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If you’re 6’2 or taller, your legs and torso are likely a bit longer than most. GRIT engineers have worked closely with hundreds of wheelchair riders of all shapes and sizes to design an all-terr …

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While many riders use the GRIT Freedom Chair to go out on solo adventures, riders who are unable to self-propel a regular wheelchair can still enjoy the outdoor capabilities of this device with signi …

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Over 30% of GRIT Freedom Chair riders have never used a manual wheelchair before. Individuals with difficulty walking find that the GRIT Freedom Chair enables easier travel over long distances and rou …

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Solo riding can be a great time, but oftentimes the best part of an outdoor adventure is sharing it with your friends and family. Whether you are side-by-side on the trail or are working together …

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The main benefit of the GRIT Freedom Chair's lever system is that it makes it easier to push than a regular wheelchair. The levers engage larger upper body muscles to amplify your force.The strength r …

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Our co-founders remember when the GRIT Freedom Chair was a brainstorming session on a whiteboard, in a long-neglected building in the northwest corner of the MIT campus, in a room we affectionately ca …

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We like to think of the GRIT Freedom Chair as the best of beauty and brains: it's visually appealing and efficiently engineered, and it took years of dedication, multiple prototypes, and a lot of feed …

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Traveling can be full of adventure! At GRIT, we want to make sure that you get the most out of your traveling adventures, so we want to show you how easy it is to fly with your GRIT Freedom Chair.Chec …

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