Weight adds up on a manual chair, and the back support is one of the easier places to take some out. The NXT Optima Carbon is a rigid back built on a one-piece T700 carbon fibre shell, so it is noticeably lighter than an aluminium equivalent without giving up stiffness.
This version has the mild thoracic contour, which suits a user with reasonable trunk control who needs postural reference rather than firm containment. The shell carries a dual density foam cushion with gel infused visco technology under a washable four-way stretch antimicrobial polyester cover. A scapula cut-out keeps the upper shell clear of the shoulder blades, so the push stroke is not cut short by the back.
Sizing runs across a spread of widths and heights, which means the back is matched to the user’s torso rather than to the width of the chair. Mounting is by the QuickFit system or by two-point and four-point fixed hardware, and the one-hand quick release makes transfers and loading the chair into a car quicker for a solo user. Where more containment is needed, a deep contour version with adjustable lateral depth is available.
