The Health Benefits of Standing
This innovative powerchair actively promotes overall physical well-being by facilitating improved blood circulation throughout the body. It plays a crucial role in mitigating the development of muscular and joint stiffness, thereby preserving mobility and flexibility. By enhancing cardiovascular and respiratory functions, it optimizes the body's circulatory system, leading to increased physical vitality. Additionally, it stimulates gastrointestinal motility, contributing to better digestive health. Remarkably, this approach reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases while simultaneously benefiting urinary and bowel functions, as well as maintaining optimal bone density. Ultimately, it serves as a comprehensive solution for enhancing overall physical health and well-being.
Standing & Seating System
The iChair Sky boasts an innovative multi-directional standing system that allows users to stand facing any direction, promoting independence and numerous health benefits. The standing motion curve can be individually adapted for comfort and the seating system offers exceptional adjustability with seat widths from 40 - 53 cm, depths of 40 - 52.5 cm, and an electrical seat tilt of up to 40°. The Direct Transfer Aid is a useful height adjustable footboard, for easy transfer with pressure relief.
The iChair Sky's seating system boasts an ergonomically designed central electric legrest and back system with intelligent electronic adjustments. As the chair transitions into standing mode, the legrest automatically adjusts its angle from 95° to 170°, while the length compensation feature ensures the footplate remains optimally aligned with the user's position. Complementing this advanced legrest is the biomechanical headrest, another standout component of the iChair Sky's multifunctional seating unit. This headrest intelligently adapts its position to provide proper head and neck support throughout the chair's range of motion, contributing to an exceptional seating experience tailored to the user's ergonomic needs.
Power Base
The iChair Sky features a unique 5-wheel mid-wheel drive configuration with a total width of just 64cm for excellent indoor manoeuvrability. This is exceptionally compact and manoeuvrable for a standing powerchair, having said that there are other standing powerchairs in our range whose outdoor performance is more impressive. Nevertheless, large puncture-proof tyres and an optional 6 mph speed version of the iChair Sky provide for very capable outdoor performance too. The base provides a 20 cm seat lift and the rear rocker arm suspension and double front castors ensure stability and smooth ride quality.
has a unique 5-wheel mid-wheel drive configuration. It's exceptionally compact and manoeuvrable for a standing powerchair; however its outdoor performance is not as impressive as the other standing powerchairs in our range.
Controls
The iChair Sky utilizes advanced VR2 or R-Net control technology with an intuitive LCD color display for operating the chair's numerous power seat functions and 5 available drive speeds. An external 5-key adjustment keypad allows customizing frequently used controls, while the memory function records movement patterns and preferred positions.
Appearance
While highly functional, the iChair Sky has a modern, streamlined look with its open frame design. It comes in matt black, polar white, magic blue, red metallic, lemon reflex and sun yellow versions
Verdict
The Meyra iChair Sky is an exceptionally versatile and adjustable standing powerchair suited for users with moderate to severe disabilities. Its multi-directional standing, highly customizable seating system, and compact yet capable power base make it well-suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Advanced controls provide easy operation of the numerous positioning and mobility functions. While likely a premium product, the iChair Sky offers outstanding flexibility to accommodate changing user needs over time. Careful professional assessment is recommended to properly utilize this chair's full range of capabilities.
For some comparables we suggest you also look at the Permobil M Corpus VS. This model is the market leader and our recommendation for those looking for a standing front-wheel drive powerchair - it has the most sophisticated, tried and tested, and reliable standing function. However, the F5 is significantly more expensive, so if budget is limited, the Evo Altus is a strong alternative. Otherwise, the Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700-Up M is a similarly priced mid-wheel drive standing powerchair that offers more impressive outdoor performance than the iChair Sky, and would therefore be our recommendation. Book an appointment to visit our showroom to try them out.