The 3 types of wheelchair wheelie: techniques and real-world use
Not all wheelies are the same. Learn the bunny hop, high wheelie, and back-wheel balance, plus how to use each one for curbs, slopes, rough ground, and more.
How to do a wheelie in a wheelchair: a beginner's guide.
Never done a wheelchair wheelie before? Start here. Step-by-step technique, common beginner mistakes, and an honest answer to how long it takes to learn.
Why do wheelchair users do wheelies? Just a trick or a practical skill?
A wheelie is not a trick. It's one of the most practical, freeing skills you can develop as a wheelchair user, and once it's in your toolkit, you'll use it constantly: on hills, at curbs, carrying ...
Quick energy boost for wheelchair users - 10-minute reset trick.
Feeling drained? Try this quick reset for wheelchair users. Being a wheelchair user can drain your energy, especially as the day wears on. I'm always on the lookout for quick and effective ways to ...
Mastering wheelchair travel - 5 tips for a smoother journey.
Inspired by the challenges of wheelchair travel, which can be as complex as the world of manufacturing, here are four essential tips that will not only help you navigate the intricacies of wheelcha...
3 reasons you should master a wheelie in your wheelchair.
Why you should master the wheelchair wheelie? Mastering a wheelchair wheelie prevents forward tipping on hills, lets you carry things hands-free, and builds real confidence. Here's why it's worth t...
5 hacks to swim easier, safer and more independently as a paraplegic.
This seemed impossible the first time I tried. Transferring from a wheelchair to the ground, into a pool and then back out of the pool and into the wheelchair again as a paraplegic seemed impossibl...
How to do a wheelie in a wheelchair step by step guide
A wheelchair wheelie is the skill of balancing a manual wheelchair on its two rear wheels with the front casters lifted off the ground. There are three types: the bunny hop, the high wheelie, and t...
Sleep better tonight - 3 proven tips for enhanced sleep quality.
Most of us struggle with getting a good night's sleep at some point in our lives, which can make our days feel longer and more challenging than they need to be. What if the key to unlocking restora...
4 reasons why going with the flow isn’t just easier - it’s often smarter.
Sometimes, the best path forward is the one we roll with, not the one we planned. Here are 4 reasons why going with the flow isn’t just easier but often smarter: Adaptability - Life is full of u...
How to overcome feeling like a burden as a wheelchair user.
Ever felt like you were a burden? Ever wished you just blended in? Wished things we just easier?Yesterday was one of the hottest days on record here in Christchurch, New Zealand.My friends were hea...
Unleashing the power of intermittent fasting - 7 benefits for wheelchair users.
In my quest for optimal health to offset the disadvantages of being a paraplegic and wheelchair user I came across intermittent fasting (IF) as a way to manage my weight, improve my overall energy ...
Cold plunging for spinal cord injury recovery and resilience.
Why Cold Plunge? Wheelchair users are used to discomfort, so why invite more into our lives?The answer lies in the power of voluntary hardship to fortify our mental and emotional resilience, prepar...
Samanta Bullock - wheelchair fashion model.
Samanta is a wheelchair tennis champion, an inclusive fashion model, sought after speaker, and a health and wellbeing expert who is changing the way the world views inclusivity and wheelchair fashion.
Ben Clark - adaptive fitness expert.
Ben Clark, dove into the sea “Baywatch style” and discovered it was shallower than he expected. The impact broke his neck, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. Drawing on 10 years of experie...
Ira Edwards - wheelchair hunting and fishing wild man.
Alaskan born Ira Edwards has found creative ways to harvest the bounty from the land and sea despite having paraplegia and using a manual wheelchair. He’s also an adaptive skier, and created a bus...
Tanelle Bolt - paraplegic access and design consultant.
Tanelle Bolt, who is paralyzed from the waist down (T6 paraplegia), hasn’t let the cost of adaptive equipment stop her from being rad again. She is the founder of the RAD society which she started ...
Joe Stone - adaptive outdoor adventurer and advocate.
Joe Stone hasn't let quadriplegia (tetraplegia) stop him from exploring his limits. His film, "It's Raining, So What" , shares his journey to become the first person with his injury to complete a f...
Darryl Tait - extreme adaptive sports and wheelchair athlete.
Darryl Tait is an extreme sports and wheelchair athlete who loves going fast, getting air, and pushing the boundaries. He’s a humble guy who fulfilled his dream of competing in the x-games, became ...
Wheelchair rims - what you want to remember when selecting them.
Navigating the world of mobility aids can be challenging, especially when understanding the intricacies of wheelchair components. One component that plays a pivotal role in enhancing the experience...
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