The British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) is a non-profit organisation that aims to allow people with significant physical disabilities the chance to take part in hiking and over night camping. Based in Vancouver BC, Canada BCMOS makes use of the TrailRider all terrain wheelchair, which allows people with severe disabilities and paralysis to get into the wilderness.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The character evolved after it's creator John Lytle spent time as an assistant at an adaptive weight training class and obviously got to know some pretty badass dudes in wheelchairs.
Monday, May 19, 2008
If you live in the UK and all this talk of conquering Kilimajaro on the excellent One-Off Titanium all terrain handcycle has got you eager to try one out yourself then have no fear. Finally there's an opportunity to rent one for the weekend
Saturday, May 17, 2008
We've talked about paraplegic motorbike adaptions before, and we know there are a lot of you petrol heads out there looking for ways to get back on two wheels again. There just doesnt seem to be any commercial solutions on the market, or even much information on DIY projects. We know people have adapted their bikes to be used by people in wheelchairs, we just haven't had many details, so we were really impressed when we saw the website of an Australian engineering student.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
UK based Future Chairs have just released two carbon fiber chairs that lay claim to being the lightest wheelchair in the world. The Free Spirit line consists of two models, 'standard' and 'ergo', the lightest of which weighs in at 6.3kg (13.9lbs), complete with wheels. Carbon fiber is being used more and more in wheelchairs lately, mainly for backrests and side guards, Trekinetic jumped straight in and made their entire seat out of the stuff but this is the first production wheelchair to use the fancy black stuff for the actual wheelchair frame itself.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
You can strap your wheelchair to the rear cargo bay and tear up the trails in hardcore fashion with 800cc's of power and a top speed of 55 mph. The RZR's rear-mounted engine gives a low center of gravity for better handling, and the roll cage gives better protection than most ATV's out there
Sunday, May 11, 2008
For those of you who ached for getting back to nature when we posted about the Eureka wheelchair accessible tent but wanted to sleep in a bit more comfort, your time has come. The 2008 Airstream Basecamp Trailer (from $26,000) is the oh so shiny answer to your ever present struggle between rugged outdoors adventures and the need [...]
Friday, May 9, 2008
Obviously we love handcycling here on pushingthelimits, and love being able to head off pretty much anywhere we want at the drop of a hat. Whether taking the dog for a walk, daily 20 milers for fitness or long multi-day camping trips, handcycling gives you so many options. Recreational or racing, short distances or marathons, choose the level you feel most comfortable at and go for it.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
For those in the USA just enter your postal code or destination name (we suggest the postal code method, most times we got no results from a destination name even though a postal code search of the same area turned up the goods) and be rewarded with a list of nearby outdoor resources.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
On May 10 and 11, 2008 nine competitors from the West Coast of the USA and Hawaii, with disabilities that include amputees, quadriplegia, paraplegia, and muscular dystrophy will compete in the Western Surfing Association's (WSA) West Coast Championship at Churches Beach in San Onofre, Calif.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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