25/11/2024
Sunrise Medical recently showcased two of its top off-road powerchairs, the Magic 360 and the Extreme X8, on a trip to The Warren near Folkestone, offering a glimpse into their potential for rugged terrains. Built to empower users to explore both urban and natural landscapes, these wheelchairs are designed to take on diverse conditions, including steep hills, uneven paths, and sandy beaches.
The Magic 360: Versatile for All Terrains
The Magic 360 is designed as a flexible, all-around electric wheelchair with both indoor and outdoor capabilities, making it one of the first everyday powerchairs with off-road potential. Equipped with 800-watt motors and an impressive 68Nm torque to the central wheels, it handles obstacles like gravel, ruts, and inclines with stability. During the Folkestone test, members of the Wild with Wheels group praised its performance on challenging surfaces. Tester Tony Dimmer noted the comfort and stability it provided, even on rough ground. Although the Magic 360 struggled slightly on a pebble beach where most chairs would face difficulty it maintained its reputation as a reliable, adaptable wheelchair.
Beyond off-road capability, the Magic 360 is compact enough for indoor use and can navigate tight spaces like homes and shops. Key features include independently sprung castor wheel arms for enhanced stability and comfort, ensuring a smooth ride across varied surfaces. The chair is fully crash-tested, allowing secure use in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, and is available through the Motability Scheme, which makes it more accessible for those seeking freedom in diverse environments.
The Extreme X8: Built for Adventure
For those looking for maximum off-road performance, the Extreme X8 is the ultimate choice. With a robust four-wheel drive, it powered effortlessly through the challenging pebbled areas of Folkestone’s beach, where other chairs faltered. Designed to conquer rugged landscapes such as sandy dunes, rocky paths, and muddy trails, the X8 is tailored for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure without limits.
Empowering Independence and Exploration
Both the Magic 360 and Extreme X8 offer groundbreaking options for wheelchair users to access new terrain and enjoy the beauty of outdoor spaces that are often challenging to reach. The Wild with Wheels group, who regularly organises accessible coastal outings, praised the Magic 360 for its go-anywhere potential, saying it could open up holiday and adventure possibilities for wheelchair users seeking to explore the stunning Kent heritage coast.
With these powerchairs, Sunrise Medical is redefining accessibility, making it easier for users to navigate both city streets and nature’s most challenging landscapes.
You can see the full feature of the Magic 360 in the Lifestyle & Motability Magazine here (Page 30)
You can visit the Wild with Wheels website here
Magic 360 Product page here
Extreme X8 Product page here
Motability Scheme page here
