We design and fabricate custom-made wheelchairs and accessories from factorys based in Christchurch, New Zealand and Fresno, California. Our custom wheelchairs are made to measure, designed to fit you and to suit the way you move.
We also have a large range of parts and accessories including powered devices for wheelchairs. If you require further information on any products phone us on +64 3 354 5616 or email sales@melrosechairs.co.nz
We design and fabricate custom-made wheelchairs, these are made to measure, designed to fit you and to suit the way you move, you will need to fill out a "Script Form" to order one.
We also sell imported "hospital style" steel folding wheelchairs and walkers for the elderly, these are listed on the right.
Because of the plethora of choices for personal mobility we have included a short introduction to help you make your decision What wheelchair is right for you?
All our wheelchairs are custom-made to measure and a script form needs to be filled out before ordering. If you need help filling out a script, contact us or your health professsional.
FIXED FRAME LIGHTWEIGHT EVERYDAY WHEELCHAIRThe Panther is one of our popular lightweight fixed frame wheelchairs. It is compact and ultra light, ideal for the active person.
A user friendly chair, this Panther is the lowest priced custom made non adjustable wheelchair in the Melrose range.
We use the highest quality materials and components to build our wheelchairs, many of the components are built in-house by our team of qualified engineers using the latest CNC technology.
Standard Specifications
Adjustable back height and folding back with cord release
Adjustable footplate height
Adjustable camber bar can be altered for balance
Quick release 24" spoked wheels on alloy rims
A choice of rollerblade, 5" solid, 6" solid and 6" wide solid castors with fixed castor position
High or low mounted push to lock brakes or scissor brakes
Black fabric sling and back with leather trim
Leg strap and fabric skirt guards
Five year frame warranty
Options and Accessories
Anti tips
Adjustable back upholstery
Fabric or ABS footplate cover, impact guards, castor covers
Bag under chair
Cushion, ABS skirt guards
Tyres, smooth or tread, high pressure or solid KIK
Wheels available in spoked 25", 26" and BMX sizes or 25" Xcore composite wheels