Hippocampe Ski Kit (ONLY FOR THE FRONT WHEEL)

Benefits:

• Clipped under the wheelchair’s front beach wheel, front ski kit adapts to the relief and prevents snow pack on the wheel. Our Hippocampe can be used as ski wheelchair on paths or snowy land.

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 Ski Kit Buyer’s Guide

The Hippocampe Ski Kit is a specialized outdoor accessory designed to transform your Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair into a snow-ready mobility solution. Engineered specifically for winter environments, this front ski attachment clips under the front wheel to allow smooth gliding across snowy paths, trails, and packed powder without sinking or getting stuck.

Clipped Ski Design for Front Wheel Optimization

The Hippocampe Ski Kit front wheel attachment is specifically engineered to secure directly under the front wheel of the wheelchair frame. By converting the front tire into a sleek ski profile, it prevents the wheel from digging into soft surfaces and ensures balanced weight distribution on winter terrain.

Enhanced Snow Wheelchair Outdoor Mobility

Designed for outdoor enthusiasts with physical disabilities, the ski attachment adapts easily to terrain contours and prevents snow accumulation around the front tire. It lets users glide through snowy trails, parks, and resort paths with minimal rolling resistance and reduced pushing effort.

Quick and Simple Tool-Free Attachment

The ski attachment clips easily onto the front beach wheel or standard wheel without requiring complex tools or lengthy setup. This straightforward mounting mechanism allows users and caregivers to transition from standard wheels to snow skis in just a few moments.

Hippocampe Ski Kit Durable Weatherproof Construction

Built with high-strength composite materials, the all-terrain wheelchair ski kit holds up against freezing temperatures and wet winter conditions. Its durable build resists wear and tear while maintaining smooth glide efficiency on cold surfaces.

Compact and Lightweight Transportability

The front ski attachment maintains a lightweight, streamlined footprint that is simple to carry, store, and pack alongside your wheelchair. It fits easily in the trunk of a car or a transport bag for winter day trips and outdoor vacations.

Improves Caregiver and User Steering

By eliminating front-wheel drag on snow, the front ski kit drastically reduces the exertion needed to push or guide the wheelchair. Whether utilizing the rear push bar or self-propelling with momentum, maneuvering on snow becomes significantly smoother.

Hippocampe Ski Kit Exclusive Model Compatibility

This ski attachment is built exclusively for the Vipamat Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair line. Verifying frame and wheel sizing before purchase ensures a precise, secure fit that performs reliably out on the snow.

Expandable with Optional Rear Ski Attachments

While this kit covers the front wheel, users can pair it with available Hippocampe rear skis to fully convert their wheelchair into a complete, three-ski snow vehicle for deeper powder and downhill glides.

Hippocampe Ski Kit Review

The Hippocampe Front Ski Kit is an essential upgrade for Hippocampe wheelchair users who refuse to let winter weather limit their independence. With its durable build, effortless snap-on mounting, and smooth glide performance, it provides a practical way to enjoy snowy trails and outdoor winter recreation comfortably.