Medline Aluminum Forearm Crutches, Adult, Cuff Size 4", Pack of 2

I really hope the seller read this.I'm a 6.2" amputee and use crutches for life. I'm well fit for my age (45) and height but finding crutches has become a nightmare lately in my country (Peru) as I haven't found these of my size that are also well built/long lasting. All I've found here are either too short, poor quality or made of some kind of plastic, which wont last long enough.This resulted on a posture problem for me and produced increasing shoulder and chest pain due to the effort and bad "lever" force I had to do with my arms with old, worn out and shorter crutches. I Did a research and coudn't actually find locally any to suit my needs.I decided to go ahead and look for something abroad and found these here. Had to pay almost double it's price due to shipping charges but I was desperate for a solution. After using these for a couple of days, shoulder pain almost dissapeared and now I find myself moving faster and having an overall much better posture. I can now go back to my daily exercise and try and get fit again. This is how big of an impact it had in my life.I really wish the seller can somehow join the "free shpping over USD50" program for Peru. I would definitely become a loyal customer and recommend these to all the amputee groups I'm member of. They're having the same problem as the seller that used to bring similar products here doesn't do it anymore or sell lower quality ones. Though I don't think they can afford USD 80 every two months but for the right price these would be an absolute must.All of this also made me think how limited of offers for amputees we're here in Peru even though we have some of the most solid economies in Latam. Hope there's a way to have your products here for the right price.

Back for what must be my tenth pair of these. I find that I get six months to a year out of them before the joint where the cuff attaches to the top of the pole is too worn to be stable from sideways force and the rubberized coating over the metal cuff tears at the edges from rough handling. The rubber tips wear down over time. To be clear, I abuse the heck out of these things. The cuffs get hurriedly rested on tables or counters, I or others knock them over and they hit the floor, and they get unceremoniously tossed into the backseat of the car at least twice most days.I love that the cuff stays on my arm when I reach for things, but for me they don't do this out of the box. I have to squeeze the cuffs one side at a time like I'm trying to roll them up, bending the metal until the diameter decreases. The handles are comfortable for a veteran user, but if you're new to this type of crutch, you should know that the handles are hard solid plastic, not padded. This is a plus for stability, but might require some getting used to.The collars that secure the height-adjustable parts have a tendency to unscrew and get a bit loose every few weeks and then they rattle, but they're easily tightened again. When I get a new pair, I spend about a half hour removing the ugly stickers with the weight limit and product information on them and the sticky residue the stickers leave behind (use isopropyl).Still, I haven't found better, and these will continue to be my go-to.

Good and sturdy, but loudly clicky even when adjustable pegs were fiddled with (was not the fault of the rubber stoppers). Very much so standard design so a bit clunky and difficult. Also a bit heavy to use comfortably. I recommend putting tape over the cuffs if arms repeatedly slide out like mine. The base is a bit hard and slips occasionally on tile, a slight give might be easier to navigate.

Great value and very strong. Adjustable to most any size. I am 6’8” (2 meters) and they are excellent. Good arm supports also.

I've heard over and over again that these wrist-type European crutches are much easier and more comfortable to use than the traditional American "armpit" crutches. Well, I was going into surgery where I'd spend a month or two on crutches so I thought I'd give these a shot. I even bought them *before* my surgery so I'd have a chance to figure them out safely before I went under the knife.Nope. No way. Nooooooope. Nuh-uh. Hell no.Attempt one: just about faceplanted, but with the effort of Hercules, stayed upright.Attempt two: Sat down, watched a whole video from a physical therapist about how to use these. Tried to imitate his technique exactly, while watching it on the screen. NOPE. I have no idea how he put that much weight on his elbow without bracing it on something. Right crutch kicked out from under me.Attempt three: There was no attempt three.I give up. Literally, if the idea is to give these to people who might have a bad leg, can't bear weight on it, and are at risk of falling, they are a hazard. What's worse is if I wanted to DO anything while on my crutches, like wash my hands or make a cup of coffee, I wouldn't be able to. These things are stuck to your forearms and there's nowhere to tuck them.Whoever said this design is somehow superior to the full size crutch design is nuts.

Excellent quality.. adjustable… I’m a big man. 6-6 use for sciatic issues… works and fits perfectly… I prefer over cane or regular crutches.

The Medline MDS805160 Aluminum Forearm Crutches for tall adults have received positive feedback for their thoughtful design and functionality. Users appreciate the vinyl-coated, tapered, and contoured arm cuffs, which provide a comfortable and secure fit. The high-strength aluminum tubing ensures durability while keeping the crutches lightweight for ease of use.Additionally, the telescoping parts with internal bushings and external lock nuts are designed to remain silent during use, which is a thoughtful feature for those who value discretion. These crutches are suitable for individuals between 5'10" and 6'6" tall and have a 250-lb weight capacity, making them a reliable choice for taller users.