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Caution - Not what they used to be.
Disappointed.
A long time fan of the Drive Nitro Series, I have had two walkers from amazon (this one and a tall version) fail now with a new design choice. You don't get to see it in the picture, but if you are like me. you might get the newer model with the flat bracket support for the front wheels. This picture model has the solid steel bar holding the larger front wheels on, Solid, strong. The models they sent me had a cheap front flat bracket that has a weakness on its bent corner.. So if your sitting on the walker and slide to the right or left there is a chance the bracket crumbling in and the tire folding over dumping you to the floor.
Not sure what they were thinking, I guess it's cheaper steel means more profit. I for one can't be falling, I am hurt enough and I wouldn't want my loved ones falling either.
You might get lucky and get the older model with the rigid steel, but you're not going to be able to tell. I hope they change their minds and revert back to the old safer design. I had two new models break in under three months, yet my older model is still workable, if not a bit time worn around the edges, after two years.
So I am out $400 plus considering I bought two differnt models, and now looking for something a bit safer. Just a heads up, it's not what it used to be.
Shame. they were wonderful
November 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase