Forearm crutch question - Page 2

cbdives · 08-08-2012, 02:08 PM

I have millennial crutches and really like them. I also changed the tips out for the Fetterman "Tornadoes"

Bonnette · 08-08-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loreo

I think I'll end up with Fettermans or Sidesticks.

You couldn't go wrong with either of them, from everything I've heard! I'm saving my pennies for a pair of SideStix.

cbdives · 08-08-2012, 04:11 PM

They even go underwater with me when I beach dive...great shark "billies"!

Millard · 08-09-2012, 09:24 AM

Over 37 years, I tried many, many different brands and types crutches. I used two gaits when I was walking. The 4 point which I used in small tight areas and I would swing through when I had more of a distance to travel. 4 pointing, the crutches did not make much difference. Swinging through put a lot of pressure on the hands, wrists and shoulders. Walk-Easy were very light but at 220 lbs., I had one to bend and made my fall. (The company would not warranty the 3 month old crutch.) I tried the type with the "shock-absorber" but when I went to swing through, they would decompressed too much and my feet would drag, which is a no-no. I finally got a pair of Fetterman crutches and that was what I had been looking for. (They are so light they will float!) They are made with aviation grade aluminum and are very durable. They have different gel-grips which do not cause any pain to the palms and actually got rid of the callus'. I no longer use crutches as I use a power chair full time but I can certainly recommend them to anyone.

Good luck.

larryinlc · 08-11-2012, 10:11 PM

After reading this thread I decided to retire my WalkEasy crutches. They're starting to wear and those plastic handles scare me a little. Has anyone used or are using Superlite crutches? Either aluminum or titanium? Their prices are a little easier on the wallet.

http://www.superlite.org/crutches.html

Larry

MillsWheels · 08-12-2012, 09:33 AM

I love my walk easy's, I use this model http://www.walkeasy.com/shop/product...roductCode=471

Incredibly light(19oz)

08-09-2012, 09:24 AM	#14
Millard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plains, Georgia USA Posts: 965	Over 37 years, I tried many, many different brands and types crutches. I used two gaits when I was walking. The 4 point which I used in small tight areas and I would swing through when I had more of a distance to travel. 4 pointing, the crutches did not make much difference. Swinging through put a lot of pressure on the hands, wrists and shoulders. Walk-Easy were very light but at 220 lbs., I had one to bend and made my fall. (The company would not warranty the 3 month old crutch.) I tried the type with the "shock-absorber" but when I went to swing through, they would decompressed too much and my feet would drag, which is a no-no. I finally got a pair of Fetterman crutches and that was what I had been looking for. (They are so light they will float!) They are made with aviation grade aluminum and are very durable. They have different gel-grips which do not cause any pain to the palms and actually got rid of the callus'. I no longer use crutches as I use a power chair full time but I can certainly recommend them to anyone. Good luck. __________________ Millard ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid!'' -- John Wayne

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08-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#11
cbdives Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 178	I have millennial crutches and really like them. I also changed the tips out for the Fetterman "Tornadoes"

08-08-2012, 04:11 PM	#13
cbdives Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 178	They even go underwater with me when I beach dive...great shark "billies"!

08-11-2012, 10:11 PM	#15
larryinlc Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 16	After reading this thread I decided to retire my WalkEasy crutches. They're starting to wear and those plastic handles scare me a little. Has anyone used or are using Superlite crutches? Either aluminum or titanium? Their prices are a little easier on the wallet. http://www.superlite.org/crutches.html Larry

08-12-2012, 09:33 AM	#16
MillsWheels Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 90	I love my walk easy's, I use this model http://www.walkeasy.com/shop/product...roductCode=471 Incredibly light(19oz)