Karman Healthcare S-115 Ergonomic Ultra Lightweight Manual Wheelchair, Rose Red, 18" Seat Width

Perfect wheelchair - works well and very comfortable and lightweight.

I am a 77-year-old male weighing 220 lbs. and 5’10”. I have osteo-arthritis and stenosis of the lower spine. I can stand for short periods of time and walk slowly for short distances with the use of a cane. I live independently and can manage most household chores. I have fallen a few times. I love walking. For the last several years I have rented wheelchairs to allow me more mobility when I travel or visit museums, street fairs, and neighborhood walking-tours, etc. My condition is degenerative, but I still want to do as much as i can for as long as I can. So, I decided to buy my own wheelchair. I found the options overwhelming and did many hours of online research. Eventually I found this chair which seemed to meet all my requirements for size, weight, appearance, durability, etc. and ordered it. Unpacking and set-up were a breeze. The only help I needed was to remove it from the box. This chair exceeded all my expectations. I ordered a seat cushion more to raise the height than for comfort, although the chair itself is high enough. I was also concerned about the width because my desk chair is a little wider. This chair turns out to be perfectly comfortable. I also ordered a bag for additional storage although it comes with a small bag. I was undecided about anti-tippers and have since them so I can feel more secure. While this chair was a little above my budget, I am glad I chose it, for its overall style, comfort, and weight and quality. I recommend this chair without reservation.

Ultra light weight says it all!

I purchased this wheelchair out of box "As Is". Though it was missing the gray cover and seat padding, and 2 nuts; Amazon has since compensated me. I love how light the chair is, yet it is durable. I am 5' 10.5" tall, slender gal, and that is the maximum height I'd recommend for this sized wheelchair. IF you are taller, I'd get a different model. I am 148 pounds, and I have a little room without my hips pushing up against the sides of this 18x18 inch wheelchair. The chair back folds down and this helps to fit it into the car trunk better. The foot rests can come off, but for ease we just leave them attached. The chair is about 24 pounds which is a gem compared to my last chair which weighed 33 lbs. It has ergonomic grips on the wheels to make propelling them easy when I have the strength to roll myself around a few aisles in a store. This was my first purchase and experience with Karman wheelchairs, and it will not be my last. I LOVE this product!!

We need an ultra-lightweight wheelchair for my disabled mom. It certainly is - 6 pounds lighter than the old Invacare lightweight wheelchair. Now, a not-so-strong person can comfortably load it onto a car trunk. (We used to need two persons.) However, one awkward design of the Karman S-115 is that the leg rests while they are swung out to get closer to a car seat, for example, obstruct the movement of the hand brake. So one cannot set the brake while the leg rests are swung out. I did discover a way to circumvent this: by swinging the leg rests inward. (By the way, the owner's manual does not disclose that we can swing the leg rests inward.) I also encountered delivery problem. The original manufacturer box containing the wheelchair was so badly damaged that UPS would not deliver to my home. Thankfully, I was able to contact Karman customer service for confirmation on what I should expect inside the box. No parts were missing; instead I found an extra piece of metal bar that was not part of the wheelchair. Karman customer service was very helpful.