Hippocampe Parking Brakes

Benefits:

• Pivoting and stainless, they immobilize the wheelchair on a slope and facilitate transfers

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).

Hippocampe Parking Brakes - Buyer's Guide

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are designed to enhance the safety and stability of Hippocampe beach and all-terrain wheelchairs. These brakes are essential for reliable braking to prevent unintended movement, especially on slopes or uneven surfaces.

Hippocampe Parking Brake Durability 

Constructed from high-quality materials, the Hippocampe Parking Brakes are built to withstand various outdoor conditions. They are corrosion-resistant, ensuring long-lasting performance even in harsh environments. 

Parking Brake Use 

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are user-friendly, allowing easy engagement and disengagement. This feature is particularly beneficial for individuals with limited hand strength or dexterity, making it simple to secure the wheelchair with minimal effort.

Compatibility 

These parking brakes are specifically designed for Hippocampe wheelchairs. It is important to verify that the brakes are compatible with your specific wheelchair model to ensure a perfect fit and optimal performance.

Hippocampe Brakes Safety

Safety is a paramount concern, and the Hippocampe Parking Brakes provide a secure hold to prevent the wheelchair from rolling unintentionally. They are ideal for use on various terrains, including sand, gravel, and grass, providing peace of mind to users and caregivers alike.

Hippocampe Parking Brakes Review 

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are an essential accessory for enhancing the safety and functionality of your Hippocampe wheelchair. With their durable construction, ease of use, and reliable performance, they are a valuable addition for any wheelchair user who frequently navigates outdoor terrains. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.