The award-winning RoughRider is designed to handle rugged terrain with ease. It has been proven in over 25 countries by thousands of riders who live in the worst of conditions and need the best of chairs.  Riders use it as a super-durable daily-use chair or as a backup when life calls for off-pavement adventures.  See it in action here.

We believe in affordable technology that frees people to live life to the fullest - even in rugged environments.

The RoughRider® is Whirlwind's answer to expensive fragile chairs that unnecessarily limit access. Priced at $799 in the USA, the RoughRider is less than half the price of other outdoor wheelchairs. The RoughRider is by far the best-value rugged wheelchair.

Now available in the USA on a limited 100 chair trial program. Sign up today, the spots are filling up fast.

Long Wheelbase: Provides outstanding stability and safety from forward tipping - the number one cause of injury to wheelchair riders.

WideFlex Casters: Whirlwind's signature Zimbabwe wheels easily float over uneven terrain like grass, mud, rocks and damp or lightly packed sand. Shock absorption makes for a very smooth ride. Solid rubber prevents flats.

Tension Adjustable Back: Ten adjustable straps provide optimal posture support for users, slowing the progression of scoliosis for some riders and improving their function and appearance.

Tight Turning Radius: Allows the RoughRider to be used in tight spaces.

High Traction Rear Tires: Perfect for off road traveling and affordable replacement.  

Super Duty Tough Frame: Tested to double the distance of the industry's standard for rolling durability.  

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Five Position Rear Axle: Allows for center of gravity adjustment for optimal balance.

X-Brace Folding Frame:  Easily storable in cars, closets and small spaces.

Seat Angle: Seat angle designed for comfort and safety during sudden stops.

Easily Available Parts: Tires, tubes, hardware and bearings are easy to find and repair locally. Ride the Whirlwind around the world and you will find that almost all of its parts - if any are needed - are available in bicycle shops, motorcycle shops, and hardware stores wherever you go.

Sporty Wheel Camber: 3 degrees of wheel camber gives ergonomic push rim placement and improved lateral stability.

Toe Protecting Foot Rest: A unique design protects feet from environment, allowing users more safety and comfort.

Warranty, Exchange, Return, Repair, etc: We want to make sure you are happy with your RoughRider and that it is working great. Please read about these topics on our (FAQ).

Washable Upholstery: Seat Back is washing machine friendly and the whole chair is friendly to hoses and river banks. 

Push Button Quick Release Wheels: Coming soon!

Anti-Tippers Coming soon!

• Seat Widths:            12.5”, 14”, 15.5”, 17”, 18.5”
• Seat Depths:            14”, 16”, 18”
• Front Seat Height:    19.3” *
• Back Seat Height:     16.5” *
• Seat Angle:               12 degrees
• Back Heights:            14”, 16”, 18” (adjustable) *
• Foot Rest Height:      12” - 17” below seat (adjustable)
• Lower Back Angle:      fixed at 8 degrees
• Upper Back Angle:      12 degrees, custom
• Wheel Camber:          3 degrees
• Axle Position:             5-position adjustable +/- 0.8”
• Track Length:**          20.4” - 23.55”
• Overall Width:            21.5” - 28.5”
• Caster Size:               4.5” x 3”
• Rear Wheel Size:      24 X 1.75”
• Overall Length:***     38.7” - 41.85”                 
• Frame Type:              Folding
• Folded Width:           14” including rear wheels
• Max Tested Rider Weight:    220 lbs
• Weight:                       45.5 lbs (with Whirlwind Super Duty Mountain Bike wheels)

* Seat Height measurement is based on 15.5 Seat Width.  Seat Height varies +/- 1.2” with other Seat Widths.  Variance in seat height affects effective Back Height, and effective Back Angle Bend.
** Track Length is the distance between where the front and rear wheels contact the ground.  This distance varies with axle position.
*** Overall Length is the distance from the front to the back of the chair.  This distance varies with axle position.
Upper Back Support Angle describes the angle of the back above the lumbar area.  At 8.75” above the seat the back tilt increases from 8 degrees to desired tilt.

Buy-One-Give-One For 30 years, wheelchair riders around the world have contributed their innovations to the RoughRider®, benefiting fellow riders everywhere. With our BOGO program US riders can directly participate with us in the global disability movement.

As a non-profit guided by our mission to serve wheelchair riders in the developing world with excellent rugged chairs, we will put 100% of the proceeds into advancing our work.

And for every RoughRider® purchased through the BOGO program, Whirlwind will see that a second is provided through our local partners in countries like Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Rwanda, and Mexico.

At the BOGO price of $799 the RoughRider® is priced at less than half of other outdoor wheelchairs for sale in the USA.

The RoughRider® will open up adventures for you that are out of reach for most chairs and, to put it simply, you'll feel good knowing that as you have RoughRider® independence in the USA someone else far away will be having it too.