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Delivered and assembled Tasmania-wide
Serviced by our own technicians
Quotes available for NDIS, aged care, DVA and private
Tasmanian owned and operated

Melrose Torpedo

Code TORPEDO

Built to cope with the big hits, these sports chairs have been designed to cope with the rigors of the fast expanding game of Aussie Rules.

How to get it

BuyRequest a quoteQuotes in the format your funding needs: NDIS, aged care, DVA or private. Delivery and assembly are included.
HireEnquire about hireDelivered and set up. Ask us about weekly rates and minimum periods.
TrialBook a trialTry it at home or in our showroom, no obligation.
AskAsk a questionTalk to a consultant. Call us or send a question.
NDIS · Aged care · DVA · Private

For OTs and support coordinators

Assessment support, trials at home or in the showroom, quotes with NDIS item codes and a consultant who will do the home measure.

Delivered and assembled · NDIS, aged care, DVA and private · Serviced by our own technicians

About this product

Built to cope with the big hits, these sports chairs have been designed to cope with the rigors of the fast expanding game of Aussie Rules.

Developed with a robust frame built with reinforced bottom rails, this exciting new sport needs chairs with additional strength that keep going until the final whistle. We’ve also added the highest quality components available, many of these parts are built in-house by our team of qualified engineers using the latest CNC technology.

All our Rugby wheelchairs are built by highly experienced fabricators who understand the sport of rugby. As a small customer focused company we encourage you to talk directly with the fabricator of your new wheelchair to ensure you get the product you desire, this is a service we are committed to offering you. We use the highest quality materials and components to build our wheelchairs, many of the components are built in-house by our team of qualified engineers using the latest CNC technology.

The Melrose Torpedo comes standard in lightweight aluminium, but can also be built in titanium for a super light super responsive frame.

Features

  • Tapered seat width and back
  • Adjustable tension back upholstery
  • Hip strap, back bar cover, cushions 1” 2” 3” or 4”
  • Double or single swivel anti-tips
  • Aluminium, Titanium or ABS skirt guards
  • Rubber coated Hand Rims – Red or Black
  • Spoke guards – clear or black
  • Tyres, smooth, high pressure IRC and Kenda Iron Cap

Available Tasmania-wide from Thrive Lifecare. Book a trial to try it with your therapist.

Specifications

Front wheelsRollerblade castors
Rear wheels24, 25 or 26 inch spoked with high pressure tyres on alloy rims; Spinergy 24, 25, 26 inch or 700c optional
Frame materialAluminium standard, titanium optional
FoldingFixed frame

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