Drive Medical BLS18FBD-ELR Blue Streak Lightweight Wheelchair with Swing-Away Elevating Leg Rests and Flip-Back Arms

Everything is mostly identical except the elevating leg rests did not have the push in snap pin system for extending the leg length as shown in the ad image. The version we got was a black pipe (not silver) fitted inside the blue one and you have to loosen a bolt and pull the footrest part out then re-tighten the bolt back in place. It makes the version we got harder to adjust and the black pipe could stand to be a bit longer for longer legged people who need to elevate their legs. The box was beat up to all hell, but the chair was otherwise in new condition minus a few loose bolts that had to be tightened. The "drive" stickers that were placed on the outer sides of the thin plastic armrest panels were peeling off (curling away from the plastic) which was fine I just took them off and tossed them. One of the elevating leg rests didn't want to go back down because the bolt was somewhat loose, which caused the bar to stay extended and the lever couldn't be pushed to get the mechanism to release. Thankfully loosening the bolt more made it so we could get the mechanism to unlock, push the leg back down in place and tighten the end bolt back in place. Otherwise it is exactly as ordered, funnily enough the item was ordered from home depot, as there was an invoice slip on the box.Had I known that home depot had these I would have ordered directly from them. Initially I placed an order from amazon and it was to be shipped from amazon directly and was cheaper but there was no shipping date. I called after 2 days of not having a shipping date to ask about the shipping as we needed the chair quickly. after speaking with a csr i was told I would hear something about the shipping in 48 hours. The next day I went to check on it and found the order had been canceled with no notice no reason nothing. This was the 20 inch one we ordered and there were no other quick options so after getting frustrated after talking with another csr who was not able to help me get it reordered from amazon and give me a date for arrival, I reordered on my own and chose the other shipper and paid 40 bucks more plus paid for shipping etc. it was a nightmare process and took over a week to get in addition to the 3 days of dealing with amazon. I am only adding the shipping info for others in case another family / person needs a chair in a hurry so you'll be aware of what we went through.It seems like a very sturdy chair and everything else was perfect, we only just got it so I'll give it a while and add to my review once we see how well it does for us. Overall I have faith in the drive brand, a bit frustrated by the difference in the elevating leg rests and the not quite long enough bar for the footrests when the legs are fully raised, but we can work around that. Otherwise I think it'll do us fine. Its a bit clunky and heavy for me I'm 4'10 so when I have to lift it into my truck for use in getting my Dad to his doctors it will be a momentary issue but I think considering what it does, how it is made, the ease of moving the parts, it'll likely do us fine. One thing to mention is that the armrest release is just a piece of plastic. I can see how long term that might prove to be annoying if someone moves those armrests a lot that thin piece of plastic won't likely last a long time or will wear down over time.** Update Aug 2023The chair was working well for us, Dad doesn't use it often due to his doing better, but it is very helpful for when he has to go long distances, or needs to have a seat anywhere we go if he gets tired. However, somehow on one use, a super tiny clip that held one of the leg rests together disappeared. I suspect from moving the chair and rests to and from the truck. I called Drive directly, and they sent us 2 brand new leg rests free of charge. I was grateful because that tiny little thin metal clip held the whole dang thing together and I was using electrical tape to hold it together but that made it's use much more difficult. I am SO totally impressed with Drive Medical for sending the free pair of leg replacements, they were caring, wanted to know what model it was for future chair updates and got me a new set of leg rests within 3 days. I'm updating my review from 4 stars to 5, their customer service was amazing and the new set of leg rests were also the type I had originally ordered with the push button adjustments, so that makes me very happy. I can't say enough good things about Drive after this experience, the man I spoke with was just amazing.

I injured my knee on Sunday and can't bear weight. I ordered this chair yesterday after having several mishaps trying to get used to one leg living! The chair came overnight and has been a True LIFESAVER! I am already more independent getting around my house and to the restroom! The rental place wanted 500.00 to rent this chair for a month. I bought it for less than 150! WORTH EVERY PENNY! Easy to set up! We had it set up within minutes! Ready to go out of the box! I would definitely recommend this for people taking care of folks with decreased mobility! I am a nurse and have cared for many informed people! My husband is elderly but very mobile and independent but if the day ever comes when he's not we own a very sturdy wheelchair for a great price!

After 2 weeks of use so good so far wife had knee surgery and needed something to get around besides a roller walker with a seat and crutches. Came well packaged and was fast to assemble the the few pieces that needed attached sturdy and a little heavy but that’s what I expected the pocket on the back is handy came with a wrench to check bolts but haven’t needed it yet

It's small, I'm 6'2" and my legs were twice as long as the leg extensions on this thing. The build quality is good for the price and it does fold up nicely. I had to buy a dowel rod and rig it to the chair to make the leg extension long enough to hold my broken leg up. Overall it's just, just not made for tall people but it is a nice wheelchair.

I bought this to help my mother get around in places that require a lot of walking. This is her first wheelchair and honestly, I didn't have much guidance other than the description and reviews from others. My mother is between 250-300 lbs. I wasn't worried about the weight limit, but I was worried if she would fit in the chair comfortably (she has hips) thankfully, the comfort level was great, and she had a room so that she wouldn't get stuck, which is very important. I didn't want any embarrassing moments. This is a sturdy wheelchair; you don't have to worry about the wheels or the handles. My mother has attended two conferences, and I have walked miles pushing her with no issues. The vibrant blue color is still intac,t with embarrassing peeling from the paint. My only issue is that I wish the legs were built on instead of being removable. Overall, I would recommend this to others. One more thing, storage is great. Remove the legs and fold them away. You can put it in the closet or under a bed.

Bought this a few years ago for after my wife’s foot surgery, to get around the house and to appointments and other places. It is sturdy, maneuverable, fits nicely through doorways, has secure wheel locks and is easy to fold up and stow into the back of a vehicle. The detachable leg pieces are of good quality and are easy to get on/off. An aunt and my mom each borrowed it for a while once my wife was on her feet. I recommend it.