Roll-A-Bout Walker

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some models turn
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Lightweight and colapseable for non-turining models
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Very expensive
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Renting thru manf requires >$500 deposit
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Some models dont turn, must hop and skip to turn
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May need tools to adjust for height & side
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This report was started February 7, 2008 at 2:23 pm by victorcorey
with the last edit occurring October 22, 2009 at 9:26 pm by canoeu87
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Competitors

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Voyager Seated Scooter

Voyager Seated Scooter

MSRP  $599.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • More comfortable than crutches or kneeling
  • Folds for easy transport & storage
  • Accepts Quick Release Basket
  • Large 8" wheels work well in carpet or uneven surfaces
Cons
  • Can't be used on stairs
  • Limited availability through distributors
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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iWALKFree

iWALKFree

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • You can use your hands.
  • Easy to walk in.
  • Most cons are easily remedied.
Cons
  • May cause your cast to rub your shin raw.
  • Cumbersome to take on and off.
  • May have to cut the beam with a metal saw and file down the edges with a metal file to adjust if you are short.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
73
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Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter

Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter

MSRP  $599.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Can be rented online
  • Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.
  • Large 8" wheels wor better than smaller ones on carpet or uneven surfaces
Cons
  • Not suitable for persons who can't kneel
  • expensive
  • small wheels, strange design - inefficient and not good on rougher terrain, probably hard on the body
ProSCORE
5 reviews
68
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Weil Knee Walker

Weil Knee Walker

MSRP  $499.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • Folds down flat
  • Basket a vital necessity. Nice that it's not a costly add on
  • Dual brakes
Cons
  • Very long (43") & wide (22') makes storage and transport difficult
  • Small wheels don't function well in thick carpet or uneven surfaces.
  • Some insurances won't reimburse if wheels are < 5"
ProSCORE
1 review
43
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Rolleraid

Rolleraid

MSRP  $599.00    Released  January, 2006

The Rolleraid is a knee scooter (knee walker) used by patients unable to bear wieght on their foot or ankle Key Features & Benefits: Swiveling front wheels Adjusts for paitents 4'10" to 6'4" Basket 20 lbs Single Knee Pad   Manufactured by Ehnaced Mobility Systems, Inc of Spokane, WA

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Pros

  • some models turn
  • Lightweight and colapseable for non-turining models

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Renting thru manf requires >$500 deposit
  • Some models dont turn, must hop and skip to turn
  • May need tools to adjust for height & side

Competitors

canoeu87 prefers Voyager Seated Scooter over Roll-A-Bout Walker
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Roll, A, Bout, RollA, ABout, RollABout