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Karman 24 pounds LT-980 Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair Black
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Brand | Karman Healthcare |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 24 Pounds |
Style | Gen 1 |
Product Dimensions | 16"D x 26"W x 38"H |
About this item
- Fixed armrest with wide cushioned arm pads.Overall Length : 28 inch. Folded Height 29 inch
- Swing In/Away Removable Footrest, Adjustable Height Footplates with heel loops.Back Height:19 inch
- Backrest Pouch attached to the upholstery, Folding backrest and folding seat for easy traveling
- 6″×1” Polyurethane solid front casters, Seat width: 18″x 16″
- 22″ x 1 3/8” flat free polyurethane tires, high tread, flat free wheels
- The braking mechanism is very conveniently located for the person sitting in the chair since it’s on the left-hand side and within easy reach. The LT-980 had incorporates handbrakes at the wheel of the chair so that the user could activate them if needed
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Adjustable Seat Height
Custom seat height for each user. Most users may require some adjustability in their wheelchairs. This two position not only allows the height to be adjusted, but also the angle for which a user may wish to position their pressure in a wheelchair. These are optional adjustments and proper height and positioning should be advised by your medical professional.
Options Available
Anti Tippers available as safety. This is a standard must if you live and/or travel in a hill or decline area. Most users will not need such extra parts just by simply mobilizing on a horizontal platform. Having this is a safety feature for your travel destinations. It is easily removeable through a pin attached an release mechanism which is tool-less.
Soft Touch Brake Tip
The high quality on every component. With a soft touch grip handle and hardware built to stand the test of time, Karman brakes are uniquely designed to ensure form, fit and function. This brake unit does not share with any other brand or design and is unique to our brand.
Removable Footrest
Swing away footrest are standard. These high strength poly-resin based were designed specifically with impact resistant, brittleness resistance and injection molded with an architecture that brings lightweight and strength into your wheelchair. This design allows us to continue to lighten the over weight of the wheelchair to under 24 lbs. You may choose to flip up, remove, or rest your feet while operating the wheelchair.
Karman LT-980 Series
LT-980 - Karman Ultralightweight Wheelchair with Non-Marking Light-Grey Color Wheels
The LT-980 is the most competitively priced, available wheelchair weighing in at 24 lbs., ultra lightweight, lightest weight, best priced k4 wheelchair. This chair comes in a 18" seat width, which is the most popular seat size for manual wheelchairs. Find out why this is one of our best sellers through reviews and standing the test of time in getting the lower priced true entry level into the ultralight weight category. Our polyurethane non marking light grey wheels is perfect for indoor and carpet use. Not only do we have the ability to keep our wheels squeaky clean, but there is a specially made handgrip for ease of manual propel when using the wheelchair. A truly unique chair that will excel amongst most traditional entry level wheelchair.
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Weight | 19.8 lbs | 25 lbs | 24 lbs | 29 lbs | 34 lbs | 30 lbs |
Removable Footrest | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Optional Elevating LegrestSeating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Foldable Backrest | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ergonomic Seating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Cost | **** | *** | ** | **** | * | * |
Product Description
Karman Healthcare continues to innovate and pioneer the ultra lightweight wheelchair category by offering the LT-980 series. At just about 24 pounds without footrest, the LT-980 series continues to push the envelope in design, function, and appeal for non custom, ultra lightweight wheelchairs. Utilizing the lightest, yet strongest aluminum, the LT-980 is equipped with standard features suitable for almost any daily wheelchair user that is looking to save weight, but maintain a certain budget in mind. The foldable, compact frame allows any family member or companion to lift and store the item just about anywhere. Comfort is also considered behind the design by including a padded nylon upholstery which is easy to clean, and maintain. An additional comfort feature includes the padded desk length armpads for ease of use when sitting at a desk, or table. The height adjustable footrest allow for a near perfect fit, for users between five feet, and up to six feet tall. Natural fit handrims which allow for a more contoured feel are also equipped standard, as well as solid, poly urethane 22 inch rear wheels, and 6 inch front casters that allow the chair to be utilized on just about any surface.
Seatbelt included for additional safety
Built in pouch located on back upholstery
Easy to use removable height adjustable footrest
Solid Polyurethane 22 inch rear wheels and 6 inch front casters, Seat width: 18″x 16″
Ultra lightweight design, weighs only 24 pounds without footrest
Adjustable Height Footplates with heel loops. Weight Capacity of 250 lbs
Product details
- Product Dimensions : 13 x 31 x 32 inches; 24 Pounds
- Item model number : LT-980
- Date First Available : July 24, 2010
- Manufacturer : Karman Healthcare
- ASIN : B006MH4YQG
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #45,096 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #9 in Self-Propelled Wheelchairs
- #3,659 in Sales & Deals
- Customer Reviews:
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Light weight | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Easy to fold | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Maneuverability | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | HealthcareDirect | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
style | Gen 1 | Swing Away Footrests | Modern | Compact,Manual | Fixed Full Arms | Elevating Leg Rests |
material | Polyurethane | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Bamboo | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
max. recommended weight | 250 pounds | 250 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 250 pounds | 250 pounds |
seat height | 22 inches | 18 inches | 20 inches | — | 19 inches | 19.5 inches |
brake style | Hand brake | Push-to-Lock | Push-to-Lock | Hand brake | — | Push-to-Lock |
frame material | Aluminum | — | — | Aluminum | Alloy Steel, Nylon | — |
handle type | Push Handles | Push Handles | Push Handles | Push Handles | Push Handles | Push Handles |
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Customers like the weight, quality and ease of folding of the wheelchair. For example, they mention it's very light, solidly built and easy to fold. Some are happy with value, and ease-of-assembly. That said, opinions are mixed on maneuverability and comfort.
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Customers find the weight of the wheelchair to be very light. They say it's perfect for the care giver and more manageable than heavier chairs.
"...Rolls nicely (but I needed to work on upper body strength). Fits me very well as someone who is 5’4” & weighs 165 lbs...." Read more
"Very fair price for a lightweight quality wheelchair. In use with a man who weighs 220 lbs - and the chair feels sturdy and is comfortable...." Read more
"This is a great ultra light wheelchair. I purchased it after trying a friend’s much heavier wheelchair, which was impossible for me to maneuver...." Read more
"...Rolls effortlessly, folds nice and light weight." Read more
Customers like the quality of the wheelchair. They mention it's solidly built, has quality features, and is comfortable. Some say that the metal parts are really the best quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...In use with a man who weighs 220 lbs - and the chair feels sturdy and is comfortable. I really appreciate the quality...." Read more
"Clean lines, looks like quality item. Rolls effortlessly, folds nice and light weight." Read more
"...the wheelchair can be rated as five stars, since the metal parts are really the best quality but everything else stands as one star...." Read more
"...It is difficult to push on grass and it is very shaky on gravel..so keep that in mind. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who is very heavy though...." Read more
Customers find the wheelchair easy to fold. They mention it's lightweight, and easy for someone to fold and lift. Some appreciate the fold down handles feature, and the back support also folds down. The chair has an extremely compact folding design, and it fits through narrow doorways.
"Clean lines, looks like quality item. Rolls effortlessly, folds nice and light weight." Read more
"...I would purchase this model again because of the easy fold and light weight." Read more
"...It’s easy enough to lift out of my large suv at valet parking...." Read more
"...Folds and unfolds quickly with ease. The footrests are on and off super easy. It’s very sturdy and appears to be well designed. So far, so good...." Read more
Customers find the wheelchair easy to assemble. They mention it's lightweight, allowing for easy self-propelling. Customers also say it'll fit through most doorways and is easy to use alone. They appreciate the big wheels, which make it easy to navigate indoors.
"Love this chair, was super easy to assemble. Rolls nicely (but I needed to work on upper body strength)...." Read more
"We love this very light wheel chair!! It is easy to handle and push!! Going to the doctor’s office is now a breeze!!" Read more
"The wheelchair came all put together which was a pleasant surprise...." Read more
"...chair and this Karmen is just as good quality but much lighter and easier to use and get in to my SUV." Read more
Customers like the value of the wheelchair. They mention that it's well worth the price, and that the size, lighter weight, and lower cost won over quality.
"...I think this chair is great for the price!" Read more
"Very fair price for a lightweight quality wheelchair. In use with a man who weighs 220 lbs - and the chair feels sturdy and is comfortable...." Read more
"...Clearly, Karman does not value quality control and does not stand behind the integrity of its products." Read more
"...The compact size, lighter weight and lower cost won over quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maneuverability of the wheelchair. Some mention that it's easy to maneuver, and comfortable. They say that it rolls effortlessly, and has a smooth ride. However, other customers say that the chair is so light that it moves and slides. They also mention that the wheels are locked, making it a little harder to roll over things.
"Love this chair, was super easy to assemble. Rolls nicely (but I needed to work on upper body strength)...." Read more
"...It is difficult to push on grass and it is very shaky on gravel..so keep that in mind. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who is very heavy though...." Read more
"Clean lines, looks like quality item. Rolls effortlessly, folds nice and light weight." Read more
"...The chair is as light as advertised and rolls as expected. I am delighted with the order and would purchase again." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the wheelchair. Some mention it's very comfortable, the seat is comfortable and doesn't require extra cushions, while others say that it was really uncomfortable for them, much less for their 5'10 father. They say that their butt did start to hurt, it was extremely awkward, and tiring on their wrists, arms, and shoulders. They also mention that the tires are way too soft.
"...I love the look of the chair & is fairly comfy (though I added a seat cushion). Feet plates are super easy to get on & off...." Read more
"...This was extremely awkward but it’s something you do once and it’s done...." Read more
"...with a man who weighs 220 lbs - and the chair feels sturdy and is comfortable. I really appreciate the quality...." Read more
"...However,I find this wheelchair Very tiring on my wrist, arms and shoulders...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the wheelchair. They mention that it's sized for very short people, has small diameter wheels, and is not suited for large people. Some say that the chair is too short for anyone tall and that it is quite narrow, making it difficult to accommodate larger sizes.
"...The rear wheels are a bit smaller - some people may not like this...." Read more
"...husband, well worth the money....i will say that the large wheels are smaller than a normal size wheelchair and sometimes that makes it a little..." Read more
"...It is definitely smaller and shorter than other wheelchairs, especially the front wheels; it is something easy to get stuck going up a ramp that..." Read more
"...The pocket on the back of the chair is pretty small...." Read more
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I might add, that the material used to make the wheelchair can be rated as five stars, since the metal parts are really the best quality but everything else stands as one star. The reason for one star will be explained next.
I have taken the description detail features for the 980 Karman wheelchair directly from the Amazon website and compared them to the actual wheelchair features:
Fixed armrest with wide cushioned arm pads:
>No cushioned arm pads, just bare hard plastic.
Swing in/away removable footrest, adjustable height footplates with heel loops. Back height: 19 inches.
>No heel loops, just a flat plate that would allow feet to slip off the back of the plate.
Seat width according to the Amazon description: 18”x16”
>Seat actually is: 16”x16”.
The braking mechanism is very conveniently located for the person sitting in the chair since it’s on the left-hand side and within easy reach. The LT-980 had incorporates handbrakes at the wheel of the chair so that the user could activate them if needed.
(The above is presented exactly as printed in the Amazon website.)
>This is referring to two braking mechanisms. The first one is supposed to be something on the left side of the chair. There is nothing there.
>The second mechanism is a lever on each side of the chair just to the right and left of the front of the seat area. When they are pushed forward, they press a bar against their respective tires. They will stop the wheels from moving if continued pressure is maintained to hold then forward.
>There could be a problem in getting out of the wheelchair. Since there is no hand brake and you cannot hold pressure against the tires with the levers while getting up, the wheelchair could move making getting up creating a possible dangerous situation.
Another statement made in the Amazon description of the LT-980 features refers to the comfort behind the padded nylon upholstery. This refers to the seat cushion, which is just several layers of nylon attached to the sides of the chair. There is no firm (stiff) surface to sit on.
The following is from the 'Guide' provided with the wheelchair (not related to Amazon website):
The ‘User Guide’ that came with the Karman LT-980 is rather limited in it’s information. First, the cover shows that it applies to 13 Karman models. Page 2 of the ‘Guide’ shows the specifications of what I assume is a typical Kaman wheelchair. However, it shows a wheel lock that does not apply to the 980.
On pages 3 and 4 of the ‘Guide’ are assembly instructions. Pages 5 and 6 are some accessories that can be ordered.
Pages 7 and 8 are Safety Tips and maintenance recommendations.
Under Safety Tips there are some tips on Footrests, but I could not understand anything written.
Under the caption ‘Opening and Folding the wheelchair’ there is a tip not to place your fingers between the seat sling and the frame rail when opening or folding the wheelchair.
>My LT-980 does not have a seat sling. To close my wheelchair I have to put one hand on the front of the seat and the other hand on the back of the seat and pull up.
>Lots of tips on wheel locks but the 980 does not have that ability to lock wheels.
And last, but not least, to get a warranty or to register the Kaman wheelchair, it is necessary for fill out an 8x11 form, supplied by Kaman, and mail it to California. They supply the address. It asks for a lot of personal data. In my case it could be difficult to do it since the form came taped to a box.
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In the wheelchair's present condition, especially with no wheel lock, I could not give it to anyone for safety reasons.
I certainly did not get my money value out of this product.
This will fit through a standard width interior door, but it is a close fit.
It is light, but part of the reason why is because the foot holders are not height adjustable. This is a good fit right now for the current user, but a longer legged person may find their knees too high. This can be remedied with a two inch pad placed on the seat.
I would purchase this model again because of the easy fold and light weight.
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