The titanium revival is upon us – and it is exceptionally light
4kg*. That’s a newborn baby. A 7 week old Labrador puppy. Your Octane Sub4. The classic Octane design has been redefined, combining it with tried and tested Sub4 technology and a hand crafted made to measure titanium grade 9 frame. Titanium has this wonderful natural quality that absorbs shocks and soaks up road vibration, delivering a super-smooth and comfortable ride quality for you. Transferring, propelling, lifting, turning… All effortless with your Octane Sub4.
*excluding wheels, cushion and any non-certified options.
No corrosion
Titanium will not rust and is very resistant to corrosion and salt water.
Perfect for adventures out and about.
Smooth riding
The Octane Sub4 frame has natural in-built shock absorption to soak up road vibration, which means that it will deliver a super-smooth and comfortable ride quality like no other.
Durability
A titanium frame has a far greater ability to bend without breaking, elongating by up to 25% compared to around 15% for steel and 8% for aluminium.
Strength to weight ratio
Strong as steel but 45% lighter, titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio out of all the known metals.
Tim Farr
“Christmas has certainly come early. This is more of a work of art than a chair. It’s definitely the most beautiful chair I’ve ever owned. There’s a noticeable difference in weight even compared to my MaxLite – just having it as light as it is will make a huge difference; it will certainly save my shoulders over the years to come.
I think it’s important to have a good looking chair: a well-fitted chair is important in giving me confidence too. Even though I’ve only had it a day, a few people have already said that even though it’s thicker tubing than my previous chair, it is actually less noticeable!”
Chris Toon
“It's half the weight! As it's faster you actually feel more secure, getting up and down kerbs, it's just planted so well. It feels good to be in the chair... And I think it looks cool as well!"
Style, performance
...and still under 4 Kg*
Alongside the smooth ride, beauty and lightness, the Octane Sub4’s material is out of this world. Strong as steel but 45% lighter, titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio out of all the known metals. A breeze to push, wherever you go, it’s built to be durable, so you have peace of mind knowing you can take it anywhere.
- Made to measure
- Less than 4kg guaranteed*
(excluding wheels and cushion)
- Rigid and lightweight
- Titanium Grade 9
- Perfect toe in toe out for minimum drag
- Optimised biomechanics for maximum power and efficiency
- Optimised single tube design
- Low profile cross braces
- Max user weight 110kg
Download the full Octane Sub 4 user manual here
*excluding wheels, cushion and any non-certified options.
Engineered for lightness
The Octane Sub4 is a breeze to push wherever you go.
It’s built to be durable, so you have peace of mind knowing you can
take it anywhere.
Why choose made to measure?
- INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS
Over 30 individual measurements are taken of the user for the wheelchair, so that it fits their individual requirements.
- ERGONOMIC OPTIONS
A wide range of ergonomic options are available to provide optimum comfort, balance and posture.
- LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT
The lightest possible solution is achieved using individual measurements.
The effects
- OPTIMUM POSTURE
Sitting in the correct position can significantly reduce the risks of developing pressure related issues in the short and long term. Good health helps promote a more active lifestyle which in turn can positively impact a user’s well-being.
- OPTIMUM COMFORT
Feeling comfortable increases confidence which helps the user to achieve an active lifestyle. The likelihood of developing prolonged discomfort, pain and persistent injuries are significantly reduced.
- MAXIMISED PERFORMANCE
The user and wheelchair work in complete unison. This reduces the amount of energy needed to propel and in turn increases the wheelchair’s efficiency to maximize the user’s abilities.
Redesigned from the
ground up
Only the best materials are used in your Octane Sub4. Titanium is famous for having all of the positives of aluminium with the additional bonus of a natural shock absorption by the material itself. The utmost best performance of your chair is ensured by only using elements produced by market leaders, alongside a staggering 19 quality checks throughout the build, from measure to handover.
- Sports bearing housing
- New stem bolt complete with integrated washer
- New low profile castor arm design
- Low profile cross braces
- Optimised axle and pin set up with Titanium sleeves
- Compact wheel locks with lightweight mounting system
- Lightweight Carbon fibre sideguards with fender and lightweight sideguard mounting system
- Lightweight Carbon fibre footplate with weight saving hole
- Titanium fasteners used throughout
- Optimised single tube design
- Many non-certified wheelchair options available
Airtech Sub4 Technology
- New mesh strap adjustable seat upholstery including low profile titanium buckles
- Tension adjustable backrest and centre pad, including mesh cover panels and low profile titanium buckles, for better support and positioning
- Breathable material to keep you cool
- Lightweight and tough for longevity with kevlar reinforced wings
Product Manual
Download the manual for the Octane Sub 4 here
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Do you need help with funding your RGK chair?
There are a few different ways in which you can try to get funding for your wheelchair. These choices include NHS Wheelchair Services, Access to Work and charities.
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