This version of the Quickie Plastic Side Guard is the newer, more stylish version of their plastic side guard with an easy to access handle hole. Will fit either the left or right side and are available in a standard or short size. Please see the measurement guide for exact measurements.
These are intended to replace the new style side guard...
This version of the Quickie Plastic Side Guard is the newer, more stylish version of their plastic side guard with an easy to access handle hole. Will fit either the left or right side and are available in a standard or short size. Please see the measurement guide for exact measurements.
These are intended to replace the new style side guard. Known to fit these Quickie model wheelchairs using the newer style side guard: Quickie Q7, Qxi, GTi, GT, Quickie 2 Lite, New Quickie 2 (Q2V or Q2N)
NOTE: Will not work with old style clamps. To install on older models call us to help you select the right clamp set.
Sold as a single left or right side guard. If a pair of side guards are needed, change the quantity to two.
The hole for grip provides a lovely space for slush, water and mud to get on your clothes. They break easily and we cannot get them to tighten so they don't move. Finally had to put construction adhesive on the clamps. Although the older version breaks as well,they are much better design than these.
I haven't sprained or broken a thumb yet. Bottom line is these look cool, but not worth the price (maybe that's why they are currently on sale) and certainly not worth the hassle once they are installed. Do not buy these! Spend the extra money for the older, less hazardous versions. Horrible, potentially hazardous design. I won't deny these things look slick, but I highly doubt anybody at Quickie consulted a person in a wheelchair before finalizing the design. The oblong holes provide a double threat to the user. 1. Even though the guards themselves do their intended jobs by preventing pants, shirts, coats etc from rubbing against and getting caught in the wheels, the oblong holes offer a shortcut to the ground for pocket contents. 2. (and much more importantly) Those holes are just the right height and size for a thumb to get stuck during mid-push, which of course can create much bigger problems than something falling from a pocket and through said hole. All it would take is a poorly-timed push or a simple grip slip, and the user suddenly has a cast on his or her thumb.
Then there's the gap between the slanted back of the side guard and the wheelchair frame. Said design is another flaw that allows pocket contents to once again fall to the ground with little-to-no notice.
Finally, the clamps. The clamps are certainly weaker than previous models and need to be tightened and adjusted frequently (careful not to strip the Allen screws in the process).