Announcing Helium from Quickie The lightest adult active wheelchair, from just under 6.5 kg*. Ultra-lightweight, outstanding rigidity for the ultimate ride and supreme adjustabiliy. Helium encompasses the latest in cycle and automotive racing technologies for the 2010 decade. Designed & engineered from the latest ultra-light formed aluminium technology, Helium is the lightest, most manoeuvrable manual wheelchair ever conceived. *for a wheelchair in 40 sw x 40cm sd inc wheels, footrest, skirt guard & brakes.

Invisible Castor Fork Adjustment
A patented mechanism that hides the fork angle adjustment inside the castor tube. Easy adjustment, less materials and smooth styling.

Lightweight back angle adjustment
Helium offers fixed, folding and folding/double locking backrests. Easy to adjust from -15 to +35 degrees to the frame. Less materials, less weight.

Quick and simple light centre of gravity adjustment
Loosen two screws each side and slide the COG along the frame. No need to remove skirt guards. 7.2cms of infinite adjustment for fine balance.

Ergonomic compact wheel locks
Minimalist, easy to lock. Can be screwed direct to the frame (on 0 and 3 degree camber only). Also suitable for 'quads' (option)

An oval ergonomic hand grip ensures balanced lifting of the chair from the cross bar for easy car transfers. An additional oval hand grip is available on the backrest as an option.

Light, infinitely height adjustable footplates: Platform, performance, tubular and high mount footplate options are infinitely adjustable by two hidden screws for low weight and style. No clamps needed.

High Rigidity: As well as all regulatory tests the Helium has been tested against competitor products to ensure it is not just the lightest but also very rigid. Cross frame, front frame and wheel axle rigidity is best in class for leightweight wheelchairs (compared to Sunrise and competitor products available in June 2009)

Innovative clip upholstery, combines with lighter seating and back materials. This option provides the minimal solution for adjustable seating, is elasticated for profiling and still allows easy centre of gravity adjustment.

SUNRISE MEDICAL has been awarded the ISO- 9001 Certificate, which affirms the quality of our products at every stage, from research and development to production