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Tandem - successfully Crash Tested
The Tandem Buggy was designed to be transportable
so we are glad to share the crash test results with
you. We normally reckon to expend the buggy in
order to protect the occupant, but this was one of the
few that we could actually push along after the crash
test!
During the test the buggy frame absorbed a lot of the
impact in the suspension system. The Seat unit also
has some flexbility, which reduces the trauma to the
occupant
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Before..........
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This is obviously an important test for any buggy or wheelchair, and really is one of
the most drastic occurances. Imagine decelerating from 30mph to Zero in 20
milliseconds! Vehicles are designed with crumple zones, which absorb a lot of the
momentum in an impact. The Crash Test Sled doesn’t have a crumple zone, so this
is why the impact is so strong - even though 30mph doesn’t sound very fast!
Please note - the second sibling seat should
be removed during transport