Question 1

Why is it just 20 inch unfolded? Is it for adults or children?

Accepted Answer

I don't know what the measurements are on the description...  they made no sense to me.

But I bought them anyways on a gamble. And it paid off.

From floor to the top of the cuffs, at the tallest setting they are 110cm tall. At the shortest setting they are 90cm

From the floor to the top of the hand grip at the tallest setting they are 91cm, and at the shortest 71cm.

I am 5 foot 8 inches (174cm) and they only juuuuust go tall enough for me. So hopefully that helps?

Question 2

What is the maximum handgrip height of these crutches please?

Accepted Answer

91cm when at the longest length
71cm at the shortest. 
9 holes to choose from.
The cuff height is NOT adjustable, but the length is pretty good. The open hard plastic cuff which closes with a soft velcro strap makes them easy to fit anyone.

Question 3

What is total length of crutch when extended fully

Accepted Answer

Now! 
This is some info I needed when buying them and I couldn't find it anywhere! As a student occupational therapist with multiple disabilities, I know what sizes I need and what works after all these years and training.

So let me help out: :)

The basic measurements are:
*From floor to the top of the cuff, when at the longest setting, they are 110cm, or 43 and a quater inches.
*At the shortest length they are 90cm or 35 and a half inches.

***But! This isn't the best way to know what length you need!***

To get an exact measure for your own body shape, limb length and general size, you need to measure your own length needed.
So get a tape measure, and measure from the wrinkles of your wrist,(where it bends) to the floor. 
You need to do this when you are standing straight and your arms are naturally hanging down next to you.

This is the length you need for any walking aid as it is the length you need between the floor and your hand. This is personalised so it doesnt matter how long your arms and legs are, its just where your hands are above the floor. You measure at the wrist because you need a little extra length to actually push down on too.

So from the floor to the top of the hand grip, it is 91cm at the longest setting, or 71cm at the shortest setting.

If your measurement of wrist to ground is between 71cm and 91cm they will be a good fit.

For me, as a 5 foot 8 lady, they are a centimeter or 2 (half an inch) too short to use as full weight bearing, as i would be hunched forwards. But since i use them for balance and abit of support, they arnt a problem.

If you want to weightbear on them though, an OT or Physio would want you to fit in between those 2 measurements. This is to protect your spine and posture.

To help make mine a tad longer, I bought 19mm Proop ferrules to boost them abit. (They are On amazon and I swear by them! Been buying them for years for all my sticks)

These crutches take 19mm ferrules too. So that's a good one to remember if you need new rubber ends.

The cuff height is also NOT adjustable, but it seems just right for many sizes as it's open cuff with a soft velcro strap.

I'm planning on contacting the company to see if they can develop a longer length set as they are fab in every aspect except the length. And if I was a bloke, 5 foot 8 inches wouldn't be that tall really.

Bit I've gotta say, buying them without knowing was worth the risk.  They are fab ;)

Question 4

Price for 1 or 2 crutches

Accepted Answer

I received a pair, strong and very convenient for travel, they come in a zip-up bag

Foldacrutch Black Lightweight Folding Crutches

Description

Specifications

Reviews

Common Questions