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Karman VIP-515 Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair

Name: Karman VIP-515 Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair
Brand: Karman Healthcare
SKU: VIP515
Price: 1835.0 USD
Availability: InStock

ManufacturerKarman Healthcare

Model VIP515

$1,835.00MSRP $3,960.00

Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

A lightweight tilt-in-space wheelchair that folds. The seat tilts from 0 to 35 degrees to shift pressure, and a head pillow and seat belt are included. From 34 lbs., it carries 250 lbs. and has a 16" or 18" seat.

Type

Tilt in space

Chair weight

34 lbs. transport, 38 lbs. with 20" wheels

Weight capacity

250 lbs.

Tilt

0 to 35 degrees

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Overview

Tilt in space in a chair that folds

The whole seat tilts back up to 35 degrees to move pressure off the hips, on a folding aluminum frame from 34 lbs.

Watch it in action

VIP-515 tilt-in-space wheelchair

Built for real life

What stands out

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Tilt in space to 35 degrees

The seat and back tilt together, so the hip angle stays the same while the weight moves off the seat and onto the back. That relieves pressure without the rider sliding.

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It folds

Karman bills it as the only lightweight tilt-in-space chair that folds. It folds to 15" wide and weighs 34 lbs. in the transport version.

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Operated by the companion

Gas cylinders do the lifting and the tilt and brakes work from the push handles.

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Head support included

An ergonomic head pillow and a seat belt come with the chair.

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Flip-back arms

The armrests adjust for height and flip back.

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Transport or self-propelled

14" wheels for a companion or 20" wheels for the rider.

The Hieline Take

The VIP-515 does something most folding chairs cannot: it tilts in space. The whole seat rocks back up to 35 degrees with the hip angle unchanged, which moves the rider's weight off the seat bones and onto the back without the forward slide a recliner causes. Karman designs it for exactly that, shifting pressure to reduce the risk of pressure sores in someone who sits most of the day. The trade is that the backrest does not recline on its own, which the VIP2-TR adds for about $600 more. Most buyers are carers, so the 14" transport wheels are the base; add 20" wheels only if the rider will push.

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

sit for long periods and need pressure moved off the hips
slide forward in a recliner
are cared for by someone who needs to change the rider's position easily
weigh up to 250 lbs. and fit a 16" or 18" seat

Look elsewhere if you

need the backrest to recline as well as tilt; the VIP2-TR does both
weigh more than 250 lbs.
need a seat wider than 18"

Build & Buy

Build it the way you will sit in it. Every choice goes on your order, and because Karman builds this chair to your order it cannot be returned, so check each one before you add it to your cart.

DeliveryFree shipping

Included.What does this mean?

This section is how your order reaches you.

Shipping is free on orders of $500 or more and $45 below that, to any address in the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days. No carrier quotes an exact date, so treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.

Free shipping+$0.00

Shipping at no charge to the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

WarrantyKarman Healthcare limited warranty

Included.What does this mean?

This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.

There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Karman Healthcare limited warranty+$0.00

Included with this chair at no charge. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Your total

$1,835.00

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Getting the size right

Not sure it will fit you?

Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.

Five measurements · printable worksheet · no sign-up

How to measure for a wheelchair

Getting the right wheelchair starts with getting the right fit. A chair that is too wide, too narrow, too deep or too short is uncomfortable and hard to use.

You do not need dozens of measurements to get started. For most manual wheelchairs, transport chairs and power wheelchairs, the five below will get you to the right size.

Before you measure

Sit upright in a firm chair. Wear the shoes and the clothing you expect to use with the wheelchair. Have someone help you, because the measurements are far more accurate when somebody else holds the tape.

Measurement A. Hip width

Measure the widest part of your hips or thighs while seated. Keep the tape straight across your body rather than wrapping it around you.
This is the measurement that points you at a seat width.
Leave yourself a little room. If your seated hip width is about 19", look at a seat that gives you a small amount of clearance rather than one measuring exactly 19".
Do not go wider than you need. A wider seat makes the whole wheelchair wider, and that makes doorways and indoor turns harder.
Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measure from the back of your buttocks to the crease behind your knee while seated.
The front edge of the seat should never press against the back of your knees. Aim for about 1" to 2" of space between the seat edge and the back of the knee.
A seat that is too deep presses behind the knees. A seat that is too shallow leaves your thighs without support.
Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measure from the crease behind your knee down to the bottom of your heel, wearing your normal shoes. Keep your knee bent at about 90 degrees.
This one tells you about seat-to-floor height, footrest height, legrest adjustment and footplate position.
If the wheelchair comes with a cushion, remember the cushion raises your seated height.
Measurement D. Back height

Sitting upright, measure straight up from the seat surface to where you want the top of the backrest to sit.
The right back height depends on how much upper-body support you need. A lower back gives an active manual wheelchair user more freedom to move. A higher back gives more trunk and upper-body support.
If you are unsure how much support you need, call us before you order.
Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Relax your shoulders, let your arms hang at your sides, and bend your elbow to about 90 degrees. Measure straight up from the seat surface to the bottom of your elbow.
This gives you a comfortable armrest height on any chair with height-adjustable armrests.

Weight capacity

Always compare the rider's weight against the manufacturer's stated weight capacity. Never choose a wheelchair rated below the rider's actual weight.

If the rider is close to a chair's maximum, move up to a higher-capacity model.

Band	Capacity
Standard	Up to 300 lbs.
Heavy duty	Above 300 lbs., up to 400 lbs.
Bariatric	Above 400 lbs.

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Seat size is only half of it. Before you order, compare the wheelchair's overall dimensions against the places it has to go. Measure:

The narrowest doorway it has to pass through
Hallways and tight corners
The bathroom entrance
The bedroom entrance
Elevators, if you use one
Your vehicle's cargo space, if the chair travels

Check the manufacturer's listed overall width as well as the seat width. A wheelchair with a 20" seat measures considerably more than 20" from wheel to wheel.

For a power wheelchair, check the listed turning radius too, so you know it can turn where you need it to.

Your measurements

Type your numbers straight into the boxes below, or print this page and write them in by hand. When you are done, copy them and email them to us, or call and read them out.

A. Hip width inches

B. Seat depth, upper leg length inches

C. Lower leg length inches

D. Back height inches

E. Elbow height inches

Rider weight lbs.

Narrowest doorway inches

Need help choosing the right size?

Sizing varies between manufacturers and between models. If you are unsure which size to order, we are happy to help.

Send us your measurements along with the wheelchair you are considering, and a Hieline Medical specialist will compare them against that manufacturer's available seat sizes and specifications.

Call 1-855-HIELINE or email care@hieline.com with your measurements and the model you are considering, and we will tell you which seat size to order.

Important

This guide helps you select standard mobility equipment. It is not a clinical seating assessment. A rider with significant postural needs, pressure-management concerns, asymmetry, contractures or other complex seating requirements should be evaluated by a seating or rehabilitation professional.

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Karman VIP-515 Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair

What stands out

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

Look elsewhere if you

The owner's manual is the full warranty

This product cannot be returned

If something goes wrong

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Not sure it will fit you?

How to measure for a wheelchair

How to measure for a wheelchair

Before you measure

Measurement A. Hip width

Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measurement D. Back height

Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Weight capacity

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Your measurements

Need help choosing the right size?

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