Description
The Silverback Max Extra Deep Contour Backrest from Blake Medical is a wheelchair back with a 6 in (152 mm) contour and a gel insert along the spine.
What does it do and how does it work?
- Extra Deep contour: 6 in of curve, the deepest of Blake's three contours; Active is 2.5 in and Deep is 4 in.
- Layers: an aluminium shell, 1.25 in (32 mm) of foam, a 3.75 in (95 mm) gel insert along the spine, the Max extra gel layer and a pillow top face.
- Cover: a breathable four-way stretch cover; a wipeable cover is available at extra cost.
- Use: postural support and skin protection in power wheelchairs, including where tilt and recline change the load along the spine.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
- More support: for a user who needs more postural support than the Active or Deep contour gives.
- Curved spine and bony points: Blake describes the Max gel package as the build for over-curvature of the spine and bony prominences.
- Assessment first: an occupational therapist or physiotherapist sets the contour and the hardware.
- Milder needs: the Active contour is the shallower build.
Will it fit?
- Widths: 16, 18 or 20 in stocked; 14 and 22 in built to order.
- Heights: 16 in (Standard), 18 in (Tall) or 20 in (Extra Tall); other heights to order.
- Nine combinations: 16x16, 16x18, 16x20, 18x16, 18x18, 18x20, 20x16, 20x18 and 20x20 in.
- Chair fit: the back matches the chair width; a 16 in back fits an 18 in chair with the 1.5 in pins.
- Weight rating: confirmed for the specified back and hardware before the order.
Using it day to day
- What arrives: the bracket and pins are fitted to the shell; the mounting kit ships separately with stud plates, brackets, clamps, nuts and 0.5, 1 and 1.5 in pins.
- Mounting: the rubber grip wraps the back cane, the clamp tightens over it, the bottom pins drop into the slots and the top pins into the locks.
- Adjustment: 45 degrees of angle and 2 in (51 mm) of depth on the screws.
- Warranty: 2 years on the backrest, shell and hardware; 1 year on the cover.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- Deepest contour: 6 in; if the assessment calls for less, the Deep or Active build is the choice.
- Custom builds: made to order and non-returnable; read the return policy.
- Hardware: the mounting kit is separate from the shell.
Which version should I choose?
- Size: width and height from the nine combinations.
- Contour: Extra Deep here; Active and Deep are separate builds.
- Cover: four-way stretch standard, wipeable optional.
How does it compare?
The published Silverback Max page carries the other contours, the Prism Ultra is a fixed-shape foam back, and the Matrx E2 is a 3 in contour shell. See all wheelchair backrests.
Frequently asked questions
How deep is the extra deep contour?
6 in (152 mm), against 4 in on the Deep build and 2.5 in on the Active.
How much weight does it hold?
The rating is confirmed for the specified back and mounting hardware before you order.
Will it fit my chair?
The kit includes 0.5, 1 and 1.5 in pins; a 16 in back fits an 18 in chair with the 1.5 in pins.
Which contour should I choose?
Active for mild support, Deep for more, Extra Deep for the most; the assessment sets it.
Mobility Specialties is an ADP registered vendor; see how ADP works with us.
Specifications
- Construction
- Aluminium shell, 1.25" (32 mm) foam with a 3.75" (95 mm) wide gel insert along the spine, the Max gel layer and a pillow top face layer
- Cover
- Breathable four way stretch fabric; wipeable covers are available at extra cost
- Custom sizes
- Any width and height, built to order by Blake Medical; ask for a quote
- Back width
- 16, 18 or 20 inches in the listed family; custom widths require a confirmed Extra Deep build
- Back height
- 16" (Standard), 18" (Tall) or 20" (Extra Tall); other heights built to order
- Contour depth
- Extra Deep 6" (152 mm); the line also comes in Active 2.5" (64 mm) and Deep 4" (102 mm)
- Mounting hardware
- Blake Quick Release hardware: 45 degrees of angle and 2" of depth adjustment, with 0.5", 1" and 1.5" pins
- Fits wheelchair widths
- Matches the back width; a 16" back fits an 18" chair with the 1.5" pins
- Warranty
- 2 year limited warranty on the backrest, shell and hardware; 1 year limited warranty on the cover
- Product type
- Wheelchair backrest with an aluminium shell, a gel insert along the spine and a 6" extra deep contour
- Use category
- Postural support and skin protection in power wheelchairs, including where tilt and recline add shear along the spine
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Blake Medical warrants the Geo-Matrix Silverback Max back with a two year limited warranty on the backrest, shell and hardware.
- Backrest, shell and hardware: 2 years limited.
- Cover: 1 year limited.
Funding may help pay for this
Mobility Specialties is an ADP registered vendor. Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
