“Mid Wheel Makes Turning Natural and Intuitive”
Here at Redman Power Chair, we spent a lot of time to make our original design mid-wheel driven. Why are mid-wheel driven chairs the most popular drive position? There are six reasons for this choice:
One – Having the drive wheels in mid-position makes turning natural and intuitive. The smaller the arc, the less centripetal force endured – which is important for trunk stability and maneuverability.
Two – Traction and control are improved with mid-wheel driven chairs. Power chairs, unlike automobiles, have more traction when the wheels are toward the rear of the chair – as most of the weight is there. Front-wheel driven chairs suffer the most as traction is decreased.
Three – Stability and traction is improved for going up and down ramps.
Four – Speed and directional stability are improved.
Five – Traversing slopes is easier as momentum is improved.
Six – Drive wheels do not have to work as hard to spin casters – especially on soft surfaces.
