I purchased this walker for my 86 year old mother. She had tried out one that belonged to a friend and wanted her own. Mom says that this has changed her life! It offers her more stability than her cane and is more maneuverable than her standard walker. It allows her to take longer walks without getting exhausted and gives her a greater sense of confidence and control. For me, it offers incredible peace of mind. Having watched how slow and unsteady she was with the cane, I had begged her to use the standard walker she had, but she refused. I am also thrilled that she is getting more exercise which will help increase her muscle strength and stamina.
I was a bit dubious about the claims used to describe the positive benefits of this walker. I've had a number of walkers over the years. All were helpful but heavy and bulky to the point they were hard to load & unload from a car. I rarely used one, depending on a cane which posed the risk of falling and slowed my pace. This walker was very easy to set up. I used it the very day it arrived to go shopping and was 100% happy from that time forward. The walker has a very light weight, quickly folds in half and easily fits in my back seat or in the passenger side of larger vehicles. It takes me about a minute or less to retrieve the walker from my car & set it up. The attached bag is very handy for daily shopping trips or to hold personal items like purses and the like. Since I've gotten easily around everywhere I've wanted to go, i've had a lot of people inquire about its use and several who had plans to purchase it. I wish i had had this a lot earlier--it would have made travel a lot easier instead of hauling a larger, heavy walker around.
Fairly stable and maneuverable. Seems well made. But, it's not for short people. I'm 5'9" and it's perfect for me on it's lowest setting. Unfortunately this is for my wife who is 5'2" and she has to use it at arms length which is dangerous. Still, she likes it compared with her heavy duty Parkinsn's walker. The carrying case is fairly spacious and it is so easy to fold and put into the car which is what I got it for..
I ordered this even after reading bad reviews. A friend has one I had not seen, and she recommended it. When I opened box everything was intact. I put on the first two screws after adjusting height of handle bars. I loved how smoothly it navigated but it was tippy -- until my son came and adjusted back legs into position. I didnt know it could be adjusted there. I didnt see the markings as packing plastic covered them and I dont see well to read the label directions. In just a couple minutes he figured it out and now it is in correct position and very stable. Im confident it will be a great piece of equipment. I loaded into my car alone, and tomorrow will use it shopping. I love it and highly recommend it. Cant wait for sunny weather for walking around the block and venturing farther. Well made. And cute. I believe the people who thought it unstable, didnt do the lower bars adjustment. Its actually so simple and makes all the difference.
I recently injured my right leg. I used a cane which helped but I was always anxious of walking because I was afraid of being knocked off balance by a child, dog or just my natural clumsiness. I knew I needed to walk to facilitate my recovery but anxiety usually won until I purchased the Winnie Lite. I had used a 3 wheel jogging stroller with a small dog years before so I thought that this walker would be excellent. I was not disappointed. The walker gave me confidence to walk without worry of being knocked off balance. The walker arrived already to go. Because I was able to walk on a regular basis without fear of falling I am happy to report able to walk without the walker. It folds up nicely and is stored close by in case I need it again.
Feature Product
- Special loop lock made of internal aluminum casting operates easily and ensures safety
- 7.5" casters with soft-grip tires are ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Adjustable brakes
- Handles easily adjust in height with self-threading knob. Easy, one-hand folding
- Note-users must push the folding hinge until straight to secure the unit is in the proper position. If the rollator is not completely opened it could become unbalanced
- Overall Dimensions: 22.75"(L) x 26"(W) x 32"(H); Handle Height: 32-38 inches; Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Description
The Winnie Lite Supreme/Go-Lite Three Wheel Rollator by Drive Medical comes in an attractive tan finish. The lightweight, solid 7.5" tires are ideal for indoor and outdoor use and ensure a smooth ride over most surfaces. The rollator also comes with a standard, tan plaid carry pouch to easily and securely transport personal items. This 3 wheel rollator comes with special loop locks, adjustable handles and brakes.
Drive Medical Winnie Lite Supreme Aluminum Three Wheel Rollator, Tan Plaid
I bought this for my pops, he is 88 years old, and my brother takes him out and he is partially blind, so they Uber ride to places, and he told me the regular walker with the seat was to bulky, so he uses a cane when out. Then he told me he notice pops not walking as much and he seem too weak or got tired too fast. Then I remember this online before when I bought the other. Well they took it for a spend and my pops loves it, easy to put in a car truck and my brother says he is walking more without his assistance. In fact my stubborn pops told him, I do not need you to come to the restroom with me I can handle it. (But my brother did to make sure he does not fall), My dad later that day calls me and says, its works, and I walk so much today, his joyful voice is all I needed to hear. This is great for those stubborn folks that refuse for now to be in a wheel chair and still want to walk and feel secured in steadiness.
Bought this for my 90-year-old grandmother. She is more active than normal 90-year-olds. She still drives, goes out with friends, and goes shopping. She was struggling getting her regular 4-wheel Rollator into the car and around doctors offices. This 3-wheeler has been wonderful. She takes it everywhere. The tires are also larger, so it worked really well at the park Easter Sunday for a family picnic. The pouch is large enough for her purse, umbrella, a bottle of water, and etc. all at the same time. If I ever need a walker, this is the one I would buy for me.
I needed this after and before surgery. It is not heavy. It is stable once you figure out how to adjust and stabilize it. Take off the plaid basket bag. There are other stabilizing bars that need to be pulled out. There were not directions so it was confusing. Only a picture that did not indicate how to stabilize it. This is why I am giving it only 4 stars.
Very easy to assemble, fold and open. The brakes are solid and firm. We learned that the user really needs to have the brakes on when not moving, or if stepping up and down. It is so lightweight that it will roll easily and might get away from someone with balance problems. Be sure to remove the plastic covering on the wheels, otherwise, they are slippery. I wish there were a way to add a small lightweight seat, but that might make it too heavy. My husband uses it and can lift it, but because of balance issues must hold onto something when he does put it into the car. It is much easier than the 4 wheeled walked to take on airlines as checked luggage and it takes less space in the trunk of rental cars. It also cost half the price on Amazon than on the first website where we found it.
Ordered this for my mother-in-law and she loves it! It's very stable and she loves the pocket in the middle for her purse and purchases. It does, however, tip forward when going down a curb, but she knows that now and is careful not to lean too heavy on it when doing that. She's 93 and petite, and she can fold and lift it into her car. Very lightweight! Perfect for her as she is still very active, but afraid of falling, which she has done with a cane recently - thank goodness she wasn't hurt but it scared her. All you need is one fall at that age and recovery is almost impossible. I highly recommend this product!!
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