Additional information
Weight | 1.06 kg |
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Dimensions | 24 × 18 × 7.5 cm |
$239.00
Price shown excludes tax (if any)
Your wheelchair: |
Weight | 1.06 kg |
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Dimensions | 24 × 18 × 7.5 cm |
By entering the New Zealand Spinal Trust LapStacker Giveaway you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
By entering the High Fives LapStacker Giveaway you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
If you choose to mount the Retractors from the lower horizontal frame tube you’ll receive two 90 Brackets (as seen below) – one for the left and one for the right side of your chair.
The Retractors slot onto these Brackets, which are then attached vertically to the Lower Horizontal Frame Tube using Clamps.
The Brackets have a tilt feature which allows you to adjust the angle of the Retractor so that it is parallel to the Keeper, for the smoothest operation.
The clamps are 16mm or ⅝” wide
The maximum distance from the centre of the Clamp to the centre of the Retractor webbing when mounted on the 90 Bracket is 70mm (3″).
Finally, it is worth noting that other attachments, such as brakes and side guard clamps can often be moved to accommodate the LapStacker® without compromising their function.
If this is the only option you’ve been given, it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
If you choose to mount the Retractors from the front vertical frame tube you’ll receive two Flat Brackets (as seen below) – one for the left and one for the right side of your chair.
The Brackets have a single long slot and rotate feature, which provides plenty of adjustability so that you can align the Retractor webbing with the centre of the Keeper.
The clamps are 16mm or ⅝” wide.
The maximum distance from the centre of the Clamp to the centre of the Retractor webbing when mounted on the Flat Bracket is 105mm (4 1/8″).
If the front vertical frame tube is too far forward to allow the Retractor webbing to align with your optimal Keeper position, or you don’t think you’ll have clearance from your legs, you may need to consider other Retractor locations available for your make and model.
The Retractors themselves are 75mm wide by 50mm high or 3×2″
Finally, it is worth noting that other attachments, such as brakes and side guard clamps can often be moved to accommodate the LapStacker® without compromising their function.
If this is the only option you’ve been given and it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us, or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
If you choose to mount the Retractors from the cross frame rigidizer bar, you’ll receive two Cross Tube Brackets (as seen below) – one for the left and one for the right side of your chair. These are automatically selected with the Retractor location chosen.
The Retractors slot onto these Brackets, which are then attached to the cross frame rigidizer bar using clamps. The Retractors can be mounted above or below the Brackets depending on clearance.
In most cases the Retractor can attach to a Batec-style docking bar in the same way it mounts to the cross frame rigidizer bar.
In any case it is best you contact us, or your reseller, so we can help you determine if this is suitable and to confirm the correct clamp is ordered.
The Brackets have slots in them to allow plenty of adjustability so that you can align the Retractor webbing with the centre of the Keeper.
The maximum distance from the centre of the Clamp to the centre of the Retractor webbing when mounted on the Cross Tube Bracket is 90mm ( 3.5″).
Please note, there must be clearance from the back of your legs, so we suggest mounting the Bracket and Retractor back a little bit from the edge of your cushion.
The Brackets are best tilted slightly downward, so the Retractors don’t touch the seat when the chair is in use.
Finally, it is worth noting that other attachments, such as brakes and side guard clamps can often be moved to accommodate the LapStacker® without compromising their function.
If this is the only option you’ve been given, it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us, or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
If you choose to mount the Retractors from the frame top tube, you’ll receive two 90 Brackets (as seen below). One for the left and one for the right side of your chair.
The Retractors slot onto these Brackets, which are then attached to the top tube using clamps.
Depending on what clearance you have available, the Brackets can be mounted forward of the clamp (above) or behind the clamp (below) to ensure that the Retractor webbing can align with the optimal keeper position.
The Brackets have a tilt feature which allows you to adjust the angle of the Retractor so that it is parallel to the Keeper, for the smoothest operation.
The clamps are 16mm or ⅝” wide.
The maximum distance from the centre of the clamp to the centre of the Retractor webbing when mounted on the 90 Bracket is 70mm or 3″.
The Retractors themselves are 75mm wide by 50mm high or 3×2″
The Brackets are best mounted horizontally and tilted slightly downward, so the Retractors are tucked away and don’t touch the seat when the chair is in use.
It is very important to note that there must be clearance from the back of your legs, so we suggest mounting the Bracket and Retractor back a little bit from the edge of your cushion.
If this is the only option you’ve been given and it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us and we’ll do our best to assist.
The Side Guard Keeper is only recommended after the Long and Short Keepers have been exhausted as options.
The Side Guard Keeper is often used for wheelchairs with short frames or where the side guards are oversized or extend forward beyond the wheels.
The Side Guard Keeper mounts inside, or cushion side, of your side guards (otherwise known as the wheel guards or clothing guards). It is fixed in place using an adhesive patch.
It is not recommended for fabric side guards, although it can work there with some custom modification.
You MUST have a gap between the side guard and Frame Top Tube so that
the webbing from the Retractor can pass through to the Keeper.
The Side Guard Keeper could be an option when there is not enough space for a Long or Short Keeper and the side guard extends sufficiently forward of your body so that it comes close to the optimal Keeper position.
Some wheelchair makes such as the Hands on Concept range of chairs have oversized side guards and these are good examples of where a side guard can work.
You must have:
We recommend the Side Guard Keeper is located so it doesn’t sit higher than your cushion.
Remember, the Keeper must align with the Retractor webbing so please keep this in mind as you review the Retractor Location Guides.
If this is the only option you’ve been given and it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us, or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to assist.
The Short Keeper attaches directly to the Frame Top Tube and is most commonly used for folding wheelchairs.
It may also be suitable for rigid wheelchairs that don’t have adequate space to Velcro a Long Keeper onto the seat base or webbing.
If you have a rigid chair, a Short Keeper can usually only be placed forward of the seat base which generally places the LapStacker® forward of the ideal position. Please bear this in mind.
The Short Keeper can be mounted to your wheelchair frame’s top tube in three ways.
If your wheelchair has a 1” or 25mm frame top tube, the Short Keeper will be supplied with a snap fitting that is simply pressed in place onto the tubing.
The Short Keeper is then fastened to the snap fitting and can be fine-tuned by sliding it forward and back, before tightening the bolt with the supplied allen key.
You’ll require 1” or 25mm of relatively flat clear space on the tubing for the snap fit mount and 55mm or 2 3/16” for the Short Keeper itself.
If your wheelchair has a frame top tube diameter that is any size other than 1” or 25mm then a universal mount will be supplied.
The universal mount attaches via two supplied cable ties and requires 1 ⅜” or 35mm of relatively flat space on the frame top tubing to be mounted effectively.
Again, the position of the Short Keeper can then be fine tuned by sliding it forward and back on the universal mount.
The Short Keeper can also be mounted directly to the tubing without the snap fit or universal mount using the supplied cable ties and rubber pad.
There are three common scenarios where the Short Keeper is used.
The first scenario is for folding wheelchairs (as below) that have a separate seat frame that moves up and down as it folds.
In this scenario the Short Keeper fixes to the frame top tube, not the seat frame, so that when the seat frame moves up and down the Short Keeper does not move.
If you have a folding wheelchair that doesn’t have a separate seat frame that moves up and down independently of the main frame, then the Long Keeper may be the better option for you.
When there is not enough space to Velcro a Long Keeper to the solid or upholstery seat base, a Short Keeper can be mounted forward of your seat base provided there is enough flat area of tubing to mount it.
Please refer to the three mounting options above to determine if you have enough space to mount the Short Keeper in this position.
It is important to note, that in all cases where the Short Keeper is mounted forward of the seat base, the Retractors should NOT be located horizontally off the frame top tube or cross frame rigidizer bar as they will be in the way of your legs.
In this case, the Retractors will need to be mounted from the lower horizontal frame tube or the front vertical frame tube if these options are available for your chair.
More about these locations is provided in the Retractor Location Guides.
If you use your frame top tube as a hand hold for transfers then you may want to consider how much space you will have available after mounting the Short Keeper, remembering that it is 55mm (2 3/16”) wide.
If there is insufficient space on top, you may consider mounting the Short Keeper directly under the top tube (as shown above) to give you more clearance.
The Short Keeper may be suitable for rigid wheelchairs that use a strap/belt system for their seat base, particularly when there are doubts about aligning the Long Keeper up with these straps, or the surface area available to fix the adhesive velcro.
Remember, the Keeper must align with the Retractor webbing so you may have to come back to the Keeper guides to double check your choice after you’ve reviewed the Retractor Location Guides.
Unless asked, you do not have to know the frame top tube diameter of your wheelchair as this is automatically selected for you based on your make and model.
If this is the only option you’ve been given, it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
The Long Keeper is almost exclusively used for rigid wheelchairs and gives the greatest amount of adjustment. It is robust, and simple to install
Do you have this room available? Will the location of the Keeper be close to your optimal position? If so, then the Long Keeper could work for you.
The Long Keeper attaches to the rigid or upholstery seat base, using adhesive Velcro which is provided.
It is worth noting that an upholstery seat base or strap system often has velcro sewn into it already and this can be used in addition to the Velcro provided.
If you have a strap system for your seat base, then you will need to determine if there is a strap close enough to your optimal Keeper position to velcro or tape the Long Keeper to.
You may be able to move the straps so that they are inline with your preferred Keeper position and if a strap already has Velcro on it, you may be able to use this in addition to the velcro supplied.
If the strap can’t be moved or you’re not sure you can stick the Long Keeper to it, then selecting the Short Keeper (shown below), which attaches directly to the top frame tube of your wheelchair, may be a better option. You can learn more in the Short Keeper Guide.
If you have a folding wheelchair with a rising seat frame the Long Keeper won’t be suitable and a Short Keeper will be a better option.
The other factor that is important is making sure the webbing from the Retractor lines up with the optimal Keeper position.
If this is the only option you’ve been given, it doesn’t look like it will work, or you’ve still got questions, then please contact us or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
While in your wheelchair look down at your side and imagine using the LapStacker® to secure an item. Find the midpoint for this object and take a note of where this position is on your wheelchair frame’s top tube.
Ideally, the Keepers are positioned central to where you will carry items, but the LapStacker® will still work if forward or back of this point.
It is important to note that the Keeper needs to be in a position where the webbing from the Retractor can pass freely up into the Keeper and they also need to be aligned.
Each Keeper style has its own Guide which will help you determine its suitability. Please review these guides in the next step of the selection process.
If, for some reason, none of the Keeper options look like they will work for you, or you’re unsure of something, then please feel free to contact us, or your preferred reseller, and we’ll do our best to help.
Every LapStacker® Set has two Retractors (seen below) – one for each side of your wheelchair. These contain the tensioned strap and locking mechanism.
Depending on your wheelchair make and model, you’ll be given a number of options for where the Retractors can be mounted.
These locations include the frame top tube, the cross frame rigidizer bar, the front vertical frame tube, and lastly, the lower horizontal frame tube which is common on folding chairs and dual tube rigid wheelchairs.
The Retractors mount to the wheelchair frame using a specific Clamp and Bracket (there are many types, including the 90 Bracket and 1″ Clamp seen below).
These are both automatically selected once your preferred Retractor mounting location is chosen.
They are made from high quality and lightweight aluminium, with a stylish anodized finish.
The Buckles attach to the Retractor straps. They use high strength magnets to guide the two sides together, then lock mechanically as the straps tighten.
They are precision machined from aircraft grade aluminium for strength and anodized for a stylish finish.
The Buckles are held in place by your side using Keepers.
We’ve designed three styles of Keeper and you’ll be asked to choose one from the available options for your chair.
The Long Keeper velcros to the wheelchair seat upholstery, or rigid seat base.
The Short Keeper connects directly to the frame top tube.
The Side Guard Keeper mounts on the cushion side of a wheelchair’s side guards
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Andrew Hawker (verified owner) –
After sorting initial fitting issues I now use the Lapstacker most days.
Wayne F. (verified owner) –
This little addition to my chair has been ground breaking. I no longer need to worry about stuff falling off my lap. Supermarket shopping with a basket on my knee is a breeze now. I’m sure I’ll keep finding more and more ways to use it. Highly recommended…you won’t regret getting one 😊
Quentin Smith (verified owner) –
Works great. Fitting was ok. Initially miss identified the bolt lengths. Bit heavier than hoped.
Karl Bojhara (verified owner) –
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British Columbia, Canada
Was this review helpful to you?Andy Corles (verified owner) –
I gave the LapStacker a good work out last weekend and was very happy with it. We were away at a show so had to carry stock and items for our stall. By using the LapStacker I was able to carry things in and out which I have not been able to do in the past.So thank you to you and your team for inventing something that is enabled me to do things which would not have been possible in the past.
Sally Barkman (verified owner) –
Great product!
Michael (verified owner) –
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Germany
Was this review helpful to you?Trisha T. (verified owner) –
This has made such a difference in my personal and work life!! Since getting the LapStacker, I have not dropped a lapful of papers/books across the hallway at work (something that happened almost everyday). I am able to take my lunch containers to the microwave with ease instead of trying to one-hand it all the way there and back. I also don’t have to ask for help getting my bags off the back my my chair since I can just secure them on my lap! I can’t say enough how much I love my LapStacker!!
Katrin Wisniewski (verified owner) –
I installed my Lapstacker back in September! I need to say, it’s great piece of work! It fits and works so well! I am so thanksfull for the passion of the team of adaptdefy! Thanks for make my life and every day better! Greetings from Germany – Katrin
Susan W. (verified owner) –
Receiving the LapStacker was special because it came all packaged up in a sexy little black box . . . I was super excited when it arrived!
Ended up being an easy install, bit like a puzzle at times but if you follow those instructions then it is easy peasy. Plus it came with all the tools needed so no rummaging around for the right Allen Key in the bottom of the tool box 😀
Very tidy looking lines once it is on your wheelchair.
So easy to use, clipping up or releasing the “load” on your lap is easy. The magnets are really strong and makes it secure with anything you’re carrying.
I worked on Election Day over the weekend and the LapStacker was extremely useful – lugging voting boxes, and boxes of equipment for set up and holding papers became instantly easier! Holding, ballot papers, manuals and the mass of paperwork on my lap securely instead of dropping things all over the place was simply . . . Awesome, Amazing, Freeing and so very useful. Finally a day when I did NOT have any embarrassing moments dropping things off my lap!
So Thank You Thank You Thank You Adaptdefy for the LapStacker – a totally life changing tool!
Brad (verified owner) –
The Lapstacker is a game changer for quads. The loops make it easier to put your thumb/finger in to pull up and the magnetic clip is simple to use.
I’ve been using mine every day.
Mark D. (verified owner) –
Congratulations on creating a product that exceeded my expectations!
In 2020 when everything has gone wrong, you came through! Thank you for solving a daily irritation of wheelchair life (I’ve been a wheeler for 23 years.)
The LapStacker arrived in perfect condition and was really quite easy to install. It actually weighs less than I thought it would, and works beautifully and flawlessly. Magnets work great, and the length of the straps is amazing!
My hat is off to all of you, actually it is on my lap, securely in place!
Yossi Koren (verified owner) –
I’m using it a lot.
For lunch box
For groceries in a plastic bag
For 6 pack 😁
For 9 litres soda pack.
For open box – when I go to the supermarket I take an open carton and it helps me
For papers!!!! Now i can travel with papers without the need to fold them.
I even secured once my brothers kid with it (4 years old 😁) but only as a joke.
Great product.
Arvin Ajodha (verified owner) –
Frankly, this is genius! A very good product that is hard to do without once tried!
Katherine Beattie (verified owner) –
The LapStacker is a total game changer! I’ve been able to cut my trips to the grocery store in half because I can carry twice as much as I could before, which has already saved me so much time. And I’m saving money because I’m no longer breaking things when they fall off my lap. The LapStacker also makes traveling with extra luggage a breeze.
It’s easy to install and even easier to use. I don’t know how I’ve managed the last 8 years as a wheelchair user without it!
Megan Blunk (verified owner) –
Mike’s Lapstacker has truly been a dream come true to me in my life. I was the passenger in a motorcycle accident at the age of 18 that paralyzed me from the waist down. Going from an able-bodied lifestyle where things are 100 time more convenient in every-way possible to one where everything challenges you is not easy but it’s also not a bad thing. To me, my disability has been a blessing in so many ways and meeting Mike-the founder of Adaptdefy, is one of those blessings. Mike is all about making the world a better place, especially for people with disabilities and it’s no surprise to me that he invented such an incredible product, The Lapstacker. It’s not everyday you come across a product made specifically for your needs as a person who uses a wheelchair, so when you do, it can be pretty life changing. The Lapstacker not only saves you time because you can push faster knowing that the items on your lap are secure, but it is also a huge confidence booster as it increases your carrying ability and your trust in yourself to do certain tasks you may otherwise not try. I wish I could give a Lapstacker to every wheelchair user I know.
Richard Corbett (verified owner) –
A clever addition to my wheelchair that doesn’t add a lot of weight but adds a tremendous amount of value – whenever I use it my friends always ask “why wasn’t this invented earlier” I keep finding more and more creative ways to use it! 10/10 Five stars would (and have) recommend!
Dana (verified owner) –
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Auckland, New Zealand
Was this review helpful to you?Chris P. (verified owner) –
Definitely a game changer! My usefulness around my house has increased greatly!