Action Trackchair Reviews 2024

Note that there are a few other variants, but these are all minor variations on the theme and not separate models in the strictest sense of the term.  If you’re interested in buying one, it’s well worth diving in and seeing if one of the minor variants is a better fit.

For example, the Action Trackchair NT and Action Trackstander NR variants have a narrow total width of 29.5” so you can take it almost anywhere. But at the root, they are essentially the same as the three “main” models listed here. 

Now, let’s take a closer look at these chairs.

Action Trackchairs In More Detail

Action Trackchair ST

This could rightly be considered the company’s baseline model.  It’s got slightly more configuration options than the Trackstander, but of course, the Trackstander can do a magic trick that the Trackchair cannot. 

Here are the stats that define the model:

The classic Trackchair distinguishes itself from the standing variants in two ways.  It offers more seat width options and has a broader tilt range.

A couple of things to note here: 

While there’s nothing to be done about the top speed, you can work around the range issue by packing in a few solar panels with you when you take the chair on the road or into the wilds.  Even better, the model boasts an impressive amount of storage space, and you can also buy racks and other goodies as extras, which we’ll talk about a bit later on.

Those are about the only weak points in the model’s design.  You might think that the relatively low clearance would be an issue, and it is on non-tracked chairs, for sure.  Tracked chairs though, don’t have to worry as much about it.  They can chew through pretty much any terrain you put them on.

Action Trackstander ST

The Trackstander is functionally similar to the classic Trackchair, but due to engineering constraints, it’s not available in quite as many seat width options.  You’ll find that the stats closely mirror the Trackchair:

Rather than rehashing the notes on the stats that are similar, let’s focus on the differences.  There aren’t many, and with one exception, they’re subtle, but all are important.

First, note the presence of adjustable knee pads.  Second, the Trackstander gives up some tilt functionality.  It’s only capable of tilting five degrees forward, versus the twenty-degree forward tilt of the classic Trackchair.

The significant change though is the standing feature, and this is the reason that a potential buyer will opt for this model over its cheaper cousin.

The Trackstander can make that dream a reality, and it’s hard to put a price tag on that.

Action Trackstander Falcon

The Trackstander Falcon is quite similar to the classic Trackstander wheelchair and has identical stats, but there are two critical differences. 

First and foremost is the fact that it’s FDA-approved.  It’s hard to understate just how important that is because it has implications where insurance coverage is concerned.  If you’re going to get your insurance to help pay for the chair, then the model you’re considering needs to be FDA-approved.

Second, it’s the only tracked chair we know of that can move while in its standing configuration.  Not everyone will want or need this particular functionality, but if you do, then this is absolutely the model you want.

If you’re planning on footing the bill for the chair yourself, and you don’t need to move while in the standing position, save yourself a ton of money and get the classic Trackstander chair.

Adjustment Options

Action Trackchair products aren’t enormously adjustable, but they do have the basics covered.

The footrest is adjustable, and thanks to the seat tilt function (which is essentially a bi-directional recline feature), there are enough options that most users will be able to tweak the settings sufficiently to find their comfort sweet spot.

In addition to that, both armrests swivel up and down independently, which makes it easier to transfer into and out of the chair.

Comfort

The seat itself is well padded and quite comfortable, and in the next section, you’ll see that you can order a custom contoured seat, which will make your chair even more comfortable.  While you wouldn’t want to spend the whole night in the Action Track chair, a short nap is certainly not out of the question if you treat yourself to the headrest upgrade (see next section).

Extras Galore

One thing that the Action Trackchair does an amazing job at is offering a wide range of extras and customization options for their products.  This is something you almost never see even in established companies, which sometimes struggle to offer and properly support their main products.  They just don’t have the staff or resources to offer much in the way of extras.

Action Trackchair, however, takes an entirely different approach. You’ll be blown away by the extras on offer here. In fact, they offer a more robust set of extras than many national and global brands we’ve seen. 

Note that any of these add-ons can be applied to any of the chairs the company makes, giving you an unbelievable number of options to make your mobility aid truly unique and optimized for exactly how you plan to use it.

Here’s what you have to choose from:

Some of these upgrades are about what you would expect, but some of them are truly next level.  A tracked wheelchair with a snow plow?  Come on!  You just can’t get that anywhere else.

If you want to use your chair primarily for leisure activities, you can do that.  If you’re an outdoorsman and want to roll off the trail and venture into the country’s wild, untamed places, you can do that, too.  If you’re looking for a machine you can use to do productive work, the Action Trackchair has you covered.

Best of all, you don’t have to stop at just one “set” of extras, which would limit how you can use the chair.  Buy a few to get you started, and then add more as the mood strikes, or as funds become available.  Whichever of the Trackchairs you buy, it can grow with you as your needs and desires change over time.

As impressive as that collection of extras is, that’s not the end of the matter.  Action Trackchair also gives you a surprising number of color options, both of the machine itself, and of the seat.  Here are your options on those two fronts:

Seat Color Options

Paint Color Options

Not A Portable Machine

No track chair in existence can claim to be portable, and the products offered by Action Trackchair are no exception. 

The company has an answer for that, however.  In the section on extras, one of the things we mentioned was a specialized lift/carrier. 

If you don’t want to buy the specialized lift, your other options for moving your chair from one place to another include:

Easy to Drive and Fun to Use

The control system on all three Trackchair models is well designed and intuitive.  You’ll master the basic functionality of your chair in a matter of minutes but be advised:  If you’ve never used a tracked wheelchair before, it will take some getting used to. 

Tracked chairs, after all, are a bit like miniature tanks.  If you lose control or forget how to turn when you’re first starting out, you’ll wind up flattening your lawn furniture, knocking things over, and causing general destruction.

That period will be short-lived, but it’s something to be mindful of.

Pros & Cons of the Action Trackchair

The only real weakness in the line other than price is the fact that all three chairs have a positively anemic top speed (just 3 MPH).  If you’re in a hurry to get somewhere, these aren’t the chairs for you.

Where price is concerned, that’s no great surprise.  You’re going to pay a premium for this kind of quality, longevity, durability, and flexibility.

The only other potential issue we’d bring to your attention is related to price but in a slightly different manner.  Given the cost of the base models, we would love to have seen at least a few of the “extras” included at no charge.

We can see the other side too, though.  There’s no need to pay for functionality you don’t need, so allowing customers to pick and choose exactly which options and extras they want has its advantages.  Given that, this point may not be a negative in your eyes at all.

Final Thoughts on Action Track Chair Reviews

It’s quite a feat for a single company to capture both the #1 and #2 spots in a given product category, but Action Trackchair has managed to do exactly that.  These are fantastic products, and we highly recommend the entire line, but with a few provisos:

That last point is particularly important because there’s little point in paying for capability you don’t need.  Why spend thousands of dollars on a machine like these if you’re only planning to use a fraction of its capability?  In that case, you’d be much better off by spending less and getting a machine designed for casual or moderate use.

Ultimately then, it comes down to two things:  Resources and planned use.  If you’ve got the money, and plan on using the chair to something close to its full potential, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better product on the market today.

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REFERENCES & RESOURCES

• Action Track Chair Owner’s Manual.
• Action Trackchair, Official Brand Website.
• 5 Tips to Tackle Wheelchair Hiking, Wheel:Life.
• Paralyzed veteran receives Action Trackchair, KCRG.
• All-Terrain Wheelchair Helps Disabled Get Back on Track, CNN.
• Most Badass Wheelchair We’ve Ever Seen: Action Trackchair, Wired.