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★★★★★
Well engineered
Sturdy, fit and finish are excellent, and it's a robust walker for a 250 pound 70 year old. Folds instantly like a wheel chair to go narrow but to make it really compact requires removing and re-inserting a locking bolt for each wheel - which is way too inconvenient - so forget putting it in a suitcase. It is easy to maneuver in spite of the large footprint, as you stand between the fixed wheels at the back and the steering wheels can make a circle right around you. Brakes are by way of a squeeze control, and pushing the control downward locks the brakes. Grips are molded plastic and hard, but very comfortable and secure to the hand. It is no lightweight, weighs in at 16 pounds which attests to the sturdy construction but it still gets thrown into the back seat or the trunck with little effort. A walking mobile person can easily lift it out, unfold it and roll on their way with security.
December 2012 · Health and Household · verified purchase