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A privately-owned Danish company, Wolturnus A/S has been developing and manufacturing wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs and handcycles throughout the world since 2002.
Designed by a team of specialists that include cycling industry experts and competitive wheelchair users, Wolturnus offers unique, custom built products for individual customers backed by deep knowledge and insight into the needs of those with special needs.
You can head over to their website to read more of their story.
A small company with five employees founded in 1997, Draft sell its own products alongside an array of other companies, including Top End, Kuschall, Quickie, Ti Lite, Wolturnus and Melrose, in order to offer the widest selection of quality products possible.
In addition to racing wheelchairs, Draft manufactures handcycles, waterskis, tennis, basketball and rowing seats, some of which were using to win gold medals at Paralympics in Sydney 2000. In the company’s tenure, their products have brought home 31 medals over five Paralympics.
Each product is built from the ground up with personal, small scale service and couture uniqueness.
To learn more, head over to Draft's website.
The Invacare® Top End® Eliminator™ OSR Racing Wheelchair with the U Cage design[/caption]
Started in 1986 by wheelchair racer George Murray and wheelchair technical expert Chris Peterson, Top End has won numerous medals at Paralympics 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012.
The company offers all kind of chairs: racing, everyday, rugby, basketball and handcycles and patented the first sport-specific tennis chair in 1992. In 1993, the company became part of Invacare Corporation which was the leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products, offering the sports and recreation product lineup that Invacare was lacking.
To learn more, visit the website.
Motivation Sports' 'Flying Start'[/caption]
Low-cost sports wheelchairs with all profits going to charity, Motivation Sports was started in 1991 by Royal College of Art students David Constantine and Simon Gue after they entered a competition in 1989 to design a wheelchair suitable for everyday use in developing countries.
The prize money they won helped start the organization, which served over 18,000 people in 17 countries in 2013 with its wide range of products. Products include everyday wheelchairs, supportive trikes, sports wheelchairs and the racing wheelchair commissioned by the International Paralympic Committee that was launched in 2012.
Motivation Sports also works hand-in-hand with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop guidelines and training for the provision of wheelchair services.
Learn more about Motivation Sports and what they do.
Eagle Sportschairs' Soaring Eagle T-Frame V-Cage[/caption]
Started in 1980 by Barry Ewing, this company makes wheelchairs for track and road racing, basketball, quad-rugby, tennis, handcycles, waterskis, off-road and everyday use. The company seeks out the newest products to enhance performance of its custom-built products for each customer.
Ewing’s 30 years of industry experience, love of coaching wheelchair sports and desire to build a lightweight maneuverable wheelchair for professional and recreational athletes. This lead to his creation of this company to provide progressive looks and performance to every wheelchair user that comes through its doors.
5 Companies That Make Racing Wheelchairs
5 Companies That Make Racing Wheelchairs
Wheelchair racing is the racing of wheelchairs for both track and road races. Racing is open to athletes with any qualifying type of disability and are typically organized by their disabilities for competitions. The Summer Paralympics, has had wheelchair racing available since 1960. Some people race to experience speed and exhilaration, something that they may not be able to experience otherwise. While others simply revel in the fact that they're feeling a freedom unlike anything they've ever experienced. Racing also has that sense of competition, that drives and motivates the racers while they're out on the road/track. There is also a strong sense of community involved, and some racers simply enjoy the relationships that racing can bring, and having the ability to spend time with such a supportive and friendly group.Below are some companies that manufacture racing wheelchairs:
1. Wolturnus
A privately-owned Danish company, Wolturnus A/S has been developing and manufacturing wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs and handcycles throughout the world since 2002.
Designed by a team of specialists that include cycling industry experts and competitive wheelchair users, Wolturnus offers unique, custom built products for individual customers backed by deep knowledge and insight into the needs of those with special needs.
You can head over to their website to read more of their story.
2. Draft
A small company with five employees founded in 1997, Draft sell its own products alongside an array of other companies, including Top End, Kuschall, Quickie, Ti Lite, Wolturnus and Melrose, in order to offer the widest selection of quality products possible.
In addition to racing wheelchairs, Draft manufactures handcycles, waterskis, tennis, basketball and rowing seats, some of which were using to win gold medals at Paralympics in Sydney 2000. In the company’s tenure, their products have brought home 31 medals over five Paralympics.
Each product is built from the ground up with personal, small scale service and couture uniqueness.
To learn more, head over to Draft's website.
3. Top End
[caption id="attachment_22033" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Invacare® Top End® Eliminator™ OSR Racing Wheelchair with the U Cage design[/caption]
Started in 1986 by wheelchair racer George Murray and wheelchair technical expert Chris Peterson, Top End has won numerous medals at Paralympics 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012.
The company offers all kind of chairs: racing, everyday, rugby, basketball and handcycles and patented the first sport-specific tennis chair in 1992. In 1993, the company became part of Invacare Corporation which was the leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products, offering the sports and recreation product lineup that Invacare was lacking.
To learn more, visit the website.
4. Motivation Sports
[caption id="attachment_22034" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Motivation Sports' 'Flying Start'[/caption]
Low-cost sports wheelchairs with all profits going to charity, Motivation Sports was started in 1991 by Royal College of Art students David Constantine and Simon Gue after they entered a competition in 1989 to design a wheelchair suitable for everyday use in developing countries.
The prize money they won helped start the organization, which served over 18,000 people in 17 countries in 2013 with its wide range of products. Products include everyday wheelchairs, supportive trikes, sports wheelchairs and the racing wheelchair commissioned by the International Paralympic Committee that was launched in 2012.
Motivation Sports also works hand-in-hand with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop guidelines and training for the provision of wheelchair services.
Learn more about Motivation Sports and what they do.
5. Eagle Sportschairs
[caption id="attachment_22035" align="aligncenter" width="865"] Eagle Sportschairs' Soaring Eagle T-Frame V-Cage[/caption]
Started in 1980 by Barry Ewing, this company makes wheelchairs for track and road racing, basketball, quad-rugby, tennis, handcycles, waterskis, off-road and everyday use. The company seeks out the newest products to enhance performance of its custom-built products for each customer.
Ewing’s 30 years of industry experience, love of coaching wheelchair sports and desire to build a lightweight maneuverable wheelchair for professional and recreational athletes. This lead to his creation of this company to provide progressive looks and performance to every wheelchair user that comes through its doors.
Learn more about Eagle Sportschairs on their site.
For more information about the Paralympics, please visit their website.
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