Sunrise Medical unveils lightweight powerchair with new comfort options and functionalities
Assistive mobility solutions provider Sunrise Medical has unveiled a new, ultra-lightweight folding powerchair with new comfort options designed to provide a smoother-than-ever riding experience..
The new QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon Comfort, which is available through retailers or the Motability scheme, builds on the success of the previous model.
Since its introduction to the market in 2023, the Q50 R Carbon range has set the benchmark for ultra lightweight folding powered wheelchairs, with its 14.5kg lifting weight.
The updated Q50 R Carbon Comfort retains its predecessor’s low weight, while incorporating a thick Low-Zone pressure-relieving comfort cushion, developed using technology from Helping Hand, a leading postural care and management solutions provider, as well as a comfort backrest.
Shaped to the contours of the backrest, the breathable foam, paired with a breathable fabric overlay, delivers an immersive and supportive seating experience.
In addition to the new comfort-enhancing innovations, the Q50 R Carbon Comfort also comes with a range of functionalities for extra convenience. This includes an Attendant Control mount which allows family members and carers to control the chair – ideal for long journeys and managing fatigue.
The joystick can be seamlessly swapped between user control and attendant control without the need for additional modules, allowing users to switch in seconds.
A sleek new battery travel bag is also available, enabling users to keep their airline-approved battery safe and secure when travelling domestically or internationally.
Ryan Windmill, Product Specialist at Sunrise Medical, said: “Added comfort, without compromising on performance and practicality – that was the brief we’d been given by our clients when developing the new QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon Comfort.
“The original QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon was a game changer when we first launched it two years ago. It’s still the lightest chair on the market today, but we’re always striving to innovate for users, so it made complete sense to revisit it and incorporate a whole host of additions designed to make daily use more comfortable.
“Thanks to these innovations, the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon Comfort is the ideal powerchair for everyday use — whether you’re popping to the shops or heading out to a new city for a day of exploring. We’re really looking forward to seeing users enjoy this latest model even more than the original design!”
The QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon Comfort is now available throughout the UK via authorised retailers. For more information on becoming an authorised retailer contac: enquiries@sunmed.co.uk
In recent news, Sunrise Medical announced the acquisition of Made for Movement, a specialist in neurorehabilitation therapeutic devices designed to restore and enable movement for individuals with complex mobility needs.
