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Vipamat · All-terrain & beach · MW-038
Vipamat Hippocampe beach and all-terrain wheelchair
The Vipamat Hippocampe is a low, amphibious beach and all-terrain wheelchair made in France. The frame is aluminium treated for seawater, with stainless steel axles and a closed-cell foam seat that does not soak up water. Wheels can be swapped to suit sand, trails or snow, and the chair goes into the sea or a pool. US retailer figures give 37 lb and a 286 lb capacity.
- Chair weight
- 37 lb (US retailer figure)
- Max user weight
- 286 lb (US retailer figure)
- Frame
- Seawater-treated aluminium
- Axles
- Stainless steel
Vipamat Hippocampe Beach & All-Terrain key features
- Seawater-treated aluminium frame with stainless steel axles
- Water-resistant closed-cell foam seat, 3 cm thick
- Four sizes by user height, S to XL
- Optional balloon wheels and ski kit
- Parts clip on and off for transport
- ISO 13485 quality system; FDA cleared
Who the Vipamat Hippocampe Beach & All-Terrain suits
For beach-goers, hikers and swimmers who want one chair for sand, paths, snow and water. It can be self-propelled using the grip-covered hand rims or pushed by a companion, and comes in four sizes by height.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 16.8 kg (37.0 lb)
- Max user weight
- 129.7 kg (286 lb)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Vipamat Hippocampe Beach & All-Terrain specifications
| Chair weight | 37 lb (US retailer figure) |
|---|---|
| Max user weight | 286 lb (US retailer figure) |
| Sizes | S up to 1.40 m; M 1.40 to 1.65 m; L 1.65 to 1.85 m; XL over 1.85 m |
| Frame | Seawater-treated aluminium |
| Axles | Stainless steel |
| Seat | Closed-cell foam, 3 cm |
| Colours | Blue or pink |
| Guide price | About USD 4,550 base |
| Maker country | France |
| Brand | Vipamat |
| Category | Outdoor & all-terrain, All-terrain & beach |
| Catalog ID | MW-038 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Vipamat Hippocampe Beach & All-Terrain: common questions
Can the Hippocampe go in the water?
Yes. It is an amphibious chair with a seawater-treated aluminium frame, stainless axles and a water-resistant foam seat, used for sea and pool access.
What size Hippocampe do I need?
Sizes follow user height: S up to 1.40 m, M from 1.40 to 1.65 m, L from 1.65 to 1.85 m and XL above 1.85 m.
How much does the Hippocampe cost?
The guide price is about USD 4,550 for the base chair at a US retailer. Options such as balloon wheels add to it, so request a quote.
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