A lightweight folding wheelchair weighs as little as 30 lbs, and it can fold down to the size of a golf bag. If you go for a vacation or a trip, or just go shopping or visit the doctor, it is an ideal solution for occasional wheelchair users. It folds easily and can be stored in very little space. All lightweight folding wheelchairs are ergonomically designed for comfort and crash tested for safety and durability. They are technically advanced and performance-oriented.

The lightweight folding wheelchair has a steel frame, which weighs a maximum of 13 lbs. The foam padded armrests can be folded down to seat level and all the upholstery on the wheelchair is padded as well. Most of the time the frame can be folded so that it can be transported easily. But there are lightweight rigid frames available too in the market.

The biggest advantage of the folding wheelchair is its folding quality. It is very convenient to just fold it for car transport. You dont have to remove any parts when you fold it, the folding wheelchair can just be stowed away in the folding position. A standard wheelchair, on the other hand, needs a large van to be transported.

The optimal foot placement is an added feature in the folding power wheelchair. The Invacare folding power wheelchair can be considered the fastest among wheelchairs, as it can maintain a speed of 6kmph. The most important feature of a folding power wheelchair is the programmable control for the speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking.

Since a folding wheelchair is often opened up and folded , its adjustable and removable parts tend to break easily or get lost. But these numerous movable parts are much easier to repair than in the rigid frame wheelchairs, because they are not as rigidly built. For certain activities it is not strong enough and could collapse. In most of the folding wheelchairs the angle of the seat cannot be adjusted.

It is easier to fold a manual wheelchair than a power one. If you cannot do without a motorized wheelchair, and you are not able to move on your own in a manual wheelchair, you cannot travel with it, because then you will lose your independent mobility totally. The best thing is to travel with a transport wheelchair because the weight is low and it is convenient to pack.

The advantages of a folding wheelchair are by far greater than the rigid one, and hence it is the more popular type. In a competition, disabled athletes prefer to use a folding one, because it is heavier, more comfortable and at the same time versatile. A folding power wheelchair is even better for the athletes. Above all, the freedom and access of movement is much more in a folding wheelchair. It is popular because it is simple, sturdy and functional.

A folding power wheelchair is naturally more convenient to store than other power wheelchairs. You can fit it in the trunk of the car and it still leaves space for other packing luggage. When you travel with a folding power wheelchair, you can enjoy the same comfort level as any other wheelchair.