New extra-large wheelchair offering set to support broader range of users

Herefordshire-based wheelchair manufacturer Chunc has made its signature wheelchair inclusive to more sizes with its new XL offering following user demand.

The Chunc One manual attendant wheelchair is now available in five sizes from XS to XL.

Suitable for both children and adults, Chunc One is designed for indoor and outdoor use, suiting those with moderate to profound disabilities. Its patented design recognises offers a high level of adaptability.

The assistive technology comes with a tilt-in-space chair, push handles, foot-operated parking brakes, and foot-operated anti-tip levers as standard. Optional features include a recline to 180-degrees; hand-operated drum brakes; and postural support, medical, and lifestyle accessories.

According to Chunc, there has been an increasing number of requests for a larger size of Chunc One.

Lucinda Sharp-Smith, Director of Chunc, explained: “Many clients are so fond of their Chunc chairs that they continue to use them into their thirties and beyond.

“We have always been able to accommodate up to 110kg user weight but customers have been asking for a greater range of dimensions. The XL provides wider and deeper seat widths, longer leg length as well as increased back width and height.

“Our ultimate aim is to enable more people to enjoy Chunc’s high level of adaptability and postural support, regardless of age or size.”

The new XL size will be showcased on stand D1 at Kidz to Adultz South on 16 May.

To date, Chunc has focused primarily on creating postural and mobility solutions for children and young people. Its technology ensures the wheelchairs can grow with the user, responding to changes in height, weight, or medical condition.