Hippocampe - Made in France

Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair is considered to be the best in the market due to its updated features and designs. It allows you to enjoy the beach and take part in all other outdoor activities. The chair can be easily operated by the user. This chair runs easily over sandy beaches and into the water. All its parts are sand and water resistant and its aluminum tubes are sleeved to stop them from rusting or getting too hot.

Available in Different Sizes: S - M - L & XL

Visiting a beach and enjoying the water is now easy and possible with the innovative Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair. Participate in outdoor activities again without any worries. With Hippocampe you can enjoy the lakes, ocean, mountains and many other outdoor activities. It can be operated by the user itself or by a caregiver. The Hippocampe wheelchairs run easily on sandy beaches and the user can also enter the water on their own without any help. 

It can be used by anyone, including those with limited mobility. The user can operate the wheelchair on its own and a push bar is available for the caregiver.

The new look and attractive design makes the Hippocampe wheelchair perfect for thrills of water sports and other fun activities. It has won several awards for its usability and design.

HEAD FOR THE BEACH!

The low seat of the Hippocampe makes it simple to transfer between the ground and the chair. At only 31 lbs it is light and floats in the water.  All its parts are sand and water resistant and its aluminum tubes are sleeved to stop them from rusting or getting too hot.

The double width wheels are designed to make movement on even the finest sand easier.  There′s no longer any need for massive arm muscles to move around the beach with freedom!

Revolutionary design - Its innovative and functional design allows it to be accessible for holidays and water-based recreation activities.

On your own or with a friend

Cross-country and afloat - It has a designer look that completely fits into the beach and holiday mood.

Its new style and its sporting silhouette make it the designer look that completely fits to the beach and holiday.

Practical and lightweight

It has a small size, comes with a fold-down seat back, removable push bar and detachable wheels. It can be easily moved, takes very little space and weighs only 31 lbs.

     Materials           

Frame: Anodized and sheathed aluminium
Seat: Water-repellent closed cell foam
Wheels: 1 low pressure wheel and 2 double all terrain wheels
Wheel axles: 316L stainless steel

The low seat of the Hippocampe makes it easily accessible. It is designed to be used in or out of the water - including the sea. Beaches and sand are no longer an issue: The double width wheels on the wheelchair makes travelling on sand easy. Their aluminium tube frame protects it from getting all heated up from the sunlight.

This wheelchair is sturdy and extremely stable. This sports vehicle can be converted into a stylish carrying case in no time. Robust and extremely stable, this smart sports vehicle packs down into a stylish carrying case in moments. It has a corrosion resistant frame and is maintenance-free - just rinse with fresh water after each use.

Reference:

Just wanted to let you know we received our son's beach wheelchair Wednesday. My husband assembled it and it is absolutely perfect for our son! It is such a great fit, it looks like it was custom made for him! He can't wait to go to the beach! My husband likes to sit on the floor when he watches TV, and last night, our son was in his beach chair, almost as low as his dad, watching TV right next to him! Thanks for the great service! - The Ostlings

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can the wheelchair Hippocampe roll over stones or the land?

The Hippocampe wheelchair is accessible on all types of surface, its dual tires help to ride over any obstacle. You can take the wheelchair to the forest, beaches or enjoy in the water while playing sports like kayaking, sailing and diving. This wheelchair is specifically designed for outdoor activities.

The Hippocampe wheelchair goes to the forest or on the sea-sisde trails, or have fun in the water with sports such as kayaking, sailing, diving. This wheelchair is made for outdoor activities.

There are some accessories :

• Transport Bag:

Carry case: A transport bag is provided with the wheelchair for storing and when dismantled. It can be used when you travel by air. It weighs around 38 lb.

•  Armrest:

The armrest allows user to place their arms comfortably and can also be used as mudguards. They can be folded to avoid any interference during transfers.

•  Headrest

The headrest is covered in water-repellent foam and can be adjusted as needed for the user into several positions to adapt to the user′s head.

• Harness

Comfortable, water resistant elastic Lycra covered neoprene harness.

•  Brakes :

                  Used to lock the wheels during transfers.

• Adjustable Back :

• Armrest and Footrest Nets:

Ensure your arms do not fall down into the wheels or that your feet fall down to the ground.  This is both a safety feature and keeps you from losing items.

 

•  Front Ski Kit

 Are there many sizes available?

The wheelchair Hippocampe is available in 4 sizes :

• Small - for children or those less than 4' 7"

• Medium -for teenagers and adults 4' 7" to 5′ 5". This can be used by most of the people.

• Large -for adults between 5′ 5" and 6' 1"

• Xtra Large - for adults over 6' 1" 

Can you use the wheelchair Hippocampe on your own?

If you can propel yourself, you can use the wheelchair on your own otherwise you can be pushed thanks to the push bar and tow rope.

Does the wheelchair Hippocampe float in the water, is it a boat?

The Hippocampe wheelchair floats in the water but it is not a boat or safety flotation device. It is a wheelchair to enter the water and once you’ve got water at your waist you can get out of the Hippocampe to swim while the Hippocampe floats on its own.

How many pounds can the Hippocampe wheelchair support?

The Hippocampe wheelchair can be used by people weighing up to 286 lbs (130kgs),

 Who is the Hippocampe wheelchair for?

The Hippocampe wheelchair was created for the convenience of children and adults.

Is the width of the seat adjustable?

No, the width of the seat is not adjustable. The seat is 15.75" wide and between rear tires there is 19.68" wide space so anyone can be seated comfortably..

Optional Stabilo Seating:

The STABILO is a seat of stable positioning with the capability to be easily shaped in any desired form and maintain it.  In maintaining the corrected positions following the rehabilitation, it improves the posture and the body maintenance (Spasticity, scoliosis, kyphosis...).

The STABILO can be easily positioned on the seat of the Hippocampe All Wheelchair.  It is possible to transfer it from on chair to another, and it is an excellent complement of therapeutic sittings.  The rigidity of the seat is adjusted with the vacuum pump that pulls the air contained in the seat to create vacuum and to set the desired shape.

COMPOSITION: Seat is comprised of synthetic rubber covered of a blue anti-allergenic jersey nylon cover that obtains the adequate water and airtightness to get the vacuum. Fine granules with a high friction capacity allowing the lightness and the malleability of the seat.  The seat cover in neoprene is hyper deformable, ensures the waterproofing and the desired shape memory property.

FUNCTIONING: The pump creates an air vacuum by fixing the granules while letting them move each other due to the weight and pressure effect.  It offers an unlimited possibility of shapes and hardness for a particularly stable system.  The granules avoid the pressures on the whole support seating surfaces.  To change the shape of the seat, you just have to open the valve and let enter the air in to create a new shape, then to recreate the vacuum to obtain the hardness or the desired softness.

RIGIDITY AND DURABILITY: The seat keeps its shape and its density several months following the user behavior. In effect, if the user is agitated or spastic, the change of positions and the spasms necessitate a bi-monthly adjustment.  A Temperature increase will tend to soften the seat, whereas the cold will rigidify it, this variation is always minimal and correctable with the vacuum pump.

WASHING: The coating in jersey nylon is easy care.  It is advised to wash it in a shower tray or a bath at 60 degrees maximum. The use of chlorine or solvent is forbidden.  Do not put it in the washing machine.

DRYING: Can be dried with paper towels or a hair driver not to exceed 60 degrees.