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The RGK Elite is the sports chair of choice for professional wheelchair basketball athletes, made to your exact measurements.

The RGK Elite Series has evolved from over 30 years of innovation, testing, and expertise. Designed entirely around your measurements and your style of play, the Elite gives you the ultimate responsive connection, ergonomic positioning, and speed that your best performance requires. It's the sports chair of choice for wheelchair basketball superstars such as Sophie Carrigill and Helen Freeman. Why would you choose anything less?

With the perfection of performance and responsiveness of the Elite X, you can bring out your best on the court. At its core, this transcendent chair has a unique, pioneering carbon fibre axle which makes it significantly stiffer and lighter.

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RGK Elite Series Basketball Wheelchair

Elite Series Comparison

The RGK Elite wheelchair basketball chair is available in two different versions, each with their own strengths: the Elite and the Elite X.

Elite Elite X
Experience Level Intermediate to Professional Intermediate to Professional
Player Classification Suitability 1 to 4.5 players 1 to 4.5 players
Product Weight 20.3 lbs. 19.2 lbs.
Maximum User Weight 275 lbs. 275 lbs.
Made to Measure
7020 Aluminum Tri-Frame
Carbon Fibre Axle -
Airtech Sport Technology
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Elite Series Key Features

Unparalleled in the basketball world, the RGK Elite's lightweight frame guarantees to deliver the performance your training has paved the way for. The near-endless options available for backrest and seating positioning allow for a setup that will work just for you, ensuring that you have the closest connection and maximum performance to allow you to focus entirely on the court rather than propulsion.

The utmost best performance of your wheelchair is ensured by only using elements produced by market leaders, alongside a staggering 19 quality checks throughout the build, from the initial measurements to the final delivery.

  • Optimized biomechanics for maximum power and efficiency
  • Seating position to suit your game
  • Perfect toe-in/out for minimum drag
  • Bones Reds high-precision caster bearings as standard to maximize energy
  • Low-ride caster forks for optimum performance
  • Tri-Frame aluminum chassis design
  • Elite X Key Features
    • Carbon fibre axle
    • Carbon fibre sideguards with made-to-measure CNC sidearms (upgrade option)
    • Ceramic bearings in rear wheels, casters, and frame (upgrade option)
    • Titanium fasteners
    • Titanium buckles
    • Minute design changes for maximum weight saving gains

Tri-Frame

The Tri-Frame is a new design that better distributes the energy expended during play across more sections of the chair. This provides peace of mind that your chair can withstand anything that's thrown at it. Instead of just the axle, the force is now split across the downtube, the strongest part of the frame, as well.

  • Aerospace-grade 7020 aluminum frame with A10 heat treatment as standard
  • Triangular frame chassis design (Tri-Frame) that takes the main stress off of the axle with the strongest shape possible
  • Reinforced "impact areas" to prevent game and travel damage, such as backrest and anti-tip
  • Heavy duty frame design available

Frame Options

  • Fixed or adjustable footrest position
  • Single or double anti-tip
  • Fixed or removable anti-tip
  • Range of front wing designs

Carbon Fibre Sideguards

  • Carbon fibre sideguards are exclusive to the Elite X
  • Up to 3.5 ounces total weight savings switching from aluminum to carbon fibre sideguards.
  • Specialized CNC sidearms, made to measure each and every time, allowing for any shape to be created. These provide a beautiful edge that is nearly impossible to get when working with carbon fibre.

Carbon Fibre Axle

  • Exclusive to the Elite X, the carbon fibre axle offers a significant weight savings benefit compared to aluminum.
  • Carbon fibre enhances stiffness and rigidity of the chair (it's 8 times stronger than aluminum!).
  • The carbon fibre axle is clamped to the frame, not welded in position. This allows for fine tuning of the chair's toe in/out setting so you can get your chair rolling exactly how you want it to.

Additional Features

The RGK Elite Series basketball wheelchairs are packed with features and options.

    • New mesh strap-adjustable seat upholstery including low-profile titanium buckles
    • Tension-adjustable backrest and center pad with mesh cover panels and low-profile titanium buckles for better support and positioning
    • Breathable material to keep you cool
    • Designed with lightweight and durable kevlar-reinforced wings
    • Wide range of ergonomic backrest options to support your requirements for maximum comfort and balance
    • Ergonomic seat for pelvic positioning and optimum balance
    • Tapered seat, V-front, or asymmetrical frame design for superior responsiveness
    • Choose from polished, brushed, raw, or painted frame finishes
    • Choose an accent color to suit your style
    • Add your team logo on the backrest
    • Wide range of ratchet and velcro strapping to connect you securely to the frame
    • Calf and toe straps supplied as standard
    • Pelvic-loc strapping
    • Waist strap available for additional support
    • Fixed and adjustable mounting for versatility
    • Titanium buckles and fasteners throughout
    • Aerospace-grade 7020 aluminum as standard
    • Brand-new Tri-Frame design
    • Reinforced "impact areas" (such as the backrest and anti-tip) to prevent game and travel damage
    • Heavy-duty frame design available
Additional Features
Dimensions
Seat Width:9.85" - 19.65"
Seat Depth:9.85" - 19.65"
Front Seat-to-Floor Height:14" to 24"
Rear Seat-to-Floor Height:14" to 24"
Tilt Range:N/A
Back Height:6" - 23.5"
Back Angle Adjustment:-10 to +20
Lower Leg Length Setting:Bespoke
Frame Angle:Bespoke
Camber:16°, 18°, 20°, 22°
Center of Gravity (COG) Adjustment:Adjustable or Fixed
Shipping Dimensions:38" x 33" x 28"
Product Information
Model Number:
  • Elite: ELA
  • Elite X: EXA
Performance/Weights
Frame Type:7020 Aluminium Rigid
Frame Material:7020 Aluminum
Transit:No
User Weight Capacity:275.5 lbs.
Product Weight:
  • Elite: 20.3 lbs. (9.2 kg)
  • Elite X: 19.2 lbs. (8.7 kg)
Average Shipping Weight:44 lbs.

As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Sunrise Medical reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice. Further, not all features and options offered are compatible with all configurations of the wheelchair. Please consult the user instruction manual for more information.

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