You haven't hit "heavy" or "large" unless you have had a tilt/recline Omegatrac. 510 pounds without me in it. :-)
I've personally felt Permobils are rather compact -- but then I was also used to Stevens Motor Chairs, and also a particular Ortopaedia chair from Germany... Omegatracs and Permobils are my top choices. Mike Murach wrote on 09/01/10 19:47:
The main problem I have had is it's extra large size and weight (van lift lbs. capacity). Otherwise, Permobil is a great chair. Mike Please visit my painting gallery at: <http://www.MurGallery.com> www.MurGallery.com
