ableSling Lite
£184.99 – £234.99
- Discreet in-situ manual transfer sling
- Foldable head support for individuals who cannot support their neck when being lifted
- 8 handles for manual lifting
- Colour – Black
- Breathable and soft spacer fabric for the skin
- Extremely quick-drying
- Fantastic for accessing swimming and hydro pools, as well as the sea
- Non-slip base to reduce the ableSling Lite from sliding on different surfaces
Note: the ableHarness is sold separately – purchase here
- Side compartments for seat belts to be securely fastened around the sling
- Two inserts under the top two handles so the ableHarness can be applied
The ableSling Lite is a fantastic discreet in-situ manual transfer sling. It has been designed to be extremely universal and applicable for a whole manner of situations. For example, it can be used to be sat in all day long in case repositioning is required throughout the day or when ever a manual transfer is required when out and about - such as hospital appointments, theme parks, transport, swimming, dentist, boats, adaptive skiing, and so much more. The ableSling Lite is a simplified version of our ableSling, and provides a significantly cheaper alternative if funding cannot be sourced. The ableSling Lite can be used in conjunction with our ableHarness, ableStrap and even our ableDry.
The ableSling comes in 4 sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
- XX-Large
With those measurements, identify in the tables below (inches or cms) the best size for the individual.
Inches
|
Sizes |
Total Width |
Cushion Space - Width (W) x Length (L) |
Cushion Thickness |
Seat Depth |
Back Height |
| Small | 15.5" - total width | Up to 15″ (W) x 15″ (L) | Up to 3″ | 15″ | 17″ |
| Medium | 16.5″ - total width | Up to 16″ (W) x 16″ (L) | Up to 3″ | 16″ | 18″ |
| Large | 17.5″ - total width | Up to 17” (W) x 17” (L) | Up to 3″ | 17″ | 19″ |
| X-Large | 18.5” - total width | Up to 18″ (W) x 18″ (L) | Up to 3″ | 18″ | 20″ |
| XX-Large | 21.5” - total width | Up to 20″ (W) x 20″ (L) | Up to 3″ | 21″ | 20″ |
|
Sizes |
Total Width |
Cushion Space - Width (W) x Length (L) |
Cushion Thickness |
Seat Depth |
Back Height |
| Small | 39.37cms - total width | Up to 38.10cms (W) x 38.10cms (L) | Up to 7.62cms | 38.10cms | 43.18cms |
| Medium | 41.91cms - total width | Up to 40.64cms (W) x 40.64cms (L) | Up to 7.62cms | 40.64cms | 40.64cms |
| Large | 44.45cms - total width | Up to 43.18cms (W) x 43.18cms (L) | Up to 7.62cms | 43.18cms | 48.26cms |
| X-Large | 46.99cms - total width | Up to 45.72cms (W) x 45.72cms (L) | Up to 7.62cms | 45.72cms | 50.80cms |
| XX-Large | 54.61cms - total width | Up to 53.34cms (W) x 53.34cms (L) | Up to 7.62cms | 53.34cms | 50.80cms |
- Using our live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and one of the team will be available to help.
- By email at sales@ablemove.co.uk
- Through our contact form, here
Using the picture above when measuring for the ableSling Lite, measure ‘C', ‘G’ and 'F' on the individual.
With those measurements, identify below the best size for the individual.
- Sizes
- Extra Small - Very small child
- Top of the headrest to the bottom of the back - up to 21.65" or 55cm
- Seat width - up to 14.0" or 36cm
- Seat depth - up to 14.0" or 36cm
- Medium - Large Child or Very Small Adult
- Top of the headrest to bottom of the back - up to 28.34" or 72cm
- Seat width - up to 17.7" or 45cm
- Seat depth - up to 17.7" or 45cm
- Adult - Standard
- Top of the headrest to bottom of the back - up to 31.1" or 79cm
- Seat width - up to 19.7" or 50cm
- Seat depth - up to 19.2" or 49cm
- Adult - XL
- Top of the headrest to bottom of the back - up to 35" or 89cm
- Seat width - up to 22.5" or 57cm
- Seat depth - up to 21.5" or 54cm
- Extra Small - Very small child
- Using our live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and one of the team will be available to help.
- By email at sales@ablemove.co.uk
- Through our contact form here
Using the picture above when measuring for the ableHarness, please measure ‘B' on the individual.
- Standard Version
- Maximum Chest Circumference - 86cms to 110cms
- Child Version
- Maximum Chest Circumference - 66cms to 86cms
- Using our live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and one of the team will be available to help.
- By email at sales@ablemove.co.uk
- Through our contact form here
- Powered Wheelchair Version
- This size will ensure the back length of the ableDry covers the entire wheelchair back - max length is 65cms or 25.5"
- Width - will cover the majority of powered wheelchair sizes (except bariatric)
- Manual Wheelchair Version
- This size will ensure the back length of the ableDry covers the entire wheelchair back - max length is 35cms or 13.7"
- Width - will cover the majority of manual wheelchair sizes (except bariatric)
- Using our live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and one of the team will be available to help.
- By email at sales@ablemove.co.uk
- Through our contact form here
- Small
- Leg circumference - 21" - 31" inches or 53.5 cms - 79cms
- Standard
- Leg circumference - 31" - 41" inches or 79 cms - 104cms
- Leatherette
- One size fits all
- Using our live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and one of the team will be available to help.
- By email at sales@ablemove.co.uk
- Through our contact form here
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 53 × 53 × 15 cm |
| Child or Adult Size | Extra Small (A very small child), Medium (Large Child or Very Small Adult), Standard (Adult), Extra Large (Adult) |
Our Low Back manual version of our ableDry (wheelchair cover) will be the best option for a child.
Absolutely yes – we know from feedback from customers that the ableSling and ableSling Lite can be used for a whole variety of activities such as getting into a beach wheelchair buggy, getting onto a pool hoist with or without the use of a hoist, getting in and out of vehicles, helping get onto a boat, accessing a hot air-balloon, helicopter and so much more. The possibilities are limitless! The ableSling Lite is very good for water based activities as it is able to dry very quickly due to the design and less material than other similar products.
Yes, if your wheelchair cushion is less than 3″ thick, falls within the width and length measurements of the ableSeat size you have selected, and has a soft base (so the cushion is flexible).
Please note – If you plan to fly with your ableSeat and the wheelchair cushion you are inserting has a firm base (not flexible), we advise you to check with the airline what the aisle width of the aircraft is in which you are travelling, prior to travel. If the aisle width is only 17″ wide and your cushion is 18″ wide with a firm base, you will not be able to go down the aisle on the aisle chair.
The ableSling comes in 4 sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
*Cushion space – this is max space for the insert of a cushion inside the ableSling
**Cushion thickness – this is max thickness of a cushion that will fit inside the ableSling
|
Sizes |
Total Width |
Cushion Space – Width (W) x Length (L) |
Cushion Thickness |
Seat Depth |
Back Height |
| Small | 15.5″ – total width | Up to 15″ (W) x 15″ (L) | Up to 4″ | 15″ | 19″ |
| Medium | 16.5″ – total width | Up to 16″ (W) x 16″ (L) | Up to 4″ | 16″ | 19″ |
| Large | 17.5″ – total width | Up to 17” (W) x 17” (L) | Up to 4″ | 17″ | 21″ |
| X-Large | 18.5” – total width | Up to 18″ (W) x 18″ (L) | Up to 4″ | 18″ | 21″ |
Sizing chart and measuring:
Using the picture above, measure ‘C’ and ‘K’ in inches of the person that is going to be using the ableSling.
Using those measurements, identify below the best sized ableSling.
- If C and K are both less than 15.5″ – select small
- If either C or K are 0.5″ higher than 15.5″ – select medium
- If C and K are both less than 16.5″ – select medium
- If either C or K is 0.5″ higher than 16.5″ – select large
- If C and K are both less than 17.5″ – select large
- Anything from 17.5″ up to 19.5″ – select x-large
If you are still unsure, please contact us at sales@ablemove.co.uk and we can help further.
ableSeat – No
ableSeat Lite – Yes: please note, a headrest comes on all on versions of the ableSeat Lite and is non-detachable.
Our smallest size is the best option for children, however it is always best to check the measurements. The measurements for our small ableSling will cater for a cushion up to 15″ in width and length, with back support length up to 21″.
We can do bespoke orders for smaller sizes upon request, but these are subject to quotation and time frames can take up to 3-4 weeks for delivery. Please email with your request if you need a bespoke order to – sales@ablemove.co.uk
No – not at this moment in time.
Yes – this is far safer than lifting with no transferring equipment at all.
Every special assistance provider who has worked with our products has reported the ableSeat and ableSeat Lite are simple, effective, quick and safe.
