Racing Wheelchair Transfer Video

The Racing Wheelchair Transfer Video shares how to tranfer into a racing chair and discusses basic seating and positioning considerations. Ryan Barnett demonstrates a racing wheelchair transfer. He transfers from the side into a kneeling position. Always wear a helmet and have a spotter hold the front wheel down when first practicing this transfer. Remember the chairs are "tippy" when not moving. Athletes should lean there center of gravity forward while sitting still. Most people fall over backwards a time or two (called turtling) when first learning. Falling is part of learning most new skills, like walking, biking, skiing or skating. Just be ready - it is a short fall. (: .

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[WildKatSpeaking]

I have a solid knee plate and I basically face the back of the racing chair when transferring, put my leg that is furthest from the racing chair in, then the other leg and twist my body around ask I lift myself into it. It might not look pretty, but it works LOL!