Help finding the right chair

my current is a
Bariatric Sentra EC Heavy-Duty Wheelchair
This chair when I try to push it feels like it was designed to be pushed by an assistant rather than the person in the chair.
The tires only really function correctly on super smooth surface such as tile, linoleum, etc...
So I am looking for a chair that will be easier for me to propel.
I am
34
5’10”
350lbs
Female
I do have decent upper body strength I can propel myself on tile in this chair for about 100yards at a time so every 12 minutes or sometimes faster. But again slick surface only.
So to restate the question I am looking for a foldable manual/hybrid chair that would be more ergonomic for me as the axel placement on my current chair is atrocious.
Comments
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What is your actual seat width requirement @Badgergirl? I might be able to help0
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Hi @Badgergirl
A place to start would be:
Independent LivingAnother option might be seeking charitable funding. Scope is not a grant giving organisation there is a grant search tool that you can find on the Scope website at:
it may help you to identify grant giving organisations that you could apply to for funding.
One organisation that I have know some people get support from is:
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@Richard_Scope I am here mainly to find proper equipment I am in the united states of america sadly
@LaughingLolly the seat must be a minimum of 52cm and a maximum of 55cm
Thx for the help in advance1 -
OK. I did have a Quickie Life with a 51cm seat. They can be expensive however. Have you had a look at the Karma Flex HD though @Badgergirl ? This chair can be configured for someone wanting to push with a bariatric seat size. If you have good upper body strength then you simply need to put the wheels forward when you get it if you need any help doing a set up let me know.
I know that particular chair is available in the US0 -
@LaughingLolly I will look into the karma thx0
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