Guides

Get out there with a Series 5

Electric wheelchairs are designed to help you live your life, whether that’s moving around your home or workplace, going on countryside walks, visiting the beach or going abroad on holiday.

We’ve put together a practical guide that show what the Series 5 is capable of when it comes to tackling different terrains. Below you’ll find practical, easy to follow advice on where and how you can use the Series 5, using tips from our team and more importantly, our customers!

Different Terrains

Our terrain covers everything from indoor spaces to different types of outdoor terrains. It explains how the Series 5 performs on:

Grass
Mud
Gravel & Stones
Uneven pavements and cobbles
Snow
Sand
Indoor and tight spaces

Public Transport

We know that using public transport with a wheelchair can be stressful, which is why our founder Alex, who uses public transport daily with a Series 5 powerchair, put together this guide with some useful tips and advice. It covers:

Air Travel with a Series 5

As well as using public transport regularly, Alex travels internationally multiple times per year, so has built up expert knowledge on navigating air travel with a Series 5 electric wheelchair. His ultimate guide to air travel covers:

Flight booking, from researching airlines to organising assistance
The process of checking in and getting on your flight
Rules, regulations and assistance codes
Specific airline information like airplane hold dimensions
Complaints and damage procedure

Travelling in a wheelchair accessible vehicle, car and taxi

People always ask us about using a Series 5 when travelling in a vehicle, whether that’s driving from your electric wheelchair or using taxis. This guide covers: