The Action Track Chair- The Eagle

The Action Track Chair- The Eagle is an All-Terrain power wheelchair that is FDA cleared. The chair will go up to 3 MPH for up to 7 miles. It has a zero point turning radius, and the seat will tilt forward and backward. Additional accessories available for purchase include: four-point harness, head rest, transfer handle, toggle switch, goal post joystick, front wheel kit, lateral leg supports, lateral side supports, flip up footrests, attendant control, oxygen tank holder, 9" seat belt extension, 4" offset extension plate, and hunting mounts/accessories. 

Transportation

The action track chair requires the trackchair carrier: class IV 2" receiver hitch mount with fold down ramps for loading and unloading

- Approximate Weight: 110 lbs.

- Weight Capacity: 550 lbs.

Dimensions:

- Wide Carrier: 42″ x 42″

- Narrow Carrier: 32″ x 42″

Specifications

The Action Track Chair- The Eagle include: Dimensions: height 42", length 52.5", weight about 400 lbs, weight capacity 300 lbs, seat height 23",seat depth 16", ground clearance 3.5", track size 6.5" x 90" 

Model #                  Seat Width    Seat Depth    Total Width

Model Eagle 18           18"                  19"                  37"

Model Eagle 20           20"                  19"                  39"

Model Eagle 22           22"                  19"                  41"

Model Eagle 24           24"                  19"                  43" 

Drive train: batteries 2-12V batteries 

Control system: Curtis enAble 40, motors 24V DC, battery charger 20 AMP

Pros

Handle hiking trails that most wheelchairs will not depending on comfort of rider, optional attendant control, power chair increases accessibility to nature

Cons

Heavy, expensive, hard to transport especially if battery dies on trail, not originally a wheelchair company and is just starting to have adaptive seating, depending on weight of rider battery life is from 3-8 miles, excessive exposure to moisture could ruin the battery, power chair decreases independence for manual wheelchair users, will not fit through standard doorways.

Maintenance: 

Requires mechanic to remove tracks and clean yearly

Transfers: 

Lift systems are recommended for organizations assisting with transfers depending on the users ability to transfer independently. 

Lenders:

Kansas

- The Adaptive Sportsmen of Kansas Program stationed regionally at 8 different state parks

- cost: free, reservations: first come, first serve basis

- users must be able to use right arm as the joystick is located on the right side of the chair

- contact: (620) 672-5911 for further details

Colorado

- Staunton State Park, Ridgeway State Park, Barr Lake State Park

- Only available Friday-Sunday, Cost: free, with $10 state park day pass

- Reservations

Minnesota

- Camden State Park, Crow Wing State Park, Lake Bemidji State Park, Maplewood State Park, and Myre-Big Island State Park 

- Cost: Free, with purchase of state park vehicle permit ($12 for disability discounted pass), Reservations: call the park you plan on visiting to reserve

Michigan

- Bald Mountain Recreation Area, Belle Isle park, Grand Haven State Park, Holland State Park, Iona, Island Lake Recreation Area, Ludington State Park, Maybury State Park, Muskegon State Park, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and the Waterloo Recreation Area.

- Cost: free, Reservations: call the park you plan on visiting to reserve, some parks offer track chairs year-round while others off them in the summer of for beach-use

South Dakota

- Outdoor Campus West in Rapid City 

- Cost: free, Reservations: only up to 2 weeks before arrival 

Oklahoma

- Keystone Ancient Forest

- Cost: free, Reservations: fill out an online form and the staff with contact you about availability

Non-State Park Options

Wisconsin

- Access Ability Wisconsin 

- Available at pickup stations in 12 counties throughout state, comes with a trailer 

- Cost: $50 deposit required, Reservations: contact nonprofit organization Access Ability Wisconsin 

- Hudson Rod, Gun and Archery Club

- Cost: free, Reservation: up to 4 days in advance