for structural modification or complex hardware.
Fixed-Position Support Design
These armrests are non-adjustable and remain in a fixed horizontal position once installed. The static support improves user stability when navigating uneven terrain or during transfers, offering a consistent and reliable resting platform.
Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair Lightweight and Durable Materials
Constructed with the same corrosion-resistant and lightweight materials used in the Hippocampe’s frame, the Hippocampe wheelchair armrests are durable enough for extended use in outdoor and aquatic environments. The materials resist rust, UV exposure, and deformation.
Hippocampe Wheelchair Armrests Armrest Pad Surface
The top of each armrest includes a smooth, padded surface to reduce pressure on the forearms. This feature ensures increased comfort during prolonged use, particularly on long excursions or while seated for extended periods.
Easy to Clean and Maintain
The armrests for the Hippocampe Chair are built with non-porous, water-resistant materials that are easy to wipe down. Whether exposed to saltwater, sand, or mud, the armrests can be quickly cleaned and dried without risk of damage.
Hippocampe Armrests Maintains Chair Width and Portability
Designed to integrate without significantly altering the chair’s profile, these armrests preserve the Hippocampe’s compact width and overall maneuverability. The user can still pass through standard doorways and load the chair into a vehicle without removing the accessories.
Secure Mounting Hardware
Each set of Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair includes mounting brackets and fasteners that lock the supports into place during use. Once installed, the armrests remain secure and do not shift or rattle while in motion.
Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair Review
The Armrests for the Hippocampe Chair are a solid addition for users who want extra support or resting surfaces during outdoor adventures. They are noted for their durability, ease of installation, and compatibility with the original Hippocampe design. Ideal for users who value a balance of comfort and structure during mobility.
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