Q50 R Carbon
Sunrise Medical has brought its carbon fiber prowess to the folding power wheelchair segment.
The manufacturer launched the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon, with a transport weight of just 32 lbs., in a March 4 news announcement.
Sunrise described the Q50 R Carbon as “QUICKIE’s lightest folding power wheelchair” and “easy to transport, store, and maneuver, providing the perfect solution for people who want to remain active and independent without the burden of a heavy and large mobility device.”
Q50 R Carbon by the numbers
The Q50 R Carbon’s carbon fiber frame, magnesium wheels and motors, and breathable upholstery create a lightweight chair that still has a rider weight capacity of 300 lbs.
The seat is 17 inches wide and 16.5 inches deep, with a back height of 18 inches. The Q50 R Carbon measures 22.4 inches wide, both folded and unfolded, and measures 36.3 inches long (30.2 inches when folded).
The dual-battery design provides a range of up to 15 miles per charge, while high-torque 250w brushless magnesium cast motors can navigate a range of indoor surfaces as well as bumps in outdoor pavement. Riders can choose from five accent colors.
When folded for storage or transport, the Q50 R Carbon can be set upright on its anti-tips. Its compact footprint makes the chair easier to fit into small car trunks and other tight spaces. A standard transport strap keeps the chair folded while it’s being handled.
Accessories and options include a lap belt, an under-seat storage bag, a cupholder, rear running lights, a depth-adjustable joystick mount, and flip-up footplate and armrests.
The Q50 R Carbon is not HCPCS coded for reimbursement. Its starting retail price is $3,595 American.
Ready to fly
Sunrise added in the announcement that the Q50 R Carbon’s lithium-ion battery is approved by the International Air Transport Association.
“The Q50 R Carbon is ideal for so many people who want to be more independent and travel further,” said Jeff Rogers, Sunrise Medical’s director of power product management. “This chair is a great alternative to a scooter, as it is easier to transport, more maneuverable, and simpler to stow. It is also a great second chair for some manual chair riders that would like the power to go further and some power chair riders that want a chair that is easier for travel.”