Edge 3 Stretto

Power Base

The defining feature of the Stretto is its narrow base – at just 52 cm, it ties with Quickie’s Q300 M Mini for the narrowest outdoor capable powerchair on the market. Combined with the ultra-manoeuvrable mid-wheel drive that allows the Stretto to turn on the spot, this makes it the ideal choice for getting around indoors – able to navigate tight turns and narrow corridors with ease.

Outdoor performance on the Edge Stretto remains strong, with Smooth Ride Suspension cushioning your ride, and powerful motors capable of up to 6 mph. A few small changes have been made to the Edge 3 base to cut down the width, with the castor wheels being 6 inches rather than 8, and both tyres and suspension springs being a little smaller. However, our test drives have shown the ride to be virtually the same as the Edge 3, and it retains the same high-capacity 62 Ah batteries for a long range.

TB Flex seating

Two seating systems are available – the more basic and lower cost TB Flex seat (first picture), as seen on Quantum’s Q4 and Aspen is the first. This is an entry-level prescriptive seating system with more limited options, although it is ideal for those without advanced seating requirements. Powered tilt and powered recline (albeit not lie-flat) are both available on the TB Flex seat.

Tru-Balance 3 seating

The same fully-prescriptive Tru-Balance 3 seating system (second picture) as seen on the regular Edge 3 is also on the Stretto, and is what most people choose to go for. The headline feature is the iLevel seat raiser, which allows you to drive at a walking pace of 3.5 mph with the seat fully elevated by 12 inches. As the name suggests, this allows you to drive at eye level – in contrast to most other powerchairs with powered lift, which are limited to crawling along at slow speeds. Being at eye level enhances social interactions, even when on the go.

A full range of powered seating options are available, including 175° of shear-reduced recline – allowing you to lie flat when combined with powered elevating leg rests – few powered wheelchairs offer this level of recline. 50º of powered seat tilt is also available to aid in pressure relief.

The seating system is entirely configurable, allowing your Edge 3 Stretto’s seat to be set up to provide a precise fit to your size, comfort and clinical needs. Seat widths and depths of 12 – 20 inches are available, also allowing the Edge to cater to the smaller dimensions of paediatric users. We would note that the larger seat sizes can overhang the base, losing most of the benefit of the narrower base, so the Stretto variant is best suited to slimmer or average sized people. The highly modular nature allows the seating to be modified to accommodate your changing needs, and third-party components such as pressure cushions and postural supports can easily be fitted.

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