Custom Wheelchair Measurements: Your Life, Your Way, Your Perfect Fit
The difference between a wheelchair and your wheelchair? A measurement process that starts with how you want to live, not just dimensions.
Why Most Wheelchair Measurements Fall Short
Standard wheelchair measurements treat you like a collection of numbers. They miss what matters most—how you want to live your life, what activities bring you joy, and how your chair should support your unique lifestyle.
At Reckless Wheelchairs, we've revolutionized the measurement process to create chairs that don't just fit your body—they fit your life ambitions, daily activities, and personal style.
Our You-Centric Measurement Guide: Life Goals + Dimensions
Download Our Complete Measurement Guide PDF
Our measurement process begins with understanding YOU:
- What do you want to do in your new chair? Whether it's basketball, traveling, or simply navigating your home with greater ease
- What have you always wanted to do but haven't been able to? We design for possibilities, not limitations
- How do you want to move through the world? More responsive for sports? More stable for everyday use?
- 14 Critical Measurements that translate your lifestyle needs into precise specifications
Beyond Measurements: Designing for Your Life Vision
We don't just build chairs—we build freedom, independence, and new possibilities. Our guide captures:
- Your transfer preferences and daily routines
- Activities you want to pursue with confidence
- How you want your chair to respond to your unique movement style
- The perfect balance between stability and responsiveness for YOUR life
Reckless Difference
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1. Built by Users, For Users
We're wheelchair users designing for wheelchair users – we get it because we live it. Every chair is crafted with real-world experience and insider knowledge of what actually matters on the court, track, or street. When pushers design for pushers, you get performance that insurance companies and big manufacturers just can't match.
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2. Ultra-Lightweight Rigid Performance
Our all-welded rigid design means every push transfers maximum energy to forward motion instead of wasting it on flex and noise. Less maintenance, quieter rides, and effortless pushing that lets you focus on living your life instead of fighting your equipment. Built tough but weighs light – because your chair should work with you, not against you.
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3. Insurance-Free Customization
Skip the paperwork, denials, and "standard options" – you're the boss here. We build exactly what YOU want, how YOU want it, without having to justify your choices to anyone else. True customization means getting the chair that fits your life, your sport, and your style perfectly.
What They Say
FAQ
1. Why don't you accept insurance?
We choose not to work with insurance so you can get exactly the wheelchair you need. Insurance companies restrict your choices to basic, pre-approved options that might not work for your body or lifestyle. By paying directly, you skip all those limitations and get complete control over every detail - from measurements to features to colors. You end up with a wheelchair that's actually built for YOU, not what some insurance policy says you can have.
2. What's the real difference between your wheelchairs and insurance wheelchairs?
Insurance wheelchairs might be "free," but they authorize the cheapest parts available. Between your co-pay and necessary upgrades to get decent components, you'll spend $2-3k anyway - and you'll still end up with a bolt-together maintenance problem that wastes your energy through loose connections and flex.
Our all-welded construction eliminates those weak points completely. Every push transfers directly into motion instead of being lost through wobbly joints. Plus, our ultra-lightweight design means you use less energy to get around.
Spend a little more and get a custom-made Reckless chair that's built to maximize your energy and minimize maintenance time. When your wheelchair works efficiently and quietly, you spend your energy living your life instead of constantly fixing equipment.
3. How long does it take to make my new wheelchair?
Your custom wheelchair takes 10 weeks from contract to delivery. Here's the breakdown:
- Week 1: Order parts & create your custom CAD design
- Weeks 2-3: Manufacturing your frame
- Weeks 4-5: Powder coating for durability
- Weeks 6-7: Assembly and quality testing
- Week 8-10: Final prep and shipping (1-2 days shipping time)
4. How can I do a fitting if I cannot come to your shop?
We offer remote fittings! We'll guide you through taking your own measurements with detailed instructions, or we can work with a local physical therapist We also provide video consultations to ensure everything is measured correctly. Many of our customers are located far from Houston, so we've perfected the remote fitting process to ensure your wheelchair fits perfectly.
