THE BRAKE - STEER SYSTEM
As we said, one of the ideas was, that it might be possible to provide a way of slowing down the wheelchair, without expecting users to try to keep a grip on the handrims.
The two levers, that you can see at the sides of the TREKINETIC K-2 are brake levers, that independently brake the front wheels. Thus dynamic braking can be achieved by simply pulling the levers upwards.
You will soon also learn that by applying one brake lever more than the other, you will be able to steer the chair in the desired direction. You will need some time to perfect this skill, as it's quite easy to perform unintentional 360 degree spins!
When parking your chair you simply apply the brakes and flip down the locking ratchets.