The Freewheel wheelchair attachment is so simple and awesome at the same time that when we first saw it the first thing we thought was "why didn't we think of that". It's the kind of simple device that could only be designed and made by someone who is a wheelchair user themselves and is sick of big wheelchair companies not providing the kind of products that are needed.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A UK company call Molten Rock have produced a pretty gnarly looking off-road wheelchair they are calling the BOMA. This four wheeled beast looks more than capable of tackling harder terrain than you would normally attempt in an everyday chair and is fitted with independent suspension for when you hit those rough spots taking rover for a walk, or exploring Kenya.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
As if we needed an excuse to get into a wetsuit, summer's here (for us northern hemisphere types) and that means beaches and surfing. Bring it on!
Friday, February 15, 2008
So remember back when we said the Superfourin was the world's most badass all-terrain ATV/Wheelchair, yeah, turns out we were wrong about that. Dont get us wrong, the Superfourin is amazing, and once the German firm that makes them takes up our suggestion to fit them with lasers we will totally be buying 10 and taking over the world.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sure you can pack light and spend your nights crammed into a tiny single pole affair with barely enough room to do anything. But if you dont mind extra wieght, or have that team of sherpas to carry things for you, then the Freedom tent from Eureka is perfect for the wheelchair camper looking to do things with a little more style, and comfort.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
So you've just climbed Kilimanjaro, cycled around Alaska or even the whole of the USA and decide it's time for a well deserved drink, or six. Unless your drinking hole of choice is fancy enough to have waitress service (in which case we recommend finding a proper drinking hole, one with sawdust, spittoons and riot police on standby) it can be frustrating trying to make your way back from the bar with that serving of the golden nectar without getting a lap-full of beer.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The first known attempt by a wheelchair user to summit Mount Kilimanjaro was in 2003 by Bern Goosen, a South African wheelchair user with cerebral palsy which classifies him as a quadriplegic. Using a fairly simple wheelchair with push levers Bern made it to the summit in 9 days, setting a precedent, but was not granted the title of record holder as it could not be verified that he had complied with strict rules governing the sport.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
It's true that the average mugger or street punk (we've just been watching dirty harry) might look at someone in a wheelchair as an easy target, ripe for the pi
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Rock climbing for people in wheelchairs isnt exactly new, Mark Wellman was climbing El Capitan back in 1989, but it’s still seen as one of the hardest sports for someone in a wheelchair to take part in. What with not being able to use your legs and all. Undoubtedly difficult enough for para’s with full arm strength, rock [...]
Friday, February 22, 2008
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