[maggs_43]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]Hi this is my first time on here. I have just joined a basketball team in Bradford. Since i have a double amputation the wheelchairs used, i find, are to light; my ability to topple back is far greater. Can anyone suggest something that might help.

[wheelie182]

You shouldn't be able to topple back, if they are the correct chairs, like the tennis, they have a wheel on the back, acts as an antitip

[Joed]

Hi maggs_43 and welcome to the forums!

I think there are 'anterior counterweights' that can be placed on the chair to balance things out. I tried a search and found mention of them, but no real information to pass along. Maybe someone else will have better luck.

I seem to remember reading once that the 'die-hard' wheelchair sports participants don't want the tump wheels on their chairs. I suppose it might hinder those tight wheelie turns. (?)

[AHolland]

Here is a link to the wheelchair basketball association in my area. Maybe fire the question at them and they should be able to help you. THe link is from Canada, but I assume the physics are the same. I don't even try as balance is too much of an issue for me.

Good Luck

http://www.abwheelch...rt.ca/bball.htm