
User in his rugby wheelchair
Rugby wheelchair made of aluminum and designed based on the user’s body measurements. An aluminum frame around the foot rest and legs serves as a bumper. The drive wheels are reinforced with special rims and fitted with aluminum rim guards. Anti-tip guard with sprung wheels. The backrest can be adapted with Velcro straps.
Model: Rugby wheelchair ‘Defensive’ from Schmicking
Made by
Schmicking Reha Technik GmbH in Germany, www.schmicking.com (last checked March 2017)
Purchased from
Schmicking Reha Technik GmbH in Germany, schmicking.com (last checked June 2020)

Rugby wheelchair
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