Description
The ZIPPIE GS is a paediatric wheelchair from Sunrise Medical, sold as a folding frame or a rigid frame.
Who should use a ZIPPIE GS, and who should pick another chair?
It suits a child who will grow in one chair: up to 2 inches of width and 4 inches of depth.
A folding frame stores in a vehicle or a tight room. A rigid frame has fewer moving parts.
Pick the ZIPPIE Zone for a lighter rigid chair. Pick the ZIPPIE IRIS if the child needs tilt.
How do I check the fit?
Sunrise does not publish a measuring method, and it does not tell you to add or subtract an inch.
Measure seated hip width, the hip to the back of the knee, and the seat-to-floor height.
Seat width is 10 to 18 inches. Seat depth is 10 to 20 inches. Front seat-to-floor is 14 to 20 inches, rear 12.5 to 20.
A free home assessment can take those measurements before you order.
How does it fold or come apart, and what does it weigh?
Only the folding frame folds. The rigid frame stays open.
The May 2025 reference guide lists folding at 25 lbs (11.3 kg) without footrests, and rigid at 29 lbs (13.2 kg) without a footrest.
The product page prints a rigid weight of 25 lbs and does not say which parts that includes. Capacity is 165 lbs (75 kg).
The 50 lb figure is an average shipping weight, not the weight of the chair.
Which options are chosen on the order form?
You choose folding or rigid, transit included or optional, casters from 3 to 8 inches, and rear wheels of 12, 16, 20, 22 or 24 inches.
How does the GS compare with two other chairs?
The ZIPPIE X'CAPE folds on a locking crossbrace and is listed at 19 lbs (8.6 kg) without footrests.
The Zone stays rigid and is listed at 14 lbs (6.4 kg). See paediatric wheelchairs and folding wheelchairs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order a folding GS and a rigid GS?
Yes. The May 2025 Canadian order form lists folding and rigid as separate growing frame choices.
Can the large wheels sit at the front?
Yes. The maker calls that reverse placement, for a shorter reach or so the child can see the wheels.
Does every GS come with transit hardware?
No. The order form has a transit-included GS and a transit-optional GS. Transit is selected with the frame.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 165 lbs (75 kg)
- Product weight
- Folding 25 lbs (11.3 kg) without footrests; rigid 29 lbs (13.2 kg) without a footrest
- Seat width
- 10" to 18"
- Seat depth
- 10" to 20"
- Back height
- Fixed 19", 22" or 25"; adjustable 16" to 22" or 19" to 25"
- Back angle
- -30 degrees to +5 degrees
- Armrests
- Single-post height-adjustable or T-post, with full or contour pads
- Legrests
- Swing-in/out at 60, 70 or 80 degrees, swing-away at 90 degrees, or elevating and articulating
- Seat height
- Front seat to floor 14" to 20"; rear seat to floor 12.5" to 20"
- Rear wheel size
- 12", 16", 20", 22" or 24", mag or lite spoke
- Caster size
- 3", 4", 5", 6" or 8"
- Overall width
- 19" to 27"
- Folding
- Folding frame or rigid frame. The folding frame is for a vehicle or a tight space
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Warranty
- Frame and crossbrace: lifetime for the original owner. Sunrise-made parts: 1 year. Manual says USA only. Expected frame life 5 years
- Product type
- Paediatric manual wheelchair with a folding or rigid frame
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.
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.
