very solid build - more convenient than traditional crutches
These forearm crutches are a great replacement for the traditional crutches I got from the ED. I have to be off my right foot for 3 months, and came to this world of "assisted walking" as a complete novice. Traditional crutches - even sized and used correctly - were chafing me under the arms and were, quite frankly unwieldy at times (bending over, for example). I got these forearm crutches as a lower profile way of getting around. I was worried that the very reasonable price here on Amazon (easily half what was being asked at local medical supply houses) would come at a cost of chintzy build and poor quality. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am a 43 yo man - 240 lb 6'0" - and these crutches are SOLID. They were shipped in the factory-packed box, and were very easy to setup and adjust - no tools required. I am very happy with the purchase - oh, one other thing that isn't stated anywhere that I could see... "One" of this item is a PAIR of crutches. I was worried that only one crutch was going to show up - but, rest easy, if you buy "1" you are buying a pair...
Rating: 5 stars