When you think wheelchair, the image of a tank probably doesn’t pop
into your mind. Most people think wheelchairs are designed for flat,
basic environments. The Tankchair, however, has disrupted this traditional image.
After his wife Liz was paralyzed in an auto accident and couldn’t go
camping in a traditional wheelchair, Brad Soden created the Tankchair.
Without any formal engineering training, Soden created a chair for Liz
so she could still do the things she loved before tragedy struck. The platform for the Tankchair had begun.
Tankchair LLC is a family run business
out of a small industrial garage in North Phoenix. The company includes
Brad, Liz, and Brad’s parents Jo-Ann and Vic Soden. The family builds,
services, and delivers Tankchairs to about 200 customers worldwide. The
chairs aren’t just business for Brad though, instead they’re more of an
improvement to someone’s lifestyle with unique customization based on
client needs. Tankchairs are used on terrains from sand and mud to snow and even water up to two feet deep. This ability to wheel over different terrains allows those with disabilities hindering mobility to work and go places that aren’t typically wheelchair accessible, like farms and beaches. The Tankchair is perfect for people like Betty Jean Hamman (pictured at right), who still need to manage their farms and other outdoor work on their own and is great for those who need a little extra help getting around to enjoy a day at the beach or a weekend camping with their family.
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