Oh Dear, I guess I have mislead you Kevin. I do not have 'hand brakes'. I guess mine are just parking brakes. I hope this had cleared up my information to you.
Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Butcher, Bernie [S&FS] To: Kevin Wolfthal ; Heather & Pieter ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:03 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! My rollator has individual brakes upon squeezing, the problem is, when I sit (on a chair) my rollator rollates away from me. no parking brake. It would also be nice to have a parking brake so I could use the rollator like a regular walker when I want to. BERNARD BUTCHER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Kevin Wolfthal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:35 PM To: Heather & Pieter; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! Heather, I wish that I would be able to engage both brakes with one hand, so I may have to re-think the Hugo. I'm pretty sure there are such rollators. I'm glad yours has helped you and your Mom. Take care, Kevin Heather & Pieter wrote: Kevin, My walker is not called a Hugo, can't remember the name right now but looks much like the Hugo. My brakes can be engaged one brake at a time. So you can hook your cane onto the handle if need be and do one brake at a time. My mother with diabetic neuropathy uses her walker 'all the time' in her home and out. She just does not walk without it at all. My sister with MS uses hers when need be and I use mine when shopping alone or going for a walk. I don't need mine in the house just yet but perhaps in a few years I might. Hope you enjoy yours. Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Wolfthal To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 3:01 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! Hi again, One more question, can the brakes be operated with either hand, or do you have to press them both together. I may use it sometimes with a cane in one hand. Thanks, Kevin Candis Kalley wrote: I think so. I can lift at max 10# or so and I lift my Hugo into my SUV. On Hugo, you lift the seat up and there is a strap that you pull and the Hugo folds right up. I usually have to study myself against the back of the car to lift but like I said I am limited on my lifting. I live by myself so I'm very in independant and manage just fine. The only times I've had problems is when someone tries to help. It throws my rhythm off of lifting and turning to get Hugo into the car. You will always have a seat available with Hugo plus the added support to walk and carry things. I have carried a whole car load of groceries on Hugo. 2 bags on each handle and several on the seat. Hugo also has great side and back bags. I always keep an umbrella in the back pack plus a folding cane so that I can use the cane when I go on the airplane because the airlines put Hugo in the cargo hold. Also, when you go thru the checker, security will take Hugo thru while you have to go thru walking - so I've found the folding cane helpful in those instances. There are some benefits to being handicap - at the airlines the lines are shorter. In the front of the back pack are several compartments for pens, small pads and the such. Other models I looked at charged extra for the back pack (bag). I have also used Hugo to carry heavy boxes when I go to the post office. Larger boxes fit right across the handles and you can still use the handles. Hugo also has helped carry things out to curbside for trash pickup, carry the laundry basket and all kinds of uses. Hugo is a great helper. Hope you enjoy. Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Wolfthal To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: 4/14/2007 11:28:00 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! Hi Candy, I'm glad! Is it easy to fold up if you take it in a car? Thanks! Kevin Candis Kalley wrote: I have the Hugo and LOVE it. I think you will be very happy with it. Candy K. [Original Message] From: Kevin Wolfthal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Tmic-list@eskimo.com> Date: 4/14/2007 10:57:26 PM Subject: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! Thanks to everyone who replied re: rollators. I am having second thoughts about the 'Dannie', because as someone suggested, the reverse brakes might be hard on my already painful hands. Thank you to whoever brought that to my attention. (I'm sorry I can't thank everyone individually, typing with one finger now). I like the looks of the Hugo, the seat looks supportive, and the price isn't bad. I might just order it and take my chances. Thanks again! Kevin -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/762 - Release Date: 4/15/2007 4:22 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/762 - Release Date: 4/15/2007 4:22 PM
