Q. Can the joystick be mounted on either side, left -handed or right-handed?
A. Yes, the standard DX-REMG80 is interchangeable. The slide in mounting stem may be unbolted to swap to either side.

Q. Can I have Driving Lights?
A. Yes, the standard DX-REG80-5 may be fitted to operate front and rear lights or the optional DX-REM34 may be fitted to operate front and rear lights as well as turn indicators and hazard flashers.

Q. Can I go faster or have more power?
A. No, the Frontier has been optimized for it's speed, torque and battery range characteristics using current technology.  To change any of these would mean to reduce one of the others.  Magic Mobility strives to keep ahead of the latest advances in technology and incorporate them into our products.

Q. Can the Frontier have Power Tilt-In-Space Seating or a Power Reclining Backrest?
A. Yes, various power options are available including Power Tilt-In-Space, Power Reclining Backrest and Power Elevating Leg rests. (However, we can not offer the Tilt-In-Space with the Power Reclining Backrest)

Q. Can the Frontier be pushed manually?
A. Yes, each of its motors may be individually disengaged and the chair moved by an attendant.

Q. Will I be able to use my existing seat cushion (e.g. JAY)?
A. Yes, the standard MPS seat is available with a flat board seat base to accept an after market seat cushion or alternatively our Rehab Seating System is available to accept an after market seat cushion and a clamp on backrest. XL Seating is available in MPS and Rehab Seating Systems. Pediatric Seating is available in our Rehab Seating System.

Q. Are there alternative control systems available to drive the Frontier?
A. Yes, a wide range of controls is available from Hand Control Joysticks with external switches to chin and head controls. Ask your supplier for a complete listing.

Q. Is the Frontier waterproof?
A. No. While the electronics systems used in the Extreme are certified to the International Standard IP54, an environmental standard, getting the X5 wet may damage the electronic components and is not recommended. It is possible to drive the Frontier through shallow puddles of water without concern provided caution is used.

Q. Will the Frontier drive on snow?
A. Yes, the Frontier has been used successfully on snow, although on steeper snow covered and icy tracks it is possible for the knobby tires to lose traction.

Q. What sort of suspension is on the Frontier?
A. The X5 has an independent articulating suspension that allows the drive tires to stay on ground even when traversing an obstacle, thus increasing traction.

Q. Will it really drive on beach sand?
A. Yes, the Frontier can easily cope with soft beach sand. The actual performance, speed and battery life vary with user weight, terrain conditions, battery charge and tire pressure.

Q. How steep an incline can it climb?
A. The X5 can climb a slope of 1:3.5 or 15 degrees. Performance is improved using higher speeds but caution must be used to insure user safety.

Q. What colors does it come in?
A. The Frontier is available in 4 solid color bases: Black, Blue Onyx, Volcanic Red, and Olive.

Q. I am a quadriplegic and cannot hold a normal ball joystick, are there other options available?
A. Yes, we have a number of joystick ends available including a wrist plate/goal post specifically for this use.

Q. Can the Extreme have swing-away leg rests?
A. Yes, because of the difference in design, the Frontier can have swing away leg rests whereas the Extreme cannot.