Whirlwind RoughRider Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 11)

USER MANUAL

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For Shorter Riders

Shorter Back Height – Some manufactures may be able to customize

the back height for you, if you prefer a shorter back height.

Shorter Seat Depth - If your upper legs are shorter than

40.7mm (16 in.), as measured from back of pelvis to back of

lower leg, you can shorten the effective seat length by:

• Asking the manufacturer (or a local metalworker) to

shorten the seat tubes at the front and to make custom seat

fabric to fit the new sized tubes;

• Adding foam behind your back so that you are sitting

further forward (you may also want to move your rear

wheels forward).

Common Modifications

If you are taller than 1.8m (6 ft.), you may need to make some

modifications to make the chair fit better. This is especially

important if you do not have full feeling in your body.

In order to bear more weight under your thighs and less on your

buttocks to prevent pressure sores, you can:

• Adjust footrests to their lowest position.

• Add dense foam under your normal cushion to lift you

up, if your thighs are still not bearing weight.

• Adjust your wheel position backward to stabilize your

higher center of gravity.

• Ask your manufacturer (or local metalworker) to make a

higher backrest for you. A higher backrest may be more

comfortable and support you better.

For Taller Riders

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