Add power to a manual wheelchair with Power Add-Ons.

Boasting lightweight construction and folding options ideal for travel, manual wheelchairs are good for active users looking to retain their independence. However, manual wheelchairs come with their limitations. If you need to travel over a long distance, navigate outdoor terrains with rough surfaces, or tackle steep inclines, it can be exhausting and even cause you physical strain, discomfort, and injury.

That’s why Power Add-Ons are fast becoming a popular addition for manual wheelchairs users. A power add-on is basically is a device that transform your manual wheelchair into a powered wheelchair, allowing you to adapt and suit your changing needs without having to replace your wheelchair completely.

Adding a power add-on to your manual wheelchair can provide extra independence and can help prevent strain and injuries, especially to the shoulders.

GLIDE Products provide a variety of power add-on options to suit all kinds of user needs, including ranges from Yamaha, Alber, and AAT.

Power-assist wheels operate by sensing your push and proportionally adding more power to make it easier for you to climb a hill or travel distances with very little effort. The majority of systems can be customised by the user to adjust sensitivity and drivability. Those who love the outdoors or maybe suffer from chronic shoulder issues, will like the Yamaha NaviOne, Alber Twion or AAT Servo.

The Yamaha NaviGo Joystick is another popular example of power add-ons with an additional option of a joystick. With simple movements of the joystick, the 16” or 24” powered wheels make travelling up hills and steep ramps effortless, and the battery has the durability to take you up to 15km on a single charge.

The Glide website has some other power add-ons like the Klaxon Klick which uses a motorcycle-style wheel and handlebar that docks to the front of the chair. This handbike attachment turns your wheelchair into a trike-style system so you steer with your handlebars instead of your wheels. Many customers enjoy having their wheelchairs look more like a bike giving them extra confidence in social settings.

Easy to fit

Lightweight, portable and easy to fit, power add-on kits can be fitted and removed as often as you like. Most models have quick release wheels for total versatility.

Power add-ons can turn your manual wheelchair into a powered wheelchair, without the weight and transportation hassles that come with a big heavy powered chair.

Among the many different devices on the market, they all have the advantage of being small, light, compact, suitable for travel and everyday use without the need for personal assistance. The universal connection hub adapts to all manual wheelchair types, including foldable wheelchairs. You can experience a new level of freedom without compromising the maneuverability and comfort of your manual wheelchair.

Power in the palm of your hand

One of the benefits now available with newer-model power add-ons lies in their ability to be controlled and managed through a mobile device.

 For example, a free app comes with SMOOV One where you can have control and comfort in the palm of your hand.

The Alber Smoov One, is a small power wheel that docks the rear of the chair. This means it is compact, and gives you enough power to go over a small kerb or up a steep slope without compromising arm strength.

With the Cockpit Controls, you can select drive mode, operate your rear light and keep track of your battery level. The Tour Metrics let you track your journey while there’s even a Diagnostics mode to diagnose and correct and electrical problems.

A smart move for manual users

Simple to use and effortless to transport, power add-on systems are designed to transform your manual wheelchair into a powered wheelchair in a matter of seconds. You’ll enjoy greater propulsion with less fatigue and the ability to travel further, without compromising on functionality or independence.

As one of Australia’s leading wheelchair manufacturers, we offer a wide range of power add-on kits for our Glide manual models, designed to give you an extra boost of power whenever you need it. 

Explore our range of power add-ons, or contact us for more information.