The ideal folding off-road wheelchair. The innovative design of moving the castors forward, without increasing the overall length of the wheelchair, reduces the amount of weight that the castors bear. This allows for easier propulsion of the wheelchair over uneven terrain. The increased width of the castor to 6.5cm, further enhances the chairs ability to navigate rougher terrain.
South Africa has diverse landscapes that pose different challenges for individuals. The Tuffee wheelchair was developed due to the need for a wheelchair that was affordable and had an increased durability for rough terrain. This locally manufactured wheelchair has 1.75cm broad rear wheels with 8″x 2″ front castors. These broader wheels allow the wheelchair to cruise through sand and rough…
