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Strongback Comfort Flip Wheelchair

Name: Strongback Comfort Flip Wheelchair
Brand: Strongback Mobility
SKU: SB-COMFORT-FLIP
Price: 999.0 USD
Availability: InStock

ManufacturerStrongback Mobility

Model SB-COMFORT-FLIP

$999.00

Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

The Comfort Flip is Strongback's 18" ergonomic wheelchair with armrests that flip back out of the way for a side transfer. It has the patented curved backrest, 24" quick-release rear wheels, a three-position rear axle, swing-away footrests and anti-tippers, weighs 25.8 lbs. complete and carries 300 lbs.

Seat width

18"

Armrests

Flip-back

Weight capacity

300 lbs.

Chair weight

25.8 lbs. complete

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Overview

Armrests that flip back for a side transfer On Strongback's ergonomic 18" frame

A folding manual wheelchair with flip-back armrests, Strongback's curved backrest with adjustable lower-back support, an 18" seat and 24" quick-release wheels. It carries 300 lbs.

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What stands out

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Armrests that flip back

Each armrest flips up and back, which clears the side of the seat so you can slide across to a bed, a car seat or a toilet without lifting over the arm.

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A backrest shaped to hold you upright

The patented backrest curves to follow the spine and carries an adjustable posture support at the lower back, which Strongback designed to keep the shoulders back while you sit.

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Folds and comes apart without tools

The 24" rear wheels come off with a button, and the footrests swing away and lift off. Without them and the anti-tippers the frame weighs 13.8 lbs.

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An axle that moves with your skill

The rear axle has three positions and ships in the rearmost one, where the chair is least likely to tip backward. Strongback asks that a trained technician move it, because the wheel locks have to be reset with it.

The Hieline Take

The Comfort Flip is the Strongback to choose if you move in and out of the chair sideways. Its armrests flip back and clear the side of the seat, so a slide board transfer to the bed or the car does not mean lifting yourself over an arm. Everything else is the 18" Comfort frame: the curved backrest with the adjustable lower-back support, 24" quick-release wheels, a three-position axle and swing-away footrests. It gives up the attendant brakes that the Comfort carries, so if a companion does most of the pushing, the Comfort is the better fit. If you do the transfers yourself, this is the one.

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

transfer sideways to a bed, car seat or toilet
want a backrest built to keep you sitting upright
weigh up to 300 lbs.

Look elsewhere if you

need a seat other than 18"
want attendant brakes on the push handles
weigh more than 300 lbs.

Build & Buy

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.

WarrantyStrongback Mobility 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.

Strongback Mobility limited warranty+$0.00

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

Your total

$999.00

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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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Strongback Comfort Flip 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

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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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