Forearm Crutches Lightweight Arm Cuff Crutch Adjustable Ergonomic Heavy Duty For Standard And Tall Adults Comfortable On Wrist Molded Non Skid Replaceable Rubber Tips Black

Sometimes a need a walker, but for some reason a walker strains my lower back and causes me to stumble more frequently, so I use these forearm crutches most of the time. I purchased these crutches about 1.5 years ago. I think these crutches work better than a walker as I have a greater ability to widen or narrow my support during my instability. The price was reasonable and they are strong and attractive, and lightweight. I originally purchased two sets but due to the low price I now have three. One set is for everyday use and they look beat up. One set has ice grips on them for use during the winter, and one set is used for church/dress/socializing during good weather. You absolutely need to find a good supplier for the rubber tips as they wear out very frequently. Sometimes the original BLACK tips last a few days or a month. I rotate them so they wear more evenly. The tips are like suction cups when new, but when they wear they get really slick. The original tips are lightweight, but the most they have lasted me is a month. I found a supplier for the grey tips (heavier & ugly) at a significant discount and they last two to three times longer than the original/black aftermarket supplies and are a fraction of the cost. I use a 7/8” grey tip with a plain rubber hose inside to make the tip fit tight to the crutch and so they do not come off easily. Also, I added a paracord because I dropped my crutches frequently, or did not have the wrist strength when my forearm was not against the saddle. The paracord in the forearm section really adds strength, stability, and confidence while using them. The paracord also adds convenience while opening doors, carrying them, storing them, grabbing them, etc., or preventing them from dropping to the floor, or retrieving them from the floor or wall corner with the other crutch. The paracord allows me to bind my forearm into the crutch and literally make the crutch an extension of my arms and I can confidently use the crutch for support while holding a drink in my hand because my forearm is bound in the saddle via the cord. Photos depict my daily driver, winter set, and dress set. Obviously, the most used set is worn, unsightly, and damaged, but my life is SO much more enjoyable with the forearm crutches. I highly recommend them.

Perfect.

Sturdy, easy to use, durable and lightweight.

A most unexpected problem with this order for a PAIR of crutches. The plastic packaging inside the cardboard Amazon box was ruptured, and one of the two crutches which should have been in the package had dropped out somewhere along the way. Barcodes and labelling was for a pair of crutches, so obviously the robots had processed the order in accordance with their programming. Opening the product presented me with a dilemma. I didn't want to leave my injured knee unsupported for any more days, and having the one crutch available is really helpful. This meant that I didn't want to return the one crutch which arrived, but there was still the issue of the missing one! The automated AI customer service system at Amazon couldn't cope with this query at all, locking itself into a loop asking whether I wanted a replacement or return and refund. There is no box to tick for 'partial replacement' and I needed to keep the one crutch I had received. Finally, I was able to find Amazon's helpline number and speak with a real person. The agent I spoke with was great. In the end, it was agreed that I would keep the one crutch I had and apply for a 50% refund for the missing one. I was really happy with that, as returning anything bulky is a big problem with a knee injury! And I need the crutch I've got. So big thumbs up to the Amazon customer service lady who is sorting this out. But memo to the manufacturer: whilst the crutch is ideal, the plastic packaging it (half) came in is unfit for purpose. It looks like it ruptured very easily during in the (automated?) packing process, allowing one crutch to fall out. I guess it ended up on the floor of an Amazon packing warehouse somewhere? I recommend more robust packaging for this otherwise excellent product.

Very disappointed in the quality, especially on the hand grip. For the price they are ok for one off use but anything more and you would struggle. The handles have a lot of imperfections that are very sharp. If you weight bear on them for any time, you would get blisters. I returned them.