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Traveling can be full of adventure! At GRIT, we want to make sure that you get the most out of your traveling adventures, so we want to show you how easy it is to fly with your Freedom Chair.

So you’re in the market for a racing wheelchair! Fantastic. Racing, of course, means different things to different people, and while there are specialized chairs for particular events, many folks are looking for a chair that can do a bit of it all. Below, we’ll talk about how to select an appropriate racing wheelchair…

Today, we ask some of our new riders about their early experiences with the GRIT Freedom Chair. Why did they choose GRIT over other kinds of equipment? How’s it been going so far? What’s next? See their answers—and a bit of all-terrain motivation—here!

The national parks of the United States are a spectacular collection of natural destinations that everyone should visit at some point. Planning an accessible national parks trip is very easy with a little bit of planning and preparation.

You’re not the only one who enjoys exercise and the great outdoors—your dog does, too! Taking your dog hiking can give you valuable time together, not to mention a good workout and some ever-important fresh air. But, whether your dog is a friendly companion or a trained support or service dog, there are things consider.

While many riders use the GRIT Freedom Chair to go out on solo adventures, riders who are unable to self-propel a regular wheelchair can still enjoy the outdoor capabilities of this device with significant assistance from a companion.  Riders with limited movement in their arms can push the levers as much as they are able…

Solo riding can be a great time, but oftentimes the best part of an outdoor adventure is sharing it with your friends and family. Whether you are side-by-side on the trail or are working together as a team, the important part is that you’re out there, together.

The main benefit of the Freedom Chair’s lever system is that it makes it easier to push than a regular wheelchair. The levers engage larger upper body muscles to amplify your force. The strength required depends on what you are trying to do in the chair.

If you’re 6’2 or taller, your legs and torso are likely a bit longer than most. GRIT engineers have worked closely with hundreds of wheelchair riders of all shapes and sizes to design an all-terrain wheelchair that can adjust and adapt accordingly.