Rugged and Durable RoughRider & Lightweight Aurora Wheelchairs
We believe in affordable technology that frees people to live life to the fullest!

Wheelchair Made.
The RoughRider wheelchair has been used in over 60 countries since it was introduced in 2008. It is durable, low cost, and highly functional. It performs well on rough terrain throughout the world.

Travel to places you never dreamed possible before.
WE MAKE THE WORLD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MORE INCLUSIVE



The RoughRider makes it easier to raise your family.



See our wheelchairs in action!
Listen to users of the Whirlwind RoughRider wheelchair talking about their outdoor experiences around the San Francisco Bay Area … and around the world.
New Model Available - the Aurora!
See the similarities and differences of our flagship RoughRider and the new Aurora models.
RoughRider Original
New Lower Everyday Price-
5 seat widths (12.5", 14", 15.5", 17", 18.5")
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3 seat depths (14", 16", 18")
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Seat Back Height: 15”, 17”, 19”
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10 narrow adjustable seat back straps with plastic buckles
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Proprietary RoughRider parking brakes
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5 horizontal front to back rear axle positions
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Separate rear wheel spacer required (included)
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Weight: without rear wheels: 34 -35 lbs. with rear wheels: 44-45 lbs
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Weight Capacity: 220lbs
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Wide flexible caster wheels for soft and uneven surfaces
Aurora
New Lightweight RoughRider-
4 seat widths (14", 15.5", 17", 18.5")
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3 seat depths (14", 16", 18")
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Seat Back Height: 15”, 17”, 19”, 21”
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6 wide seat back straps with velcro
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Standard toggle brakes
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3 horizontal front to back rear axle positions
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Rear wheel spacer incorporated into axle mount (prevents loss of spacer)
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Weight: without rear wheels - 23 lbs (10.4kg) with rear wheels - 34lbs (14kg)
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Weight Capacity: 250lbs
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Wide flexible caster wheels for soft and uneven surfaces
The RoughRider wheelchair was designed by Whirlwind Wheelchair International, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit with 40 years of history designing rugged and durable wheelchairs for use in developing countries. Whirlwind also does capacity building of disabled-run organizations in developing countries to empower them to become more effective advocates for accessibility and full inclusion into their communities. RoughRider America LLC is a private company that specializes in the production and sale of the RoughRider and Aurora wheelchairs in the US and internationally.