Can you Customize the Extreme Motus All-Terrain Wheelchair?

It’s nearly impossible to make one piece of adaptive equipment that works for everyone and every disability. Often at Extreme Motus, we need to make modifications to the Extreme Motus All-Terrain Wheelchair so it will work for the specific needs of our customers.

What Size all-terrain wheelchair is Right for me?

At Extreme Motus we offer 3 different sizes. The only difference between these sizes is the width of the seat.

• Large – 18″ Wide
• Medium – 16″ Wide
• Small – 14″ Wide

Sam who stars in all of our videos uses a medium-sized all-terrain wheelchair. He is about 5′ 1″ tall and weighs 85 pounds. Comparing your size to Sam’s is a good starting point in helping you decide what size to choose.

Also, take into consideration the age of your rider. If they are already Sam’s size but are 10 years old and will continue growing it’s best to size up into a large so they don’t risk growing out of the chair. You can always add a little extra padding like blankets, towels, pool noodles, foam from the hardware store, etc. to make the large work for a smaller person. Giving yourself insurance that they won’t grow out of the chair is a good piece of mind for the future.

Sam can also fit into a small-sized chair but is more comfortable in the Medium. Some people may want the seat to be tighter. If you have none or very little trunk control you may want/need the sides of the chair to give you more support. The “wings” on the sides of the chair are aluminum and can be bent slightly in or out depending on what the rider needs.

Seatbelt or 5-point harness?

Because the seat is reclined about 30 degrees and the chair wraps around them on the sides your rider might not need a 5-point harness. That said almost every chair we sell opts for that option. Having the extra support is never a bad thing.

Can you install a custom headrest?

We have installed many different types of headrests for our customers. Normally when this headrest situation comes up I ask the customer, “If you could have any headrest in the world which one would it be?”

I then take some pictures of that to the guys in our shop and ask them if they think it’s doable.

Because our chair is made from aluminum it can easily be drilled so that a headrest can be mounted to it. This is a difficult process long distance. We will need to work with you to ensure we are installing the headrest at the correct height on the back of the chair. You will need to send in these measurements.

Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair for tall riders

If your rider is over 6 feet tall or has a disability that affects their ability to bend their knees we recommend getting the extra-long options during your checkout process. This will add 5 inches of extra length to the footrest of the chair ensuring the rider will fit comfortably in the chair and not feel cramped. This option costs $200 extra

Custom Embroidery

Occasionally we have the request for custom embroidery on the headrest of the Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair. You will need to send us the artwork you want embroidered on your headrest. Next Extreme Motus will work with our embroidery company to put that custom artwork on your chair before it is shipped out.

This option costs an additional $200 and will add some time to your build before we can ship the chair.

Custom Colors

We work to keep blue and red Extreme Motus All-Terrain Wheelchairs in stock. But if you want something special our powder coater can do it! Be aware that choosing this option can add up to 4 weeks to your build time and costs an additional $400.

What can’t you do?

Some customers have requested modifications to their Extreme Motus All-Terrain Wheelchairs we simply don’t have the tools, knowledge, or time to do. Here in Utah, we refer those people to Dan O’Crowley at the Utah Assistive Technology Program and Utah State University. Depending on what modifications you need to be made on your all-terrain wheelchair you may need to do some research and figure out if there are programs like this at universities in your area.

What is the Utah Assistive Technology Program? (UATP)

The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP), part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University, focuses on repurposing assistive technology to help families find affordable devices while keeping them out of landfills. UATP operates in Logan, the Uintah Basin, and Salt Lake City, offering services such as refurbishing donated equipment and providing customization options for personalized solutions.

UATP also facilitates a statewide device exchange through the AT4All website, helping Utahns access the equipment they need. The Salt Lake City facility specializes in mobility devices, accepting donations, refurbishing them, and transferring them back to people who need them for a modest service fee.