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Drive Medical 796 Adjustable Height Steerable Knee Walker Knee Scooter Leg Walker Crutch Alternative, Dual Pad with Basket and Hand Brake 300 Pound Weight Cap
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Brand | Drive Medical |
Color | Pewter |
Material | Steel |
Item Weight | 22 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 30.25"D x 16.25"W x 40.25"H |
About this item
- Knee Walker Scooter: Our stylish and modern knee scooter features a durable steel frame, dual-padded comfortable cushions, and a spacious, removable basket
- Optimal Maneuverability: Drive knee scooters for foot injuries can be steered easily thanks to 8-inch casters that make them ideal for indoor/outdoor usage; the leg scooter is equipped with deluxe braking for added safety
- Dimensions: 30 inch in length by 16 inch in width by 31 inch in height; knee-pad dimensions: 15 inch in length by 7 inch in width by 16.5-20.5 inch in height; handle height: 31-40 inch; 300 pound weight capacity
- Ideal For: Knee scooters suit individuals recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation, and ulcers of the foot
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Product Description
Drive Medical's knee scooter with basket provides a more reliable and comfortable alternative to crutches for patients needing an effective mobility solution. The knee walker can be steered and maneuvered easily and is equipped with a deluxe braking system which provides you with extra safety. The knee scooter comes with a removable front basket and is ideal for individuals recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation, and ulcers of the foot. Do not operate on inclines above 15 degrees, slight incline or on loose gravel or uneven surfaces. Do not travel over drops or barriers such as curbs or parking stops. The 8-inch casters make it ideal for indoor/outdoor usage. The leg scooter is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and lifetime warranty on brake cable by Drive Medical so you can purchase with confidence.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 30 x 16 x 31 inches; 22 Pounds
- Item model number : 796
- Date First Available : January 29, 2014
- Manufacturer : Drive Medical
- ASIN : B00I471EI8
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #127,420 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #217 in Rolling Walkers
- #5,795 in Sales & Deals
- Customer Reviews:
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Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Stability | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Maneuverability | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
Easy to fold | 3.7 | 3.9 | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
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material | Steel | rubber | Steel | — | Steel | Polyvinyl Chloride |
max weight capacity | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds |
foldable | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
maximum height | 40 inches | 41 inches | 38 inches | — | 38 inches | 24.01 inches |
minimum height | 16.5 inches | 34 inches | 29.5 inches | — | 29.5 inches | 33.86 inches |
weight | 22 pounds | 24.8 pounds | 22.3 pounds | — | 22.3 pounds | — |
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Customers like the quality, maneuverability, ease of assembly, and value of the walker. For example, they mention it's sturdy, easy to put together and use, and good value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, brakes, and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the walker. They mention that it's well-made, sturdy, and stable. Some appreciate the basket, which is handy for transporting items. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...I also took this outside for a spin. It works fine on asphalt driveways like my own...." Read more
"...I love the handy metal basket attachment on the front. The basket is well-made, spacey, and is made to detach so you can easily tote your items with..." Read more
"...What I discovered is, the product itself is great, but the wee little instruction manual gives pictorial directions on putting it together and..." Read more
"...the box, it didn't want to stay in place, and the column wobbled around in an uncomfortable way. Lock the column into place, but don't clamp it down...." Read more
Customers find the walker easy to maneuver. They say it's helpful for mobility, and it moves well on paver patios. Customers also say the effort needed to move is greatly reduced compared to crutches. The walker rolls easily on hardwood floors, but bogs a bit on carpet due to the small wheels. Overall, customers say it does the job of getting them around and provides good rolling over smooth surfaces.
"...but once you get used to it you can maneuver it pretty easily even in somewhat tight spaces; I can glide into an empty elevator car,..." Read more
"...Made several laps around the house inside and out. It's a smooth ride. Easy to operate. Turns are a bit wide which takes some getting use to...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a good product that does the job of getting your around and gives you a couple of bonuses with the brake-lock, and the basket...." Read more
"...My leather-soled shoes will wait! Not enough traction.--Easy in and out of car (but we have a Subaru Outback)...." Read more
Customers find the walker easy to put together and use. They say it's sturdy, stable, and easy to get the hang of. They also mention that no tools were needed, and it makes it easy for them to function in their home. They mention that the seat has a quick release cotter pin type fastener as well as a bicycle type quick release, and that it takes no time to travel the distance.
"...400 yards away from the elevators, and it seems like it takes no time to travel the distance...." Read more
"...taken this to my doctor's appointments, though, and it's real easy for me to put in the back of my small SUV (I drive a 2009 Toyota RAV4)...." Read more
"...Assembly was simple just make sure to attach (screw in) the black knob piece to where the handlebar height adjustment hole is on the front...." Read more
"...It is very easy to pivot to make up for the turn radius...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the walker. They mention it's worth every penny, and is relatively cheap.
"...I would recommend this walker very highly - it's a fantastic value for a very reasonable price for what you get." Read more
"...While this isn't the perfect knee scooter, it has been a very good value for my short term needs (I'm currently on week two of five on this thing)...." Read more
"...it seemed to have everything that you could want on a scooter: good price, comfortable swivel seat, break, nice metal basket...." Read more
"...Overall, this is fantastic for the price and will work for the majority of people." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the walker. Some mention that the knee pad is very comfortable, the kneeling seat has nice cushioning, and the bulb fit perfectly in the split. Others say that it's less comfortable and harder to position yourself on. The padding on this wasn't very comfortable for long periods of scooting, and every inch of rolling hurts like hell.
"...From the box, it didn't want to stay in place, and the column wobbled around in an uncomfortable way...." Read more
"...The brakes do a decent job slowing you down otherwise. Padded seat is comfortable. I'm impressed at the quality. Feels solid and made to last...." Read more
"...This knee scooter is not meant for long distance usage and can get uncomfortable, even with the padding, at times...." Read more
"...is engaged, it fully stops the wheels from turning, The tension on mine was so loose that even depressing the brake lever all the way barely..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brakes of the walker. Some mention that it has rear brakes so they don't tip forward when they stop, which is a lifesaver. They also like that the brake is activated by using a single hand/lever. However, others say that the breaks don''t stop very well above that speed on wet surfaces, they locked up, and they are not perfect.
"...But the lock isn't absolute - you can move the walker fairly easily with it set, so don't forget to release it when you're ready to move around..." Read more
"...The brakes do a decent job slowing you down otherwise. Padded seat is comfortable. I'm impressed at the quality. Feels solid and made to last...." Read more
"...Also, be sure to go at walking speed. Those brakes don't stop very well above that speed on wet surfaces!..." Read more
"...Second time I used it, the brakes locked up. I am a real estate broker showing a house. I might have cussed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the walker. Some mention it's fairly light, while others say it'd be better to pay more money for a light walker that's more stable. Some say it can become top heavy and is much heavier to nudge into position.
"...All in all, it was affordable, lightweight, held together, and gave me time to heal my broken bones. Nothing fancy, but it did its job." Read more
"...The walker has a limited turning radius (with a rider on top, it's pretty top heavy, and they've taken that into consideration in the design)..." Read more
"...I agree with others that it’s horrible at turning radius, but it’s light enough to just pick it up and shift it, so it’s not that big of a deal...." Read more
"...It did make me think ahead! It is light enough you can simply pick it up and turn it around yourself...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the turning radius of the walker. They mention that it does not have a tight turning radius, it is difficult to maneuver due to the large turning radius and that it is designed for small spaces.
"...The walker has a limited turning radius (with a rider on top, it's pretty top heavy, and they've taken that into consideration in the design), but..." Read more
"...It's a smooth ride. Easy to operate. Turns are a bit wide which takes some getting use to. Brakes do the job...." Read more
"...Feedback complained about it not having a tight turning radius...." Read more
"...It doesn't have a great turning radius but that was easily fixed by just picking up the front and placing it more towards where I needed to go on..." Read more
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I bought it primarily to use outside my home - I live in an old two story duplex, with somewhat cramped space and a set of stairs, so it doesn't work for me there. So I folded down the steering column and loaded it in the back of my Santa Fe Sport. If you turn the steering slightly to one side to get the shaft around the seat for the most height reduction, it fits in easily. Remembering to lock the handbrake helps keep it from moving around in the back too much as you drive. Get to where you're going, pull it out of the back, flip the steering column up and lock it in place, and you're off.
This walker shines on both short commercial carpet and tile floors. It's extremely quiet, can be moved easily with little effort, and is adjustable to be totally comfortable to use. My parking spot is about 400 yards away from the elevators, and it seems like it takes no time to travel the distance. The walker has a limited turning radius (with a rider on top, it's pretty top heavy, and they've taken that into consideration in the design), but once you get used to it you can maneuver it pretty easily even in somewhat tight spaces; I can glide into an empty elevator car, push the button to go down one floor, and be turned around facing the doors before they open.
A couple of tips that took a day or so to figure out - hopefully they can save someone some time:
1. Make sure to adjust the lock mechanism that keeps the steering column upright. From the box, it didn't want to stay in place, and the column wobbled around in an uncomfortable way. Lock the column into place, but don't clamp it down. Put the locking clamp in place, extended directly upright, and turn it clockwise to tighten it down until the bottom makes contact lightly with the base. Then push the end sideways to lock it. You should find a little resistance as the spring compresses. You can fine-tune this a little more until the wobble in the steering column itself is pretty much eliminated.
2. After adjusting the height of the steering bar, make sure you tighten the holding screw as tightly as possible until the sideways wobble of the bars is reduced as much as you can. It makes the ride feel much more stable and secure.
3. After positioning the seat height, make sure to adjust the locking clamp in the same fashion as the steering column lock. Again, getting rid of the wobble in the seat makes it feel very stable.
4. Don't laugh at the idea that it has a brake. You'll find it not only very necessary when on any kind of a downhill surface, but when needing to stabilize the walker getting on and off, or doing things (like visiting the water cooler or coffee machine) when that extra stability feels much more secure. But the lock isn't absolute - you can move the walker fairly easily with it set, so don't forget to release it when you're ready to move around again.
I would recommend this walker very highly - it's a fantastic value for a very reasonable price for what you get.
BTW, a little about myself. I'm a healthy 43 year old that broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. When healthy, I work Fridays through Sundays while my wife works Mondays through Fridays. We have two kids--our youngest being two and a half. With exception to my surgery and doctors appointments, I still take care of him. So, imagining toys strewn everywhere, it was next to impossible to get those toys out of the way when I was on crutches. Well, this scooter has enabled me to clear out paths and put the small toys into the basket and put them away.
Maneuverability of this isn't the best. It allows you to do 45 degree turns. So, if you have tight spaces less than 36 inches in width in your house or apartment, you may have to do a lot of three point turns to get turned around or just to turn left or right.
I also took this outside for a spin. It works fine on asphalt driveways like my own. I was able to get the mail and was also able to tow my garbage can behind me (on separate trips). If you take this off smooth surfaces like into a yard in between a porch and driveway, you might want to get one with wider tires. I didn't but I was able to get by for my age and activity level.
I would strongly advise watching your balance as I did fall from this a couple of times due to the changing nature of the toddler obstacle course in my home. If you have unavoidable obstacles on the floor that you would normally remove yourself if you weren't disabled, I would strongly advise using your best judgement and not take any chances. If you need help getting something out of the way, I would advise on asking for help rather than trying to pop a wheelie (and possibly fall on the floor like I did a couple of times).
Assembly of this is easy and requires no tools. It looks like I can fold it away and take it with me shopping, but I don't think I'll do that very often but go out on crutches instead. The motorized shopping scooters at the grocery stores and other big size stores still have a much larger basket to put things in.
I have taken this to my doctor's appointments, though, and it's real easy for me to put in the back of my small SUV (I drive a 2009 Toyota RAV4). For my situation, I use the top setting on the handlebars and have to lower it three places to get it inside. For a minivan like a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey, you should be able to put it in there on the tallest handlebar setting. Either way, it's not that huge of an inconvenience to me.
Also, if you are planning to go to Disney World, I would not advise using this in the park. When healthy, I walk a good ten miles per day in the park, or 40 miles on a four day pass. Just spend the extra money to rent an electric scooter instead. This knee scooter is not meant for long distance usage and can get uncomfortable, even with the padding, at times.
While this isn't the perfect knee scooter, it has been a very good value for my short term needs (I'm currently on week two of five on this thing). I highly recommend this for the value and the sheer fact it's far better than being on crutches.
UPDATE: We had our first rain at my house in roughly 3-4 weeks (I live in Tennessee). Be sure if you take this outside after a rain that you have paper towels at the ready to clean off the wheels before re-entering the house. Also, be sure to go at walking speed. Those brakes don't stop very well above that speed on wet surfaces!
UPDATE #2: Nice little hack if you're outdoors afrer dusk. If you have a smartphone in a shockproof/shatterproof case (i.e.: OtterBox, Supcase, etc.) and a belt clip, you can use it as a headlight by clipping it to the top of the basket.
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The unit assembly was easy and accomplished without tools. The unit is very solid and supports weight up to 350 lbs. It's easy to use and you really feel in control. It's extremely stable.
I'm 6'1" and although there are multiple settings of adjustment, one setting was good for myself, my wife (5'8") and my son (6'3"). It haS a tremendous range of adjustment. The tires are hard plastic; they don't mark the floor and are solid (no need to add air because of low tire pressure).
One feature that is positive that is often overlooked by the competition is a locking brake. I find this beneficial in getting off and on the scooter; a definite safety feature! I definitely recommend this unit.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 27, 2019
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